Reading Books,
Growing Community

We are a collectively-owned radical bookstore and not-for-profit event space in Asheville, North Carolina. Since 2008 we've supported grassroots movements in Southern Appalachia while developing a workplace on the basis of cooperation, empowerment and equity.

Store Info

1022 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC (map)

Normal Hours

Monday to Friday 3–7pm
Saturday & Sunday 12–7pm


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Upcoming Events

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Collective News

Apr 3rd, 2026
Capitalism Is the Worst

Like a lot of small businesses in our region, Firestorm has been in financial distress for the last year. Hurricane Helene was our tipping point, but local cost of living increases, inflation, and higher occupancy costs are huge contributors.

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