Escapism Book Club with Author Lauren Kung Jessen
Join us for a Zoom meeting with Author Lauren Kung Jessen
Join APL to celebrate the lighter side of literature.
Take an escape with a romance and get to know Lauren Kung Jessen, author of "Red String Theory", who will join us for a Zoom discussion of her book.
Registration required. New members are always welcome. You don't have to read the book to join, but it is encouraged.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to all registrants.
For more information, call 703-228-6545.
We are reading:
- Oct. 11: "The Only Game in Town" by Lacie Waldon
- Nov. 8: "The Comeback" by Lily Chu
- Dec. 6: "The Christmas Wager" by Holly Cassidy
- Jan. 10: "Will They or Won't They" by Ava Wilder
- Feb. 14: "The Year of Cecily" by Lisa Lin
- Mar. 13: "Just As You Are" by Camille Kellogg
- Apr. 10: "Tastes Like Shakkar" by Nisha Sharma
- May 8: "Red String Theory" by Lauren Kung Jessen
- Jun. 12: "The Build Up" by Tati Richardson
- Jul. 10: "Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair" by Laura Piper Lee
- Aug. 14: "Not Bad for a Girl" by Anastasia Ryan
- Oct. 9: "The Catch" by Amy Lea
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Library:
- Shirlington Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Author Talk Book Club
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
About the Book:
Just a date . . . or a twist of fate? When it comes to love and art, Rooney Gao believes in signs. Most of all, she believes in the Chinese legend that everyone is tied to their one true love by the red string of fate. And that belief has inspired her career as an artist, as well as the large art installations she makes with (obviously) red string. That is until artist's block strikes and Rooney begins to question everything. But then fate leads her to the perfect guy . . . Jack Liu is perfect. He's absurdly smart, successful, handsome, and after one enchanting New York night-under icy February skies and fueled by fried dumplings-all signs point to destiny. Only Jack doesn't believe. And after their magical date, it looks like they might be lost to each other forever . . . until they're given one more chance to reconnect. But can Rooney convince a reluctant skeptic to take a leap of fate?