Read: "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke
A welcoming discussion of Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi brings fantasy and science fiction readers together; attendance is open even if you haven’t read the book. Next month’s selection is Footfall.
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Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.
Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.
Bring a fantasy or science fiction book to share recommendations and casual conversation, then settle into quiet, side-by-side reading with fellow readers in an introvert-friendly gathering.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s unsettling speculative novel about students at an English boarding school confronting their purpose, identity, and humanity, with light refreshments and conversation among adult readers.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s unsettling speculative novel about students at an English boarding school confronting their purpose, identity, and humanity, with light refreshments and conversation among adult readers.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s unsettling speculative novel about students at an English boarding school confronting their purpose, identity, and humanity, with light refreshments and conversation among adult readers.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.
Discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s speculative novel about Klara, an observant Artificial Friend awaiting a customer, and its questions of empathy, technology, and human connection in a relaxed literary gathering.
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.
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.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Casual evening book discussion geared toward women in a laid-back brewery setting in Weaverville. Expect community conversation over pints, with a welcoming, low-pressure meetup vibe for regulars and newcomers.
Discuss Matt Haig’s novel about alternate lives and the choices that shape them in a welcoming monthly reading group. Library copies are available, and newcomers are welcome.
Discuss Matt Haig’s novel about alternate lives and the choices that shape them in a welcoming monthly reading group. Library copies are available, and newcomers are welcome.
Discuss Matt Haig’s novel about alternate lives and the choices that shape them in a welcoming monthly reading group. Library copies are available, and newcomers are welcome.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Mestra,” exploring literary retellings of Greek mythology in an adult readers’ book club conversation.
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Mestra,” exploring literary retellings of Greek mythology in an adult readers’ book club conversation.
Discuss Madeline Miller’s short stories “Galatea” and “Mestra,” exploring literary retellings of Greek mythology in an adult readers’ book club conversation.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
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.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Star Trek Club
MoreDiscuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.