There’s a festive buzz in the air at Main Street Reads, and this week is packed with events to keep your reading life full and your holiday season merry. From today’s Italian Feast (rescheduled from its previous October date due to weather) to Tuesday’s Peaceful Mornings, from our Adventures in Reading kids’ club Monday to Kiss & Tell Romance club Tuesday, from Wednesday’s Stories on the Square to Third Thursday to the weekend’s Blind Date with a Book giveaway, there really is something for you – and every book lover in your life. And speaking of book lovers… we have an extra-special launch announcement tucked just below!
But first—here’s what’s happening this week (see ALL upcoming event details HERE):
TODAY – Summerville Italian Feast (11 AM–6 PM)
Catch the fun on Hutchinson Square for the Summerville Italian Feast! Enjoy the best of Italian cuisine (and more!) right in the heart of downtown. Come hungry, leave happy, and don’t forget to stop by the store while you’re downtown and get a discount on any cookbook in the store as we join the feast-ive mood!
MONDAY – Adventures in Reading Kids Club (5:30 PM)
Our young readers dive into The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart this month. Free to join, and the book is 10% off for club members!
MONDAY – Main Street Writes (6:30–8:30 PM)
Writers of all kinds gather for this weekly workshop via ZOOM. New faces welcome—come share, learn, and be inspired.
TUESDAY – Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading (8–10 AM)
Start your morning with calm pages and cozy vibes. FREE and open to all – but Please RSVP only if you can attend HERE.
TUESDAY – Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club (6:30–8 PM)
This month’s swoony read: Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire. Free, fun, and always full of great discussion.
WEDNESDAY – Stories on the Square (9:30 AM)
Our weekly storytime adventure—perfect for little listeners and grownups who love watching imaginations bloom.
THURSDAY – Third Thursday: Celebrating Native American Heritage (5:30–8:30 PM)
Downtown’s biggest block party returns! Shop late, enjoy local vendors, and celebrate culture, art, and community.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY – Blind Date with a Book Weekend!
They’re back! Dozens of wrapped mystery titles waiting to sweep you off your feet – buy a book, get a blind date wrapped book FREE!
AND STILL TO COME THIS MONTH:
Tuesday, November 25 – Books & Banter Book Club
This month we’re diving into The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin. Snacks, conversation, and great company included.
Friday, November 28 – Black Friday = BOOK Friday!
Shop small, win big! Deals, surprises, and a whole day of indie bookstore joy.
Saturday, November 29 – Small Biz Saturday: Shop Local and WIN!
A full day of treats, prizes, and community celebration. Support local and stock up on gifts!
🎉 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Early-Bird Tickets Are LIVE!
We’re thrilled to reveal our first signing of 2026—and it’s pure magic.
Step Inside The Charmed Library!
Jennifer Moorman in Conversation with Dorothy McFalls
📅 January 11, 2026 3:30 pm
Main Street Reads + Flowertown Players + Timrod Library
Be among the very first to meet bestselling author Jennifer Moorman as she launches The Charmed Library! This intimate conversation and signing is hosted in partnership with Flowertown Players, will also benefit the Timrod Library AND will make the perfect holiday gift for any book lover in your life.
The event (priced less than the price of the book) will INCLUDE a signed first edition of the book, the talk at Flowertown Players Theatre, and the post-talk charcuterie reception at Main Street Reads!
🎟️ Early-Bird Tickets are available NOW—limited seating, and they will go fast. Snag yours early and guarantee a magical start to the new year!
It’s a full, fabulous week fellow readers—and an exciting peek at what’s waiting just around the corner. See you on Main Street!