Join us Tuesday, July 7th at 3 p.m. for a Reader Meet Writer online chat with famed author Marian Keyes! She's one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time. Though she had no intention of ever writing a novel ("It would take too long") she sent her short stories to a publisher, with...
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...
Join us for this wonderful Reader Meet Writer interactive mixology event now on July 14th at 5 p.m. - HAPPY HOUR! During their travels in bourbon country and beyond to conduct tastings and seminars, entertainment experts Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler often heard the question, "How do I do this in my home?" This...
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...
On Saturday, July 18th, you'll be able to grab a SIGNED copy of Cynthia Wein Lett's The Art of Etiquette, a truly unique adult coloring book! Making others feel special, cared for and important is the reason we offer hospitality and the reason for good manners. Practicing good etiquette makes others feel good being with...
Remember to email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com to get your password and link to attend! Kristin Harmel is the international bestselling author of a dozen novels including The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker's Wife, The Room on Rue Amélie, and The Sweetness of Forgetting. Her work has been featured in People, Woman's Day, Men's Health, and Ladies' Home Journal, among many other media...
Jill McCorkle Thursday, July 23 / 7:00 PM Reader Meet Writer Jill McCorkle's first two novels were released simultaneously when she was just out of college, and the New York Times called her "a born novelist." Since then, she has published six novels and four collections of short stories, and her work has appeared in...
S. A. Cosby Tuesday, July 28 / 5:00 PM Join us Tuesday for a fascinating virtual talk with Shawn A. Cosby from Southeastern Virginia, now residing in Gloucester, Virginia. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won the Anthony Award for best short story...
Wrapping up July will be a special talk with Lara Prescott about the new hit release of The Secrets We Kept, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick! Lara Prescott Thursday, JULY 30 / 7:00 PM Lara Prescott received her MFA from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas, Austin. She was previously...
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 Thu Aug 6th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for an enchanting conversation about Some Go Home by Odie Lindsey. Email us for your event link and the password, delivered to you on the day of the event: Some Go Home is a searing debut novel following three generations fractured by murder in fictional...
Join us Tuesday Aug 11th from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm for a conversation with author Kim Powers about the August 4th release of the Rules for Being Dead. Email or message us to get your confirming link and password to attend free, and don't forget to order a book from us for pickup in...
Join us Thursday August 13th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for a discussion about The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom! Make sure to email us for your confirming link and event password! THE YELLOW HOUSE: Winner of the 2019 National Book Award in Nonfiction A brilliant, haunting, and unforgettable memoir from a stunning...
Below is the Bookstore Romance Day 2020 Official Event Schedule for Saturday, August 15th. Come join the fun online with some great events! NOTE: All times listed are EST 9:00 am Official opening/welcome with Ambassador Meg Cabot (On the Bookstore Romance Day YouTube channel) 10:00 am Coffee Break with Mona Shroff (Then, Now, Always), Delores...
Join us Tuesday, Aug 18th, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm for a candid chat with Adam Rutherford and his important work, How to Argue with a Racist. Email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com for the link and password to this event. Books can be ordered for pickup in store or click the link in the title...
Join us on Thursday, August 20th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for an enlightening discussion with Justin A. Reynolds about his novel, Early Departures. Email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com for your link and password to attend, and books can be ordered from us for pickup in store or click the title link above to grab...
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...
Join us on Thursday, Aug 27th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for an entertaining discussion of Heather Bell Adams' newly released novel, The Good Luck Stone. Email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com for your confirmation link and password to attend. The book is available from us or click the link in the title to grab it...
What is Independent Bookstore Day? Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April but was pushed to August 29th this year. Every store is unique and independent, and every party is different. For us, we'll have surprise giveaways and sales...
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! BONUS: September 2nd, popular local children's book author Jewel Sweeney will be joining our Stories on the Square fun,...