Pico Iyer, the bestselling author of "The Art of Stillness," front right, presents his new book "Aflame: Learning from Silence" in conversation with violinist Vijay Gupta, front left, at Vroman's bookstore in Pasadena, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire that recently swept through parts of Pasadena and Altadena, forcing over 30,000 people to evacuate and burning thousands of structures. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)