Fall has officially arrived in Summerville, and Main Street Reads is bursting with events to carry us through September and into an exciting October! Whether you’re a reader, friend, or festival-goer, we’ve got something special lined up for you.
This Week at Main Street Reads
Monday, September 22 @ 6:30 pm – Main Street Writes
Our ever-growing community of writers meets every Monday evening to share and inspire. All genres welcome—come write with us!
Tuesday, September 23 @ 6:30 pm – ALCHEMISED Release Party!
The wait is over! Celebrate the most anticipated fantasy debut of the year, ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu, with a launch party filled with raffles, fun, and your fellow readers. NOTE: THERE ARE JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT – GRAB INSTORE TODAY!
Wednesday, September 24 @ 9:30 am – Stories on the Square
Join us on the Square for a delightful morning storytime adventure. Kids and grownups alike will love these weekly sessions!
Friday – Sunday September 26-28th – Blind Date with a Book Weekend
Wrapped, mysterious books just waiting for you to fall in love with them… will you take the chance? Buy a book and grab a blind date book free, while supplies last!
Next Week: Closing Out September
Tuesday, September 30 @ 6:30 pm – Books & Banter: A Resistance of Witches
Our general fiction club wraps up September with Morgan Ryan’s spellbinding tale. As always, enjoy wine, apps, and plenty of great conversation as we explore this fascinating WWII historical fiction, where magical realism meets the Allied Forces!
Coming Up in October
We’re hitting the ground running in October with a full lineup of bookish fun and community celebrations:
Thursday, October 2 – Fab Fantasy Book Club: Silvercloak by L.K. Steven
Free, fun, and full of magic—plus wine and appetizers!
Saturday, October 4 – Summerville Oktoberfest 2025
Join the whole town for Summerville’s biggest fall festival! Food, beer, family fun, and of course—plenty of books.
October 5–11 – Banned Books Week 2025
One of our favorite annual traditions (just a shame that it has to be). We’ll be celebrating the freedom to read all week long with displays, discussions, and special features on frequently challenged books.
More October Highlights
- October 7 – Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club
- October 14 – Thrill in the ’Ville: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
- October 16 – Third Thursday Block Party
- October 20 – Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Blackberry Fox
- October 21 – Peaceful Mornings & Kiss & Tell Romance Club: The Good Girl Effect
- October 28 – Books & Banter: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
📚✨ Mark your calendars now—whether it’s a cozy book club, a rowdy festival, or the quiet joy of reading together, October at Main Street Reads is shaping up to be unforgettable.