This is what you’ve been searching for.

We dug into Google’s latest data to discover the hobbies, activities, and questions surging nationwide, then did the legwork to point you to local recommendations. Let’s dive in.

📚 Search: “Book club near me”

Book lovers are looking for ways to connect, and Knoxville has plenty of options.

Malaprop's Music Lovers Book Club meets at PULP to dive into biographies of musicians and tales of music history.
Lit Local's Local Reads Book Club meets at Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar to talk about the talent within WNC's literary community.
Asheville's Silent Book Club invites you to settle in for a cozy hour of reading time with whatever book you'd like — then socialize with other readers once the time is up.

Be part of the community at 12 Baskets. | Photo via 12 Baskets Cafe

❤️ Search: “Community volunteer”

Searches for volunteer opportunities reached a 10-year high this year. Ready to give back? Start with our guide to 50+ ways to give back in Asheville, featuring everything from food banks and nonprofits to animal shelters. Then, take this quiz to match a volunteer opportunity perfectly to your personality type.

🛼 Search: “Classes near me”

Rollerskating, Pilates, and Spanish classes all ranked among Google’s breakout searches over the past month. Here’s where to sign up in Asheville.

Keep an eye out for Blue Ridge Roller Derby’s next Derby 101 Boot Camp to get a look at the quad life.
Asheville Pilates has been teaching the low-impact exercise since 2001. South Slope Pilates is another local favorite for sculpt and sweat classes.
Asheville Spanish Club hosts monthly meetings at Pack Memorial Library. Bonus: Your Buncombe County library card grants you access to many free online language-learning tools.

Five people running on a paved trail. — Hit the pavement on Asheville's greenways. | Photo via @jusrunningavl

👟 Search: “Run club”

Looking to join a run club? You’re not alone. Run clubs were another breakout search over the past month, and our guide to Asheville's run and walk clubs has plenty of options, whether you're training for a race or just looking to meet people.

🀄️ Search: “Mahjong for beginners”

This search jumped 230% over the past year. If you’re itching to learn, Mount Mahj Asheville offers group classes to get to know the game. Once you get a little experience, reserve a table at The Velvet Wind, a luxe new mahjong lounge downtown.

What else are you searching for in Asheville? Tell us what you’re trying to find, and you may find an answer in an upcoming edition.