From the monthly archives:
This is the time of year when thousands of tourists and football fans show up in Pasadena for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. If you happen to be one of them, welcome! We’d love to see you while you’re here. Just, you know, be aware that our store isn’t usually covered in chain-link [...]
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Vroman’s Annual After Holiday Sale! Starting Monday, December 26, 2011 40% off! Beginning on 12/26, select holiday items are 40% off, including gift wrap, Christmas boxed cards, invitations, ornaments, decorations, and more! Holiday books are 30% off. In-stock merchandise only. All Sales final. No Holds ahead of time. Can’t be combined with other discounts.
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The Book Department manager, Alfonso, has some great art books to recommend for last-minute holiday gifts (or, really, for any time of year): If you did not realize, the Holidays are almost over and you need to get your gifts together for the ones you love or don’t. Having the privilege of working in this [...]
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Vroman’s president Allison has a quick note for some of our favorite neighbors… A shout out to two of our indie neighbors: Jacob Maarse Florists (655 E Green St, 626-449-0246) and Monopole Wine (21 S El Molino Ave, 626-577-9463). When you’re finished shopping at Vroman’s, stop by the lovely Jacob Maarse Florists, less than a [...]
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Today’s guest post comes from Nicole White, a former Vroman’s children’s department bookseller and current Penguin Young Readers Rep. She will be at Vroman’s Hasting Ranch on Thursday, December 22 at 6pm to discuss her holiday picks. When I think about what is great about independent bookstores, I think about all of the wonderful conversations [...]
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Aracely works at Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts and Stationery. She’s been working here on and off for four years! Here are 25 things you don’t know about her: The creator of the chocolate croissant is my hero! NOM NOM NOM I belong to a motley crew of animals – 3 dogs and a feline. My [...]
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It appears my blog post from yesterday was a bit premature. We just received signed copies of two more titles that make perfect gifts, and I couldn’t not mention them: Then Again by Diane Keaton, Signed Copy More than the autobiography of a legendary actress, Then Again is a book about a very American family [...]
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If not… let Vroman’s help! First, we have a featured book from Amber. It’s one of her favorites, and we have plenty in stock. It makes a GREAT gift for fans of Motley Crue and rock music in general: The Dirt (The Anniversary Edition): Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band by Motley Crue [...]
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Jen works at the main Vroman’s location in the Children’s Department. She’s been working here for a little over a year! Here are 25 things you don’t know about her: I LOVE FRUIT. Someday I want to travel the world and all 50 states. I want to go to Thailand just to ride an elephant [...]
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