
The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa
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.
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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.

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.

Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.

Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.
Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.

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.

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.
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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.

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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.

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.

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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.
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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.

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.
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Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
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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.
Nostalgic literary trivia paired with craft beers and cocktails on a monthly Thursday night; teams tackle themed rounds spanning childhood favorites, genre deep cuts, and author trivia in a lively pub atmosphere.
Nostalgic literary trivia paired with craft beers and cocktails on a monthly Thursday night; teams tackle themed rounds spanning childhood favorites, genre deep cuts, and author trivia in a lively pub atmosphere.
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Candlelit tarot readings accompanied by mellow resident cats create an intimate, mysterious late night salon for personal insights, gentle purring, communal card interpretation, and playful occult chatter.
Candlelit tarot readings accompanied by mellow resident cats create an intimate, mysterious late night salon for personal insights, gentle purring, communal card interpretation, and playful occult chatter.
Candlelit tarot readings accompanied by mellow resident cats create an intimate, mysterious late night salon for personal insights, gentle purring, communal card interpretation, and playful occult chatter.

Hard hitting exposé by Bianca Tylek unpacking the prison industry's corporate and government profit networks, followed by policy focused discussion and community Q&A in an independent bookstore setting.

Hard hitting exposé by Bianca Tylek unpacking the prison industry's corporate and government profit networks, followed by policy focused discussion and community Q&A in an independent bookstore setting.
Hard hitting exposé by Bianca Tylek unpacking the prison industry's corporate and government profit networks, followed by policy focused discussion and community Q&A in an independent bookstore setting.

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Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.
Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.

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Riddle-laced pub trivia with playful brainteasers like “is a donut hole a donut?” and team-based, casual competition every Wednesday at Galactic Pizza, in a pizza-friendly atmosphere with likely drink specials.
Riddle-laced pub trivia with playful brainteasers like “is a donut hole a donut?” and team-based, casual competition every Wednesday at Galactic Pizza, in a pizza-friendly atmosphere with likely drink specials.