"A Prologue to America" and "The Promise of America" discussion led David Madden. If you've ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe's writings, but may have been put off by the length of his novels, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning […]

Thomas Wolfe remains one of America's most famous writers and figures. His experiences and relationships with his family and his hometown shaped his writing later in life, adding a level of realism and depth to his books still celebrated to this day. In Laura Boffa's book, Writing Home, she explores Wolfe's early life from his […]

"Return of the Prodigal" discussion led Dale Neal. If you've ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe's writings, but may have been put off by the length of his novels, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing […]

Terry Robert’s latest novel, based on true events, is set in the summer of 1866, a year after the Civil War has ended. That Bright Land is the story of Jacob Ballard, a former Union soldier and spy who's been sent south into North Carolina to find a serial killer. His journey takes him home to the […]

Christine Hale is a graduate of Warren Wilson College and teaches at the Great Smokies Writing Program. Her latest book A Piece of Sky, A Grain of Rice: A Memoir in Four Meditations shares with readers, through beautiful prose, her decades-long journey to find insight and acceptance. Join us and share her path as a […]

Tommy Hays’ novel, What I Came to Tell You, is an award winning fiction for Middle School readers, but is a joy for readers ages 10 to 100. Since his mother’s death, Grover has been having a hard time. The only thing that gives him solace is the hours he spends working on his art […]

Free Tours for North Carolina Residents, book sale and author signing.

Join a panel discussion about teaching history in Wolfe’s works. Lord Auditorium of Pack Memorial Library

Free. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy.

Begins at the Memorial, sponsored by the Asheville Track Club. Registration fee for runners.