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and Ben Alexander, editor of Good Things Out of Nazareth, a much-anticipated collection of many of Flannery O’Connor’s unpublished letters, will be at Main Street Reads to discuss brilliant southern fiction and the great lady herself.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...
Hold onto your medical devices folks, because doctors Alex Lettau and Roger Newman will be at Main Street Reads to sign copies of their medical thrillers on Saturday, January 18th! Each has approached their books with that particular insider knowledge that make the reads realistic - this is an event you won't want to miss!...
The University of Texas at San Antonio economics professor Dr. John D. Merrifield is in town and will be at Main Street Reads to discuss his recent release, School System Reform: How and Why is a Price-less Tale. Merrifield's book identifies root causes of persistently disappointing classroom outcomes, identifies the policy root causes of the...
Join us for a booksigning and chat with author of Child of Wrath, JB Biggs! Spanning 30 years, Child of Wrath is the story of Jonah, initially a tough ten-year old survivor who wants nothing more than a real home where he can be a normal kid. Jonah's erratic and abusive father leads the family...
February 15th (yep, the day after Valentine's Day!) will be a special day at Main Street Reads when we host TWO authors and two wonderful books! Nicole Musap is a Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach. Her book, Feel It. Heal It. Let It Go: Taking Power Back From Your Pain shares her experiences growing...
Soul Sprints is a football tale of love, friendship, tolerance, and the ties of family and community that bind, even in the unceasing presence of bitterness and prejudice in post-9/11 America.: Lake Barrow, Florida is a small, central Florida farming community that prides itself on loving three things: faith, family, and the mighty Spartans of...
Join us for the launch of Growing Up Gullah in the Lowcountry when author Josie Olsvig will be here to sign copies - a perfect time to launch this important book as we wrap up African American History Month! This is a bright, colorful and informative children’s book about the Gullah culture derived from West...
How are those New Year's resolutions coming? Anyone out there (like us) procrastinating a bit? Well jump off the couch and come on out Saturday, February 29th to meet local inspiring author and speaker Herman Dixon and grab a copy of his incredibly inspiring book, Thoughts Along the Way. Learn more at https://thinkbigdixon.com Thoughts Along...
Come help us celebrate turning one year old on Sunday, March 1st, our official one year anniversary! It's going to be a superhero Sunday at Main Street Reads, with an open house, complete with cake, music, door prizes, and even masks to channel your inner superhero! The shindig begins at 3 p.m. and goes 'til...
Author and podcaster Nicholas A. McGirr will be gracing Main Street Reads during February's 3rd Thursday festivities that include, as always, free refreshments and lively discussion! Nick can also get you discount tix to downtown Charleston's GHOST HUNTING TOUR! https://anchor.fm/storiesinthecemetery
So excited to announce that author Marie Crow will join us March 21st at Main Street Reads... Marie Crow weaves her stories around the human element of the horror versus the "monsters" themselves. She believes that the real horror of life does not come from the expected, but from the unexpected responses of the human...
We're delivering authors to your living room! The next author in the Okra Pick series is Steven Wright. He will be talking with us about his debut novel The Coyotes of Carthage and answering your questions. Steven is one of many authors we’ll be bringing into your living room. “Steven Wright's The Coyotes of Carthage is a...
Join our special Reader Meet Writer virtual event on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m. Born in the small coal-mining town of Grundy, Virginia, Lee Smith began writing stories at the age of nine and selling them for a nickel apiece. Since then, she has written seventeen works of fiction, including Fair and Tender Ladies,...
Join us for this special event on April 22 at 5:00 p.m. "Ruthie is a gifted storyteller with the unique ability to make you feel her emotions as if they're your own. Her book is somehow both bold and tender and utterly, truthfully, authentically her. She doesn't hide from heartbreak or fail to experience the...
