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Indie bookshop & literary gathering space
A curated bookshop that reconfigures into Asheville's most intimate literary gathering space.
MAKER SPACE
Our Features
The bookshop at LOAM is designed to function as both curated retail and a seated gathering space — shelving and furniture reconfigure for events of 20–40 people. It is a brand identity anchor that signals intellectual depth and community permanence.
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Book clubs, a writers circle, author readings, and literary dinners transform the bookshop from a passive retail tenant into an active community magnet. Programming is co-produced with the bookseller, with revenue shared between LOAM and the operator.
2–4 recurring monthly book clubs, 10–20 members each
Weekly writers circle — workshop format, drop-in or membership
Quarterly author events and literary dinners — ticketed
Writing retreats: half-day or full-day workshops, $75–150 per person
Flexible shelving reconfigures the space for gatherings of 20–40
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