This is your reminder to make your voice count by voting this week! Whether it’s local issues, representatives, or ballot measures, every single vote matters and plays a role in shaping our communities and our future.
Taking a few minutes to cast your ballot is a simple but powerful way to participate in the process. And don’t forget to encourage friends and family to vote as well!
We have another big week ahead at the bookstore. Monday’s Main Street Writes will ONLY meet virtually. On Tuesday, voting day, November 5th, you can join our Silent Nights quiet reading group – a perfect way to escape the noise and chill out reading with fellow quiet readers. The evening is free but you must SIGN UP HERE to participate as space is limited.
Wednesday is Stories on the Square and Miss Leslie will have another guest from the “neighborhood” – This week it’s Dr. Taylor, who will be providing our littles with free Teddy Bear check-ups!
And on Friday, it’s…
Friday Night LITS:
Yes, “lits” – for lit up and literature. We’re staying open ’til 8 pm each Friday night through the end of the year. If you need to shop after work through the holiday season, we’ve got you!
Friday Deadline: Please Nominate Your Favorite Book Guides!
Book lovers, James Patterson is back to celebrate indie bookstores with his amazing Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program! And we’d love for you to nominate your favorite booksellers at Main Street Reads for a chance to be honored!
If you’ve ever enjoyed a great book recommendation, a heartwarming chat, or just some extra magic in your day from our team, now’s the perfect time to show some love! You can nominate any of our wonderful booksellers (listed alphabetically):
🌟 Kelley Dykes
🌟 Kristy Fowler
🌟 Shari Stauch
🌟 Emma Wood
It only takes a quick nomination form with one easy question: “In 250 words or less, why does this bookseller deserve a holiday bonus?”
⏰ The deadline is November 8, 2024, so please don’t miss the chance to support our crew!
And thank you, as always, for keeping Main Street Reads a thriving community spot and for cheering us on. We’re so grateful for you!
This Year’s Perfect Reader Gift:
An Unforgettable Signing with Signe!
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Signe Pike on Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 pm as she dives into The Shadowed Land, her latest addition to the acclaimed Lost Queen series!
Fans of historical fiction will be captivated as Signe shares insights into her meticulously researched saga, where King Arthur and his contemporaries are vividly reimagined. The Shadowed Land takes us back to the Kingdom of Gododdin in AD 580, where Languoreth, Angharad, Lailoken, and the warrior Artúr mac Aedan face new destinies and fierce trials. With a blend of mysticism, history, and unforgettable characters, this “rich, immersive” (Kirkus Reviews) novel is one you won’t want to miss hearing about firsthand from Signe Pike herself!
Tickets are limited and available only in-store or via THIS LINK—grab yours early to secure a spot! Your ticket INCLUDES
- the HARDCOVER signed first edition of The Shadowed Land
- your 10% off Frothy Beard purchase
- an evening of literature and libations!
Make it a night out: Show your store receipt next door at Frothy Beard Brewery for 10% off your check and enjoy a great evening of books and brews with friends. HINT: Trivia starts at Frothy Beard at 7 pm!
But first, let Signe take you on a journey through legend, heroism, and the ancient lands of the Picts. Her Lost Queen series is already optioned for television and praised as “mystical, epic, and captivating” (Hazel Gaynor, NYT bestselling author). Don’t miss your chance to meet Signe and dive into this incredible world of historical fiction!
Books will be for sale and available for signing by Signe, including the first two in the epic series, The Lost Queen and The Forgotten Kingdom. JOIN US!
For all our upcoming events AND November’s book club meetups visit our UPCOMING EVENTS HERE.
