Kelly Yang, in conversation with Lisa Ling, discusses & signs The Take

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Vroman's Bookstore | Pasadena

Vroman's Bookstore
Publisher/HostVroman's Bookstore
Kelly Yang, in conversation with Lisa Ling, discusses & signs The Take
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Join the NYT bestselling author as she discusses her first adult novel with the acclaimed journalist & TV personality
About this Event

A provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women—a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy—and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their lives…from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Front Desk series
Would you sell your youth for $3 million?
Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge, offers an irresistible deal: $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions to reverse her aging, using Maggie as a transfusion partner, and mentorship.
For Ingrid, it’s a chance to reboot her fading career. For Maggie, it’s access and freedom—money to support her parents and the connections to finally get her novel published.
What starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. As Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid’s hard-earned wisdom, Ingrid sees in Maggie a weapon against an industry that’s been trying to sideline her.
As their relationship intensifies, the rules around aging begin to shift. So does the balance of power between the two women, leaving both questioning who holds the upper hand and what they’re willing to sacrifice to succeed.
Sharp, timely, and utterly compelling, The Take is perfect for readers of Yellowface and Such a Fun Age—a searing portrait of two women fighting to rewrite their story.


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 The Take to be handed out at check-in on the day of the program.

A public book signing will follow the conversation.

Refunds are available until one day before the program.


Questions? Please email [email protected]


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Vroman's Bookstore, 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, United States

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