Book Signing with Melissa Cole at The Hop Ice Cream (Merrimon Ave.)

Join us at The Hop Ice Cream (and Pop Bubble Tea) for a meet & greet and book signing with local author Melissa Cole, who has a story in the middle grade anthology Haunted States of America. Drop in between 2 and 4 PM.
This event in the Young Readers Series presented by The Hop Ice Cream and Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe is free and open to the public.
Books and delicious ice cream and bubble tea will be available for purchase at the signing.

The Hop Ice Cream has been an Asheville institution since 1978, with imaginative and locally-influenced flavors. Owners Ashley and Greg Garrison opened their first downtown location at S&W Market. The menu features homemade dairy and vegan ice creams, classic milkshakes, sundaes, desserts, and made-from-scratch waffle cones. The Hop’s flagship flavors (Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate) will be offered alongside a variety of staples and rotates flavors — often featuring local ingredients and collaborations with Asheville businesses.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

The Hop Ice Cream

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Book Signing with Melissa Cole at The Hop Ice Cream (Merrimon Ave.)

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