Maybe you need help reaching your reading goals or maybe you can’t seem to get your bookworm friends together once a month. Whatever the reason, the start of a new year is a perfect time to reimagine your reading routine.
So if you like big books and you cannot lie, here are a few book clubs in Asheville you might not know about.
Hosted by a Buncombe County Special Collections (BCSC) librarian, the four-part series of readings follows themes of the BCSC exhibit “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County.” The first meeting is on Saturday, March 2.
Asheville Art Museum’s Book + Art
Whether you’re an artist yourself or just an art enthusiast, these discussions exploring books about artworks and the art world are sure to pique your interest. Plus, the books are available at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café for a 10% discount.
Share your interest in the issues facing our community with a nonfiction book club that includes both discussions and a community service project, educational field trip, or expert presentations. The next meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Pack Memorial Library, will discuss “Poverty, By America” by Matthew Desmond.
North Carolina Arboretum Book Talks
Part of the Adult & Continuing Education Classes program at the Arboretum, Book Talks let you dive into works about the natural world. Noted authors will share their stories, research, and expertise, and you’ll get to listen, learn, and participate.
Introverts, unite. This unique book club invites you to settle in for a cozy hour of reading time with whatever book you’d like — then socialize with other readers once the time is up. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Dobra Tea Downtown.
But keep reading. If you’re still looking for your literary people, visit the Book Club Fair online or at Pack Memorial Library’s Lord Auditorium this Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. to hear presentations from more than a dozen local book clubs (all of these included).
