Escapism Book Club with Author Ana Holguin
Join us for a Zoom meeting with Author Ana Holguin
Join APL to celebrate the lighter side of literature.
Take an escape with a romance and get to know Ana Holguin, author of "Up Close & Personal", 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
- Oct. 15: "Up Close & Personal" by Ana Holguin
- Nov. 12: "Ride with Me" by Simone Soltani
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 15, 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
About the Book:
Jo De La Cruz should be on top of the world. As one of spin’s hottest instructors, her workouts stream into thousands of living rooms, her waiting list is harder to access than Area 51, and even her hair has its own social media page. But Jo’s struggling from a decade in the spotlight—which is when she meets the annoyingly handsome journalist who claims her job is just yelling at people from a bike. Converting a hater is a challenge Jo can’t resist. Only nothing about Silas Anders matches her expectations. He throws himself into her classes, he’s genuinely interested in Jo’s hobbies, and—most surprising of all—he knows what it’s like to struggle with mental health. Between all-you-can-eat-diner lunches, thrifting adventures, and sizzling summer nights, Jo might even be catching feelings. But as buzz for the article skyrockets, Jo discovers that the man she’s been falling for may, in fact, be the one scamming her. Will trusting him break her heart—or lead to a love worth riding for?