JC Sasser Gradle Bird Book Signing
Come join J.C. Sasser and grab a signed copy of Gradle Bird, the 2018 Southern Book prize winner!
Come join J.C. Sasser and grab a signed copy of Gradle Bird, the 2018 Southern Book prize winner!
Summerville’s own Pattie Welek Hall will be on hand during our grand opening weekend to sign A Mother's Dance.
Rose Moore Tomlin, formerly of Charleston and now residing in Greenville, SC, will make a special appearance at Main Street Reads on March 9th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a talk and signing of Duel of the Heart, a fictionalized account of the life of Theodosia Alston Burr. Fan of Hamilton? You’ll love this...
Canadian based Christopher Bowron is escaping the cold to pay us a visit this weekend. Chris is the author of the best-selling suspense thrillers Devil in the Grass, The Palm Reader and his newest release, The Body Thieves (which we believe needs to be a major motion picture — it’s that good, and that spooky!)...
Get ready to rock at Main Street Reads at the March "Third Thursday" when local authors E. David Moulton (Prodigal Child) and Mary Ogden Fersner (The Guitarist) will be signing their books and talking music in a special "Music and Lyrics" evening. Accompanying them on guitar, Summerville's own Michael Kaltofen, a regularly featured performer at...
Meet author Jean L. Capicotto on Saturday, March 30, 2019 when she'll be at Main Street Reads to talk about her amazing story and the resulting book. Says Jean: "I thought life was treating us pretty well until one day when I received a tragic phone call that forever changed our lives. We have heard...
On Saturday, April 6, during Azalea Festival, Main Street Reads will host Bruce Orr, author of several books about the south, including: Six Miles to Charleston - The True Story of John and Lavinia Fisher Haunted Summerville, South Carolina Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina Ghosts of the USS Yorktown - The Phantoms of Patriots...
You may know him as meteorologist Bill Walsh... But to readers he's always known as W.F. Walsh, and we're thrilled to announce he'll be at Main Street Reads Sunday, April 7, between 1 and 3 p.m. on the last day of the Flowertown Festival! He'll be on hand to sign his popular books Red Carpet...
Meet children's book authors C.M. Putman and Peter B. Cotton at Main Street Reads on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019 10 a.m. 'til noon for a very special morning meeting Snowball the Dog and Fred the Snake! Both authors will be on hand to sign their books and speak with children about their very special...
How Much Joy is in Your Journey? Author Ja’net Bishop will be on hand this week for Third Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. with her inspirational book: How Much Joy is in Your Journey? A Creative Guide to Your Fearless Vision, featuring a book signing and inspired tips for visiting readers! Imagine living a...
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, Main Street Reads will host visiting author Mary K. Savarese for the launch of her mystery novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) This cozy mystery with a spiritual twist has been called “An engrossing saga of love, betrayal, murder & underlying wishes and dreams about life’s...
Get ready for the amazing C. Hope Clark to return to her hometown of Summerville (she graduated from SHS) when she visits Main Street Reads to celebrate the launch of her newest book, Dying on Edisto (Book 5 of the Edisto Island Mysteries, March 2019 release). We'll also have Newberry Sin (Book 4 of the...
Get ready for a very special evening celebrating motherhood at Main Street Reads on May 2, 2019, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. On hand to sign books and discuss their work will be three unique authors, each with a different take on mothers: Bren McClain, whose novel, One Good Mama Bone, was the winner of...
May 4, Derby Day, will be an exciting day in downtown Summerville! Hint: Wear your Derby Hats because it's Derby Hat Party & Stroll day! Open to all ages. Stroll around Historic Downtown Summerville in your Kentucky Derby hats! Several shopkeepers will be offering up Derby Day specials for those donning bonnets. Wear your hat...
A special sweet treat for you the day before Mother's Day - popular novelist Dorothy St. James will be at Main Street Reads signing all three books in her Southern Chocolate Shop Mysteries series, including Asking for Truffle, Playing with Bonbon Fire and her newest, In Cold Chocolate! "...surprisingly complex ...vividly rendered Lowcountry setting..." ~...
Saturday, May 18, we’ll be hosting authors Lynn and Cele Seldon from 11 a.m. ’til 1 p.m. Their new book, 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die (Reedy Press) will be available for sale and Lynn and Cele will no doubt have insider tips for visiting readers. (Let’s work on ’em to do...
Author Terri Barnes will be signing copies of Spouse Calls: Messages from a Military Life and artist Jessie Barnes will also be on hand to sign copies of Coloring My Military Life (coloring book). SPECIAL FOR THIS EVENT AND ALL WEEKEND LONG: Military families (serving or veterans) get 10% off storewide - a perfect opportunity...
Come on out to Main Street Reads on Saturday and meet debut author Benjamin Gamble who'll be on hand to personally sign copies of his newly released novel, Dragons Suck! Born and raised near Charleston, South Carolina, Ben always had a passion for writing. He has previously worked as a camp counselor and as a...
Our first ever poetry reading and signing at Main Street Reads will feature Jackie Morfesis and her newly released Mermaid Crossing: Mythic Poetry. Fresh off a performance at Piccolo Spoleto, Jackie Morfesis is an author, artist, and advocate. Mermaid Crossing speaks to her mythic journey through the eyes of a mermaid, filled with love, betrayal,...
Join us Saturday, June 29 in a proper summer in Summerville celebration with a special book signing by lauded local author Jordan Smith Graffis and her Cicada Summers! Jordan brings readers an emotional, heart-wrenching coming-of-age narrative that ultimately stands as an ode to motherhood. Adults can learn a lot from children—actually, they have a lot...