Curl Up with a Good Book – This Week at Main Street Reads

Last call! Today (Sunday, September 28) is your final chance to snag a Blind Date with a Book. Dozens of wrapped surprises are waiting—perfect for cozy storm-day reading.

This Week’s Gatherings

Visit our EVENTS PAGE for details on all upcoming events.

  • Mon, Sept 29 @ 6:30 pm – Main Street Writes (Zoom only)
    All writers welcome—share pages, listen in, get inspired.
  • Tue, Sept 30 @ 6:30 pm – Books & Banter: A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan
    ⚠️ Storm watch: We’ll post on social whether we’re meeting live and/or on Zoom. Safety first—curl up with a good book and join us online if the weather turns.
  • Wed, Oct 1 @ 9:30 am – Stories on the Square
    Joyful storytime for little readers and their grownups.
  • Thu, Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – Fab Fantasy Book Club: Silvercloak by L. K. Steven
    Free wine & apps, great conversation—fantasy fans unite!

Hot Ticket: Literature & Lunch with Chris Whitaker (Will Sell Out!)

Sun, Oct 26 @ 1–3 pm • Timrod Library (217 Central Ave.)
We’re thrilled to host New York Times–bestselling author Chris Whitaker alongside the Timrod Library, for a special lunchtime conversation about his “Read with Jenna” pick All the Colors of the Dark.

Tickets: $36 general • $30 Timrod members (includes conversation + lunch/libations). Books available for purchase at the event. Seating is very limited —grab your tickets now to secure your spot!

Mark Your Calendars

  • Sat, Oct 4 • Summerville Oktoberfest (Downtown all afternoon!)
  • Oct 5–11 • Banned Books Week (one of our favorite traditions)
  • Tue, Oct 7 • Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club
  • Tue, Oct 14 • Thrill in the ’Ville: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
  • Thu, Oct 16 • Third Thursday: October
  • Mon, Oct 20 • Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Blackberry Fox
  • Tue, Oct 21 • Peaceful Mornings + Kiss & Tell: The Good Girl Effect
  • Sat, Oct 25 • Spooktacular Downtown Trick-or-Treat
  • Tue, Oct 28 • Books & Banter: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
  • Sun, Nov 2 • Bedazzle Your Books With Us!

Stay safe, stay cozy, and we’ll read together—online or in person—soon.