City Lights Bookstore is in Sylva, North Carolina, a small Main Street town tucked in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our goal is to share the literature of the Southern Appalachian region with the world, and the world of books with our community.
Brief Description: Meet in each others' homes for potluck dinner and conversation, followed by informal book discussion. Reading guide rotation. Casual, informal group structure.
When was it started: 2006
How many members: 8 (a number that fits around dining table)
Member profile: Single/married professional career (some working, some retired), women of a "certain age", who enjoy reading. We also do other group activites.
Taking new members: Only when someone leaves the group. The number stays at eight.
Does Club focus on particular types of books, and if so, what types: Classics, pop fiction, biographies and memoirs. Books are either available at local library or purchased in paperback.