Join us Tuesday, June 2nd at 5 p.m to learn about Ruby McConnell's newest book Ground Truth: A Geological Survey of a Life, released by Overcup Press in April 2020. McConnell is a registered geologist and outdoor adventurer who writes about nature, art, and culture with a particular emphasis on the intersection of the environment and...
SPECIAL READER MEET MURDER EVENT! The Murder of Marion Miley by Beverly Bell NOTE: You must email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com by 9 a.m. on the day of the event to receive the event link and password to attend. The event takes place at 3 pm EST, June 9th Author Beverly Bell explains How Not to...
Join us on June 11th, the last Reader Meet Writer Virtual Event before a two-week summer break for an engaging chat with TJ KLUNE, a Lambda Literary Award-winning author. His novels include the Green Creek series, The House on the Cerulean Sea and The Exraordinaries. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important—now more than ever—to...
We invite you to join us July 9th at 7 p.m. for a special chat with NYT bestselling author Silas House! You must email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com to confirm participation. PLUS: Those attending this virtual event will receive a book buck to redeem on any of Silas' titles in the store. Be sure to call...
North Carolina is home to a dazzling array of African-American writers who have been meeting and working for more than twenty-five years in service to their craft. Together, they form the Carolina African-American Writers' Collective, which celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with the book we'll be talking about on Thursday, July 16th at 7 p.m.! All...
Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for "Stories on the Square, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff - kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! Colleen's Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we're so excited to...
Join us for a special Third Thursday event virtually, with California authors and grandparenting/mindfulness experts Pam Siegel to talk about how we can, as parents and especially grandparents, support the kiddos during this back-to-school time. Whether attending live or virtual classes, whether you're able to get together with family in person or online, Pam and...
So here's an uber-cool event! Author and friend of Main Street Reads' Carol Van Den Hende's new book releases on October 1st and as an early winner of the American Fiction award, Goodbye Orchid is already predicted to be a bestseller. So, on Wednesday, September 9th we're going to pour a glass of wine and...
The PQ bookclub meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. On September 24th we're discussing Dragonfly by Leila Meacham! Join us live in the store at 6:30 OR via Zoom. ALL ARE WELCOME! At the height of WWII, five idealistic young Americans receive a mysterious letter from the OSS, asking them...
We're thrilled to host Beverly Willett, the author of Disassembly Required, both online via Zoom (On October 8th, 7 pm) AND live for a book signing in the store on Saturday morning, October 10th! NOTE: Preorder your copy from Main Street Reads and get a 10% discount off the cover price - Your book will...
We're thrilled to host Beverly Willett, the author of Disassembly Required, both online via Zoom (On October 8th, 7 pm) AND live for a book signing in the store on Saturday morning, October 10th! NOTE: Preorder your copy from Main Street Reads and get a 10% discount off the cover price - Your book will...
Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for "Stories on the Square, our outdoor storytime adventures with reading by Colleen Rackleff - kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! Colleen's Story Time at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events and we're so excited to...
Join us for this Zoom discussion on Thursday, October 15 from 7-8 pm! Email mainstreetreads@gmail.com for your event link and password: In Better Boys, Better Men, cultural critic and New York Times contributor Andrew Reiner argues that men today are working on an outdated model of masculinity, which prevents them in moments of distress and...
Join activist and actor Miles McKenna in conversation with actor Emily Hampshire, (Stevie Budd on Schitt's Creek) to discuss Miles's new book, Out!, the ultimate coming-out survival guide. Activist Miles McKenna came out on his YouTube channel in 2017, documenting his transition to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own...
Join us Sunday, November 8th, from noon 'til 2 pm for a very special signing with Joe Palmer, hot on the heels of his feature appearance at the Pat Conroy...
Join us Thursday, November 12th for some giggles with Julia Fowler, celebrating the release of Embrace Your Southern, Sugar! More irresistible stories and sayings from the creator of YouTube’s Southern...
Join us for the LAST storytime of 2020 -- After this week's event we'll resume on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021! WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. "Stories on the Square is...
Email us for your personal link to attend this event FREE! One of “the best writers of our time” (Ann Patchett) offers this hilarious yet haunting cycle of stories—all previously...
We're thrilled to have award-winning children's book author Peter Cotton visiting with us LIVE at Main Street Reads on Saturday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. Come hear the latest in...
Wednesday, February 3rd is World Read Aloud Day and we'll have a special Stories on the Square event that day plus watch our social for tons of free book lists...