Calling Me Home, Julie Kibler's debut novel, is receiving rave reviews for its unforgettable characters, compelling story and heart-warming style. Now you have an opportunity to meet Kibler on Thursday, April 25, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., during an appearance at the George W. Hawkes Central Library Community Room, 101 E. Abram,

Professional reviewers and best-selling authors are calling it a remarkable first novel, sure to be a book club favorite. St. Martin's Press published it in February and foreign language rights have already been sold in fifteen territories.

Kibler lives in Arlington, and the city is the beginning point of a road trip in her book. She says she settled here after college because "even the strangers are friendly." Come hear her discuss the writing process and how she has achieved success with her first novel. Following her talk, there will be a book signing and opportunity to meet the author.

Read an excerpt from the book.