
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
In depth discussion of Emily Brontë's Gothic tale of moors, passion, and revenge using the Penguin Classics text; readers analyze narrative framing, unreliable narration, and Victorian themes while sharing pizza and conversation.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.

Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.

Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.
Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.

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.

Browse curated indie titles and local lit picks while sipping house ales in a relaxed taproom pop up at a neighborhood brewery; late afternoon shopping, book buying, and mingling with local readers.

Browse curated indie titles and local lit picks while sipping house ales in a relaxed taproom pop up at a neighborhood brewery; late afternoon shopping, book buying, and mingling with local readers.
Browse curated indie titles and local lit picks while sipping house ales in a relaxed taproom pop up at a neighborhood brewery; late afternoon shopping, book buying, and mingling with local readers.

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.

Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.

Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.
Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.

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.

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.

Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.

Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.

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.