After just over five months of bankruptcy proceedings, Borders announced yesterday that it would be sold to a liquidator, who will close the remaining locations, laying off 11,000 employees. You can read the press release here. This news has hit the book community hard, and I’ve seen an outpouring of support, hopeful thoughts for the [...]
Now that it’s cooled off enough to contemplate leaving air conditioned comfort in the evenings, it’s time to go out and do something! Of course, a Vroman’s event is always an excellent bet. They’re free, they’re interesting, there’s sure to be something for everyone, and you are welcome to come and listen even if you [...]
Vroman’s was the very first business featured on the new web tv show Locals Only: Pasadena! Hosted by Katy Cryns, the show visits both well-known landmarks and hidden gems (Vroman’s, of course, fits into both categories), and in this episode we’re matched up with Noor Wine Bar and another historic Pasadena location, Pie and Burger. [...]
Looking for something great to read this summer? Next year? Look no further! The Millions recently posted their most anticipated books for the rest of 2011, and I have to say, the list is nothing short of impressive. I picked out a few reviews that caught my eye especially (several happen to be nerdy/sci-fi/fantasy oriented [...]
Larry Mantle has a very nice piece over on the Southern California Public Radio page on his friend Peter Falk, in remembrance. You can read it here. Read the Full Story at Vroman’s Blog
Have you seen the Pottermore website yet? It started out with just a couple of words and a signature; now it has owls, and a link to a youtube video counting down the days until “J. K. Rowling’s Announcement”. It’s all very mysterious, but with the release of the final movie a little less than [...]
Henry, one of our cashiers and a frequent Newsstand employee, has some thoughts to share about his Vroman’s experience. When he’s not working at Vroman’s, he tours with his band The Human Abstract. I look out to Colorado Blvd as I sip on my lukewarm, ever so pleasant, cup of coffee. Like most of my [...]
Sorry, couldn’t resist the terrible pun. As I mentioned in one of our BEA posts, Unbridled Books, a really cool press, has partnered with the American Bookseller’s Association to offer 25 e-books for 25 cents each. The deal lasts for three days (June 9-11), and only independent bookstores that offer Google eBooks will be selling [...]
Connie, our events host, has a quick review of an exciting new book: Buddha Standard Time by Lama Surya Das! Don’t miss Buddha Standard Time, the new book from Lama Surya Das, one of the world’s greatest spiritual teachers. After 20 years of study and retreats in India, Nepal and France, he came back to [...]
Old Pasadena Restaurant Week starts tonight! For those of you that aren’t familiar with this delectable phenomenon, some of the best restaurants in Old Town will be offering prix fixe 3-course meals for $15-$35, depending on where you’re eating and whether you’re having lunch or dinner. Even better, 10% of the proceeds from the event [...]
