William Gibson at Vroman’s

In “Zero History,” William Gibson’s hero Hollis Henry finds herself yet again under the employ of industrial magnate Hubertus Bigend, on this occasion to track down a mysterious clothing designer. But this seemingly low-stakes project has more sinister motives that unravel with Gibson’s airtight storytelling. Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 5 p.m. Sun. Free. https://www.vromansbookstore.com.