Author Robert Morgan reads and signs his new book at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.
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Book Report: Local literary news
Authors Susan Reinhardt, Bob Mustin, Leslee N. Johnson and Veronica Watts launch new books.
As focus on e-books and downloadable material grows, library asks for input
Books aren’t dead, according to Buncombe County Public Library Director Ed Sheary, but he admits that libraries cannot ignore the growing popularity of e-books and digital audiobooks. As part of a federal grant, the library is seeking public input about the North Carolina Digital Library, the virtual place where patrons can check out downloadable materials. The survey closes July 7. (Photo courtesy of Pack Memorial Library)
“Comments R Literature”: Author Travis Nichols comes to Malaprop’s
Nichols reads and signs his book, “The More You Ignore Me,” which takes a humorous look at web trolls. Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
Smart Bet web extra: Flashes of War
Local author Katie Schultz launches her new collection of short stories on Memorial Day. Author event at Malaprop’s.
Book news
Events for readers and writers.
Clay Aiken will perform at T. Cooper book event
Author T. Cooper appears at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Jan. 19, to present his book “Real Man Adventures” about his female to male transition.
Book report: news for readers and writers
Awards, a book launch, and holiday gift ideas — all from local literary luminaries.
The road to Pitchapalooza, part 3
The final installment of this series on an author event at Malaprop’s in which unpublished authors pitched their book ideas. In a surprise ending, Pitchapalooza turned up two winners.
The road to Pitchapalooza, part 2
In preparation for Friday’s event with The Book Doctors at Malaprop’s, I’ve been honing the elevator pitch for a memoir I hope to someday publish. What do you think?
The road to Pitchapalooza, part 1
Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, aka The Book Doctors and the masterminds behind “The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published,” are coming to Malaprop’s this Friday for Pitchapalooza, in which one lucky author will win an introduction to a literary agent. It all hinges on having the perfect book pitch. This is my story about working on the fail proof one-minute spiel.
Blue Ridge Bookfest begins today
The literary festival, now in its fourth year, features author Elizabeth Kostova (pictured here) and continues tomorrow from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Plus, it’s free.
Interview with Sara Benincasa
Xpress talked to the comedian and author before her Malaprop’s event last week. Click through for the video.
Short-story glory
A review of local author Michael Hopping’s new book, MacTiernan’s Bottle. The book’s title is also the name of the first masterpiece. This story will captivate every WNC artist who’s ever worked odd jobs to support their creativity, or agonized over the heartbreaking question of whether to give up their art or not.
Moonshine in Marshall, Sunday at the FBI
Charles D. Thompson Jr., the curriculum and education director at the Center for Documentary Studies and a lecturer of cultural anthropology at Duke University, will discuss his latest book, Spirits of Just Men: Mountaineers, Liquor Bosses and Lawmen in the Moonshine Capital of the World, on Sunday, July 17, at the FBI, the “church building across the street from the firehouse” (or 68 N. Main St. in Marshall).
Upcoming events at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The next week brings a bookmaking workshop for children and families, and an author event with mystery writer Mark de Castrique.
Book Report: “People started grabbing on to the lengths of beaded hair …”
Mr. Whipple is coming to Montford Books and More. Does that mean you can’t squeeze the Charmin? (Let’s hope not.) We’re talking about Mr. Lee Whipple, of course, the local author and singer with a penchant for Grunge-era angst enclosed in the streaked Chrysanthemum-burst aurora of intergalactic travel. Don’t squeeze the nebulae.
Upcoming author events
Three readings cover a wide range of topics: Home decor, raw foods and National Parks. The first of these — with Kate Payne, author of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking — is this Sunday.
Upcoming author events
Three intriguing (and very different) readings are on the near horizon, ranging from satirist Gary Shteyngart (tonight at Malaprop’s) to young adult author Katie Crouch and novelist Karen White.
Upcoming author events
May is just around the corner, along with a calendar-full of readings, booksignings, poems, short stories and autobiographical anecdotes. Donald David (pictured here) will read from his newly-released Tales from a Free-Range Childhood.
A peach of a novel
Local author Sarah Addison Allen returns with her newest magical-realism novel, The Peach Keeper. The book will be released on Tuesday, March 22.