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An intimate literary conversation brings Asheville author Kathleen Branigan together with writer Erin Hallagan Clare to explore Branigan’s work, creative process, and the stories shaping the region’s writing community.
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A thoughtful literary conversation brings local author Kathleen Branigan and writer Erin Hallagan Clare together to discuss Branigan’s work, with a focus on regional voices and the creative process.

A thoughtful literary conversation brings local author Kathleen Branigan and writer Erin Hallagan Clare together to discuss Branigan’s work, with a focus on regional voices and the creative process.
A thoughtful literary conversation brings local author Kathleen Branigan and writer Erin Hallagan Clare together to discuss Branigan’s work, with a focus on regional voices and the creative process.

A lively author conversation explores heartbreak, spiritual awakening, and the search for freedom through trying everything. Asheville writer Kathleen Branigan discusses her funny, candid memoir and the journey toward trusting inner guidance.

A lively author conversation explores heartbreak, spiritual awakening, and the search for freedom through trying everything. Asheville writer Kathleen Branigan discusses her funny, candid memoir and the journey toward trusting inner guidance.
A lively author conversation explores heartbreak, spiritual awakening, and the search for freedom through trying everything. Asheville writer Kathleen Branigan discusses her funny, candid memoir and the journey toward trusting inner guidance.
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.

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.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.

Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.
Discuss Robert Macfarlane’s nonfiction book about rivers, nature, and the living world in a monthly in-person gathering for readers interested in environmental writing and thoughtful conversation.

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.

Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.

Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.
Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.
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.

A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.

A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.
A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.

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.

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.

Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.

Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
An evening of reflective breathwork and an evocative ceremony follows a reading from local author Naga Das’s Dying to Live, blending personal growth, contemplative practice, and literary insight.
An evening of reflective breathwork and an evocative ceremony follows a reading from local author Naga Das’s Dying to Live, blending personal growth, contemplative practice, and literary insight.
An evening of reflective breathwork and an evocative ceremony follows a reading from local author Naga Das’s Dying to Live, blending personal growth, contemplative practice, and literary insight.

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.

Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.

Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.

Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.

Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.

Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.

Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.
Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.

Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.

Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.
Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.

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.
