
Read: "Pushing Ice" by Reynolds
A laid-back sci fi book discussion of Alastair Reynolds’ “Pushing Ice” in a neighborhood pub setting with beer and conversation. Drop in even if you didn’t finish the book, and get a preview of next month’s pick.
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Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

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.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library 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.

Peer-led writing critique night where attendees circulate 8–10 printed copies of fresh drafts for close reading and constructive feedback. Expect a supportive, discussion-heavy pub meetup geared toward revision, craft talk, and creative inspiration.

Peer-led writing critique night where attendees circulate 8–10 printed copies of fresh drafts for close reading and constructive feedback. Expect a supportive, discussion-heavy pub meetup geared toward revision, craft talk, and creative inspiration.
Peer-led writing critique night where attendees circulate 8–10 printed copies of fresh drafts for close reading and constructive feedback. Expect a supportive, discussion-heavy pub meetup geared toward revision, craft talk, and creative inspiration.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.

Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.
Conversation-driven discussion of Olga Tokarczuk’s literary mystery set in a remote Polish village, with themes of astrology, isolation, and dark winter intrigue. A casual digital-nomad meetup in a downtown dessert bar for thoughtful readers and new connections.

Casual late-evening meetup for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and self-described geeks to mingle and swap ideas across skill levels. Relaxed conversations unfold over pints in a riverside brewery taproom, with newcomers welcomed.

Casual late-evening meetup for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and self-described geeks to mingle and swap ideas across skill levels. Relaxed conversations unfold over pints in a riverside brewery taproom, with newcomers welcomed.
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A casual stitching circle with knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other portable crafts shared around brewery tables for relaxed conversation and show and tell. Sip craft beer or nonalcoholic drinks with snacks and a rotating food truck nearby.

A casual stitching circle with knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other portable crafts shared around brewery tables for relaxed conversation and show and tell. Sip craft beer or nonalcoholic drinks with snacks and a rotating food truck nearby.
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Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.

Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.
Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.

Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.

Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.
Readers gather for an adult book-club conversation about psychological suspense, character motives, and the twists in Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, sharing interpretations and reading perspectives.

Casual crokinole board-game play with drop-in rounds and plenty of friendly competition in a brewery taproom setting. Ideal for meeting new people over pints while learning rules, flicking discs, and swapping strategy tips.

Casual crokinole board-game play with drop-in rounds and plenty of friendly competition in a brewery taproom setting. Ideal for meeting new people over pints while learning rules, flicking discs, and swapping strategy tips.
Casual crokinole board-game play with drop-in rounds and plenty of friendly competition in a brewery taproom setting. Ideal for meeting new people over pints while learning rules, flicking discs, and swapping strategy tips.

Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.

Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.
Monthly drop-in co working meetup where you can bring your own project or plug into shared open source tasks like emailing, data entry, and coding. Casual brewery setting with space to introduce yourself, collaborate, and make progress together.

Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.

Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.

Dice-rolling tabletop and card game hangout in a cider taproom, with a shared game library and friendly teaching for first-timers. Expect tactics, laughs, and easy conversation over pints every other Tuesday.

Dice-rolling tabletop and card game hangout in a cider taproom, with a shared game library and friendly teaching for first-timers. Expect tactics, laughs, and easy conversation over pints every other Tuesday.
Dice-rolling tabletop and card game hangout in a cider taproom, with a shared game library and friendly teaching for first-timers. Expect tactics, laughs, and easy conversation over pints every other Tuesday.

Casual board gaming in a brewery taproom with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners and seasoned players alike. Bring your own favorite games, grab on-site snacks or nearby takeout, and meet other locals in their 20s–40s.

Casual board gaming in a brewery taproom with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners and seasoned players alike. Bring your own favorite games, grab on-site snacks or nearby takeout, and meet other locals in their 20s–40s.
Casual board gaming in a brewery taproom with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners and seasoned players alike. Bring your own favorite games, grab on-site snacks or nearby takeout, and meet other locals in their 20s–40s.

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.

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.
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.

Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.