Take an escape with a romance and get to know Maggie North, author of "[The Ripple Effect](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Record/375216?searchId=62257282&recordIndex=3&page=1&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.

**About the Book:**
Burned-out former ER doc Stellar J. Byrd can solve any crisis except her own life. But with her financial prospects dwindling, she’d do anything to stay in her beloved, pricey wilderness town—even take a job as a camp physician at The Love Boat, an unspeakably touchy-feely relationship therapy startup. If there are sing-alongs, she’s calling in sick. What’s worse? Her boss is Lyle “McHuge” McHugh, the sunshiny psychologist she’s masterfully avoided since their disastrous hookup last year. Hardheaded relationship scorekeeper Stellar plans to dodge his pathological generosity from now until September, but after a scathing article puts McHuge's romantic credibility into question, a fake engagement is the only way to salvage the camp’s crumbling public image. It’s strictly business . . . but the more closely they work together, the more Stellar realizes her feelings for McHuge are anything but professional. With competitors hard on their heels and trade secrets at stake, they must find a way to marry his softness with her steel to build a business–and a love–that will last past summer’s end.

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Megan Shirlington

Bina

Escapism Book Club with Author Maggie North

Online event

\*\*Register on the Library's website to receive the Zoom link and passcode. A Zoom account is not required to join\*\* (link coming soon)

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 Half-Built Garden](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Record/346598?searchId=59123828&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex)" by [Ruthanna Emrys](https://libcat.arlingtonva.us/Author/Home?author=%22Emrys%2C%20Ruthanna%2C%22):

On a warm March night in 2083, Judy Wallach-Stevens wakes to a warning of unknown pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay. She heads out to check what she expects to be a false alarm—and stumbles upon the first alien visitors to Earth. These aliens have crossed the galaxy to save humanity, convinced that the people of Earth must leave their ecologically-ravaged planet behind and join them among the stars. And if humanity doesn't agree, they may need to be saved by force. But the watershed networks that rose up to save the planet from corporate devastation aren't ready to give up on Earth. Decades ago, they reorganized humanity around the hope of keeping the world liveable. By sharing the burden of decision-making, they've started to heal our wounded planet. Now corporations, nation-states, and networks all vie to represent humanity to these powerful new beings, and if anyone accepts the aliens' offer, Earth may be lost. With everyone’s eyes turned skyward, the future hinges on Judy's effort to create understanding, both within and beyond her own species.

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.

Laurence Hart

Gabriela

Daniel Osborn

Chris Cain

Strange Lands Book Club: "A Half-Built Garden"

### 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! 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

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