# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Pulitzer Prize-winning author as she discusses and signs her new novelAbout this EventFrom the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist, a rousing novel that follows two young women fleeing a divided America: one running toward a dazzling future and the other running from a troubled pastChristmas, 1857. America’s future is precarious; civil war looms on the horizon. After her abolitionist husband is murdered in the lawless Kansas Territory, Lidie Newton returns, in mourning, to her hometown of Quincy, Illinois. But her sisters have little comfort to offer, and Lidie is haunted by the memories of her failures—until she takes an interest in her niece, Annie. Beautiful, self-assured, and mischievous, Annie sticks out in Quincy. She becomes an actress at the local theater, and when she is offered the opportunity to perform abroad, she decides to run away. But travel is dangerous for a young unmarried woman, so Lidie, armed with her pistol and her wit, goes with her.The two women embark on a perilous journey across the Atlantic, rushing toward an unknown future in England. Once they arrive in Liverpool, they vanish into new roles in the household of Annie’s benefactor, Mr. Mallory Cunningham. Annie takes a stage name and finds her way to a career, while Lidie becomes her lady’s maid. But will either of them be content with her new lot in life?Exuberant and riveting, a sly commentary on truth and beauty and fulfillment that resonates with our times, Lidie delivers a panoramic portrait of a volatile era and the headstrong women trying to live an honest life in it.This is a ticketed program and will take place at Vroman’s Bookstore, located at 695 E. Colorado, Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101.Your Eventbrite ticket includes a copy of Lidie to be handed out at check-in on the day of the program.Refunds are available until one day before the program.Questions? Please email promo@vromansbookstore.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pasadena/jane-smiley-presents-lidie-the-further-travels-and-adventures-of-lidie-newton/100001983128879864 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35.9, max: 35.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pasadena - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Vroman's Bookstore - **lat**: 34.1460773 - **long**: -118.1360919 - **full address**: Vroman's Bookstore, 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e7c9bf91cb8dd64eaa492eb8424eb9229d61d45c84b559393f155c81248e05b5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcefe7d6-gmir.jpg?v=1771028191 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton being held? - **A:** Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Vroman's Bookstore, 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton? - **A:** Tickets for Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton are priced at USD 36 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 36 + USD 2 fee + USD 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton? - **A:** Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton is organized by Vroman's Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pasadena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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