Take an escape with a romance and get to know Lillie Vale, author of "[The Decoy Girlfriend](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/be34dee0-51b3-23fb-b7d0-edd291063540-eng/Home?searchId=11953635&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex)", who will join us for a Zoom discussion of her book.

**Book Description:**
Writer Freya Lal has a huge secret: she's a dead ringer for It-girl actress Mandi Roy. Her second novel is due in a month, but inspiration is nowhere to be found. Desperate to shake off her writer's block, Freya leans into her look-alike abilities and indulges in some mistaken identity for simple perks, like scoring a free mimosa or getting into a trendy nightclub. Actor Taft Bamber appears to have it all: gorgeous, talented, and Mandi's love interest both on- and off-screen. But what nobody knows is that their relationship is a PR stunt, and after years of playing make-believe, he's yearning for something real. When Freya's latest impersonation of Mandi goes viral thanks to Taft's accidental interference, rumors of a breakup threaten Hollywood's golden couple. To make amends, Freya is forced to give Mandi a little time off: she'll pretend to be the actress for a month, move in with Taft, and squash the rumors by acting completely in love. But as Freya and Taft play house, it becomes impossible to ignore that their instant chemistry isn't just for the cameras. While faking it, they might have just found the real thing.

New members are always welcome. You don't have to read the book to join, but it is encouraged.

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Escapism Book Club with Author Lillie Vale

Online event

Our YA (Young Adult) book club for adults. Because you're never too old to enjoy YA!

We will be discussing Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo.

We will be meeting via Zoom. Registration is required to participate.

You must register here: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/9593892

Within twenty four hours prior to the meeting you will receive instructions for joining the Zoom meeting. A zoom account is not required to join, but you will need a microphone.

Deborah

ZOOM Meeting - Never Too Old Book Club: "Clap When You Land"

This book club meets on the third Wednesday evening of the month for informal discussions on a wide range of science fiction titles voted on by participants.

Join us in April to discuss "[Space Opera](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/GroupedWork/9819a2cd-7f81-30af-160a-e68fb0390571-eng/Home?searchId=12128582&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex)" by [Catherynne M. Valente](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Author/Home?author=%22Valente%2C%20Catherynne%20M%22):
A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented-something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. Once every cycle, the great galactic civilizations gather for the Metagalactic Grand Prix-part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Species far and wide compete in feats of song, dance and/or whatever facsimile of these can be performed by various creatures who may or may not possess, in the traditional sense, feet, mouths, larynxes, or faces. And if a new species should wish to be counted among the high and the mighty, if a new planet has produced some savage group of animals, machines, or algae that claim to be, against all odds, sentient? Well, then they will have to compete. And if they fail? Sudden extermination for their entire species. This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick, and electric guitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny-they must sing. Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes have been chosen to represent their planet on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of Earth lies in their ability to rock.

New members are always welcome. You don't have to read the book to join, but it is encouraged. This is a volunteer-led book club. Until further notice, this book club will meet virtually on Zoom. *A Zoom account is not required to join.*

**NOTE:** Attendees will be voting upon books for the June 2023 - October 2023 Strange New Lands book club meeting during this meeting. Please send book nominations to the Host via Meetup or leave them in the comments below ONE DAY BEFORE the April meeting.
If you are a regular attendee, cannot attend, and would like to vote, please send a note to the Host and we'll see what can be arranged.

Laurence Hart

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Strange Lands Book Club: "Space Opera"

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