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Sip coffee during a lively author conversation about an award-winning novel blending travel, romance, and humor. Explore Black identity, African heritage, and cultural reclamation across the transatlantic diaspora.
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Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore 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.
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.

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.

Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.

Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.

Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.

Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.

Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.

Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.
A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

Birthday celebration honoring Asheville author Thomas Wolfe with free historic house tours for North Carolina residents, birthday cake, and an annual used book sale. Pair it with the evening Riverside Cemetery tour add on exploring Wolfe’s stories and legacy.

Birthday celebration honoring Asheville author Thomas Wolfe with free historic house tours for North Carolina residents, birthday cake, and an annual used book sale. Pair it with the evening Riverside Cemetery tour add on exploring Wolfe’s stories and legacy.
Birthday celebration honoring Asheville author Thomas Wolfe with free historic house tours for North Carolina residents, birthday cake, and an annual used book sale. Pair it with the evening Riverside Cemetery tour add on exploring Wolfe’s stories and legacy.

Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.

Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.
Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.
A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.

An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.

Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.

Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.
Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).

Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.

Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.