January - My First Romantasy
Casual discussion exploring the first romantasy novels that hooked readers, from ACOTAR era hits to founding authors like Anne Bishop and Diana Gabaldon, with members sharing origin reads and recommendations.
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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.
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.
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.
Cozy evening discussion of Casey McQuiston's saucy, time-travel sapphic romance—magical, big-hearted love and found-family themes—held at a cocktail bar with food, drinks, and queer-led conversation.
Cozy evening discussion of Casey McQuiston's saucy, time-travel sapphic romance—magical, big-hearted love and found-family themes—held at a cocktail bar with food, drinks, and queer-led conversation.
Cozy evening discussion of Casey McQuiston's saucy, time-travel sapphic romance—magical, big-hearted love and found-family themes—held at a cocktail bar with food, drinks, and queer-led conversation.
Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Candlelit browsing through a curated selection of romance paperbacks and bookish themed gifts, paired with drinks and casual mingling in a cozy West Asheville pop up atmosphere for readers and gift hunters.
Candlelit browsing through a curated selection of romance paperbacks and bookish themed gifts, paired with drinks and casual mingling in a cozy West Asheville pop up atmosphere for readers and gift hunters.
Candlelit browsing through a curated selection of romance paperbacks and bookish themed gifts, paired with drinks and casual mingling in a cozy West Asheville pop up atmosphere for readers and gift hunters.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.
After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.
After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.
Intimate evening reading and discussion of Mario Vargas Llosa’s Feast of the Goat, a Nobel-winning political novel about Trujillo’s fall and Urania Cabral’s haunted return, held in a casual pizza-parlor setting.
Intimate evening reading and discussion of Mario Vargas Llosa’s Feast of the Goat, a Nobel-winning political novel about Trujillo’s fall and Urania Cabral’s haunted return, held in a casual pizza-parlor setting.
Intimate evening reading and discussion of Mario Vargas Llosa’s Feast of the Goat, a Nobel-winning political novel about Trujillo’s fall and Urania Cabral’s haunted return, held in a casual pizza-parlor setting.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Hands-on exercises, paired practice readings, and spirit-focused discussions in a supportive circle for all experience levels, meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings to develop intuition and mediumship skills.
Hands-on exercises, paired practice readings, and spirit-focused discussions in a supportive circle for all experience levels, meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings to develop intuition and mediumship skills.
Hands-on exercises, paired practice readings, and spirit-focused discussions in a supportive circle for all experience levels, meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings to develop intuition and mediumship skills.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
Unconventional, graphic short story about a boy's romantic fixation on a sister's Barbie prompts a lively, adult-oriented short-story club discussion amid holiday programming at a neighborhood taproom.
Unconventional, graphic short story about a boy's romantic fixation on a sister's Barbie prompts a lively, adult-oriented short-story club discussion amid holiday programming at a neighborhood taproom.
Unconventional, graphic short story about a boy's romantic fixation on a sister's Barbie prompts a lively, adult-oriented short-story club discussion amid holiday programming at a neighborhood taproom.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.