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Free Asheville Event
Reading Party
Reading is better together.
A cozy, introvert-friendly evening of books, quiet reading, and good company. Think of it as a twice-monthly reading ritual: a reason to leave the house, set aside distractions, and spend an hour among neighbors who love books as much as you do. Come alone or with a friend. There's no assigned reading, no homework, and no pressure to socialize.
Register · Free
Next party:
Registration is recommended. It helps us plan, and we'll send a reminder with anything special in store. It doesn't reserve a seat; seating is first come, first served.
The evening
- Arrive, browse the shelves, grab a drink, and settle in.
- Quiet reading, listening, or crafting for one hour.
- Keep reading, chat with fellow readers, swap recommendations, or head home. Whatever feels right.
What to bring
- A book, e-reader, magazine, or audiobook
- Headphones, if you're listening
- A quiet craft: knitting, embroidery, sketching
- Maybe a book-loving friend
Bring whatever you're currently reading: a novel, non-fiction, a poetry collection, a comic, a magazine, or an e-reader. Audiobook listeners are welcome too. Need something to read? Every Bagatelle book on our shelves is $8.
We open with time to grab a drink, find a seat, and meet fellow readers. Then the room goes quiet for an hour before opening back up for optional conversation, book recommendations, and new connections.
Hosted By
Character Study
An Attended Bar
West Asheville's literary-themed neighborhood cocktail bar. Crafted cocktails, daily $9 specials, and $8 books curated with Bagatelle Books.
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