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One of the most fun parts of this summer at Cuentos y Café has been getting to bring bilingual children’s story times into the community!📚✨

But we didn’t just read the books—we brought the stories to life. 💛

Through partnerships with some truly awesome community organizations, I had the opportunity to share beautiful bilingual picture books, engage children AND adults in conversations about the stories, and create hands-on activities inspired by each book.

This summer, we read:

🍧 Paletero Man / ¡Qué Paletero Tan Cool! by Lucky Diaz
👵🏽 Grandma’s Hair Is Ankle Length / El cabello de la abuela le llega hasta los tobillos by Adriana Camacho-Church
🏃🏽‍♂️ Run Little Chaski / Corre pequeño Chaski by Mariana Llanos
🌱 Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré / Sembrando historias by Anika Aldamuy Denise

And then we got CREATIVE! 🎨

We drew comics inspired by Paletero Man, built tiny popsicle-stick bookshelves, created portraits honoring our grandmothers, explored storytelling and community, and so much more.

What I love most about these story times is that they create space for language, culture, imagination, and connection, and they give kids an opportunity to see themselves, their families, and their communities reflected in the stories we share. 🌎📖

And honestly? Watching kids get excited about a book and then turn around and CREATE something inspired by it is pretty magical. ✨

Looking for a bilingual story time for your school, library, community organization, family event, or cultural celebration?

Cuentos y Café would love to partner with you! We can bring the books, storytelling, discussion, and culturally inspired activities directly to your community. 📚☕️

Have an event in mind? Send us a DM or reach out to learn more about bringing Cuentos y Café Story Time to your organization!

Because bilingual stories deserve to be read, shared, celebrated, and brought to life. 💛📚

#CuentosYCafe #BilingualStorytime #BilingualBooks #StoryTime #SpanishBooks LibrosInfantiles BooksForKids LatineBooks DiverseBooks RepresentationMatters CommunityStories AshevilleNC WNC Childre

One of the most fun parts of this summer at Cuentos y Café has been getting to bring bilingual children’s story times into the community!📚✨

But we didn’t just read the books—we brought the stories to life. 💛

Through partnerships with some truly awesome community organizations, I had the opportunity to share beautiful bilingual picture books, engage children AND adults in conversations about the stories, and create hands-on activities inspired by each book.

This summer, we read:

🍧 Paletero Man / ¡Qué Paletero Tan Cool! by Lucky Diaz
👵🏽 Grandma’s Hair Is Ankle Length / El cabello de la abuela le llega hasta los tobillos by Adriana Camacho-Church
🏃🏽‍♂️ Run Little Chaski / Corre pequeño Chaski by Mariana Llanos
🌱 Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré / Sembrando historias by Anika Aldamuy Denise

And then we got CREATIVE! 🎨

We drew comics inspired by Paletero Man, built tiny popsicle-stick bookshelves, created portraits honoring our grandmothers, explored storytelling and community, and so much more.

What I love most about these story times is that they create space for language, culture, imagination, and connection, and they give kids an opportunity to see themselves, their families, and their communities reflected in the stories we share. 🌎📖

And honestly? Watching kids get excited about a book and then turn around and CREATE something inspired by it is pretty magical. ✨

Looking for a bilingual story time for your school, library, community organization, family event, or cultural celebration?

Cuentos y Café would love to partner with you! We can bring the books, storytelling, discussion, and culturally inspired activities directly to your community. 📚☕️

Have an event in mind? Send us a DM or reach out to learn more about bringing Cuentos y Café Story Time to your organization!

Because bilingual stories deserve to be read, shared, celebrated, and brought to life. 💛📚

#CuentosYCafe #BilingualStorytime #BilingualBooks #StoryTime #SpanishBooks LibrosInfantiles BooksForKids LatineBooks DiverseBooks RepresentationMatters CommunityStories AshevilleNC WNC Childre

🍂📚 September is bringing good stories, creative energy, and plenty of reasons to gather!

✨ EVENTS/EVENTOS

🌎 September 12 | 3–8 PM
Culturas Unidas Festival
📍 Main Street | Marion, NC

✍🏽 September 13 | 12–2 PM
Sunday Writing Group
📍 PennyCup YMI | 39 S. Market Street
Come write, create, and connect with fellow writers!

🛍️ September 20 | 1–4 PM
BIPOC Market at New Belgium
📍 21 Craven Street | Asheville

📚 BOOK CLUBS/CLUBS DE LECTURA

🇪🇸 September 20 | 6–8 PM
Spanish Book Club/Club de lectura en español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
📖 Levittown mon amour por Cézanne Cardona

📜 September 25 | 5–6 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
📖 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

✨ September 27 | 12–1:30 PM
**Magical Realism Book Club**
📍 Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
📖 *Gold Diggers* by Sanjena Sathian

Come find us out in the community, bring a book-loving friend, and make September a month of stories, conversations, and connection. ☕📖✨

Which September event are you joining us for?

#CuentosyCafe #MeetUsWhereTheStoriesAre #AshevilleEvents #MarionNC #CulturasUnidas #BIPOCMarket #BookClub #SpanishBookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #WritingGroup #SupportLocal #IndieBookstore

🍂📚 September is bringing good stories, creative energy, and plenty of reasons to gather!

✨ EVENTS/EVENTOS

🌎 September 12 | 3–8 PM
Culturas Unidas Festival
📍 Main Street | Marion, NC

✍🏽 September 13 | 12–2 PM
Sunday Writing Group
📍 PennyCup YMI | 39 S. Market Street
Come write, create, and connect with fellow writers!

🛍️ September 20 | 1–4 PM
BIPOC Market at New Belgium
📍 21 Craven Street | Asheville

📚 BOOK CLUBS/CLUBS DE LECTURA

🇪🇸 September 20 | 6–8 PM
Spanish Book Club/Club de lectura en español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
📖 Levittown mon amour por Cézanne Cardona

📜 September 25 | 5–6 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
📖 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

✨ September 27 | 12–1:30 PM
**Magical Realism Book Club**
📍 Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
📖 *Gold Diggers* by Sanjena Sathian

Come find us out in the community, bring a book-loving friend, and make September a month of stories, conversations, and connection. ☕📖✨

Which September event are you joining us for?

#CuentosyCafe #MeetUsWhereTheStoriesAre #AshevilleEvents #MarionNC #CulturasUnidas #BIPOCMarket #BookClub #SpanishBookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #WritingGroup #SupportLocal #IndieBookstore

“a veces la memoria sacaba mejores fotos.” - Esto también es una casa por Cezanne Cardona

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"sometimes a memory takes better photos." - Esto también es una casa by Cezanne Cardona

“a veces la memoria sacaba mejores fotos.” - Esto también es una casa por Cezanne Cardona

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"sometimes a memory takes better photos." - Esto también es una casa by Cezanne Cardona

Wet, muddy, and still smiling. 🤓⛈️💕

Wet, muddy, and still smiling. 🤓⛈️💕

The thing with being a vendor is… the weather. But alas, one cannot control what Mother Nature has in mind for us. At least our set up was pretty and we were in good company. ⛈️🤣🫣

The thing with being a vendor is… the weather. But alas, one cannot control what Mother Nature has in mind for us. At least our set up was pretty and we were in good company. ⛈️🤣🫣

Come out and enjoy a little outdoor theater as we close out the Summer with Venture Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Kenilworth Presbyterian Church on 123 Kenilworth Rd. There will be live music, a free play, and a host of lovely vendors like @cuentosycafebooks @theunpolishednest , and yummy food.

Come out and enjoy a little outdoor theater as we close out the Summer with Venture Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Kenilworth Presbyterian Church on 123 Kenilworth Rd. There will be live music, a free play, and a host of lovely vendors like @cuentosycafebooks @theunpolishednest , and yummy food.

If you’re looking for something to do this evening, head over to The Whale for Whale Wednesday, and enjoy books and beer! 😉

If you’re looking for something to do this evening, head over to The Whale for Whale Wednesday, and enjoy books and beer! 😉

A Book Talk You Don't Want to Miss!

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever book talk in partnership with Firestorm Books, and we couldn’t be more excited about the conversation we have planned.

Join us as we sit down with author Abrea Armstrong to celebrate her debut novel, Ferry Tales: A Novel, and explore the stories, questions, and experiences that inspired her work.

I’m honored to serve as Abrea’s conversation partner as we dive into the many layers of Ferry Tales and its themes of Black diaspora and identity journeys, coming of age, romance, erotica, mysticism, and international travel.

We’ll talk about the places we carry with us, the ways travel can transform us, and what it means to navigate identity, desire, and belonging across borders. 🌍

📖 Ferry Tales: Asheville Book with Abrea Armstrong
📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Firestorm Books
1022 Haywood Road, Asheville

Come hear from Abrea, ask questions, connect with other readers, and celebrate this exciting debut with us!

Get your signed copy at the event! Copies of Ferry Tales will be available for purchase at Firestorm, or you can pre-order your copy now through the link in our bio or directly through Abrea’s website.

We can’t wait to gather around this book and have a conversation that goes beyond the pages. ❤️

#CuentosYCafé #FerryTales #AbreaArmstrong #BookTalk #AuthorEvent #AshevilleBooks #AshevilleEvents #FirestormBooks #BlackDiaspora #BlackAuthors #IndieBooks #BookLovers #AshevilleNC #SupportBlackAuthors #DebutNovel

A Book Talk You Don't Want to Miss!

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever book talk in partnership with Firestorm Books, and we couldn’t be more excited about the conversation we have planned.

Join us as we sit down with author Abrea Armstrong to celebrate her debut novel, Ferry Tales: A Novel, and explore the stories, questions, and experiences that inspired her work.

I’m honored to serve as Abrea’s conversation partner as we dive into the many layers of Ferry Tales and its themes of Black diaspora and identity journeys, coming of age, romance, erotica, mysticism, and international travel.

We’ll talk about the places we carry with us, the ways travel can transform us, and what it means to navigate identity, desire, and belonging across borders. 🌍

📖 Ferry Tales: Asheville Book with Abrea Armstrong
📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Firestorm Books
1022 Haywood Road, Asheville

Come hear from Abrea, ask questions, connect with other readers, and celebrate this exciting debut with us!

Get your signed copy at the event! Copies of Ferry Tales will be available for purchase at Firestorm, or you can pre-order your copy now through the link in our bio or directly through Abrea’s website.

We can’t wait to gather around this book and have a conversation that goes beyond the pages. ❤️

#CuentosYCafé #FerryTales #AbreaArmstrong #BookTalk #AuthorEvent #AshevilleBooks #AshevilleEvents #FirestormBooks #BlackDiaspora #BlackAuthors #IndieBooks #BookLovers #AshevilleNC #SupportBlackAuthors #DebutNovel

August Book Clubs!
Historical Fiction
Friday, August 28th 5-6 pm
Battlecat Beverly Hills
885 Tunnel Road
Fire, Sword, and sea by Vanessa Riley
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Club de lectura en español
Sábado, 29 de agosto 6-8 pm
Arroyo Blanco
12 Saunooke Road
Esto también es una casa por Cezanne Cardona
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Magical Realism Book Club
Sunday, August 30th 12-1:30 pm
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road
The Library of Flowers by L.C. Chu
🌹

#bookclub #cuentosycafe #historicalfiction #magicalrealism #lecturaenespañol

August Book Clubs!
Historical Fiction
Friday, August 28th 5-6 pm
Battlecat Beverly Hills
885 Tunnel Road
Fire, Sword, and sea by Vanessa Riley
📚
Club de lectura en español
Sábado, 29 de agosto 6-8 pm
Arroyo Blanco
12 Saunooke Road
Esto también es una casa por Cezanne Cardona
🏠
Magical Realism Book Club
Sunday, August 30th 12-1:30 pm
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road
The Library of Flowers by L.C. Chu
🌹

#bookclub #cuentosycafe #historicalfiction #magicalrealism #lecturaenespañol

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with @librofm’s romance sale from August 12-19! This is the perfect way to discover new romance reads, and every purchase supports our indie bookshop 💗🎧

Membership isn’t required, but Libro.fm members do enjoy an extra 30% off! Not a member? Start a new monthly membership using code SWITCH and you'll get three audiobook credits to redeem from the start.

Visit the link in our bio to start shopping!

*SWITCH is only eligible for Libro.fm’s one-credit-per-month plan. Past members are not eligible.⁠

libro.fm/sale?bookshop=cuentosycafe
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¡Celebra el Día del Romance en las Librerías con la oferta de novelas románticas de @librofm del 12 al 19 de agosto! Es la forma perfecta de descubrir nuevas lecturas románticas, y cada compra apoya a nuestra librería independiente 💗🎧

No es necesario ser miembro, ¡pero los miembros de Libro.fm disfrutan de un descuento adicional del 30 %! ¿Aún no eres miembro? Contrata una nueva suscripción mensual con el código SWITCH y obtendrás tres créditos para audiolibros que podrás canjear desde el primer momento.

¡Visita el enlace de nuestra biografía para empezar a comprar!

*El código SWITCH solo es válido para el plan de un crédito al mes de Libro.fm. Los antiguos miembros no pueden beneficiarse de esta oferta.⁠

libro.fm/sale?bookshop=cuentosycafe

#CuentosYcafe #librofm #RomanceSale #Steamybooks #Audiobooks #librosenaudio #librosromanticos

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with @librofm’s romance sale from August 12-19! This is the perfect way to discover new romance reads, and every purchase supports our indie bookshop 💗🎧

Membership isn’t required, but Libro.fm members do enjoy an extra 30% off! Not a member? Start a new monthly membership using code SWITCH and you'll get three audiobook credits to redeem from the start.

Visit the link in our bio to start shopping!

*SWITCH is only eligible for Libro.fm’s one-credit-per-month plan. Past members are not eligible.⁠

libro.fm/sale?bookshop=cuentosycafe
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¡Celebra el Día del Romance en las Librerías con la oferta de novelas románticas de @librofm del 12 al 19 de agosto! Es la forma perfecta de descubrir nuevas lecturas románticas, y cada compra apoya a nuestra librería independiente 💗🎧

No es necesario ser miembro, ¡pero los miembros de Libro.fm disfrutan de un descuento adicional del 30 %! ¿Aún no eres miembro? Contrata una nueva suscripción mensual con el código SWITCH y obtendrás tres créditos para audiolibros que podrás canjear desde el primer momento.

¡Visita el enlace de nuestra biografía para empezar a comprar!

*El código SWITCH solo es válido para el plan de un crédito al mes de Libro.fm. Los antiguos miembros no pueden beneficiarse de esta oferta.⁠

libro.fm/sale?bookshop=cuentosycafe

#CuentosYcafe #librofm #RomanceSale #Steamybooks #Audiobooks #librosenaudio #librosromanticos

Now that I’ve acclimated to life on Earth post-New Rooms New Voices 2026 conference, I can share a few of the moments with you all. This doesn’t even make a dent in all the knowledge, book love, and magic that took place, but it’s a little peek. The folks from the American Booksellers Association, @siba_books and @naibabooksellers do such an amazing job of putting it all together to bring essential information, ongoing resources and support, and an amazing lineup of authors to this regional tradeshow.

Once again, a huge shoutout to @priscillamartnz for the fantastic company, the continuous supply of sweets, and the help with shipping way too many books home. I can’t wait to dig through them and share all the gems I found over the next few months.

Another shoutout to the folks at @thinkingbinc for the ways they show up for the book communities and booksellers like me, with a dream and a need for guidance. If you don’t know who the Binc Foundation is and you love books and supporting indies, please check them out. Stay tuned for more!!

Now that I’ve acclimated to life on Earth post-New Rooms New Voices 2026 conference, I can share a few of the moments with you all. This doesn’t even make a dent in all the knowledge, book love, and magic that took place, but it’s a little peek. The folks from the American Booksellers Association, @siba_books and @naibabooksellers do such an amazing job of putting it all together to bring essential information, ongoing resources and support, and an amazing lineup of authors to this regional tradeshow.

Once again, a huge shoutout to @priscillamartnz for the fantastic company, the continuous supply of sweets, and the help with shipping way too many books home. I can’t wait to dig through them and share all the gems I found over the next few months.

Another shoutout to the folks at @thinkingbinc for the ways they show up for the book communities and booksellers like me, with a dream and a need for guidance. If you don’t know who the Binc Foundation is and you love books and supporting indies, please check them out. Stay tuned for more!!

Not gonna lie, I have been dreaming about getting my hands on this one! Huge hug to the reps at the @harpercollins table yesterday for not being weirded out at my explosive enthusiasm when I saw the stack on the table and politely, but loudly, asked for one. @acevedowrites , thank you for your writing magic! NVNR26 did not disappoint. 📚🎉💕

Not gonna lie, I have been dreaming about getting my hands on this one! Huge hug to the reps at the @harpercollins table yesterday for not being weirded out at my explosive enthusiasm when I saw the stack on the table and politely, but loudly, asked for one. @acevedowrites , thank you for your writing magic! NVNR26 did not disappoint. 📚🎉💕

Cuentos y Café turned 2 in Baltimore! This beautiful book baby turned 2 yesterday, and once again, I got to celebrate it at SIBA and NAIBA’s regional trade show, New Voices New Rooms. What a special and emotional day!

Grateful for all the amazing humans and experiences I’ve encountered along the way, and the ways I’ve felt supported on this journey. Every book, every bookmark, every sticker you purchase and every post you re-post is a huge help.

Of course, I can’t leave out the smiles, hugs, and kind words reminding me that there’s value in our stories, keep going. 12 year old me would be so proud of us! 💕. *
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¡Cuentos y Café cumplió dos años en Baltimore! Este precioso librito cumplió ayer dos años y, una vez más, tuve la oportunidad de celebrarlo en la feria regional de SIBA y NAIBA, «New Voices New Rooms». ¡Qué día tan especial y emotivo!

Estoy muy agradecida por todas las personas maravillosas y las experiencias que he vivido a lo largo del camino, y por todo el apoyo que he recibido en este viaje. Cada libro, cada marcapáginas, cada pegatina que compran y cada publicación que comparten son una gran ayuda.

Por supuesto, no puedo dejar de mencionar las sonrisas, los abrazos y las palabras de apoyo. ¡La yo de 12 años estaría muy orgullosa de nosotros! 💕

Cuentos y Café turned 2 in Baltimore! This beautiful book baby turned 2 yesterday, and once again, I got to celebrate it at SIBA and NAIBA’s regional trade show, New Voices New Rooms. What a special and emotional day!

Grateful for all the amazing humans and experiences I’ve encountered along the way, and the ways I’ve felt supported on this journey. Every book, every bookmark, every sticker you purchase and every post you re-post is a huge help.

Of course, I can’t leave out the smiles, hugs, and kind words reminding me that there’s value in our stories, keep going. 12 year old me would be so proud of us! 💕. *
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¡Cuentos y Café cumplió dos años en Baltimore! Este precioso librito cumplió ayer dos años y, una vez más, tuve la oportunidad de celebrarlo en la feria regional de SIBA y NAIBA, «New Voices New Rooms». ¡Qué día tan especial y emotivo!

Estoy muy agradecida por todas las personas maravillosas y las experiencias que he vivido a lo largo del camino, y por todo el apoyo que he recibido en este viaje. Cada libro, cada marcapáginas, cada pegatina que compran y cada publicación que comparten son una gran ayuda.

Por supuesto, no puedo dejar de mencionar las sonrisas, los abrazos y las palabras de apoyo. ¡La yo de 12 años estaría muy orgullosa de nosotros! 💕

📖✨ August is stacked with stories, community, and a few chances to discover your next favorite read.

📚 August 2 | 12:00 PM
Magical Realism Book Club
📍 Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
Reading: He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song by Ryka Aoki

✍🏽 August 16 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Sunday Writing Group with Aisha Adams
📍 PennyCup Coffee YMI | 39 S Market Street
Drop in, write, and connect. Prompts provided!

🍻📚 August 19 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Whale Wednesday
📍 The Whale West Asheville | 507 Haywood Road
Crafts, drafts, and fun finds!

🎨 August 22 | 1:00–5:00 PM
BIPOC Arts & Roots
📍 Tiger Bay Café & Ben's Tune Up | 195 Hilliard Avenue
A fundraiser supporting the work of Caravan Art Bazaar & Southside Community Farm in Asheville.

📖 August 28 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
Reading: Fire, Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley

🌱 August 29 | 12:00–5:00 PM
The Royall Vegan's Summer Bash
📍 Salvation Army Hendersonville | 239 3rd Ave, Hendersonville

📚🇪🇸 Agosto 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Club de Lectura en Español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
Leeremos Esto También Es Una Casa de Cezanne Cardona.

I can't wait to read, write, and hang with you this month. Which event will we see you at? 💛

#CuentosyCafe #AshevilleEvents #AVLBooks #BookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #ClubDeLectura #WritingCommunity #SupportLocal #BIPOCAuthors #IndieBookstore #ReadBIPOC

📖✨ August is stacked with stories, community, and a few chances to discover your next favorite read.

📚 August 2 | 12:00 PM
Magical Realism Book Club
📍 Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
Reading: He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song by Ryka Aoki

✍🏽 August 16 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Sunday Writing Group with Aisha Adams
📍 PennyCup Coffee YMI | 39 S Market Street
Drop in, write, and connect. Prompts provided!

🍻📚 August 19 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Whale Wednesday
📍 The Whale West Asheville | 507 Haywood Road
Crafts, drafts, and fun finds!

🎨 August 22 | 1:00–5:00 PM
BIPOC Arts & Roots
📍 Tiger Bay Café & Ben's Tune Up | 195 Hilliard Avenue
A fundraiser supporting the work of Caravan Art Bazaar & Southside Community Farm in Asheville.

📖 August 28 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
Reading: Fire, Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley

🌱 August 29 | 12:00–5:00 PM
The Royall Vegan's Summer Bash
📍 Salvation Army Hendersonville | 239 3rd Ave, Hendersonville

📚🇪🇸 Agosto 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Club de Lectura en Español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
Leeremos Esto También Es Una Casa de Cezanne Cardona.

I can't wait to read, write, and hang with you this month. Which event will we see you at? 💛

#CuentosyCafe #AshevilleEvents #AVLBooks #BookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #ClubDeLectura #WritingCommunity #SupportLocal #BIPOCAuthors #IndieBookstore #ReadBIPOC

[español abajo].

Ooof! Now that my heart rate is semi- back to normal, post-tornado alert, it’s back to books! Seriously though, whatever we did to Mother Nature, we need to apologize quick!

Yesterday while waiting for friends, I got to dig into John Manuel Arias’s upcoming novel, Crocodilopolis. We just finished Where There Was Fire for Historical Fiction Book Club, and this one definitely has a different feel to it. A little more sinister and messy. I like! I snagged a copy at Winter Institute back in February, but you can pre-order a copy at our online store just in time for its release on August 25th.

Free magnetic bookmark for anyone who can say Crocodilopolis three times fast!

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¡Uf! Ahora que mi ritmo cardíaco se ha recuperado más o menos, tras la alerta por tornado, ¡vuelvo a los libros! En serio, sea lo que sea lo que le hayamos hecho a la Madre Naturaleza, ¡tenemos que pedirle perdón cuanto antes!

Ayer, mientras esperaba a unos amigos, pude sumergirme en la próxima novela de John Manuel Arias, *Crocodilópolis*. Acabamos de terminar *Where There Was Fire* para el club de lectura de ficción histórica, y esta tiene sin duda un aire diferente. Un poco más siniestra y caótica. ¡Me gusta! Me hice con un ejemplar en el Winter Institute allá por febrero, pero puedes reservarlo en nuestra tienda online justo a tiempo para su lanzamiento el 25 de agosto.

¡Marcapáginas magnético gratis para quien sea capaz de decir «Crocodilopolis» tres veces seguidas a toda velocidad!

[español abajo].

Ooof! Now that my heart rate is semi- back to normal, post-tornado alert, it’s back to books! Seriously though, whatever we did to Mother Nature, we need to apologize quick!

Yesterday while waiting for friends, I got to dig into John Manuel Arias’s upcoming novel, Crocodilopolis. We just finished Where There Was Fire for Historical Fiction Book Club, and this one definitely has a different feel to it. A little more sinister and messy. I like! I snagged a copy at Winter Institute back in February, but you can pre-order a copy at our online store just in time for its release on August 25th.

Free magnetic bookmark for anyone who can say Crocodilopolis three times fast!

🐊

¡Uf! Ahora que mi ritmo cardíaco se ha recuperado más o menos, tras la alerta por tornado, ¡vuelvo a los libros! En serio, sea lo que sea lo que le hayamos hecho a la Madre Naturaleza, ¡tenemos que pedirle perdón cuanto antes!

Ayer, mientras esperaba a unos amigos, pude sumergirme en la próxima novela de John Manuel Arias, *Crocodilópolis*. Acabamos de terminar *Where There Was Fire* para el club de lectura de ficción histórica, y esta tiene sin duda un aire diferente. Un poco más siniestra y caótica. ¡Me gusta! Me hice con un ejemplar en el Winter Institute allá por febrero, pero puedes reservarlo en nuestra tienda online justo a tiempo para su lanzamiento el 25 de agosto.

¡Marcapáginas magnético gratis para quien sea capaz de decir «Crocodilopolis» tres veces seguidas a toda velocidad!

Y’all, it was hot, but we did it! the Southside Community Market @newbelgium_avl was a hit! Shout out to all the vendors who survived the heat out there with me, for @aisha_johnson_adams for hanging out at the Cuentos y Café tent to sign copies of her book, and to all the lovely humans that came out to enjoy a beautiful Sunday and support local vendors. Big thank you to New Belgium for inviting us again this year to be a part of the BIPOC Markets.

Y’all, it was hot, but we did it! the Southside Community Market @newbelgium_avl was a hit! Shout out to all the vendors who survived the heat out there with me, for @aisha_johnson_adams for hanging out at the Cuentos y Café tent to sign copies of her book, and to all the lovely humans that came out to enjoy a beautiful Sunday and support local vendors. Big thank you to New Belgium for inviting us again this year to be a part of the BIPOC Markets.

Y’all, it was hot, but we did it! the Southside Community Market @newbelgium_avl was a hit! Shout out to all the vendors who survived the heat out there with me, for @aisha_johnson_adams for hanging out at the Cuentos y Café tent to sign copies of her book, and to all the lovely humans that came out to enjoy a beautiful Sunday and support local vendors. Big thank you to New Belgium for inviting us again this year to be a part of the BIPOC Markets.

Y’all, it was hot, but we did it! the Southside Community Market @newbelgium_avl was a hit! Shout out to all the vendors who survived the heat out there with me, for @aisha_johnson_adams for hanging out at the Cuentos y Café tent to sign copies of her book, and to all the lovely humans that came out to enjoy a beautiful Sunday and support local vendors. Big thank you to New Belgium for inviting us again this year to be a part of the BIPOC Markets.

¡Club de lectura en español!

Le recordamos que este sábado, 18 de julio, a las 6:00 pm, tendremos nuestra primera reunión presencial del Club de Lectura en español en el número 12 de Saunooke Road. Se trata de una dirección residencial en East Asheville, así que, por favor, envíeme un mensaje si tiene alguna duda o le cuesta encontrar el lugar.

Estamos deseando pasar un rato disfrutando de la colección de relatos de Mario Benedetti, *La muerte y otras sorpresas*. Si aún necesitas una copia y vives por la zona, envíame un mensaje. Tengo algunas copias de sobra. Si no, ¡nos vemos el sábado!

Ah, y ya lo he dicho antes, pero vale la pena repetirlo: se trata de una colección de relatos cortos. Si no llegas a leer todo el libro porque te has quedado sin tiempo, o si leer en español no es tu punto fuerte pero quieres practicar, ven de todos modos. Comparte lo que hayas leído o descubre por qué este libro te ha parecido increíble, aburrido o confuso. Personalmente, estoy deseando practicar y perfeccionar mi español. ❤️

¡Club de lectura en español!

Le recordamos que este sábado, 18 de julio, a las 6:00 pm, tendremos nuestra primera reunión presencial del Club de Lectura en español en el número 12 de Saunooke Road. Se trata de una dirección residencial en East Asheville, así que, por favor, envíeme un mensaje si tiene alguna duda o le cuesta encontrar el lugar.

Estamos deseando pasar un rato disfrutando de la colección de relatos de Mario Benedetti, *La muerte y otras sorpresas*. Si aún necesitas una copia y vives por la zona, envíame un mensaje. Tengo algunas copias de sobra. Si no, ¡nos vemos el sábado!

Ah, y ya lo he dicho antes, pero vale la pena repetirlo: se trata de una colección de relatos cortos. Si no llegas a leer todo el libro porque te has quedado sin tiempo, o si leer en español no es tu punto fuerte pero quieres practicar, ven de todos modos. Comparte lo que hayas leído o descubre por qué este libro te ha parecido increíble, aburrido o confuso. Personalmente, estoy deseando practicar y perfeccionar mi español. ❤️

Lately, I’ve been thinking about community and what it means to share stories in community. Cuentos y Café was born out of a desire to share stories, both fiction and nonfiction, and a large part of that has centered around books and the written word. Sure, the C&C pop-ups and markets, as well as the online store, cover that aspect, but one of my biggest joys comes from sharing stories in person. It allows for so much more nuance and a different sort of interaction. It’s why I love book clubs so much.

This past week, I joined Shunyu and a small group of amazing humans at her Wu Yong Culture Space community storytime, where she shared Chinese tea, and the conversation flowed so beautifully. This wasn’t a story time about me. It was a space for us to connect in a way I hadn’t expected. The tea flowed, curiosity took over, and I think we all left there feeling a little more seen.

As I continue to think about what it means to be in community as both Tamara and Cuentos y Cafe, I hope to be more intentional about nurturing spaces like this Friday’s community storytime. A space where people can share their similarities and differences respectfully. Where we can gain new perspectives and share old ones. But most of all, where we foster a little more kindness. A big thanks to @shunyu___huang for having me, and for the friends who dropped by. If you haven’t checked out the Wu Yong Culture Space, I highly encourage you to do so. What a beautiful and peaceful space.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about community and what it means to share stories in community. Cuentos y Café was born out of a desire to share stories, both fiction and nonfiction, and a large part of that has centered around books and the written word. Sure, the C&C pop-ups and markets, as well as the online store, cover that aspect, but one of my biggest joys comes from sharing stories in person. It allows for so much more nuance and a different sort of interaction. It’s why I love book clubs so much.

This past week, I joined Shunyu and a small group of amazing humans at her Wu Yong Culture Space community storytime, where she shared Chinese tea, and the conversation flowed so beautifully. This wasn’t a story time about me. It was a space for us to connect in a way I hadn’t expected. The tea flowed, curiosity took over, and I think we all left there feeling a little more seen.

As I continue to think about what it means to be in community as both Tamara and Cuentos y Cafe, I hope to be more intentional about nurturing spaces like this Friday’s community storytime. A space where people can share their similarities and differences respectfully. Where we can gain new perspectives and share old ones. But most of all, where we foster a little more kindness. A big thanks to @shunyu___huang for having me, and for the friends who dropped by. If you haven’t checked out the Wu Yong Culture Space, I highly encourage you to do so. What a beautiful and peaceful space.

¡Hola, mi gente!

Just a quick update about our Magical Realism Book Club. It seems it's been a bit tricky for folks to get their hands on a copy of He Mele a Hilo, since it's a bit of an older book, and your fearsome book club host (not naming any names, but it starts with Ta and ends in ra) forgot to send out the reminder email. We're moving next week's meeting to Sunday, August 2, so everyone has a chance to get a copy of the book and do the reading. Gahhh and Yayyyy!

I look forward to seeing you all to chat about this fun novel set in Hawai'i.

Magical Realism Book Club
Sunday, August 2nd
12 -1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road

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¡Hola, gente!

Solo una breve actualización sobre nuestro club de lectura de realismo mágico. Parece que a algunos miembros les ha costado un poco conseguir una copia de «He Mele a Hilo», ya que es un libro bastante viejo, y el temible encargado/a del club de lectura (sin dar nombres, pero empieza por «Ta» y termina en «ra») se olvidó de enviar el correo recordatorio. Vamos a cambiar la reunión de la semana que viene al domingo 2 de agosto, para que todos tengáis la oportunidad de conseguir un ejemplar del libro y leerlo. ¡Ayyy y yuujuuu!

Estoy deseando verles a todos para hablar sobre esta divertida novela, ambientada en Hawái.

Club de lectura de realismo mágico (en inglés)
domingo, 2 de agosto
12 -1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road

¡Hola, mi gente!

Just a quick update about our Magical Realism Book Club. It seems it's been a bit tricky for folks to get their hands on a copy of He Mele a Hilo, since it's a bit of an older book, and your fearsome book club host (not naming any names, but it starts with Ta and ends in ra) forgot to send out the reminder email. We're moving next week's meeting to Sunday, August 2, so everyone has a chance to get a copy of the book and do the reading. Gahhh and Yayyyy!

I look forward to seeing you all to chat about this fun novel set in Hawai'i.

Magical Realism Book Club
Sunday, August 2nd
12 -1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road

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¡Hola, gente!

Solo una breve actualización sobre nuestro club de lectura de realismo mágico. Parece que a algunos miembros les ha costado un poco conseguir una copia de «He Mele a Hilo», ya que es un libro bastante viejo, y el temible encargado/a del club de lectura (sin dar nombres, pero empieza por «Ta» y termina en «ra») se olvidó de enviar el correo recordatorio. Vamos a cambiar la reunión de la semana que viene al domingo 2 de agosto, para que todos tengáis la oportunidad de conseguir un ejemplar del libro y leerlo. ¡Ayyy y yuujuuu!

Estoy deseando verles a todos para hablar sobre esta divertida novela, ambientada en Hawái.

Club de lectura de realismo mágico (en inglés)
domingo, 2 de agosto
12 -1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop
210 Haywood Road

📚✨ July with Cuentos y Cafe!

From storytime and book clubs to the BIPOC Market, we've got plenty of opportunities to read, connect, and build community. Come join us!

📚 July 10 | 6:30 PM
Community Storytime with Tamara
📍 Wu Yong Culture Space
📖 July 18 | 6:30 PM

Club de lectura en español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
Reading: La muerte y otras sorpresas by Mario Benedetti

✨ July 19 | 12:30 PM
Magical Realism Book Club
📍 Cooperative Coffee | 210 Haywood Road
Reading: He Mele a Hilo by Ryka Aoki

📚 July 24 | 5:00 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
Reading: Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias

🛍️ July 26 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Southside Community Market presents the BIPOC Market
📍 New Belgium Brewing | 21 Craven Street

Come discover your next favorite book, connect with fellow readers, and support local community spaces all month long. We can't wait to see you!

#CuentosyCafe #AVLBooks #AshevilleEvents #BookClub #SpanishBookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #Storytime #BIPOCMarket #SupportIndieBookstores #ReadBIPOC #ReadMoreBooks #clubdelectura

📚✨ July with Cuentos y Cafe!

From storytime and book clubs to the BIPOC Market, we've got plenty of opportunities to read, connect, and build community. Come join us!

📚 July 10 | 6:30 PM
Community Storytime with Tamara
📍 Wu Yong Culture Space
📖 July 18 | 6:30 PM

Club de lectura en español
📍 Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Road
Reading: La muerte y otras sorpresas by Mario Benedetti

✨ July 19 | 12:30 PM
Magical Realism Book Club
📍 Cooperative Coffee | 210 Haywood Road
Reading: He Mele a Hilo by Ryka Aoki

📚 July 24 | 5:00 PM
Historical Fiction Book Club
📍 BattleCat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
Reading: Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias

🛍️ July 26 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Southside Community Market presents the BIPOC Market
📍 New Belgium Brewing | 21 Craven Street

Come discover your next favorite book, connect with fellow readers, and support local community spaces all month long. We can't wait to see you!

#CuentosyCafe #AVLBooks #AshevilleEvents #BookClub #SpanishBookClub #MagicalRealism #HistoricalFiction #Storytime #BIPOCMarket #SupportIndieBookstores #ReadBIPOC #ReadMoreBooks #clubdelectura

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✨ ¡Vuelve el Club de Lectura en español! ✨

Acompáñanos el sábado 18 de julio, de 6:00 a 8:00 PM, en Arroyo Blanco (12 Saunooke Road) para disfrutar de una velada de historias, conversación y comunidad, en la que nos reuniremos para comentar La muerte y otras sorpresas, de Mario Benedetti.
A través de esta colección de relatos cortos, Benedetti explora el amor, la memoria, la mortalidad, las relaciones y esos momentos inesperados que dan forma a nuestras vidas. Ven a compartir tus reflexiones, a conectar con otros lectores y a celebrar la belleza de la literatura en español.

📖 ¡Los nuevos lectores siempre son bienvenidos!
☕ Trae tus ideas, tu curiosidad y tu amor por los libros.

Apúntate la fecha, ¡estamos deseando verte allí! 💛

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✨ Spanish Book Club is back! ✨

Join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 6–8 PM at Arroyo Blanco (12 Saunooke Road) for an evening of stories, conversation, and community as we gather to discuss La muerte y otras sorpresas by Mario Benedetti.
Through this collection of short stories, Benedetti explores love, memory, mortality, relationships, and the unexpected moments that shape our lives. Come share your reflections, connect with fellow readers, and celebrate the beauty of Spanish-language literature.

📖 New readers are always welcome!
☕ Bring your thoughts, curiosity, and love of books.

Save the date, we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

#CuentosYCafé #SpanishBookClub #MarioBenedetti #LatineLiterature #BookClub #ComunidadLectora #LibrosEnEspañol#CuentosYCafé #ClubDeLecturaEnEspañol #MarioBenedetti #LiteraturaLatina #ClubDeLectura #ComunidadLectora #LibrosEnEspañol

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✨ ¡Vuelve el Club de Lectura en español! ✨

Acompáñanos el sábado 18 de julio, de 6:00 a 8:00 PM, en Arroyo Blanco (12 Saunooke Road) para disfrutar de una velada de historias, conversación y comunidad, en la que nos reuniremos para comentar La muerte y otras sorpresas, de Mario Benedetti.
A través de esta colección de relatos cortos, Benedetti explora el amor, la memoria, la mortalidad, las relaciones y esos momentos inesperados que dan forma a nuestras vidas. Ven a compartir tus reflexiones, a conectar con otros lectores y a celebrar la belleza de la literatura en español.

📖 ¡Los nuevos lectores siempre son bienvenidos!
☕ Trae tus ideas, tu curiosidad y tu amor por los libros.

Apúntate la fecha, ¡estamos deseando verte allí! 💛

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✨ Spanish Book Club is back! ✨

Join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 6–8 PM at Arroyo Blanco (12 Saunooke Road) for an evening of stories, conversation, and community as we gather to discuss La muerte y otras sorpresas by Mario Benedetti.
Through this collection of short stories, Benedetti explores love, memory, mortality, relationships, and the unexpected moments that shape our lives. Come share your reflections, connect with fellow readers, and celebrate the beauty of Spanish-language literature.

📖 New readers are always welcome!
☕ Bring your thoughts, curiosity, and love of books.

Save the date, we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

#CuentosYCafé #SpanishBookClub #MarioBenedetti #LatineLiterature #BookClub #ComunidadLectora #LibrosEnEspañol#CuentosYCafé #ClubDeLecturaEnEspañol #MarioBenedetti #LiteraturaLatina #ClubDeLectura #ComunidadLectora #LibrosEnEspañol

We are excited to be a part of Reverb of Resistance, a powerful evening of live music, visual art, and community connection, taking place Thursday, June 25, at The Grey Eagle Music Hall. The event is produced by Southern Equality Studios, a core program of the Campaign for Southern Equality that supports queer artists and explores arts as a catalyst in achieving lived and legal LGBTQ equality across the South.

Reverb of Resistance brings together artists and audiences for an all-ages benefit event that centers the multidimensionality of Southern LGBTQ+ artists. The program will feature live performances and collaborative art in a space designed to foster connection, joy, and solidarity. Performers include Las Montañitas, Elizabeth McCorvey and Her Band, and Lyric.

Liz Williams, Director of Southern Equality Studios, said today:

“At a time when trans and queer people are facing unprecedented, escalating attacks at every level, art remains a powerful force for truth, healing, and resistance. Reverb of Resistance is about creating space for our community to gather, to be seen, and to channel both grief and hope into collective action.”

Event Details:

What: Reverb of Resistance – a night of live music, visual art, and community storytelling
When: Thursday, June 25 | Doors at 5:00 PM, show at 6:00 PM
Where: The Grey Eagle Music Hall
Who: LGBTQ+ artists and performers from across the South
Tickets: Pay-what-you-can (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Reverb of Resistance operates on a pay-what-you-can model, ensuring accessibility for all attendees. Proceeds and donations will directly support Southern Equality Studios and help fund a grant round for queer Southern artists. For more info, check out southernequality.org

We are excited to be a part of Reverb of Resistance, a powerful evening of live music, visual art, and community connection, taking place Thursday, June 25, at The Grey Eagle Music Hall. The event is produced by Southern Equality Studios, a core program of the Campaign for Southern Equality that supports queer artists and explores arts as a catalyst in achieving lived and legal LGBTQ equality across the South.

Reverb of Resistance brings together artists and audiences for an all-ages benefit event that centers the multidimensionality of Southern LGBTQ+ artists. The program will feature live performances and collaborative art in a space designed to foster connection, joy, and solidarity. Performers include Las Montañitas, Elizabeth McCorvey and Her Band, and Lyric.

Liz Williams, Director of Southern Equality Studios, said today:

“At a time when trans and queer people are facing unprecedented, escalating attacks at every level, art remains a powerful force for truth, healing, and resistance. Reverb of Resistance is about creating space for our community to gather, to be seen, and to channel both grief and hope into collective action.”

Event Details:

What: Reverb of Resistance – a night of live music, visual art, and community storytelling
When: Thursday, June 25 | Doors at 5:00 PM, show at 6:00 PM
Where: The Grey Eagle Music Hall
Who: LGBTQ+ artists and performers from across the South
Tickets: Pay-what-you-can (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Reverb of Resistance operates on a pay-what-you-can model, ensuring accessibility for all attendees. Proceeds and donations will directly support Southern Equality Studios and help fund a grant round for queer Southern artists. For more info, check out southernequality.org

I recently went to Puerto Rico, my parent’s homeland, for the first time in 24 years. My son’s first visit. I spent time with family and friends, which filled my heart in ways I hadn’t realized I needed. I finally saw the island through the eyes of an adult.

While my trip was amazing and full of new memories, I can’t ignore the fact that mine was a privileged experience on the island, as a tourist. I heard mention of the water crisis, but it didn’t fully click until I saw friends and family who were directly affected by the water shortage. I saw the sadness and frustration of not having a basic necessity accessible, especially when you think about the ways prioritizing development and outside influences have kept the island from improving the systems that would better serve its native residents.

I’m no stranger to the impact of a water shortage, having gone over a month without water post Helene, but there is one major difference. For us in NC, we knew that water was coming. This was not a regular occurrence. The same cannot be said on the island.

Puerto Rico’s history is long and complicated, and continues to be plagued by corruption, colonization, and a constant fight for freedom. I won’t claim to be an expert on the matter. Hell, I didn’t truly stop to think about what was really going on until I saw it with my own eyes in a brief trip, and what I saw was nothing compared to what the locals have to endure. I’m not even sure where to go from here.

I think about Cuentos y Café and why it was started, and I go back to the stories and the importance of sharing them. Sometimes sharing doesn’t look like it book, but an article, an interview, a PSA by the people experiencing things first hand. With everything happening in PR and in the US, just to start, how can I be more intentional about using my voice? Photo repost from @teampuertoricoo

I recently went to Puerto Rico, my parent’s homeland, for the first time in 24 years. My son’s first visit. I spent time with family and friends, which filled my heart in ways I hadn’t realized I needed. I finally saw the island through the eyes of an adult.

While my trip was amazing and full of new memories, I can’t ignore the fact that mine was a privileged experience on the island, as a tourist. I heard mention of the water crisis, but it didn’t fully click until I saw friends and family who were directly affected by the water shortage. I saw the sadness and frustration of not having a basic necessity accessible, especially when you think about the ways prioritizing development and outside influences have kept the island from improving the systems that would better serve its native residents.

I’m no stranger to the impact of a water shortage, having gone over a month without water post Helene, but there is one major difference. For us in NC, we knew that water was coming. This was not a regular occurrence. The same cannot be said on the island.

Puerto Rico’s history is long and complicated, and continues to be plagued by corruption, colonization, and a constant fight for freedom. I won’t claim to be an expert on the matter. Hell, I didn’t truly stop to think about what was really going on until I saw it with my own eyes in a brief trip, and what I saw was nothing compared to what the locals have to endure. I’m not even sure where to go from here.

I think about Cuentos y Café and why it was started, and I go back to the stories and the importance of sharing them. Sometimes sharing doesn’t look like it book, but an article, an interview, a PSA by the people experiencing things first hand. With everything happening in PR and in the US, just to start, how can I be more intentional about using my voice? Photo repost from @teampuertoricoo

It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Hasta la próxima Islita Bonita. You gave us time with family and friends, books, beach time, pool time, laughter, conversation, history, and loveeeee. Did I mention the food?

Nos vemos pronto. 💕

It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Hasta la próxima Islita Bonita. You gave us time with family and friends, books, beach time, pool time, laughter, conversation, history, and loveeeee. Did I mention the food?

Nos vemos pronto. 💕

Vacations are for reading by the pool on a slow Sunday morning. Have you checked out @juliandlopera ‘s latest, Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You?

Vacations are for reading by the pool on a slow Sunday morning. Have you checked out @juliandlopera ‘s latest, Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You?

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🎧 Get two audiobooks for the price of one! 😍

From June 12–22, Libro.fm members can choose two audiobooks for a single credit during their BOGO sale. It's the perfect time to stock up on your summer listening list! 📚☀️

Not familiar with Libro.fm? They're the audiobook company that supports independent bookstores around the world—including Cuentos y Café. ❤️

If you're not yet a member, you can start a membership today through our link in bio, support our bookstore, and enjoy:
✨ One audiobook credit each month
✨ 30% off additional audiobook purchases
✨ The ability to support a local independent bookstore with every listen

Head to the link in our bio and start shopping! 🎧

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🎧 ¡Consigue dos audiolibros por el precio de uno! 😍

Del 12 al 22 de junio, los socios de Libro.fm pueden elegir dos audiolibros por un solo crédito durante su promoción «2 por 1». ¡Es el momento perfecto para hacer acopio de tu lista de audios para el verano! 📚☀️

¿No conoces Libro.fm? Es la empresa de audiolibros que apoya a las librerías independientes de todo el mundo, incluida Cuentos y Café. ❤️

Si aún no eres miembro, puedes hacerte socio hoy mismo a través del enlace de nuestra biografía, apoyar a nuestra librería y disfrutar de:
✨ Un crédito de audiolibro cada mes
✨ 30 % de descuento en compras adicionales de audiolibros
✨ La posibilidad de apoyar a una librería independiente local con cada escucha

¡Entra en el enlace de nuestra biografía y empieza a comprar! 🎧

#LibroFM #Audiobooks #SupportIndieBookstores #CuentosYCafe #ReadBIPOC #AudiobookSale #Bookstagram #SummerReading

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🎧 Get two audiobooks for the price of one! 😍

From June 12–22, Libro.fm members can choose two audiobooks for a single credit during their BOGO sale. It's the perfect time to stock up on your summer listening list! 📚☀️

Not familiar with Libro.fm? They're the audiobook company that supports independent bookstores around the world—including Cuentos y Café. ❤️

If you're not yet a member, you can start a membership today through our link in bio, support our bookstore, and enjoy:
✨ One audiobook credit each month
✨ 30% off additional audiobook purchases
✨ The ability to support a local independent bookstore with every listen

Head to the link in our bio and start shopping! 🎧

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🎧 ¡Consigue dos audiolibros por el precio de uno! 😍

Del 12 al 22 de junio, los socios de Libro.fm pueden elegir dos audiolibros por un solo crédito durante su promoción «2 por 1». ¡Es el momento perfecto para hacer acopio de tu lista de audios para el verano! 📚☀️

¿No conoces Libro.fm? Es la empresa de audiolibros que apoya a las librerías independientes de todo el mundo, incluida Cuentos y Café. ❤️

Si aún no eres miembro, puedes hacerte socio hoy mismo a través del enlace de nuestra biografía, apoyar a nuestra librería y disfrutar de:
✨ Un crédito de audiolibro cada mes
✨ 30 % de descuento en compras adicionales de audiolibros
✨ La posibilidad de apoyar a una librería independiente local con cada escucha

¡Entra en el enlace de nuestra biografía y empieza a comprar! 🎧

#LibroFM #Audiobooks #SupportIndieBookstores #CuentosYCafe #ReadBIPOC #AudiobookSale #Bookstagram #SummerReading

It’s officially time for the Book Fair and we have so many books and bookish things for you all to enjoy, so join us at The Whale in West AVL (507 Haywood Road), and let’s get nerdy!

It’s officially time for the Book Fair and we have so many books and bookish things for you all to enjoy, so join us at The Whale in West AVL (507 Haywood Road), and let’s get nerdy!

Tomorrow is the Whaleastic Grown Up Book Fair at @thewhalewavl, and I am so excited to be there with so many other cool book friends! Here is a little peek at some of the titles you can find at our table, among other gems. There will be books for all ages, along with fun stickers and bookmarks. Everything that makes my nerdy little heart happy! So stop by tomorrow between 1 and 5 pm and join the fun while you enjoy a nice cold beer 😊.

P.S. Do you think this little picture of my face will help me cheat the algorithm? 😂

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Mañana se celebra la feria del libro para adultos «Whaleastic» en @thewhalewavl, ¡y estoy emocionadísima por estar allí con tantos otros amigos amantes de los libros! Aquí les dejo un pequeño adelanto de algunos de los títulos que podrán encontrar en nuestra mesa, entre otras joyas. Habrá libros para todas las edades, además de divertidas pegatinas y marcapáginas. ¡Todo lo que hace feliz a mi pequeño corazón de ratón de biblioteca! Así que pasen por allí mañana entre la 1 y las 5 de la tarde y únanse a la diversión mientras disfrutan de una buena cerveza bien fría 😊.

The Whale
507 Haywood Road

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Tomorrow is the Whaleastic Grown Up Book Fair at @thewhalewavl, and I am so excited to be there with so many other cool book friends! Here is a little peek at some of the titles you can find at our table, among other gems. There will be books for all ages, along with fun stickers and bookmarks. Everything that makes my nerdy little heart happy! So stop by tomorrow between 1 and 5 pm and join the fun while you enjoy a nice cold beer 😊.

P.S. Do you think this little picture of my face will help me cheat the algorithm? 😂

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Mañana se celebra la feria del libro para adultos «Whaleastic» en @thewhalewavl, ¡y estoy emocionadísima por estar allí con tantos otros amigos amantes de los libros! Aquí les dejo un pequeño adelanto de algunos de los títulos que podrán encontrar en nuestra mesa, entre otras joyas. Habrá libros para todas las edades, además de divertidas pegatinas y marcapáginas. ¡Todo lo que hace feliz a mi pequeño corazón de ratón de biblioteca! Así que pasen por allí mañana entre la 1 y las 5 de la tarde y únanse a la diversión mientras disfrutan de una buena cerveza bien fría 😊.

The Whale
507 Haywood Road

#grownupbookfair #thewhalewavl #CuentosYCafe #diversebooks #summerreading #sundayfunday

🌈Happy Pride Month from Cuentos y Café!

We're excited to partner with Bookshop.org to celebrate Pride all month long! From June 1–30, use code PRIDE26 to receive 15% off more than 100 Pride picks for adults and children across a wide range of genres.

Looking for books by BIPOC LGBTQIA+ authors? We've got you covered. Head to the link in our bio and browse our curated "Pride 2026" list featuring stories that celebrate the richness, creativity, and diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities.

This Pride Month, fill your shelves with books that inspire, affirm, challenge, and celebrate who we are.

Happy Pride! 🌈💛✨

#PrideMonth #Pride2026 #LGBTQIABooks #ReadQueerBooks #BIPOCAuthors #BookshopOrg #CuentosyCafe #IndependentBookstore #BooksForEveryone

🌈Happy Pride Month from Cuentos y Café!

We're excited to partner with Bookshop.org to celebrate Pride all month long! From June 1–30, use code PRIDE26 to receive 15% off more than 100 Pride picks for adults and children across a wide range of genres.

Looking for books by BIPOC LGBTQIA+ authors? We've got you covered. Head to the link in our bio and browse our curated "Pride 2026" list featuring stories that celebrate the richness, creativity, and diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities.

This Pride Month, fill your shelves with books that inspire, affirm, challenge, and celebrate who we are.

Happy Pride! 🌈💛✨

#PrideMonth #Pride2026 #LGBTQIABooks #ReadQueerBooks #BIPOCAuthors #BookshopOrg #CuentosyCafe #IndependentBookstore #BooksForEveryone

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