We’ve packed the rest of August (and a magical September) with cozy clubs, community fun, and a few blockbuster book/author nights, too! Browse the highlights below, and don’t miss the Ticketed Events section for the can’t-miss celebrations that include signed books and/or special perks.
But before all that, we’d like to share a new “passion project” we’ve been messing with – namely, some fun, book-themed, Main Street Reads merch you can order online (or have us order for you) with more options for the designs you love, including our “Believe in Your Shelf” and “Books are for All Y’all” art (coming this week), plus a couple of new designs we created to celebrate Banned Books Week this October 5-11th: “Protagonists Read. Antagonists Ban.” and “Tell me a time in history when the good guys were banning books.”
Our separate merchandise shopping site allows us to offer you more options in items, colors and sizes than we could possibly ever fit in the store (well, if we still want to house thousands of books!)
You can browse the site HERE and let us know your thoughts, too!
This Week & Beyond (Free Store Events)
Monday, August 18
Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Free and open to all; club pick is 10% off for members.
Main Street Writes Mondays
6:30–8:30 pm • Main Street Reads
Our growing writers’ circle—encouragement, prompts, and good vibes.
Tuesday, August 19
Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club
8:00–10:00 am • Main Street Reads
Claim your comfy spot, read in silence, then share (if you like!). Please RSVP here only if you’ll attend.
Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Caught Up by Navessa Allen
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
We’ll bring the treats; you bring the scintillating conversation.
Wednesday, August 20
Stories on the Square (Weekly Storytime)
9:30–10:00 am • Hutchinson Square
Bring the littles for a sweet midweek read-aloud—wiggles welcome!
Thursday, August 21
Third Thursday: August 2025!
5:30–8:30 pm • Downtown Summerville
Shops open late, festive vendors, and plenty of bookish fun on Main Street.
Tuesday, August 26
Books & Banter: The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Our general fiction club dives into stories that spark big conversations.
September Sneak Peek (Free Store Events)
Thursday, September 4
Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Tuesday, September 9
Thrill in the ’Ville: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Saturday, September 13
The Sweetest Sidewalk Sale!
10:00 am–6:00 pm • Downtown Summerville
Kick off Sweet Tea Festival week with deals all around town (psst: check our sidewalk tables!).
Monday, September 15
Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson
5:30–6:30 pm • Main Street Reads
Tuesday, September 16
Kiss & Tell Romance: Older by Jennifer Hartmann
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Tuesday, September 30
Books & Banter: A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
🎟️ Ticketed Events (Tix Include Books!)
Monday, August 25 — Stacy Willingham Launch Party
Forget Me Not Early-Access Celebration • 6:00–8:30 pm
Where: Flowertown Players Theatre (talk + Q&A) followed by a reception at Main Street Reads.
NOTE: This event is currently SOLD OUT – email mainstreetreads@gmail.com or call the store at 843-875-5171 to be placed on the waiting list. You can also order a signed copy of the book in advance for those unable to attend.
Saturday, September 13 — Collateral Stardust: An Afternoon with Nikki Nash
In conversation with actor Mitch Laurance • Doors 3:00 pm • Talk 3:30 pm
Where: Flowertown Players Theatre, followed by a reception at Main Street Reads — Your ticket includes:
- A signed copy of Collateral Stardust
- An intimate conversation and afternoon of entertainment with Nikki & Mitch at Flowertown Players Theatre
- Reception at Main Street Reads
Giveback: A portion of proceeds benefits Flowertown Players Theatre and Public Works Arts Center (holding their fundraiser earlier that day). ORDER NOW! Early-bird pricing $29.95 and yes, this WILL be another sell-out event, and our last theatre ticketed event of the year!
Tuesday, September 23 — ALCHEMISED Release Party!
6:30–8:00 pm • Main Street Reads
Your ticket includes:
- A signed copy of ALCHEMISED (on release day!)
- Celebration with fellow readers and fans of SenLinYu
- Exclusive launch-night food, drinks and fun at Main Street Reads
Price: Ticketed $35 (same as book price – details and ordering HERE)
How to Join The FUN
- Book clubs & weekly happenings: Free and open to all—just show up (or RSVP when noted). Book club selections are 10% off in-store.
- Ticketed events: Seats are limited. Please do snag yours now to guarantee entry and your book(s), plus all the extras!
Details on each event HERE – We’ll see you on Main Street!