
"Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.

Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.
Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.

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.

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.

Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.

Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Women gather in Leveller Brewing's Weaverville taproom for a facilitated discussion of Margaret Maron's Bootlegger's Daughter, hosted by Gab in a relaxed evening brewery setting with casual conversation and community connection.
Women gather in Leveller Brewing's Weaverville taproom for a facilitated discussion of Margaret Maron's Bootlegger's Daughter, hosted by Gab in a relaxed evening brewery setting with casual conversation and community connection.
Women gather in Leveller Brewing's Weaverville taproom for a facilitated discussion of Margaret Maron's Bootlegger's Daughter, hosted by Gab in a relaxed evening brewery setting with casual conversation and community connection.

Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.

Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.
Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.

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.

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.

Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.

Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.

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.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.
Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

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.

Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.

Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.
Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.

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Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

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Dice clatter and laughter fill a West Asheville taproom for casual board game nights with taught play, craft brews, and social mingling—bring your favorite games or learn new ones with a local gaming crowd.