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SUMMARY:July Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re meeting one week later due to the 4th of July holiday — we’ll be chatting about The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory\, magic\, and political intrigue in a captivating fantasy inspired by the life of Anne of Brittany. As the young duchess faces mounting pressure to marry the King of France and surrender her sovereignty\, Anne devises a daring plan to protect her people and her future: a secret marriage to France’s greatest rival.  \n\n\n\nTo conceal her scheme\, she stages a grand unicorn hunt in the legendary forest of Brocéliande\, a place where ancient magic lingers and divination cannot penetrate its borders. What begins as a clever political maneuver soon spirals into something dangerous.  \n\n\n\nFilled with enchanted forests\, courtly intrigue\, and hidden agendas\, the novel explores the cost of power\, the strength of conviction\, and the choices that can alter the course of history. Richly atmospheric this is an irresistible pick for readers who love historical fantasy\, myth and strong heroines.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/july-fab-fantasy-book-club-the-unicorn-hunters-by-katherine-arden/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Christmas in July
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Christmas in July in Summerville begins on Third Thursday and runs through Saturday\, with plenty of sales in the store and around the square\, and plenty of Third Thursday entertainment.  \n\n\n\nAnd of course we’ll have treats inside. Come on out and join the fun at Summerville’s monthly downtown block party!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/third-thursday-christmas-in-july-3/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
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SUMMARY:July Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter is our general fiction book club\, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke\, a sharp\, darkly funny novel that turns nostalgia on its head.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatalie Heller Mills has built an empire as a social media influencer celebrating a picture-perfect traditional lifestyle. With millions of followers\, a charming farmhouse\, and a carefully curated image\, she seems to have it all.  \n\n\n\nBut when she suddenly awakens in 1855\, she finds herself facing the harsh realities behind the romanticized past she’s spent years promoting. Gone are the conveniences\, comforts\, and carefully managed appearances of modern life. \n\n\n\nAs Natalie struggles to survive and uncover what has happened to her\, she must confront difficult truths about privilege\, gender roles\, fame\, and identity. Clever\, provocative\, and impossible to put down\, this is a fascinating blend of satire\, suspense\, and speculative fiction that will spark lively conversation.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/july-books-banter-fiction-yesteryear/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000
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SUMMARY:Wands Up! Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday With Us
DESCRIPTION:⚡ TWO MAGICAL CELEBRATIONS • ONE ENCHANTING NIGHT ⚡ \n\n\n\nCalling all witches\, wizards\, and book-loving muggles! Join us on July 31 as we celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with an evening of magical fun at Main Street Reads. \n\n\n\nLast year’s celebration was so popular that we simply ran out of room and treats! To make this year’s event more enjoyable (and more magical) for everyone\, we’re hosting TWO separate celebration sessions: \n\n\n\n🪄 5:00–6:30 PM – REGISTER HERE🪄 6:30–8:00 PM – REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required. \n\n\n\nYour $5 reservation deposit will be returned to you as a $5 Main Street Reads gift card when you arrive\, making the event essentially free while helping us plan for everyone attending. \n\n\n\nWhy register? Because this year we’re making the magic even bigger:✨ More treats✨ More free gifts✨ Two separate scavenger hunts✨ More prizes✨ A less crowded experience for everyone \n\n\n\nYour magical evening includes: \n\n\n\n🧙‍♂️ Sorting Hat House Sorting🔍 Horcrux Scavenger Hunt🎨 Face Painting by Annika🧁 House-Themed Cupcakes & Butterbeer🎁 Free Gifts🛍️ Harry Potter Merchandise👗 Costumes Encouraged! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a Gryffindor\, Ravenclaw\, Hufflepuff\, Slytherin\, or supportive muggle\, grab your wand and reserve your desired time and spot(s) before the Hogwarts Express leaves the station. Space IS limited for each session. \n\n\n\nBecause every witch\, wizard\, and muggle deserves a little magic before heading back to school… see you at Hogwarts on Main Street\, July 31st!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/wands-up-celebrate-harry-potters-birthday-with-us/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:August Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Franchise by Thomas Elrod
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about The Franchise by Thomas Elrod\, a wildly imaginative fantasy that combines the epic scale of Game of Thrones with the reality-bending intrigue of “The Truman Show.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe world of Malicarn has everything fantasy readers could want—dragons\, magic\, wizards\, warriors\, and kingdoms locked in conflict. But there’s a catch: Malicarn is actually a Hollywood-owned fantasy realm created for a blockbuster film franchise. Most of its inhabitants have no idea their world is fictional. They live\, fight\, and die believing their scripted lives are real. \n\n\n\nWhen a fan-favorite actor begins to suspect the truth\, he sets out to challenge the studio’s control and awaken others to the reality around them. Equal parts epic adventure\, satire\, and philosophical exploration\, this novel questions power\, free will\, and the stories that shape our lives. Both entertaining and thought-provoking.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/august-fab-fantasy-book-club-the-franchise-by-thomas-elrod/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T193000
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SUMMARY:August Page Turners YA Club: Her Hidden Fire
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Page Turners\, Main Street Reads’ YA book club for teen and adult readers who love great stories\, lively discussions\, and discovering new favorite books. \n\n\n\nThis club is free and open to all ages – AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for free treats and a chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan($22.99 Book club price: $20.69 Hardcover\, 448 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the launch of an enchanting romantasy series packed with dragons\, magic\, intrigue\, and impossible choices. Set in an Irish-inspired world where magical power determines status and survival\, the story follows Éadha\, a servant girl who discovers she possesses a rare gift. But what begins as a tale of hidden magic quickly grows into something deeper. \n\n\n\nAs Éadha enters a prestigious magical academy under false pretenses\, she must navigate rigid social classes\, dangerous secrets\, political schemes\, and a growing realization that the kingdom’s magic comes at a terrible cost. The world-building is lush\, the dragon lore captivating\, and the romantic tension keeps the pages flying. Fans of Fourth Wing\, magical academies\, forbidden romance\, and fierce heroines willing to challenge the rules will find plenty to love here.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/august-page-turners-ya-club-her-hidden-fire/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
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SUMMARY:August Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: One Day You Were My Husband
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always\, our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh ($30.00 Book club price: $27.00 Hardcover\, 368 pp)What if the love of your life vanished without a trace—and then reappeared twelve years later?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this gripping emotional thriller\, Carrie impulsively marries Johan during a whirlwind romance in Thailand\, only to see him abducted from their beach wedding by armed men. He disappears\, leaving Carrie to rebuild her life. More than a decade later\, now married with children and living in the English countryside\, she discovers evidence that Johan survived and has been living in Sweden all along. \n\n\n\nAs Carrie becomes consumed with uncovering the truth about what happened that night\, long-buried memories and unanswered questions resurface. But the deeper she digs\, the more dangerous the truth becomes. A page-turning exploration of first love\, second chances\, and the secrets that can reshape an entire life.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/july-thriller-one-day/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day: Signing\, Sip and Sizzle!
DESCRIPTION:Ahhh… the joy of a great romance. We’re celebrating all things romance on National Bookstore Romance Day with an all-day Sip & Sizzle – plenty of treats PLUS 10% off any romance title in the store. (We have a special display of them to get you started on our favorites). \n\n\n\nEven better\, we have a VERY special signing with author Christina Capri from 1:30 – 3:30 — don’t miss the window on this spectacular sipping and sizzling day! \n\n\n\nMeet Christina Capri\, author of Walk of Fame\, who writes what she loves to read: spellbinding love stories with a side of spice. It took her a long time to figure out what she wanted to be when she grew up and she should’ve known sooner\, if sneaking Harlequin romance books from the Winn-Dixie since she was 12 was any indication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe lives on Sullivan’s Island\, South Carolina with her book boyfriendish husband\, two incredible children\, and their golden retriever Queso. She’s easily susceptible to hanger and chooses Mexican restaurants based solely on the quality of the queso and not the overall food\, much to her husband’s dismay and children’s joy. She always has a romance novel in her hands or in her ears and is so happy to finally be sharing the ones she has in her head. \n\n\n\nRun\, don’t walk\, to WALK OF FAME: Readers of Carley Fortune\, Emily Henry\, and Annabel Monoghan will fall in love with this debut romance from Christina Capri! Equal parts sweet and sexy\, WALK OF FAME will grab you and not let go. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTurns out the whole “fake it til you make it” thing actually works in show business\, but what happens when you find yourself cast opposite Hollywood’s newest heartthrob? And faking it with your co-star starts to feel a little too real? \n\n\n\nEmma Watts has never had luck on her side. She works hard to keep her head above water\, but her life feels like Groundhog Day. So when she hears about a movie casting call\, she goes—desperate for something different in her life. When she lands an acting job on a fluke\, her lucky break snowballs until she finds herself cast alongside Jacob Morrow\, a newly minted Hollywood heartthrob who makes it impossible to see the line between their characters’ feelings and their own. \n\n\n\nJacob Morrow is as dreamy as the character he plays\, and he takes his costar Emma under his wing as he coaches her through acting\, shooting a series\, and\, gulp\, love scenes. As his character falls for Emma’s\, Jacob finds himself falling\, too. The more he has to act like he’s hopelessly in love\, the more he realizes that there just might be nothing fake about them. \n\n\n\nLearn more at www.christinacapri.com or her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinacapri \n\n\n\nWhat readers are saying! \n\n\n\n“I binged 200 pages in one sitting because their chemistry was off the charts! I can’t wait for the second book!” \n\n\n\n“10/10 No Notes. I literally called out of work one day to finish it. An instant favorite!” \n\n\n\n“As a fan of authors like Carley Fortune\, Lucy Score\, and Ali Hazelwood\, I can confidently say that Christina Capri has earned a spot on my favorites list.”“Count me in for all future books by Christina Capri after this epic debut!”
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-2026/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer,Special Sale
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author! Lindy Keane Carter Signing The Irish Visitor
DESCRIPTION:Let’s try again (and with better weather) — We’re looking forward to a really fun event with the author of The Rice Birds\, Lindy Keane Carter! Join us\, meet the author\, enjoy free treats\, and grab your signed copy of this brand new release! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSixty souls were staring down starvation on a war-torn South Carolina plantation…Then an outsider arrived. \n\n\n\nAs the Civil War ends\, two women—former enslaved house servant and plantation mistress—fight for control of a doomed South Carolina rice plantation. Each woman believes she owns the place\, and each has plans for her son to run it. One day\, a desperate Irish immigrant arrives with mysterious seeds hidden in her underskirt that she says will make a profitable crop. As natural disasters destroy all crops and hope\, she comes up with a bizarre money-making idea\, then another.  \n\n\n\nIn this tale that follows several characters from the author’s earlier novel\, THE RICE BIRDS\, the Irish visitor battles the headwinds of the post-war chaos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLindy Keane Carter is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Irish Visitor is her fourth published novel. Her last novel\, The Rice Birds\, was a huge hit at Main Street Reads!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/meet-the-author-lindy-keane-carter-signing-the-irish-visitor/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T183000
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SUMMARY:August Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner($17.99 Book club price: $16.19 Paperback\, 368 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA heartwarming and inspiring adventure about second chances\, family\, and finding your own path. After getting caught vandalizing a cemetery\, seventh-grader Finn Connelly faces serious consequences. But instead of punishment\, he’s given an unusual challenge: climb all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in one summer—with a stubborn dog by his side.  \n\n\n\nAs Finn tackles muddy trails\, steep mountains\, and unexpected obstacles\, he begins to learn more about the legendary climber whose grave he damaged\, his late father\, and himself. \n\n\n\nFilled with humor\, friendship\, and unforgettable outdoor adventures\, this award-winning novel explores grief\, resilience\, and what it truly means to be a hero. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories of personal growth\, perseverance\, and the great outdoors.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/aug-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-trouble-with-heroes/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
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SUMMARY:August Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn($19.99 Book club price: 17.99 Paperback\, 576 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s a sweet summer escape with a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with charm\, chemistry\, and plenty of small-town chaos. Renley Gossage is determined to save her beloved hometown candy shop and prove she’s more than the town’s favorite cautionary tale. Theo Williams\, meanwhile\, arrives in Cape Meril after a spectacularly bad decision sends him fleeing across the ocean in search of a fresh start.  \n\n\n\nAs next-door neighbors\, the practical and fiercely independent Renley and the wealthy\, endlessly persistent Theo can’t seem to stay out of each other’s way. \n\n\n\nBetween renovation disasters\, meddling relatives\, and growing feelings neither expected\, sparks fly in this delightful forced-proximity romance. Perfect for fans of witty banter\, heartfelt romance\, and happily-ever-afters\, this is as irresistible as your favorite box of candy.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/august-kiss-tell-romance-book-club-rules-for-summer/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:August Third Thursday: Staying Cool in Summerville
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an evening in Downtown Summerville with some live music\, vendors\, extended hours at our fellow local small businesses for shopping and get that hometown feeling you can only get in Downtown Summerville! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have treats in-store and 10% off all titles\, too!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/third-thursday-august-2026/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Third Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T012219Z
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SUMMARY:Main Street Writes Mondays
DESCRIPTION:For the inner writer in all of us\, our regular Monday evening writers group – We’re virtual every Monday…. \n\n\n\nPlease email for your Zoom credentials! \n\n\n\nIf you’d prefer to send your pages in advance (no more than 2 single-spaced or 4 double spaced\, you can email them and we’ll share w/the group. On entering the meeting\, you’ll be given a link to a Google doc of words so you can follow along. \n\n\n\nWant to see samples from this incredible group? Visit Main Street Writes HERE
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/main-street-writes/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T011256Z
CREATED:20260726T011245Z
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SUMMARY:August Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Robert Gwaltney
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter is our general fiction book club\, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is Sing Down the Moon by Robert Gwaltney ($22.00 Book club price: $19.80 Paperback\, 336 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA haunting and lyrical Southern gothic novel steeped in folklore\, family secrets\, and magic. Sixteen-year-old Leontyne Skye dreams of escaping Good Hope\, an isolated barrier island off the Georgia coast where generations of Skye women have paid a terrible price. After a tragic accident leaves her memories fractured and her future uncertain\, Leontyne struggles to piece together the truth about her past\, her family\, and the mysterious fig tree at the heart of the island’s power. \n\n\n\nAs pressure mounts for her to continue a dangerous legacy tied to an addictive drug known as Redemption\, Leontyne must decide whether to embrace her destiny or forge her own path. Rich with atmosphere and unforgettable characters\, Ultimately\, this is a captivating tale of identity\, sacrifice\, and the power of memory.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/august-books-banter-fiction-book-club-sing-down-the-moon-by-robert-gwaltney/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Stories on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us WEDNESDAY mornings at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square” – our storytime adventure  – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! \n\n\n\nWith the help of Ms. Leslie\, our wonderful visiting storyteller\, we have loads of very special “These Are the People in Your Neighborhood” guests\, including the fire chief\, the police chief\, Summerville’s mayor and more! \n\n\n\nUPCOMING SPECIAL GUESTS posted here when announced!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStorytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. \n\n\n\nStorytime takes place INSIDE the store – we just do ask that strollers park outside! No bugs\, no rain\, just books and fun!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/wednesday-stories-on-the-square-12/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Story Time
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T203000
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UID:8858-1788287400-1788294600@summervillebookfest.com
SUMMARY:Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Silent Reading group is free and open to all\, but only if you register! \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP on this page if you definitely will attend. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have several comfy chairs and air-chairs\, and readers are invited to bring their own comfort items as well (pillow\, wrap\, snacks\, etc.) Wine will be provided for the p.m. meeting. Other food/beverages are on your own.  \n\n\n\nFrom 6:30 – 7:00 pm – you can shop/meet and greet and find your quiet reading spot.From 7:00 – 8:00 pm – no talking\, just reading!From 8:00 – 8:30 pm – you can shop\, share what you’re reading\, or continue reading quietly ’til 8:30. \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you on Main Street!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/silent-nights-quiet-reading-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260822T171713Z
CREATED:20240901T042906Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Please only sign up HERE if you definitely will attend. If you can’t make it\, PLEASE let us know so another can join in. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have several comfy chairs and air-chairs\, and readers are invited to bring their own comfort items as well (pillow\, wrap\, snacks\, etc.) Coffee will be provided for the a.m. meeting. Other food/beverages are on your own (we suggest Stillwild across the square for a morning snack). \n\n\n\nFrom 8:00 – 8:30 am – you can shop/meet and greet and find your quiet reading spot.From 8:30 – 9:30 am – Front door locked and no talking\, just reading!From 9:30 – 10:00 am – you can shop\, share what you’re reading\, or continue reading quietly ’til we open at 10 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe’ll see you on Main Street!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/peaceful-mornings-quiet-reading-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260822T150111Z
CREATED:20260822T141841Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet Prelude: Sweet Tea Odyssey Author Talk with Catherine Mann!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summerville’s Sweet Tea Festival weekend with the perfect prelude—an evening of books\, conversation\, community\, and\, of course\, sweet tea! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us during Summerville Sweet Tea Week—and on the eve of the Sweet Tea Festival—for a special evening with USA Today bestselling author Catherine Mann\, celebrating her moving new novel\, Sweet Tea Odyssey. \n\n\n\nLeslie Koller\n\n\n\nCatherine will be in conversation with Leslie Koller\, Ashley River Library Branch Manager\, for a lively discussion about the new book\, its deeply Southern setting\, and the family bonds\, resilience\, disability advocacy\, and traditions woven throughout this powerful story. \n\n\n\nYour $25 ticket includes:\n\n\n\n\nA signed first-edition copy of Sweet Tea Odyssey\n\n\n\nAdmission to the author talk with Catherine Mann and Leslie Koller taking place at the Flowertown Players theatre up the block\n\n\n\nA post-talk Sip & Sign back at Main Street Reads\n\n\n\n10% off ALL Main Street Reads merchandise during the Sip & Sign\n\n\n\nFree treats to keep the Sweet Tea Week celebration going\n\n\n\nAnd best of all\, $5 from every ticket benefits Flowertown Players Theatre!\n\n\n\n\nAuthors can have their books personalized by Catherine at the sip & sign following the talk. \n\n\n\nAbout Sweet Tea Odyssey\n\n\n\nFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Lightning in a Mason Jar comes a powerful story of healing\, resilience\, and the traditions that bring Southern families together. \n\n\n\nRosalynn Yates is already stretched to the breaking point: her waterfront home is for sale\, her marriage is over\, and her teenage daughter is threatening emancipation. Then a Cat-3 hurricane barrels toward the Carolinas. \n\n\n\nWith Rosalynn’s mother\, Lillian\, joining the evacuation\, three generations of women—and Rosalynn’s service dog\, Dusty—take to the road. What begins as an escape from the storm becomes a journey through old betrayals\, new crises\, and a pivotal chapter of family history: their connection to the historic Capitol Crawl and the fight for passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. \n\n\n\nAs secrets surface and tempers flare\, the women discover that hope and reconciliation requires care\, patience\, and time—much like brewing the perfect pitcher of Summerville sweet tea. \n\n\n\nOne sweet evening. One unforgettable Southern story. And the perfect way to kick off a glorious Sweet Tea Festival weekend! \n\n\n\nSpace will be limited\, so grab your ticket and join us for a Sweet Prelude to one of Summerville’s favorite weekends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUSA Today bestseller Catherine Mann has written women’s fiction\, romance\, and romantic suspense for Lake Union\, HQN\, Harlequin series\, Berkley\, Tule\, and Sourcebooks\, with novels released in more than thirty countries. Her novels have won numerous awards\, including a RITA Award\, the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Award\, and the Bookseller’s Best Award.  \n\n\n\nA College of Charleston graduate\, after years of moving around the country Catherine has settled back in her home state of South Carolina with her Harley-riding husband. Empty nesters\, they have a blended family of nine children\, nine grandchildren\, two dogs\, and three feral cats\, who all provide endless inspiration for her Southern set novels.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/sweet-prelude-sweet-tea-odyssey-author-talk-with-catherine-mann/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Born to Be Sweet: 2026 Sweet Tea Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Summerville\, the Birthplace of Sweet Tea\, at the annual Sweet Tea Festival! \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is “Born to be Sweet” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Enjoy live music throughout Historic Downtown Summerville\, the Sweetest Farmers Market\, local shops\, artisans\, Sweet Tea merchandise\, a kid zone\, the Food Lion Hospitality zone and\, of course… The annual Sweet Tea Contest! You DON’T want to miss this SWEET event!! \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads we’ll have sweet tea (duh)\, sweet treats\, and sweet SPECIALS all day long! It’s free and open to all\, so come join the FUN!
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/born-to-be-sweet-2026-sweet-tea-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T163000
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SUMMARY:A THREE-COURT Celebration: Three events\, Three Courts\, One Unforgettable Release!
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating A Court of Thorns and Roses series Book Six by Sarah J. Maas with Three events. Three Courts. One unforgettable release. Here’s the lineup! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. CARDS AGAINST PRYTHIAN\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 25 | 4:30 PM\n\n\n\n$19.95 | LIMITED TO 20 SPOTS – TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nStart the celebration with a little chaos… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis intimate\, laugh-filled pre-party is your chance to gather with fellow fans before the big night. Expect irreverent fun\, themed gameplay\, and just enough mischief to set the tone. \n\n\n\nYour Ticket Includes: \n\n\n\n\nPrythian-inspired card gameplay\n\n\n\nLight bites + drinks available\n\n\n\nPrizes and surprises\n\n\n\nA cozy\, small-group fan experience\n\n\n\nEarly opportunity to grab ACOTAR merchandise before the crowds!\n\n\n\n\n✨ Only 20 seats—this one will go fast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. NIGHT COURT MIDNIGHT RELEASE\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 26 | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM\n\n\n\n$39.95 (INCLUDES THE BOOK and MORE) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe stars align at midnight…Join us in the Night Court as we count down to the official midnight release. When the clock strikes twelve\, you’ll walk away with your copy in hand—along with a night full of magic. \n\n\n\nYOUR TICKET Includes: \n\n\n\n\nFirst Edition copy of Book Six at midnight\n\n\n\n“Starfall” signature drink (mocktail or spirited)\n\n\n\nExclusive themed gifts\n\n\n\nGames\, giveaways\, and immersive fun\n\n\n\n10% off all ACOTAR merchandise\n\n\n\n\nCome dressed for the Night Court... \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. DAWN COURT RELEASE\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 27 | 7:00 AM (Sunrise 7:34 AM)\n\n\n\n$32 BOOK PREORDER = YOUR ENTRY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA quieter kind of magic…If midnight isn’t your style\, join us at sunrise for a relaxed\, cozy release moment. Grab your first edition on your way to work/school\, or any time on release day. \n\n\n\nImportant:You must preorder your book through Main Street Reads to attend and guarantee release day pickup—your purchase is your ticket to the magic. Pre-order cutoff is August 1st. \n\n\n\nYour pre-order includes: \n\n\n\n\nYour preordered copy ready at our dawn opening. (Doors open 7 am)\n\n\n\nComplimentary “Tamlin’s Tears” (mimosa or mocktail) served ’til noon.\n\n\n\nA calm space to start reading\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHOOSE YOUR COURT\n\n\n\n\nCards Against Prythian → small\, social\, and irreverent fun\n\n\n\nNight Court → high-energy\, immersive\, midnight magic release party\n\n\n\nDawn Court → calm\, cozy\, first-light new release reading \n\n\n\n\nWhichever Courts you choose… the magic of Maas awaits.
URL:https://summervillebookfest.com/event/three_court_release/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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