Yep, winter is upon us. And while we might not be buried in snow like our Yankee friends (I do NOT miss those cold Chicago days!) we DO need to warm up in these January days – the week’s forecast says plenty of evenings in the 30s so time to get out the blankets, turn on the fireplace, heat up some tea or coffee or cocoa, and cozy up with a warm book!
If you haven’t seen our very special Pulpwood Queens Book Fair list, it’s a GREAT place to start! We can have the selections delivered right to you (no need to go out in the cold) AND we’ll send you (where shown in pink) signed author bookplates, so you’ll have autographed copies! All books on the list are 10% off. Included on the list are several upcoming book club choices, including this month’s Pulpwood Queens (January 28th) pick, Spellbound Under the Spanish Moss – a delightful fairy tale tome reminiscent of Grimm.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Every January I spend an incredible four days ferreting out the newest coolest book club reads at the International Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Club conference. This year, well, it couldn’t happen live of course… But ya can’t keep a good reader down and so since Thursday (and all day today) I’ve been tuning into back-to-back author events on Zoom (all titles featured in the book fair referenced above).
It’s been exhilarating (and okay, sometimes exhausting), but also incredibly inspiring. These authors and readers are impacting not just the literary world, but the world at large in so many ways – donating books to charities, being featured on Ted talks, supporting literary initiatives lik the Pat Conroy Literary Center in our near neighbor town of Beaufort, and so much more.
Words matter, and their words will echo on to accompany all of us on what we hope will be a kinder, gentler 2021. Hats off to Kathy L. Murphy, the original Pulpwood Queen, and her team, for a brilliantly produced event. We’re honored to be the official bookseller (that’s the book fair!) and we’re pleased to present a portion of each sale to support their ongoing literary initiatives.
If you haven’t become an official Pulpwood Queen or Timber Guy yet, we encourage you to do so. You’ll be part of an international reading community that flat out makes things happen! Learn more at https://www.thepulpwoodqueens.com/
Our local Pulpwood Queens meets the 4th Thursday of each month – this month on the 28th we’ll welcome live members as well as on Zoom – and we’ll have a few surprise guests, so come on out (or tune in) and join the fun for free!
Happening This Week
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we WILL be open, but WILL NOT be hosting Main Street Writes. Our writer’s group will resume meeting next Monday via Zoom, and we’ll be back to a live/Zoom combo in February.
Wednesday Stories on the Square!
January 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square, our outdoor storytime adventure with reading by Colleen Rackleff – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! Find out more »
Booksigning: Children’s Book Author Peter Cotton
January 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
We’re thrilled to have award-winning children’s book author Peter Cotton visiting with us LIVE at Main Street Reads on Saturday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. Come hear the latest in the popular “Fred the Snake” series! Weather permitting, we’ll do a reading out on the square. Refreshments served… see you then! Find out more »
Your Personal Wishlist/Book Registry
We’ve noticed that sometimes when you visit Main Street Reads, you see a book you may want but aren’t ready to add to your stack yet. Or, a friend comes in and wants to grab you that perfect book but they’re not sure what that book is. By filling out this quick form, we’ll keep a wishlist for you, and mark off when you grab anything on the list (much like a wedding gift registry).
If you see a book or books in the store you’re not ready to take home yet, or just want to share your Goodreads “want to read” list, we can add those to your personal wishlist, too. No more forgetting what that book was you just had to read! The form below will let you get started right away, or visit the store and we’ll set up your initial list in seconds!
This Month’s Featured Reads:
Click on a Book to Learn More!
You can also view the full list of favorite January picks at our online shop HERE. Enjoy browsing online, or call 843-875-5171 to pick up your choices at the store.