We're THRILLED to host the book launch party for A.F. Winter's latest release, Mr. Albert: The Story of an Ex-Person. AND, if you grab your book that day, you'll get 10% off your tab next door at Frothy Beard!!! HINT: We'll have a few food samples on hand at Main Street Reads from our Frothy...
YES, we still have some signed copies available - come grab yours and then join us on book club night for fun discussion and free treats - open to all! V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, opens another door to a new fantasy series set...
As we honor our military heroes on Veteran's Day, we're sharing a special signing with you (and perfect gift options before the holidays!) Brilliant author James M. Scott will be at Main Street Reads from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., signing his most recent (and many say best) book, Black Snow: Seven minutes past midnight...
Our Thrill in the 'Ville Summerville thriller book club is back with a real spine-tingler this month, Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll! As always, our book clubs are free and open to all. The book is available for 10% off (book club discount) and we'll provide treats and wine... you bring the conversation! Two...
It may be a bit chilly so grab your flannel or puffy coat and warm up with friends throughout downtown. It's No Shave November with the Summerville Police Department AND shops will stay open late; food, music and fun galore, and we'll have some cozy refreshments in the store - See you on Main Street!
Join us for a special thriller book signing with Steve Lazarus, debut of the new thriller, Call Me Sonny. About the Book Shortly after a corrupt attorney pays a visit to an inmate in a maximum security federal prison, people from the inmate's past start dying. Bryce Chandler, a retired FBI agent eking out a...
Perhaps one of the most valuable, yet undervalued members of our community is Dorchester Paws. This is Summerville's non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to providing shelter, care, and support for homeless animals in Dorchester County. As owners of many rescue animals ourselves, we can tell you they're doing an incredible job with the very limited...
We're thrilled to be a part of this eastern leg of Susannah's tour - come join in the fun and enjoy refreshments and some stimulating conversation. The book will be available to be signed by the author that day! Reading Jane: A Daughter’s Memoir and the book tour “Surviving the Narcissistic Mother” As the estimation...
This month, because of Tuesday's tree lighting and festivities in the square, the Living Large Bookclub has decided to meet on Wednesday, one day later, November 29th. We'll be chatting about the newest hit by Alice Hoffman, The Invisible Hour. As always, book clubs are free and open to all, and the book is eligible...
Ahhh...Iron Flame, the much-anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing is here and it's the December book club pick! As always, book club is free and open to all - we bring the treats, you bring the lively discussion! "The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest...
We're hosting a special book signing on December 9th when TV journalist Angie Mizzell will be at Main Street Reads to sign her fascinating new memoir, Girl in the Spotlight. Especially excited about this one, readers, since Angie and I had the privilege of serving on Charleston's Center for Women board together - and she's...
Join us for the first Fab Fantasy gathering of 2024 when we'll be diving into Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree, author of another mega-popular fantasy book at Main Street Reads, Legends & Lattes! As always, you bring the chatter, we'll supply the treats - and our book club selections are always 10% off retail...
DUE TO TUESDAY'S STORM'S, WE'VE RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 7 PM - APOLOGIES BUT KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE! Our first thriller book club of the year will be dishing on The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas! As always, the book is at the 10% off book club price in-store, and we'll have treats and libations to...
What better way to get inspired than joining your community at Summerville's fantastic monthly block party! Every Third Thursday features fun on the square, including food trucks, special events, live music, and late opening hours for shops around town. Here at Main Street Reads you can visit our 2024 Inspiration Station - full of great...
Here comes the "three-peat" -- Stacy Willingham celebrating her third blockbuster release with us in Summerville, this time featuring the launch of Only If You're Lucky, releasing January 16, 2024! Her Summerville launch party will take place Monday, January 22, with our literary partners, the Timrod Library. This will be our biggest event yet with...
Our first Living Large bestsellers book club selection of 2024 will by Jesmyn Ward's hit and newest Southern Fiction award winner, Let Us Descend. As always, book clubs are free and open to all - you bring the chat, we'll supply the treats - and the book is available in-store at the 10% off book...
Join us for February's first book club of the month when the Fab Fantasy club gathers to discuss Martha Wells' Witch King! As always, the book is 10% off book club priced at Main Street Reads. All our clubs are free and open to all - we'll supply the treats, you bring the chatter! About...
Enjoy a sweet snack while you shop and dine in historic downtown Summerville's amazing small businesses!! Participating shops will have extended hours (til 8 pm) February 9th. Right - we don't make desserts here -- but we'll have 'em anyway, provided by (it's a surprise) so stop on by for a free treat! We're not...
We're super excited to host another school spirit week fundraiser for Spann Elementary School at Main Street Reads. Spann is located less than a mile from us on John McKissick Way, and we love partnering with them to encourage reading and raise money for their literacy initiatives. Here's how it works: Shop us ALL WEEK...
Our February thriller book club will be dishing on Anna O by Matthew Blake. As always, the book is at the 10% off book club price in-store, and we’ll have treats and libations to lubricate the conversations 🙂 This book is already being touted as one of THE thrillers of the year - for anyone...