Take an escape with a romance and get to know Lindsay Lovise, author of ["Perfectly Wicked"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/40440dfa-4bec-8991-b70c-0b1c99f00756-eng/Home?searchId=59028087&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex), who will join us for a Zoom discussion of her book. New members are always welcome. You don't have to read the book to join, but it is encouraged.

**Book Description:**
There have always been rumors that something magical is afoot at Wicked Good Apples. Rain during droughts and other inexplicable happenings have long haunted the Maine orchard, but only Holly Celeste and her family know the truth: the Celestes are just a little wicked. Despite the magical secret ingredient in their cider, the family business is floundering. When Connor Grimm, a charming and nationally beloved paranormal investigator, requests to film an episode of his popular TV show on the mysterious farm, Holly reluctantly accepts. She knows the publicity could be the miracle her family needs—as long as Connor doesn’t manage to actually make any paranormal discoveries while he’s there. Intent on keeping Connor in the dark and pushing him toward the ghost story believed by the locals, Holly joins him as he interviews eyewitnesses, hunts for old records, and unearths potentially devastating stories from the past. Despite her resolution to dislike him, she begins to fall for the only man who’s ever made her feel like strange could be normal. As Connor gets closer to uncovering the real secrets behind the orchard, his and Holly’s blooming romance begins to threaten everything they value—Connor’s commitment to his career and Holly’s commitment to protect her family.

Lit Up: Events with Literary Style

Megan Shirlington

Escapism Book Club with Author Lindsay Lovise

Online event

\*\*[Register on the Library's website to receive the Zoom link and passcode. ](https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14006455)*[A Zoom account is not required to join.](https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14006455)\*\**

This is a volunteer-led book club. We meet the third Wednesday evening of the month online via Zoom. New members are always welcome!

This month's selection is "[A Time of Changes](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Record/93303?searchId=59123785&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex)" by [Robert Silverberg](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Author/Home?author=%22Silverberg%2C%20Robert.%22):

The peace based on total selflessness that characterizes life on Velada Borthan is shattered when men from Earth bring with them a drug that makes the planet's inhabitants aware of their individuality.

A limited number of print copies of the selected book will be available at Central Library's 2nd floor Info Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are also encouraged to place holds on available print or digital copies.

\*\*[Register on the Library's website to receive the Zoom link and passcode. ](https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14006455)*[A Zoom account is not required to join.](https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14006455)\*\**

Laurence Hart

Gabriela

Daniel Osborn

Strange Lands Book Club: "A Time of Changes"

### Join us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA+ themed books!

Our bookclub features a monthly selection of fiction and non-fiction titles centered on queer characters.

Meetings are held in person at Courthouse Library
at 2 p.m. in the Azalea Room or online via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you at our new location! See below for dates and titles.

**REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. Registration is required for a meeting reminder, and to receive the Zoom link.**

For adults age 18+. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Courthouse@arlingtonva.us for more information.

Location:
Courthouse Library
2100 Clarendon Boulevard
1st Floor Lobby
Arlington, Virginia 22201

Transportation: Parking in the garage located beneath the Bozman Government Center is free on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. We are also accessible via public transit: by Metro (Orange and Silver Lines - Courthouse) and by bus.

**2025 Love is Love Booklist:**

* Jan. 27: ["Scorched Grace"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/8d4cea21-b9e2-d1fa-dc26-d7d0fde2cc03-eng/Home?searchId=54129873&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Margot Douaihy
* Feb 24: ["Congratulations, the best is over"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/c174b6dc-ed27-166d-63be-38cc31210228-eng/Home?searchId=54131932&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by R. Eric Thomas
* Mar 24: ["The Skin and its Girl"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Record/279802?searchId=54132452&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex) by Sarah Cypher
* Apr 26: ["The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/3972939f-dcee-d407-7fbf-25fcddb00563-eng/Home?searchId=54133094&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Becky Chambers
* May 17: ["The Very Nice Box"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Record/237270?searchId=54133309&recordIndex=2&page=1&referred=resultIndex) by Eve Gleichman, Laura Blacket
* June 28: ["The Guncle Abroad"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/55a734ef-241a-1c36-1fee-c408731fe68e-eng/Home?searchId=54133610&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Steven Rowley
* July 19: ["One Last Stop"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/1bf37277-0353-5349-e7a1-d7d747bb2535-eng/Home?searchId=54147296&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Casey McQuiston
* Aug 30: ["Kissing Girls on Shabbat"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/8da8cebc-8e7f-6652-04f8-4eb4e2b27336-eng/Home?searchId=54147570&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Sara Glass
* Sept 20: ["High Risk Homosexual"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/6e2e22d4-36ca-cb23-8611-b5504d4723f9-eng/Home?searchId=54148006&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Edgar Gomez
* Oct 11: ["Interesting Facts About Space"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/897bb0eb-eda4-f0d3-e6d1-8b57fd6ffb2d-eng/Home?searchId=54148451&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Emily Austin
* Nov 22: ["Lies With Man"](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/c553ee61-b423-0aff-997e-b7574bfa0572-eng/Home?searchId=54148638&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex) by Michael Nava
* Dec.13: Happy Hour Book Swap - Location TBD

Victoria

Laura

Penny E.

Love is Love Book Club - "The Guncle Abroad"

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