Thrilled to welcome historical romance author Brandy Vallance to Main Street Reads this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her acclaimed novel (featured in USA Today!) takes place in the year 1877 and tells the tale of an incurably romantic bookworm from Appalachia, who wins a contest and travels to England and the Holy...
On Third Thursday in October we'll be welcoming author, aviator (she's a licensed pilot!) and adventurer Millie West! Millie's love of adventure has taken her between the clouds and into the woods. She and her husband are avid hunters and hikers. Millie is a collector of regional art—especially from Charleston, SC and the low-country. The...
Just in time for Halloween at Main Street Reads in Spooky Summerville - the definitve book on The Ghosts of Charleston! Our near neighbor Charleston is one of the most haunted cities in North America. Julian Buxton (owner, with Polly Buxton of Charleston's Buxton Books) will be on hand to tell chilling stories about the...
On Thursday, October 31, Halloween Night, Main Street Reads will have treats, free book bucks to anyone in costume AND we'll 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...
Come join us on November 9th for a special booksigning with beloved children's author E.D. Baker, highlighting the brand new release of The Power of a Princess, an adventurous tale about a princess who is more than what she seems — and a kingdom whose fate rests in her hands. Aislin is more than just...
Come join author Janice Neal Meyer for the official launch of her book, A Low Country Advent on Sunday, November 10th! A Low Country Advent is a guided daily devotional inviting all to engage together in reflection, meditation, conversation and prayer. It is an invitation to the opportunity to begin the new church and calendar...
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, Edisto Tidings (Book 6 of the Edisto Island Mysteries, October 2019 release). We'll also have plenty of Hope's other popular books on...
Our own Summerville Dorchester Museum is collaborating with Main Street Reads to offer a unique Third Thursday event this month, an art show featuring three local artists, and a talk about Summerville area history (will be especially interesting to all you newer Summervillians!) Meet the Artists Therese Haynes: Therese won her first art show in...
Calling all you writers! On November 23, the Our Prince of Scribes Writers Conference will take place at the James Dean Theatre, brought to you by a powerhouse team that includes the Pat Conroy Literary Center, the South Carolina Writers Association (SCWA), the Flowertown Players and of course, Main Street Reads! Join Our Prince of...
We have a special event planned for you to welcome December! On December 1st (also our singing bookseller Hannah Rose's birthday!) we'll be hosting Charleston author Priscilla K. Garatti! Priscilla K. Garatti is the author of a collection of reflective essays, On A Clear Blue Day; a novel, Missing God; and a memoir, An Ocean...
Come on out Thursday evening and meet visiting author James Masciarelli, author of the modern-day pirate tale, Beyond Beauport, a fascinating read that also visits the pirate history of Charleston! In Beyond Beauport Shannon Clarke's childhood dream to become a sea captain is revived when her long-lost seafaring uncle Patrick visits with a salty tale...
On December 7, just in time for more holiday shopping, we'll welcome back authors Jewel Sweeney and Terri Barnes to Main Street Reads, on hand to sign their books for you and friends, and answer questions about their work! Here’s Jewel’s full lineup of her popular children’s book series: Up, Up, & Away: Join Bugaboo...
A special event indeed on Saturday, December 7 (rescheduled from November 23 after Melinda's injury!) when we host NYT best-selling children's books author Melinda Long to Main Street Reads! Her books on hand for signing will include Art Smart, Science Detective, How I Became a Pirate, Pirates Don't Change Diapers, and, apropos to the season,...
On December 14, JC Sasser, author of the wildly popular 2018 Southern Fiction winning Gradle Bird, and Ben Alexander, editor of Good Things Out of Nazareth, a much-anticipated collection of many of Flannery O’Connor’s unpublished letters, will be at Main Street Reads to discuss brilliant southern fiction and the great lady herself. Flannery O’Connor is...
On Sunday, December 15, we'll proudly host Summerville native Alison Holley, celebrating the release of her debut novel, Prayers of an Adoptee. Based on a true story, Prayers of an Adoptee is about the life of Alexandra, a woman who was adopted at birth and spent decades searching for her biological family. Although she was...
Meet local author Christina Sinisi at Main Street Reads this Third Thursday when she'll be here to sign her brand new novel, Christmas Confusion! Just in time for the holidays - come join us for merriment and a signed copy, the perfect gift! As always, our Third Thursday will feature treats and a special performance...
On Friday, December 27th, we're off to an early start with our "New Year - New You" theme when Chicago author Ruthie Landis will be in town and has graciously agreed to join us to sign copies of her newest release, Acting Lessons for Living, as well as her release from earlier this year, Beyond...
On Saturday, December 28th, we're pleased to host local author Cheryl Oliver, with the release of her latest book, My Best Friend is Gone, about her daughter Jennifer, killed by a drunk driver in 2017. Cheryl wants to help others through their grieving process, especially during the Holiday season. A Virginia native, Cheryl Oliver grew...
The perfect way to kick off the New Year/New You theme at Main Street Reads! On January 2, 2020, authors Thom Shmenk and his son and co-author of Team Positive Todd Schmenk will be signing from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 90 Days at a Time is Thom's own tale of his journey surviving a leiomyosarcoma...
