Vroman's Bookstore

About the Business

Specialties

Vroman's specializes in new books (both fiction and non-fiction), magazines, and gift items. We also have a large children's section, along with daily readings, signings, and special events.

History

Established in 1894.

Vroman's Bookstore was founded on November 14, 1894 by Adam Clark Vroman, located at 60 E Colorado Street, a few blocks west of its current location. Through the years, it has continued to be an independently owned family business, expanding several times, opening a stationery supply store and a second bookstore location in the Hastings Ranch area of Pasadena. In 2009, Vroman's bought another well known independent bookstore, Book Soup in West Hollywood, after its owner died and the store was in danger of closing. For many years, Vroman's was the largest bookstore west of the Mississippi, and it continues to be the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California.