Don't miss this chance to meet the master live and in person! Grady Hendrix, author of Horrorstor and The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires is back on top of the review lists with his latest release, The Final Girl Support Group. RESERVE YOUR SPOT/BOOK NOW BY EMAILING US - It's free to attend but...
Join us Saturday, October 9th between 4 and 6 pm (yes, during Flowertown Festival!) for a book-signing with Hilary Rose Bodiford, celebrating her stunning debut, Under the Influence. Three female influencers are caught in a net built by the dopamine rush that comes with every alert and ding. That is until one of them ends...
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins (Girl on the Train) will be the focus of our Thriller club in October, meeting the 14th. We've been super excited about this book and from as fast as we're running out, so are you! As always, treats will be served and we'll simulcast via Zoom for those...
Since we got rained out last time, AF Winter has graciously agreed to return for an encore! Man in the Pandemic offers an intimate snapshot into a recent history we all know too well: Sent to work from home and in isolation from the onset of the pandemic, Frank Smith is losing control over his...
Once you meet Grady Hendrix LIVE at Main Street Reads (October 2nd - don't miss it!) you'll want to be at our Living Large Bookclub discussing The Final Girl Support Group. Best of all, Grady will be back in NYC but will JOIN US from 6:30 - 7:15 to answer all your burning book questions!...
Join us Saturday afternoon and meet local author Jewel Sweeney and grab a copy of her new release, Azalea Cafe! Everything was lining up in a way that Liz never would have dreamed of. Her café in Summerville, South Carolina was growing and expanding into catering. Her family supported her completely. The love of her...
Attention all educators: We invite you to join us for our inaugural Teacher's Night Out at Main Street Reads. Choose one of TWO special evenings, either October 24th or November 7th and enjoy treats, special signings, publisher recommendations, huge discounts and more! All pre-K through 12 educators are invited. Whether you’re a teacher, a community...
"A magical story that captures the fun and spirit of Halloween. I highly recommend it!" - Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times best-selling author of Turtle Summer and The Islanders Saturday, October 30th will feature Trick or Treat at the farmer's market up the street from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- and at Main...
Pull up a barstool and get better acquainted with Carry Nation, Al Capone, George Remus, F. Scott Fitzgerald and a host of other historical personalities as you learn of the South's unique role in the years 1920-1933 when alcohol was banned by the federal government. This book takes you to major cities and small towns,...
Join us via Zoom for a special event on Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET: MEET Beth Gilstrap, author of Deadheading and Other Stories. Irrevocably tied to the Carolinas, these stories tell tales of the woebegone, their obsessions with decay, and the haunting ache of the region itself--the land of the dwindling pines, the...
Thursday, November 4 at 7PM ET: Gayle Forman will introduce you to Frankie & Bug. This middle-grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows a young girl and her new friend as they learn about family, friendship, allyship, and finding your way in...
This month's thriller book club selection is The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell, NYT best-selling author of Then She Was Gone and Invisible Girl. We'll meet November 11th at 6:30 p.m. As always, treats will be served and we'll simulcast via Zoom for those who can't join us live! The Zoom link info is...
We're thrilled to be featuring Liane Moriarty's latest release, Apples Never Fall, for our November book club discussion. Moriarty has already thrilled readers with Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers - we can't wait to chat about the latest from this brilliant author! (More on the book below...) Our Living Large bestsellers bookclub is...
We're thrilled to bring you an amazing thriller author this month for the launch of her novel, Her Name Is Knight. Yasmin Angoe will be on hand to sign copies and we'll feature her book in our December Thrill in the 'Ville book club discussion, which means signed copies will be 10% off! We strongly...
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we'll host our Pulpwood Queen book club on the 4th Tuesday of this month. We'll be chatting about The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered, hometown memories, and the magical moments in ordinary lives, from...
'Tis the season to shop small! Join us this Small Business Saturday (November 27th 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) for deals, steals and lots of local holiday spirit! Here's a sneak peek at store happenings and specials for you, with plenty more taking place all around the square all day long: Free Main Street Reads...
Rotarians and friends enjoy discounts STOREWIDE all day Wednesday AND 10% of ALL Main Street Reads sales will be donated to Summerville Rotary Club. Did You Know? The Summerville Rotary Club is big into literacy initiatives, teachers, students and young readers, just like Main Street Reads! Summerville Rotary Club gives new books to new moms...
What a FUN way to extend shopping hours on a Friday night! We, along with more than a dozen other downtown stores, will be open late on Friday December 3rd to share some sweets and community spirit. Stop by for your sweet surprise and get a book buck towards any purchase! HINT: Watch for special...
Join us on December 4th for a fun signing with Robert Maniscalco and his recent release, The Power of Positive Painting: A Positive, Value-based System of Drawing and Painting. The perfect gift for the artist or aspiring artist in your life, readers will learn the secrets of the masters, to draw and paint what they...
We’re thrilled to bring you an amazing thriller this month, Her Name Is Knight. Yasmin Angoe was on hand to sign copies in November and we'll make sure to still have a few - Signed copies will be 10% off! A smash debut novel from rising star Yasmin Angoe, Her Name Is Knight features an...