My Story - Wayne Caldwell's Shadow Family
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.
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Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

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Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
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Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.
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An intimate author conversation with Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn and Tess Fontaine centered on a memoir of love, marriage, and the meaning of flowers, weaving personal upheaval with gardening-life reflections in an arboretum setting.

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Interactive toddler storytime with picture books, songs, and simple movement geared to ages 18 months to 3 years. A calm, caregiver-friendly morning at the North Asheville library focused on early literacy and social play.

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An intimate author talk and onstage conversation about Debra Curtis’s debut novel Laws of Love and Logic, followed by a book signing and casual reception inside a Haywood Road mercantile shop. Free event with reserved seating via registration.

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