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Published June 9, 2026 at 1:45PM

Clarendon Barnes & Noble (via Barnes & Noble/Facebook)

The author of a critically acclaimed book about the harrowing experiences of World War II soldiers and Holocaust survivors is hosting a talk and book signing in Clarendon this weekend.

Arlington resident Nina Willner will pay a visit to the Clarendon Barnes & Noble (2800 Clarendon Blvd) from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 13, to discuss her narrative nonfiction work, “Boys in the Light.” The book delves into the parallel experiences of her father, Holocaust survivor Eddie Willner, and American soldiers during World War II.

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DOJ lawyer turned polyamory writer to deliver talk at One More Page Books

By Emily Leayman

Published March 4, 2026 at 1:45PM

Natalie Davis, author of "Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory" (courtesy of Natalie Davis)

A D.C.-area writer and advocate for polyamorous lifestyles will discuss her experiences outside of monogamy at a talk in East Falls Church tomorrow (Thursday).

One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland Street) will host author Natalie Davis for a discussion on her new book, “Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory,” from 7-8 p.m. The event will include a book reading, conversation with certified sex therapist Tamara Pincus, a Q&A session and a book signing.

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Arlington Public Library to host the author of a controversial graphic novel ahead of Banned Books Week

By James Jarvis

Published September 20, 2023 at 1:30PM

Author of graphic novel "Maus," Art Spiegelman, plans to speak at Kenmore Middle School Sept. 21 during Banned Book Week (via Arlington Public Library)

Arlington Public Library says it is taking a stand against book banning across the U.S. and in Virginia, declaring itself a “book sanctuary.”

“Everyone should read whatever they want, whenever they want and however they want,” said Library Director Diane Kresh in an announcement on social media this week.

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Arlington Agenda: January 21-26

By Ashley Hopko

Published January 21, 2020 at 11:15AM | Updated January 24, 2020 at 9:36AM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 23, 2019 at 7:30AM | Updated July 23, 2019 at 9:37AM

Labor Action Planned at DCA — Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is among those expected to participate in a rally and picket at Reagan National Airport this evening, in support of airline catering workers who are seeking better wages and healthcare options. [Unite Here]

Restaurant Coming to Apartment Building — Update at 9:35 a.m. — Permit applications have been filed for a new restaurant that’s planned for the grounds of the recently-renovated Dominion Apartments at 333 S. Glebe Road. [Twitter]

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 14, 2019 at 7:45AM

Ribbon Cutting for Revamped Rosslyn Safeway — “Safeway will unveil renovations to its Rosslyn store at 1525 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, VA, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 am on Friday, July 12.” [Press Release]

More on Real Estate Boom Forecast — “Real estate agents and local economists said inventories are so sparse that some popular Zip codes in Arlington and Alexandria show no homes for sale at all. They added that investors are pouring into the market, looking to turn homes into rental properties.” [Washington Post, InsideNova]

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Pop-Up Book Festival Coming to Rosslyn on Thursday

By Vernon Miles

Published April 23, 2019 at 5:30PM

Over 25,000 used books, DVDs and CDs are set to be offered for sale at a sprawling book festival in Rosslyn on Thursday (April 25).

The Rosslyn Reads Book Festival is an annual fundraiser for Turning the Page, a non-profit that helps students receive educational resources. The festival is planned to be held in Rosslyn’s Central Place Plaza at 1800 N. Lynn Street.

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Gifford’s Ice Cream Founder’s Grandson Reveals Family Horrors

By Kalina Newman

Published June 15, 2017 at 4:15PM | Updated June 15, 2017 at 6:23PM

Gifford reads from his book at One More Page Books

Last month Gifford released his first book, “We All Scream: The Rise and Fall of the Gifford’s Ice Cream Empire.“ The book depicts Gifford’s abusive relationship with his parents growing up, the deaths of his grandparents and how his father ruined Washington’s largest ice cream empire.

When Robert Gifford, one of John Gifford’s other sons, took over the company, things quickly went downhill. Gifford described his father’s actions during the reading, explaining how he would never pay his taxes, cheated his customers and didn’t pay employees, ultimately leaving the company in financial ruin.

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Newt and Callista Gingrich to Sign Books in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published October 19, 2016 at 4:45PM

Gingrich will be signing copies of his new political novel Treason starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Speaker Gingrich will be joined by his wife, Callista, who will be signing copies of her new children’s book, Hail to the Chief.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 1, 2016 at 9:05AM | Updated September 1, 2016 at 9:33AM

A rabbit (Flickr pool photo by Erinn Shirley)

It’s September — Bid an especially hot and sweaty August adieu, September is here. Get ready for kids going back to school, fall beer tastings, outdoor festivals, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cooler weather. As a reminder, however: it’s still summer until Sept. 22.

Author Talk at Kenmore — Best-selling author Ann Patchett will be discussing her new book Commonwealth, which is set in part in Arlington, at an event on Thursday, Sept. 15. The event, at the Kenmore Middle School auditorium, is open to the public, with RSVP; it’s sponsored by One More Page Books and Arlington Public Library. [Eventbrite]

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Immigration Book Talk Planned for Central Library Next Week

By Jennifer Currier

Published December 4, 2015 at 12:45PM

Tom Gjelten’s latest book A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story considers the impact of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act.

Gjelten will be at the Arlington Central Library auditorium at 1015 N. Quincy Street from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10. for a conversation on immigration and book signing.

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Author Judy Blume to Speak at October Library Event

By Heather Mongilio

Published September 8, 2015 at 1:45PM | Updated September 8, 2015 at 2:25PM

Best-selling children’s and young adult novel author Judy Blume is coming to Arlington next month to talk about her latest book.

Blume will speak in the Washington-Lee High School auditorium (1301 N. Stratford Street) on Oct. 22 from 7-9 p.m. The event is free; copies of Blume’s latest book, “In the Unlikely Event” will be available for purchase.