Ferry Tales: The Book Tour - Asheville
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
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Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.

Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.

Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.
Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.

Tarot-led energetic vibe check with a collective spread, then short one on one mini readings that explore conscious, subconscious, and unconscious layers for clarity and personal growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea in a cozy studio setting.

Tarot-led energetic vibe check with a collective spread, then short one on one mini readings that explore conscious, subconscious, and unconscious layers for clarity and personal growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea in a cozy studio setting.
Tarot-led energetic vibe check with a collective spread, then short one on one mini readings that explore conscious, subconscious, and unconscious layers for clarity and personal growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea in a cozy studio setting.

An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.

An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
A historian leads a guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar coffee shop before heading out for an educational, community minded excursion.
Quiet, cozy silent reading time with Asheville’s bookish community—bring any book, settle in, and read side by side with fellow introvert friendly literature lovers. Ideal for low pressure social connection at a local bookstore.
Quiet, cozy silent reading time with Asheville’s bookish community—bring any book, settle in, and read side by side with fellow introvert friendly literature lovers. Ideal for low pressure social connection at a local bookstore.
Quiet, cozy silent reading time with Asheville’s bookish community—bring any book, settle in, and read side by side with fellow introvert friendly literature lovers. Ideal for low pressure social connection at a local bookstore.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.

A 90 minute poetry workshop that blends a mini lesson on the history and structure of sonnets with hands on writing time. Expect guided prompts, generative freewriting, and supportive feedback in a public library setting.

A 90 minute poetry workshop that blends a mini lesson on the history and structure of sonnets with hands on writing time. Expect guided prompts, generative freewriting, and supportive feedback in a public library setting.
A 90 minute poetry workshop that blends a mini lesson on the history and structure of sonnets with hands on writing time. Expect guided prompts, generative freewriting, and supportive feedback in a public library setting.

A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.

A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.
A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
An introspective poetry workshop focused on self discovery, using embodied prompts to intuitively move through drafting and reflection. Expect a supportive container for authentic voice work and inner world exploration.
An introspective poetry workshop focused on self discovery, using embodied prompts to intuitively move through drafting and reflection. Expect a supportive container for authentic voice work and inner world exploration.
An introspective poetry workshop focused on self discovery, using embodied prompts to intuitively move through drafting and reflection. Expect a supportive container for authentic voice work and inner world exploration.
A campus literary night celebrates Sarah Addison Allen’s new novel, Paper Ghosts, with conversation alongside Elizabeth Schulte Roth in UNCA’s Blue Ridge Room. Expect readings, behind the scenes writing discussion, and audience Q and A.
A campus literary night celebrates Sarah Addison Allen’s new novel, Paper Ghosts, with conversation alongside Elizabeth Schulte Roth in UNCA’s Blue Ridge Room. Expect readings, behind the scenes writing discussion, and audience Q and A.
A campus literary night celebrates Sarah Addison Allen’s new novel, Paper Ghosts, with conversation alongside Elizabeth Schulte Roth in UNCA’s Blue Ridge Room. Expect readings, behind the scenes writing discussion, and audience Q and A.

An author talk and book promotion for the graphic novel "Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day," tracing transgender history across cultures and eras. Expect conversation, Q and A, and community-minded discussion in an independent bookstore cafe setting.

An author talk and book promotion for the graphic novel "Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day," tracing transgender history across cultures and eras. Expect conversation, Q and A, and community-minded discussion in an independent bookstore cafe setting.
An author talk and book promotion for the graphic novel "Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day," tracing transgender history across cultures and eras. Expect conversation, Q and A, and community-minded discussion in an independent bookstore cafe setting.