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Vroman's Bookstore

@vromansbookstore.bsky.social
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Southern California's Oldest & Largest Independent Bookstore. Open & serving the Pasadena community since 1894. Vroman's Bookstore is your one stop shop for books, magazines, gifts, and more! Visit vromansbookstore.com and hope to see you soon!

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Aaron Mendelson @amendelson.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Just finished this one. Believe the hype. Thanks @vromansbookstore.bsky.social
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Todd Alcott @toddalcott.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Spotted at Vroman's bookstore, Pasadena, by @renierivas.bsky.social!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Thank You @joeytainment.bsky.social, @allybeardsley.bsky.social, and Julie Fiveash for sharing Joey's book (illustrated by Julie) WE'VE BEEN HERE THE WHOLE TIME. It's been out for a week and already on its third printing. Currently sold out. But more arriving soon!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Pre-order RABBIT RABBIT by Jennifer E. Smith and receive a lucky rabbit keychain! From the bestselling author of The Unsinkable Greta James, Rabbit Rabbit is a heartwarming novel about what it means to chase the life—and love—of your dreams. Pre-order here: vromansbookstore.com/pre-order-ra...
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Aaron D. Proctor @racetoperu.neocities.org · 09/10/2026
Oh my. The legendary Vroman's in Pasadena, California is now selling my novel, which is set in Pasadena. vromansbookstore.com/book/9798176...
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Grieve's First Investigation: A Milo Grieve Novel
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
@trishlundy.bsky.social and @veronicabane.bsky.social discussing all the scary stuff. Come to Vroman's to get your copies of Trish's THE WORST IS YET TO COME and THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY WITH MURDER +Veronica's WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE TONIGHT & DIFFICULT GIRLS.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Author @elisastoneleahy.com stopped by to sign her middle grade debut, Tethered to Other Stars, which follows a tween girl navigating the devastating impact of ICE’s looming presence on her family and community.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
@veronicabane.bsky.social stopped by to sign her new twisty, off-the-rails mystery young adult novel, WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE TONIGHT!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Last chance to get your personalized copy of SPOOPS by @ajlocascio.bsky.social before Halloween! ✨Please order by 10/14/26
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Monday 10/12 at Vroman's: Peabody and Emmy-nominated Native comedian @joeytainment.bsky.social takes you on a journey to discover the largest population you don't know in his hilarious debut WE'VE BEEN HERE THE WHOLE TIME. In convo w. @allybeardsley.bsky.social & Julie Fiveash
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Friday 10/09 at Vroman's: from @trishlundy.bsky.social--THE WORST IS YET TO COME--a YA mystery about a girl who survives a murder attempt and the boy who finds her as they work to find the killer in their small Rust Belt town. In convo w/ @veronicabane.bsky.social www.facebook.com/events/16330...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Hip Hip Pooh-ray! Join us for a special Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary party. Hear your favorite tales from the Hundred Acre Wood. Make a birthday card for Pooh! Wander the store on a special Winnie-the-Pooh and friends scavenger hunt. And more! vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-1...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Wicker Husband has arrived! Stop in to snap a pic. browse our monster romance recommendations, and try the 1894's new special cocktail, The Wicker Husband, made with 1894 ginger spiced rum, sparkling water, vanilla ice cream, and topped with pumpkin pie spice and a pretzel!
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S. A. Sizemore, Author @beckettcoven.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Whispers of the Pale Witch is now at Vroman's Bookstore, the oldest bookseller in Southern California! For a limited time, you can find copies on their local authors table. Season of the witch. Beckett Coven 🕯 #bookstores #vromansbookstore #localauthor #limitedtime #buylocal #booksky #readsky 💙📚🩸
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Deadguy @deadbytedawn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Packed night!!!! Senator Perez town hall on immigration, FYI CA Asian-Americans have seen a 500% spike in ICE arrests since Sept (Gee what's her take of Flock???). Vroman's and Pen America hosted Banned & Proud LGBTQ+ YA books.
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Aaron H. Aceves @aaronhaceves.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
LA peeps! Signed copies at Vroman’s (in Pasadena)!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Such an amazing conversation! Thanks, Rasheed!
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Matt Singer @mattsinger.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Sunday! Me and @timgrierson.bsky.social discuss Funny Business at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Titles from the 'literary underground.' From under-read works like Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter to legendary classics like Flannery O’Connor’s Wise Blood, these are the literary misfits and outliers that defined the countercultures of their time.” -Chloe, Vroman's Bookseller
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Elliot Blake @elliotblake.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Friends, Romans, countrymen, I’ll be taking part in Local Author’s Day at Pasadena’s @vromansbookstore.bsky.social , reading from and signing my sci-fi romance book INTO THE GREAT. October 18 at 4pm! Come by and say hello.
Vroman’s In-store event: LOCAL AUTHOR DAY featuring Jerell Hill, Elliot Blake & Travis Johns October 18 2026 SUNDAY AT 4PM
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
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Katie Holten @katieholten.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Oh my god! @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena is amazing! What a delight to visit and explore. It felt luke walking into a friendly library, complete with cocktail bar and temptation in every aisle. Signed a stack of books. Grab em while they’re hot, THE LANGUAGE OF TREES 🌿
Photo of me in Vroman’s bookstore in Pasadena, surrounded by books and a table with New Non Fiction. I’m holding a signed copy of my book, The Language of Trees: How Trees Make Our World, Change Our Minds, and Rewild Our Lives (special edition) published by Tin House | Zando in a hardcover cloth with gold embossed forest.

I’m wearing a face mask, white sloppy tshirt with rainbow starburst and green linen trousers. I’m smiling but can anyone tell with the mask?! 

Photo by Chloe. 

Sound of cocktails being shaken in the cocktail bar at the other end of the massive bookstore. Shaken, not stirred.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Vroman's presents New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke and MEN OF TROY--a deeply reported account of how the USC Trojan football team captivated the sporting world in the 2000s. Wednesday 10/07 7pm. vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-1...
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Monte Burke discusses & signs Men of Troy: The Epic Afternoons, Wild Nights, and Enduring Legacy of Pete Carroll's Usc Trojans
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Partnering with the Braille Institute, Vroman's presents Barbara Kingsolver discussing PARTITA! We would love for you to join us in person, but if you're unable to attend, Braille Institute Library will stream a free live virtual feed! Virtual viewing link: www.brailleinstitute.org/find-service...
Free virtual viewing link: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/find-services/offerings/author-talk-barbara-kingsolver-discusses-partita/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUwxMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMThxS3pxWjlwTUlrbUNCVmtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeT6af0Y4HJ6OZ9pzo6gbuRIXLShNfhwrf0eeaqFfJTxLPuu48ObbsHKgKg6o_aem_qUXeLtnWssBQkxxoDcBfBg
In-person tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-kingsolver-discusses-partita-tickets-1991222964489?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawUwxHxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMThxS3pxWjlwTUlrbUNCVmtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0i4qyOHNaeG7a8qhWhO1ZE02yoe1-cY7nASMToHMfpXH-Zj35adPam8qIew_aem_ZzHmhaDPyR34hsLxxf4ueA
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Nicholas George @nikatnyte.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I stopped by Pasadena's renowned Vroman's Bookstore today to check if they had any of my books in stock--and they did! Please visit my refurbished website to sign up for my newsletter.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join us! Sunday 10/11/2026 - 2:00pm
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#BannedBooksWeek 2026 starts today! As part of the Banned Books Week Coalition, we invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved, Learn more about how you can take action, plus details of all our events, at: pen.org/banned-books-week
Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026. It features a red banner with "Banned Books Week 2026" across the top. Below, there's text stating, "Find an event near you!" on a background of books. A map highlights various event locations including Brooklyn, NY; York County, PA; Washington, D.C.; Pasadena, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Knoxville, TN; Magnolia, TX; Gainesville, FL; Palm Beach, FL; and Coral Gables, FL with their respective dates in October. The bottom section encourages registration with a "Register Today!" button and the Pen America logo.Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026. The background features a row of partially visible banned book spines. The poster lists events taking place from October 3 to October 6, including family story hours with Dr. Allison Matulli in Gainesville, FL, and Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL; a film screening in Magnolia, TX; and a literary salon with Umar Khalid in Washington, D.C. Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026 with event details. Events include "Banned and Proud" on October 6 at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, "Defending the Freedom to Read" on October 7 at Santa Monica Public Library, "From Ally to Co-Conspirator" on October 7 via virtual session, and "Banned Books Week Panel" on October 8 at Brooklyn Public Library.Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.Banned Books Week 2026 events flyer. The header features the text "Banned Books Week" over a background of books. Events include: "Building With the Bottom: A Symposium on Banned Books" on October 9 in Knoxville, TN; "Screening: Second Nature" followed by a Q&A with Elliot Page and others on October 10, virtual; and "Banned Books, Florida Stories" on October 10 in Palm Beach, FL. Logos PEN America and partner organizations appear at the bottom.
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Colorado Boulevard Newspaper @coloradoboulevard.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Vroman’s Bookstore will celebrate the 50th anniversary edition of Interview with the Vampire with an event featuring Leigh Bardugo, Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn.
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Vroman’s to Celebrate “Interview With the Vampire” at Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Vroman’s Bookstore will celebrate the 50th anniversary edition of Interview with the Vampire with an event featuring Leigh Bardugo, Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn.
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Liz Schiller #DefundthePolice @lizzzs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Spotted in the wild (wild = one of the counters at Vroman's Books in Pasadena), the Declaration Illustrated by @rsikoryak.bsky.social
Photo of part of a bookstore counter, with, you know, stacks of books and a little spinner rack with cards and a little bin with pin back buttons. Declaration Illustrated, a book with a mostly blue cover, is in a standup bracket right in your face if you're at the counter, positioned for an impulse buy. In the background is a shelf with books and mugs and stuff, with a sign up top that reads Pasadena Pride, and at the end on the rights an endcap with various colorful books, covers out, on little shelves. The orange cover of Geek Love stands out.
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anthony ocampo @anthonyocampo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
1st time seeing my 1st book at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena.
bald Filipino dude giving thumbs up in front of a book shelf displaying his book THE LATINOS OF ASIA
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pre-order H Mart: The Cookbook By Stacey Kwon from Vroman's and receive a $20 H Mart gift card, while supplies last! vromansbookstore.com/pre-order-h-...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're hiring seasonal associates! More information and application here: vromansbookstore.com/work-your-ma...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Blast off into the second story of social media sensation @tubbynugget.bsky.social by Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson! THE ADVENTURES OF TUBBY NUGGET #2! This is a Vroman's Bookstore offsite ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. www.eventbrite.com/e/jenine-pas...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Oct 2 @7pm: Vroman's presents Leslie Priscilla & CHANCLA: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture Through Nonviolent Parenting. A guide that honors and celebrates Latinx culture--while helping parents unlearn violence and shame as tools of discipline. vromansbookstore.com/.../2026-10-...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dolly Parton Day! And a round of applause to our amazing and talented staff--Sophia, Trinity, and Mr Steve!--that brought this all together 👏 And a special shoutout to the representatives from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for stopping by!
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Ti like “T” | Book Chatter @tibookchatter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I take book shopping very seriously. Indies ♥️♥️♥️ First book, that 70s cover, I bought. The others are on my list. #BookSky @vromansbookstore.bsky.social
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Threshing Day is almost here! Pre-order Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and receive an exclusive pin and bookmark of the dragon you are bonded to ✨ If you’ve already pre-ordered, no need to do anything, your goodies will be matched with your order! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781682...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yes! Each ticketed entry includes one autographed copy of IDLE IN PROVENCE
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 25/09/2026
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
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Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Stay tuned for details about opportunities to connect with Robert directly in the coming months to share your thoughts and ideas about the future of Vroman’s. Please send questions and comments to: thenextchapter@vromansbookstore.com
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Big news: After an extensive search, Vroman's Bookstore has found new owners to carry us forward--Robert Hoffman & family! Robert's family has been part of this community for five generations, going back to his great-grandmother, Judge Georgia Bullock! www.vromansbookstore.com/new-ownership
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Local Author and Saturday Night Live Alum, Melissa Villasenor, charms readers of all ages with her delightful reading from her new book CAT & LOLA: School Picture Day! (In conversation with Vroman's own Asst Promo Director--Gilbert!) Signed copies available while supplies last!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Vroman's Celebrates Dolly Parton Day--TOMORROW (Friday 9/25) at 11:00am-- with a special story-time event! As professional musician/bookseller Sophia performs a selection of songs, and Mr. Steve reads Dolly's COAT OF MANY COLORS. Limited edition pins and bookmarks available while supplies last.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is a ticketed event at Arcadia Performing Arts Center, located at 188 Campus Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007. Tickets include one entry and one signed copy of Idle in Provence to be handed out at check-in. Questions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us! Saturday, October 10, 7pm. Vroman's presents Monty Python's Eric Idle discussing IDLE IN PROVENCE: A Brief History of Thyme: charming, cheeky, and unexpectedly moving, Idle in Provence is Eric Idle at his best--hilarious, candid, and unforgettable! www.purplepass.com/events/38238...
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Vroman’s Bookstore Presents An Evening with Eric Idle
Saturday, October 10, 7pm Eric Idle discussing Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme presented by Vroman’s Bookstore
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
In addition to being the best event hosts in the book business, Christian and Pete share a birthday! Please join us in wishing them a Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳🥳🎉
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Karen Palmer @karenpalmer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Year 1 milestone for SHE'S UNDER HERE. Out of the blue, my cousin texted a photo of a shelf at Vroman's in Pasadena. It lives! Still! I'm grateful to Algonquin (and my wonderful editor Kathy Pories) for taking a chance on this story, and to everyone who's been so kind and supportive along the way.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Two sold out nights at Castle Green with Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde and his new book FLOATING MOUNTAINS--where Joe unlocks the secrets of creativity in this exploration of turning vision into reality. Signed copies available! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781426...
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