By Kelly Pasadena is our home, and we love it! And writers seem to love it too, with the city making appearances in multiple novels! Here are 9 books set in our wonderful town of Pasadena. 1. The High Window by Raymond Chandler (Mystery/Thriller) A wealthy Pasadena widow with a mean streak, a missing daughter-in-law […]
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Vroman’s 2018 Reading Challenge This isn’t a test. No one is keeping score and there are no points to post. The challenge is to push yourself, to take advantage of this challenge as a way to explore topics or formats or genres that you otherwise wouldn’t try. You may count one book for multiple tasks […]
It’s Monday…again. Let’s take your mind off it for a minute or two and get you laughing! Grammar memes, they crack us up. We thought we’d share some of our favorites! Feel free to add your favorite comments!
Indie Bookstores are beautiful gems in this world. They cultivate community, friendships, common interests and often give you a chance to meet your favorite authors. Got a friend that doesn’t quite know the ins and outs of an indie bookstore? Here’s a nifty How-To Guide. Take Your Time You should block out a good chunk […]
Today on the blog we’re giving you the most anticipated books that will be out this Fall. Plus, I’ll let you know if any of these great authors will be appearing in store! What are you excited to read this Fall? Let us know in the comments! Fiction Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesamyn Ward […]
2016-2017 Teacher of the Year Nominee: Jean Hooper nominated Lila Vick Schob of Altadena Elementary!
Jean Hooper nominated Lila Vick Schob of Altadena Elementary I would like to nominate Lila Vick Schob for Vroman’s Teacher of the Year. Ms. Schob is a special education teacher at Altadena Elementary, where she has worked for six years. Prior to that, she taught at Loma Alta Elementary in the PUSD. Ms. Schob is […]
Summer will be here before we know it (let’s face it…it already kind of is). In between spending time a the beach and fun summer activities you may want to settle in on a hot night, crank the A/C and have a game night! There are plenty of games to choose from with a variety […]
Well, another successful Indie Bookstore Day has come and gone. The energy in the store is always so incredible on days like this and we certainly felt it on Saturday! The day started at 9am when our doors opened and customers were able to check out at all the really cool exclusive items that were only […]