February - Where Dark Things Grow
Close reading of Andrew K. Clark's bleak, gothic horror novel, focusing on atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and themes of decay and dread. Intimate evening book club meetup for adult readers.
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Evening book discussion delving into Brom’s haunting, gothic fantasy and lush macabre illustrations; participants debate themes, imagery, and tone in a small, social book club setting — physical copies welcome.
Evening book discussion delving into Brom’s haunting, gothic fantasy and lush macabre illustrations; participants debate themes, imagery, and tone in a small, social book club setting — physical copies welcome.
Discussion of fantasy romance centered on big, beefy, tusked orc and half orc love interests, with playful, conversational readings and fan talk in Forestry Camp (Biltmore Village) for romance readers and trope enthusiasts.
Discussion of fantasy romance centered on big, beefy, tusked orc and half orc love interests, with playful, conversational readings and fan talk in Forestry Camp (Biltmore Village) for romance readers and trope enthusiasts.
Discussion of fantasy romance centered on big, beefy, tusked orc and half orc love interests, with playful, conversational readings and fan talk in Forestry Camp (Biltmore Village) for romance readers and trope enthusiasts.
Quiet communal reading of personal fantasy and science fiction titles in the spring air at the Botanical Gardens; brief social mingling followed by focused silent reading—bring a chair, blanket, and snacks.
Quiet communal reading of personal fantasy and science fiction titles in the spring air at the Botanical Gardens; brief social mingling followed by focused silent reading—bring a chair, blanket, and snacks.
Quiet communal reading of personal fantasy and science fiction titles in the spring air at the Botanical Gardens; brief social mingling followed by focused silent reading—bring a chair, blanket, and snacks.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Brewery discussion of the epistolary speculative romance This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, conversational meetup over beers with plans to shift coordination to a WhatsApp group.
Brewery discussion of the epistolary speculative romance This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, conversational meetup over beers with plans to shift coordination to a WhatsApp group.
Brewery discussion of the epistolary speculative romance This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, conversational meetup over beers with plans to shift coordination to a WhatsApp group.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Low-key manuscript workshop where writers swap 8–10 printed copies for structured peer critiques, group discussion, and constructive feedback on fiction, poetry, or nonfiction during a relaxed evening meetup.
Low-key manuscript workshop where writers swap 8–10 printed copies for structured peer critiques, group discussion, and constructive feedback on fiction, poetry, or nonfiction during a relaxed evening meetup.
Low-key manuscript workshop where writers swap 8–10 printed copies for structured peer critiques, group discussion, and constructive feedback on fiction, poetry, or nonfiction during a relaxed evening meetup.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Close-reading discussion of Michael Shermer’s final chapters on science’s limits and the psychology of belief, hosted by Atheists of WNC in a casual pizza-parlor back room for chapter-focused critical thinking.
Close-reading discussion of Michael Shermer’s final chapters on science’s limits and the psychology of belief, hosted by Atheists of WNC in a casual pizza-parlor back room for chapter-focused critical thinking.
Close-reading discussion of Michael Shermer’s final chapters on science’s limits and the psychology of belief, hosted by Atheists of WNC in a casual pizza-parlor back room for chapter-focused critical thinking.
Intimate evening reading by author Alice Martin followed by a book signing and audience Q&A. Low-key AVL Today literary gathering for readers, collectors, and local book community connections.
Intimate evening reading by author Alice Martin followed by a book signing and audience Q&A. Low-key AVL Today literary gathering for readers, collectors, and local book community connections.
Intimate evening reading by author Alice Martin followed by a book signing and audience Q&A. Low-key AVL Today literary gathering for readers, collectors, and local book community connections.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Casual Sunday morning conversation among Asheville's atheist community over coffee in a relaxed cafe setting, with biweekly book club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly brewery evenings.
Casual Sunday morning conversation among Asheville's atheist community over coffee in a relaxed cafe setting, with biweekly book club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly brewery evenings.
Casual Sunday morning conversation among Asheville's atheist community over coffee in a relaxed cafe setting, with biweekly book club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly brewery evenings.
A guided true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville that digs into grisly cases, scandals, and the city’s shadowy past. Starts from a bar and coffee shop setting for a late night, story driven outing.
A guided true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville that digs into grisly cases, scandals, and the city’s shadowy past. Starts from a bar and coffee shop setting for a late night, story driven outing.
A guided true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville that digs into grisly cases, scandals, and the city’s shadowy past. Starts from a bar and coffee shop setting for a late night, story driven outing.
Guided close reading of a Southern short story with expert led analysis and historical context, followed by group discussion; hybrid in-person and Zoom format makes the session accessible and beginner friendly.
Guided close reading of a Southern short story with expert led analysis and historical context, followed by group discussion; hybrid in-person and Zoom format makes the session accessible and beginner friendly.
Guided close reading of a Southern short story with expert led analysis and historical context, followed by group discussion; hybrid in-person and Zoom format makes the session accessible and beginner friendly.
Relaxing cat centric story time in a cozy lounge, where families with children under 7 listen to read aloud picture books while curled among the venue's resident panthers for a calm animal oriented experience.
Relaxing cat centric story time in a cozy lounge, where families with children under 7 listen to read aloud picture books while curled among the venue's resident panthers for a calm animal oriented experience.
Relaxing cat centric story time in a cozy lounge, where families with children under 7 listen to read aloud picture books while curled among the venue's resident panthers for a calm animal oriented experience.
Pagan choir leading ritual-inflected singing to honor old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild, blending folklore melodies and harmonies; participatory Tuesday-night meetings across a nine-week winter season for all voices.
Pagan choir leading ritual-inflected singing to honor old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild, blending folklore melodies and harmonies; participatory Tuesday-night meetings across a nine-week winter season for all voices.
Pagan choir leading ritual-inflected singing to honor old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild, blending folklore melodies and harmonies; participatory Tuesday-night meetings across a nine-week winter season for all voices.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
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Late-night cuddle party of spicy, sensual snuggles with an optional sleepover for consenting adults; ticket purchase required to reserve space and participate in consent-focused touch practices.
Late-night cuddle party of spicy, sensual snuggles with an optional sleepover for consenting adults; ticket purchase required to reserve space and participate in consent-focused touch practices.
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Close reading discussion of Isabel Miller's nineteenth century lesbian novel about a painter and a farmer confronting puritanical New England; queer focused, conversational book club meetup for thoughtful literary analysis and community storytelling.
Close reading discussion of Isabel Miller's nineteenth century lesbian novel about a painter and a farmer confronting puritanical New England; queer focused, conversational book club meetup for thoughtful literary analysis and community storytelling.