Escapism Book Club with Author Cara Tanamachi
 

Join us for a Zoom meeting with Author Cara Tanamachi
Join APL to celebrate the lighter side of literature.
Take an escape with a romance and get to know Cara Tanamachi, author of "The Takeover", 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.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Instructions to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to all registrants.
For more information, call 703-228-6545.
We are reading:
- Jan. 15: "Church Girl" by Naima Simone
- Feb. 12: "My Kind of Trouble" by L.A. Schwartz
- Mar. 12: "Pickleballers" by Ilana Long
- Apr. 9: "Her Knight at the Museum" by Bryn Donovan
- May 14: "Cole and Laila Are Just Friends" by Bethany Turner
- Jun. 11: "Perfectly Wicked" by Lindsay Lovise
- Jul. 9: "The Takeover" by Cara Tanamachi
- Aug. 13: Romance Novel Book Swap in-person at Shirlington Library
- Sept. 10: "The Ripple Effect" by Maggie North
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Library:
- Shirlington Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Author Talk Book Discussion
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
- Location campus Shirlington Library
- Audience:
- Categories:
About the Book:
On Nami's 30th birthday, she’s reminded at every turn that her life isn’t what she planned. She’s always excelled at everything – until now. Her fiancé blew up their engagement. Her pride and joy, the tech company she helped to found, is about to lose funding. And her sister, Sora, is getting married to the man of her dreams, Jack, and instead of being happy for her, as she knows she ought to be, she’s fighting off jealousy. Frustrated with her life, she makes a wish on a birthday candle to find her soulmate. Instead, the universe delivers her hate mate, Nami’s old high school nemesis, Jae Lee, the most popular kid from high school, who also narrowly beat her out for valedictorian. More than a decade later, Jae is still as effortlessly cool, charming, and stylish as ever, and, to make matters worse, is planning a hostile take-over of her start-up. Cue: sharp elbows and even sharper banter as the two go head-to-head to see who’ll win this time. But when their rivalry ignites a different kind of passion, Nami starts to realize that it's not just her company that's in danger of being taken over, but her heart as well.
Accommodations in the Library
Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five days in advance to discuss accommodations for both online and in-person events.
- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us
Learn about other available accommodations when visiting the library.