January - Even As We Breathe
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Close-read discussion of Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic short story 'Good Country People,' probing belief, identity, pride, and moral irony while members sip cocktails and debate narrative voice in an intimate bar setting.
Close-read discussion of Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic short story 'Good Country People,' probing belief, identity, pride, and moral irony while members sip cocktails and debate narrative voice in an intimate bar setting.
Close-read discussion of Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic short story 'Good Country People,' probing belief, identity, pride, and moral irony while members sip cocktails and debate narrative voice in an intimate bar setting.
Sip curated wines during an informal afternoon book discussion focused on sea life and marine animals; participants share fiction or nonfiction picks, suggest future titles, and listen in a relaxed grocery store meeting space.
Sip curated wines during an informal afternoon book discussion focused on sea life and marine animals; participants share fiction or nonfiction picks, suggest future titles, and listen in a relaxed grocery store meeting space.
Sip curated wines during an informal afternoon book discussion focused on sea life and marine animals; participants share fiction or nonfiction picks, suggest future titles, and listen in a relaxed grocery store meeting space.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
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.
Relaxed, thoughtful morning book discussion of Vivek Murthy’s exploration of human connection, featuring a SeekHealing representative offering practical strategies for building supportive relationships; free community meetup with coffee, tea, and snacks.
Relaxed, thoughtful morning book discussion of Vivek Murthy’s exploration of human connection, featuring a SeekHealing representative offering practical strategies for building supportive relationships; free community meetup with coffee, tea, and snacks.
Relaxed, thoughtful morning book discussion of Vivek Murthy’s exploration of human connection, featuring a SeekHealing representative offering practical strategies for building supportive relationships; free community meetup with coffee, tea, and snacks.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical, indoor cat-themed space. A relaxed community hang for animal lovers and families seeking gentle, kid-friendly entertainment and feline cuddles.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical, indoor cat-themed space. A relaxed community hang for animal lovers and families seeking gentle, kid-friendly entertainment and feline cuddles.
Cozy evening story time surrounded by friendly cats in a whimsical, indoor cat-themed space. A relaxed community hang for animal lovers and families seeking gentle, kid-friendly entertainment and feline cuddles.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Participants unpack a sharp speculative critique of private prisons and gladiatorial arena entertainment, discussing themes of mass incarceration, profit driven capitalism, and moral ambiguity during an evening book discussion over drinks.
Low-key pub meetup of speculative fiction fans sharing aloud readings of a Beagle fantasy short story; beer friendly, conversational vibe welcomes newcomers and nonreaders, with next month's pick announced.
Low-key pub meetup of speculative fiction fans sharing aloud readings of a Beagle fantasy short story; beer friendly, conversational vibe welcomes newcomers and nonreaders, with next month's pick announced.
Low-key pub meetup of speculative fiction fans sharing aloud readings of a Beagle fantasy short story; beer friendly, conversational vibe welcomes newcomers and nonreaders, with next month's pick announced.