The Asheville-based author’s latest work explores tense times in Northern Georgia.
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What’s new in food: Cider trails, barbecue book, beaucoup wine and burgers on the Broad
Turning lemons into lemonade is a tried-and-true solution to a challenging situation. Turning apples into hard cider is increasingly a formula for adult-beverage business success in North Carolina, the seventh-largest apple growing state in the country. With the recent creation of the NC Cider Trail at cidernc.com, the N.C. Cider Association aims to guide cider […]
Wayne Caldwell celebrates his debut poetry collection and imaginary muse
Over the last two years, writer Wayne Caldwell has written poems based on imaginary conversations with his fictional character Posey Green. His forthcoming poetry collection, Woodsmoke, comes out Tuesday, Feb. 23.
New digital archive examines Nina Simone’s relationship with Langston Hughes
In 1949, poet Langston Hughes spoke at the Allen High School in Asheville. One of the students in attendance was Eunice Waymon, later known professionally as Nina Simone. In time, the poet and the singer developed a unique relationship, which author and N.C. State University professor W. Jason Miller is currently documenting in an online archive, Backlash Blues: Nina Simone and Langston Hughes.
Smart Bets: Jacob Tobia
The gender activist reads from their new memoir on March 10 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Jenn Shapland
The author discusses her new book at Malaprop’s on Feb. 13.
Smart Bets: CRAFT: Authors in Conversation
Denise Kiernan discusses the craft of writing with fellow author Ada Calhoun on Jan. 26 at Little Jumbo.
Local poet Andrew K. Clark launches his debut collection
The event at Malaprop’s on Jan. 12 also includes readings from Eric Nelson, Meagan Smith Lucas and Benjamin Cutlers.
Smart bets: Sandra E. Johnson
The S.C.-based author presents the 366-day ‘Mind-Body Peace Journal’ at Malaprop’s on Monday, Jan. 6.
Smart Bets: Bruce Steele
The Asheville-based writer discusses his new book, “One Day at Disney,” on Dec. 5 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Constance Lombardo and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
The North Carolina illustrators share their latest works at Malaprop’s on Nov. 10.
Smart Bets: Ann Patchett
The acclaimed author reads from her latest work on Oct. 26 at Jubilee! Community Church.
Smart Bets: Brian Lee Knopp
The Fairview-based author reads from a revised edition of his memoir “Mayhem in Mayberry” on Oct. 10 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Dale Neal
The local author reads from his new novel at Malaprop’s on Sept. 11.
Miriam McNamara returns to Asheville to launch her new YA novel
Born in Ireland and raised in Virginia, the author first came to the Asheville area (which she called home for 17 years) as an undergraduate at Warren Wilson College.
Smart Bets: Maggie and Brian Smith
The Tucson-based husband/wife duo present their book and film combination on June 13 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Erica Witsell
The local author will from her debut novel on May 30 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Delia Owens
The Idaho-based writer reads from her debut novel on May 8 at Malaprop’s.
Poet Jodie Hollander leads a workshop and gives a reading in Asheville
The Colorado-based writer will present her Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at the Refinery Creator Space on Sunday, March 17.
Smart Bets: Allan Wolf
The Asheville-based poet presents his latest collection on March 16 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: Laura Esther Wolfson
The Russian translator presents her literary debut in conversation with Elizabeth Kostova at Malaprop’s on Feb. 12.