
AVL Digital Nomads - Book Club
A discussion-driven meetup centered on Ernest Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not,” following Harry Morgan’s high-stakes contraband runs between Cuba and Key West. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomad community in a dessert bar setting for literary conversation and connection.
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Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.

Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.

Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.

Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.
Bring a current read for a relaxed, no-assigned-book gathering that blends casual reading with conversation, drinks, and meeting fellow book lovers at a local Asheville hangout.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.
Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.

Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.

Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.

Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.
Discuss Virginia Evans’s novel The Correspondent in an adult evening book club, sharing perspectives on the month’s pick in a welcoming public library setting.

A relaxed book discussion explores Peter Heller’s post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars, with beer and conversation welcoming readers who haven’t finished—or even started—the book. Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi is next month’s pick.

A relaxed book discussion explores Peter Heller’s post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars, with beer and conversation welcoming readers who haven’t finished—or even started—the book. Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi is next month’s pick.
A relaxed book discussion explores Peter Heller’s post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars, with beer and conversation welcoming readers who haven’t finished—or even started—the book. Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi is next month’s pick.

Settle into a quiet, timed writing session with fellow local writers, whether you’re drafting a novel, poetry, or something else. Brief introductions and café drinks bookend focused, independent work.

Settle into a quiet, timed writing session with fellow local writers, whether you’re drafting a novel, poetry, or something else. Brief introductions and café drinks bookend focused, independent work.
Settle into a quiet, timed writing session with fellow local writers, whether you’re drafting a novel, poetry, or something else. Brief introductions and café drinks bookend focused, independent work.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.

Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.

Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.

Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.

Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.

Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.

A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.

A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

Settle into a cozy, distraction-free reading ritual among book-loving neighbors, with quiet solo reading and Halloween character costumes creating a playful, introvert-friendly evening of literary community.

Settle into a cozy, distraction-free reading ritual among book-loving neighbors, with quiet solo reading and Halloween character costumes creating a playful, introvert-friendly evening of literary community.
Settle into a cozy, distraction-free reading ritual among book-loving neighbors, with quiet solo reading and Halloween character costumes creating a playful, introvert-friendly evening of literary community.

BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.

Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.

A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.

A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.

Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.

Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
