Malaprop’s Bookstore

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All bibliophiles know that when visiting a new town, one must always find the bookstores first!

If you’re ever in Asheville, NC, Malaprop’s Bookstore is a booklover’s dream and is not to be missed. With a coffee cafe located conveniently inside, visitors can get lost for hours among the rows of books, themed displays and literary gifts.

In a previous life, I worked for Borders Books & Music as a bookseller and Visual Merchandiser. During that time, I loved creating vibrant, eye-catching displays and it seems the folks at Malaprop’s share some similar feelings. I visited the shop in August of 2023, the hottest summer on record, and found this display to be hilarious and pertinent. Check it out…

Malaprop’s is a welcoming and inviting bookshop for anyone looking for a specific title or simply browsing. Be prepared to hang out though because there is so much to see. They offer an extensive selection of books on North Carolina’s history, ecology and creative traditions and those of the surrounding Blue Ridge region. Plus, they host a ton of events! In addition to a variety of book club discussions, Malaprop’s presents author signings and conversations, book launches, virtual and themed events. I was surprised and pleased to see that quite a few of these events were also offered as hybrid events, offering in-person and online options to participate.

For peace, love and books, visit Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, NC.

For more on Malaprop’s and to see their calendar of both in-person and virtual events, please visit…

https://www.malaprops.com/

2 thoughts on “Malaprop’s Bookstore”

  1. Did I miss seeing your newly published book displayed at Malaprops in photos?? Everyone can buy or order The Autobiography of an Infinite Being author Adrienne H. Lee book from Sunshine Book Company Clermont FL & have fun browsing also!

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.