A book lover's favorite in downtown Asheville since 1982, loved locally as well as nationally. Great books, great coffee, and author events held throughout the year!
Join us for a reading celebrating the William Matthews Poetry Prize Recipients for 2023. Hosted by Keith Flynn with readings by first prize winner, … more
Join us for a poetry reading with Tina Barr, Catherine Carter, and Jane Craven. This hybrid event is free but registration is required for both … more
Alexandra Tanner presents her debut novel Worry. This hybrid event is free but registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. … more
Tommy Tomlinson will present Dogland at this in-person only event at Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe. The event is free but registration is required. Tommy … more
Join us to celebrate the release of Bryan Robinson's new novel, Way DEAD Upon the Suwannee River ! Producer, performer, and game designer Laura … more
Join us for our monthly poetry reading series coordinated by Mildred Barya. This month's event features Anne Myles, Doug Ramspeck, and AE Hines. … more
Co-sponsored by Firefly Gathering, this hybrid event will feature Erika Howsare, author of The Age of Deer. Howsare will be introduced by the … more
Join us for a Mothership Reading and Rainforest Medicine Concert with Eco-Memoirist Greg Wrenn along with Alanna Collins, Davi de Paula, and Yara … more
The NC Arboretum and Malaprop's are pleased to present J. Drew Lanham, discussing his book Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves, on Friday, May 10th … more
Join us at Little Jumbo for CRAFT: Authors in Conversation, a series conceived by New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan. In May, Kiernan … more
Join us in person at Malaprop’s for this event with Jeff Zentner, presenting his adult fiction debut novel, Colton Gentry's Third Act. Stephanie … more
Join Malaprop's and Punch Bucket Lit to celebrate the launch of Tessa Fontaine's new book, The Red Grove, at rEvolve Mercantile in West Asheville! … more
Join us in-store or online when chef and author William Dissen and photographer Johnny Autry discuss Thoughtful Cooking with Ronni Lundy. This hybrid … more
Join us for the virtual launch of Meltdown Expected with Aaron J. Leonard! This live streamed virtual event is free but registration is required. In … more
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