Visionary Fiction Book Club Spring 2025
Event Date:
April 14, 2025
Event Time:
6:00 pm
Event Location:
Midlothian Library
Visionary Fiction Book Club
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
Our 5th visionary fiction book club reading is described as “an enchanting story, masterfully told” that’s “witty, funny, and heart-warming”.
A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.
When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he’s given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.
But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.
Our book club takes place at the Chesterfield library every other Monday over 8 sessions starting April 14th, 2025 with a Meet & Greet.
We offer the opportunity to purchase your book through us alongside a hospitable surprise. All books purchased from local bookstores. However, we encourage you to join us no matter how you get your copy!
This event is for ages 16 and up.