Friday, October 2 at 7 pm
JULIA ELLIOT READING & SIGNING
Acclaimed short story author Julia Elliot (The Wilds) has
published her first novel, The New and Improved Romie Futch. Hailed by
reviewers as "one of the funniest, smartest, and most unnerving
novels" of the year, it's a wild ride that marries dystopian speculative
fiction and the Southern gothic. Elliot is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe
Writer's Award and her short stories have appeared in Tin House, The Georgia
Review, and have been anthologized in Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small
Presses, Best American Fantasy, and Best American Short Stories.
Elliot teaches Women's and Gender Studies at the
University of South Carolina.
Saturday, October 3 at 3 pm
BEN HATKE READING & SIGNING
In Ben Hatke's new children's book, Little Robot, an
intrepid young girl finds and fixes a robot in a junkyard. Their friendship
unfolds through wonderful, rich visuals in this almost-wordless graphic novel
that celebrates adventure, girl power, and ingenuity against all odds,
including the dreaded Robot Management System that tries to separate the new
friends! Booklist affirms that this book "begs to be read again and
again." Hatke is the author of the New York Times bestselling Zita the
Spacegirl trilogy and the picture book Julia's House for Lost Creatures.
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Sunday, October 4 at 3 pm
POETRIO
Join us for our monthly series of readings and signings
by 3 poets at
3 pm! This month will feature Sally Keith (River House),
Rose McLarney (Its Day Being Gone), and Debra Kaufman (Delicate Thefts).
Monday, October 5 at 7 pm
S.C. GWYNNE READING & SIGNING
The author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist, Empire of the
Summer Moon, S.C. Gwynne is an award-winning journalist who sets his sights on
Stonewall Jackson in his lastest work of nonfiction. Rebel Yell: The Violence,
Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson was a finalist for the National
Book Critics Circle Award and the SIBA Award and has
been hailed as an example of "masterful
storytelling" by BookPage.
It's "a crackling narrative" that
"breathes contemporary insight and fresh energy" into the story of
this iconic man, whose rich life Gwynne captures effortlessly.
Tuesday, October 6 at 7 pm
JEANNE CHARTERS READING & SIGNING
Local author Jeanne Charters introduces us to Mary
Boland, the wily and beautiful heroine of her novel Shanty Gold, the first in
her Daughters of Ireland series. This breathtaking, fast-paced tale takes us on
the journey of Mary and Kamua Okafor, a young enslaved African who becomes her
dearest friend. Together, they combine the powers of Celtic and African
spiritual practices to save their loved ones and create new lives for
themselves in Boston.
Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm
SHEILA TURNAGE READING & SIGNING
Staff favorite Sheila Turnage's new book, The Odds of
Getting Even, is a follow-up to her wildly popular Newberry Award-winning Three
Times Lucky. Set in the colorful community of Tupelo Landing, NC, the novel
spins a fast-paced yarn about the characters Mo and Dale, the "Desperado
Detectives." The story opens as Dale's father is about to go on trial for
kidnapping and the action quickly picks up as he escapes and flees town! Filled
with mystery, humor, and tenderness, it's a must-read that the whole family
will love. According to Kirkus Reviews, this is a book "full of heart and
perfect for reading on a front porch." Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm
DAVID LEVITHAN & WILL WALTON DISCUSSION & SIGNING
David Levithan's Another Day is the companion to his "ethereal" earlier work, New York Times bestselling (and Malaprop's
staff favorite) Every Day, which tells the love story of A, a
16-year-old who wakes up in a different body each day, and Rhiannon, the girl A
falls in love with along the way. This follow-up novel is the same story from
the perspective of Rhiannon. It's a "deeply satisfying" work that stands on its own as a testament to the power
of love. Will Walton's debut novel, Anything Could Happen, introduces us to
Tretch, a young man who realizes he is gay and develops a crush on his best
friend, Matt, who is straight. The novel is being hailed as an important work
with this essential message: "it gets better, but it's good now."
Saturday, October 10 at 7 pm
MATTHEWS POETRY PRIZE WINNERS CELEBRATION & READING
We welcome the winners of the 2014 Matthews Poetry Prize to Malaprop's! The
prestigious prize, given by the Asheville Poetry Review, was awarded to Matthew
Wimberley ("All the Great Territories") in first place, Patrick
Swaney ("Late Fall, Late Afternoon, Late Light") in second place, and Debbie Benson
("Papanasam") in third place. The event will be hosted by APR's
editor, Keith Flynn. Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with the work of
three tremendous poets.
Sunday, October 11 at 5 pm
GINGER GRAZIANO READING & SIGNING
Ginger Graziano's moving memoir, See, There He Is, is the
story of a woman whose belief in the immense power of love carries her through
tragedy. After leaving her marriage and recovering from a breakdown, Graziano
faced her son's diagnosis with an aggressive brain tumor. Her memoir captures
all of these moments and delineates the author's journey to a place of hope and
inspiration after her son's death. This is a deeply moving, touching, and
impactful work about the way tragedy can shape our lives and open us up to new
beauty.
Monday, October 12 at 6 pm
NOT JUST KIDS ANYMORE: UNDERSTANDING ADULT ADHD with RUDY
RODRIGUEZ An increasing number of adults are being diagnosed and treated for
ADHD yet many adults and therapists still have little understanding about Adult
ADHD. This fast-paced and lively seminar will provide you with a firm
understanding of Adult ADHD. We will discuss many important aspects of Adult
ADHD including its challenges and its assets as well. The second of a two-part
series, this event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
JOSEPH D'AGNESE CELEBRATION & SIGNING
Local author Joe D'Agnese will be discussing his
inclusion in the anthology Best American Mystery Stories 2015, selected by
guest editor James Patterson. The author of the children's book Blockhead: The
Life of Fibonacci, and co-author with Denise Kiernan of Signing Their Lives
Away and Signing Their Rights Away, D'Agnese was also recognized by the Short
Mystery Fiction Society for another story, which won their 2015 Derringer Award. D'Agnese will be interviewed by his
wife, Denise Kiernan, the author of Girls of Atomic City and since it's also
his birthday, we will celebrate with cake and champagne!
Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm
KATHLEEN DRISKELL READING & SIGNING
Kathleen Driskell's new book of poems, Next Door to the
Dead, is, according to reviewers, filled with "explosive meditations on
life and death." The book contains Driskell's musings on the cemetery next
to her Kentucky home, invoking the spirits of those laid to rest in a
collection that is profound, moving, and quietly powerful. Driskell's last
book, Seed Against Snow, was listed twice as a national bestseller by the
Poetry Foundation. She is an associate editor of the Louisville Review and
Assistant Director of the MFA Program at Spalding University.
Wednesday, October 14 at 5 pm
MESSAGES TO THE HEART SALON
Local artist Elise Okrend and her partner, Phil, will use
their inspiring coffee table book, Messages to the Heart, Reflections of Beauty
and Truth, to remind participants of the ah-ha moments of truth and beauty in
their own lives and to help them open a door where peace, clarity, joy, and
purpose can come in. Please join for one discussion or all.
Thursday, October 15 at 7 pm
TODD MAY READING & SIGNING
In his new book, A Significant Life: Human Meaning in a
Silent Universe, Todd May asks the essential question: what does living a
fulfilling, meaningful life entail? He calls upon a series of great
philosophers and authors, from Aristotle to Albert Camus to Faulkner, to help
answer this question with the goal of creating an objective, measurable set of
criteria by which to gauge the meaning of a human life. May is more concerned
with questions than answers, and thus provides a rich set of tools for
self-inquiry. According to Library Journal, it's a "creative and
thoughtful work" that has real value for those seeking fulfillment in
their lives.
Friday, October 16 at 5 pm
CORBAN ADDISON SIGNING
Corban Addison, Virginia-based attorney, activist, and
world traveler, will sign copies of his latest book, The Tears of Dark Water.
Addison is also the author of The Garden of Burning Sand and A Walk Across the
Sun, which John Grisham called, "a novel that is beautiful in its story
and also important in its message."
Sunday, October 18 at 3 pm
WRITERS AT HOME READING SERIES
Join host Tommy Hays for the monthly reading series
featuring work from UNCA's Great Smokies Writing Program and The Great Smokies
Review.
Monday, October 19 at 7 pm
MICHAEL McGREGOR READING AND SIGNING
Michael McGregor's fascinating biography, Pure Act: The
Uncommon Life of Robert Lax, tells the story of the experimental
"poet-sage" so influential for the Beat movement of the 1950s.
"Pure act" references Lax's own approach to the spiritual, simplified
life for which he became known. McGregor pulls details from his own friendship
with his subject and paints a rich picture of Lax, who, among other things,
traveled with a circus for a year, embraced a life of poverty and humility
after converting to Catholicism, and lived in self-exile in Greece.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
PETER LOEWER READING & SIGNING
Local gardening expert Peter Loewer shares his wisdom in
Solving Deer Problems, which has just been reissued. The book includes
comprehensive chapters on topics like safe chemical deer repellants, plants
that can withstand damage done by deer, how to create fences to keep your
garden safe, deer/car collisions, and even how to protect yourself and your
pets against deer-borne diseases. Loewer is the vice president of the Asheville
Botanical Gardens and the author of over twenty gardening books, including The
Wild Gardener, named one of the
75 Great Gardening Books by the American Horticultural
Society.
Wednesday, October 21 at 7 pm
PETER MURPHY READING AND SIGNING
Peter Murphy's thrilling Ben Schroeder series is back
with the third installment, And Is There Honey Still For Tea? This series
revolves around the adventures of Schroeder, a lawyer who, in this book, takes
on representation of Sir James Digby QC, whose shadowy links to the world of
espionage Schroeder must untangle. Reviewers have raved about the other books
in the series, praising their fast-paced plots and absorbing characters.
Murphy is trained as a lawyer and served
for several years as defense counsel at the Yugoslavian War Crimes Tribunal.
Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm
ELIZABETH GILBERT TICKETED EVENT
The beloved author of Eat, Pray, Love, The Signature of
All Things, and The Last American Man, among others, Elizabeth Gilbert returns
to Asheville! Gilbert's newest book, Big Magic, explores the eons-old
question: Where does inspiration come from? And how can
we put our ideas into action to change our lives? Gilbert jumps headfirst into
these topics in this wonderful, vibrant book, written in her signature
sparkling, conversational prose. With sections on how you can access and direct
your creativity, it's an inspirational work with universal relevance that will
move you "to dream of a life without limits."
Note: This event will be held at the Asheville High
School Auditorium.
Tickets are $35 and include a pre-signed copy of the
book.
Friday, October 23 at 7 pm
SPOOKY STORES WITH NATHAN BALLINGRUD, MEGAN SHEPHERD,
ALEXANDRA DUNCAN, & DALE BAILEY
Join us for an evening of eerie tales that
will get you in the spirit of Halloween as four local authors present their
finest, most shiver-inducing stories to nourish all of the spirits in your
life. Nathan Ballingrud is the author of the deliciously creepy
North American Lake Monsters, a collection of stories that manage to be both
horrific and deeply touching. Megan Shepherd's latest novel, The Cage, is a
harrowing SF tale for young adults and her story "Hide-and-Seek" is included in the recent collection, Slasher Girls &
Monster Boys.
Alexandra Duncan is the author of the acclaimed Salvage
series, an exploration of deep space and realms closer to home. Dale Bailey's
latest work is The End of Everything: Stories, a delicious collection of
science fiction and fantasy tales that range from the truly funny to the
downright chilling.
Saturday, October 24 at 11 am
ROSALIND BUNN READING & SIGNING
The author of three previous books for children, Rosalind
Bunn shares her latest, Whose Shadow Do I See?, a bedtime tale for those who
are afraid of the dark.
Sunday, October 25 at 2 pm
CAROLINA WRITERS AT HOME
Ever wondered where Jill McCorkle or Clyde Edgerton
write? Carolina Writers at Home reveals the homes where many of our favorite
local writers live, eat, and work. Featuring beautiful photographs by South
Carolina native Rob McDonald and essays by writer and deputy director of Hub
City Press Meg Reid, Carolina Writers at Home includes Thomas Rain Crowe, Keith
Flynn, Nikky Finney, Dot Jackson, Cassandra King, George Singleton, Daniel
Wallace and many others.
Sunday, October 25 at 5 pm
SHAKESPEARE SALON: OTHELLO
Dr. Susan Harlan of Wake Forest University returns with
her curated monthly series of Shakespeare discussions, this time looking at the
tragic tale of betrayal, jealousy, and murder. Please join us for good company
and a scintillating discussion of Othello.
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm
TISHA MORRIS FENG SHUI WORKSHOP & SIGNING
In her new
book Decorating with the Five Elements of Feng Shui, Tisha Morris talks lucidly
about the benefits of the ancient practice of feng shui. Morris articulates how
incorporating feng shui into your home's organization and design can have
benefits across your life in terms of energy, relationships, and overall
happiness. Using a simple, practical three-step formula, Morris shows you how
to bring balance to your space. The book includes sections on determining your
own elemental makeup, room-to-room guides, and instructions on creating healing
spaces inside and outside of the home. Don't miss this workshop and talk!
Wednesday, October 28 at 7 pm
LEONARD PITTS, JR. READING & SIGNING
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and the man Tavis Smiley
has called "the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his
generation."Leonard Pitts, Jr. will discuss his new novel, Grant Park,
with us. The novel arcs between the Civil Rights era and the recent past as two
"sharply etched" characters, both Chicago reporters, negotiate the
roles they have played in politics, history, and life. Moving between the final days of Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s, life and the early days of Barack Obama's presidency, it's a revelatory
take on race and social justice in the long twentieth century. Booklist praises
it as a work that is "as significant as it is engrossing." He is also
the author of Freeman, Becoming Dad, Forward from the Moment, and others.
Wednesday, October 28 at 5 pm
MESSAGES TO THE HEART SALON
Local artist Elise Okrend and her partner, Phil, will use
their inspiring coffee table book, Messages to the Heart, Reflections of Beauty
and Truth, to remind participants of the ah-ha moments of truth and beauty in
their own lives and to help them open a door where peace, clarity, joy, and
purpose can come in. Please join for one discussion or all.
Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 pm
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE HAPPY HOUR
Just in
time to prepare for the holidays, Toni Hetzel and Jessica Lyons, two of our
fabulous representatives from Penguin Random House, will be here to talk to us
about the best and brightest soon-to-be-published titles. Join us for a sneak
peek of what's to come from this major publishing house, and enjoy a sampling
of delicious happy hour food and beverages!
Friday, October 30 at 7 pm
CATHERYNNE VALENTE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Join us for a decopunk celebration with one of our
favorite authors!
Catherynne Valente, author of the beloved Fairyland
books, has brings her new novel, Radiance, to Malaprop's. The book is already
receiving praise as a "strange and wonderful" work. Kirkus Reviews
hails it as "a heady, strange, and beautifully written novel." It's
the tale of a Severin Unck, a heroine from an alternate solar system who
disappears after going to Venus to film a documentary about a vanished
colony. Valente's boundless imagination manifests itself through
her lush writing as she takes us on a dizzying journey from Venus to a
captivating Golden Age Hollywood. It's a "celluloid fairy tale," a
meta-fictional tour-de-force of dreamlike power. Drinks and food from these
wondrous worlds will be provided and we ask attendees to imagine masks
(everyone on Pluto has to wear masks to breathe) or costumes to wear to the
event. Costumes are not required, however, just enthusiastically requested.
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