
February - Where Dark Things Grow
Close reading of Andrew K. Clark's bleak, gothic horror novel, focusing on atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and themes of decay and dread. Intimate evening book club meetup for adult readers.
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Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.
Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

A Western North Carolina novelist discusses a mountain resort mystery where eerie sky lights, silent winds, living owl gargoyles, and stopped clocks turn a quiet night shift into supernatural horror.

A Western North Carolina novelist discusses a mountain resort mystery where eerie sky lights, silent winds, living owl gargoyles, and stopped clocks turn a quiet night shift into supernatural horror.
A Western North Carolina novelist discusses a mountain resort mystery where eerie sky lights, silent winds, living owl gargoyles, and stopped clocks turn a quiet night shift into supernatural horror.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.

Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.
Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.

Explore why horror stories draw readers and how religion shapes them through an Appalachian folk horror novel reworking the Medusa myth, set amid a 1920 Tennessee snake handling church and suffrage vote.

Explore why horror stories draw readers and how religion shapes them through an Appalachian folk horror novel reworking the Medusa myth, set amid a 1920 Tennessee snake handling church and suffrage vote.
Explore why horror stories draw readers and how religion shapes them through an Appalachian folk horror novel reworking the Medusa myth, set amid a 1920 Tennessee snake handling church and suffrage vote.

Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.

Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.
Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.

A welcoming monthly reading group discusses Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho, exploring dark Victorian fiction and contemporary literary themes in a community library setting. Readers can share interpretations and connect over their latest read.

A welcoming monthly reading group discusses Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho, exploring dark Victorian fiction and contemporary literary themes in a community library setting. Readers can share interpretations and connect over their latest read.
A welcoming monthly reading group discusses Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho, exploring dark Victorian fiction and contemporary literary themes in a community library setting. Readers can share interpretations and connect over their latest read.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.

A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, with local vendors selling occult goods, handcrafted curios, and magical tools. Browse, chat with makers, and soak up a cozy Asheville community vibe.

A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, with local vendors selling occult goods, handcrafted curios, and magical tools. Browse, chat with makers, and soak up a cozy Asheville community vibe.
A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, with local vendors selling occult goods, handcrafted curios, and magical tools. Browse, chat with makers, and soak up a cozy Asheville community vibe.

Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.

Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.
Explore gardens across literature, film, and social media, from beloved classics like The Secret Garden to macabre mysteries. Discover fresh reading and viewing favorites alongside inspiration for creating your own garden.

A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.

A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.
A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.

Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.
Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

Trace plants and gardens across literature, film, and social media, from familiar favorites to macabre tales spanning centuries and genres. Gather ideas for creating a garden of your own.

Trace plants and gardens across literature, film, and social media, from familiar favorites to macabre tales spanning centuries and genres. Gather ideas for creating a garden of your own.
Trace plants and gardens across literature, film, and social media, from familiar favorites to macabre tales spanning centuries and genres. Gather ideas for creating a garden of your own.

Late-night tarot readings in a cozy, cat-themed occult shop with a witchy atmosphere and intuitive guidance. Ideal for seekers looking for reflective card pulls, spiritual insight, and a uniquely Asheville mystical vibe.

Late-night tarot readings in a cozy, cat-themed occult shop with a witchy atmosphere and intuitive guidance. Ideal for seekers looking for reflective card pulls, spiritual insight, and a uniquely Asheville mystical vibe.
Late-night tarot readings in a cozy, cat-themed occult shop with a witchy atmosphere and intuitive guidance. Ideal for seekers looking for reflective card pulls, spiritual insight, and a uniquely Asheville mystical vibe.

Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.

Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.
Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.