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SUMMARY:November Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about The Honest Truth by Dan GemeinhartAn unforgettable journey of courage\, friendship\, and determination in this moving debut that has already earned a place in the Scholastic Gold line of classics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark is\, in many ways\, just like any other kid. He has a loyal dog named Beau\, a best friend named Jessie\, a love of taking photos\, and a notebook filled with haiku poems. But Mark is also very different: he’s sick—the kind of sick that means hospital visits\, endless treatments\, and a future filled with uncertainty. \n\n\n\nTired of feeling powerless\, Mark makes a bold decision. With Beau by his side\, he runs away from home\, determined to fulfill his dream of climbing Mount Rainier. Armed only with his dog’s devotion\, his camera\, and his notebook\, Mark sets out on an adventure that is both dangerous and breathtaking. It’s a journey filled with challenges and risks\, but also moments of wonder\, beauty\, and the kind of truth that only comes from following your heart. \n\n\n\nBeyond the adventure\, this a heartfelt exploration of bravery\, friendship\, and the choices we make when time feels short. It asks readers to think about what really matters\, what it means to live fully\, and how love and loyalty can carry us through even the hardest times. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss this extraordinary book that will inspire laughter\, tears\, and plenty of thoughtful conversation.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-honest-truth-by-dan-gemeinhart/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar\, a modern fairy tale full of humor\, heart\, and impossible choices. Already an instant USA Today bestseller\, an Indie Next List Pick\, and a Library Reads Pick\, this richly layered story has critics raving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet in the fading kingdom of Esquaveta\, the story follows Princess Tullia\, whose father has arranged a politically vital—but deeply unwanted—marriage to a loathsome prince. With the kingdom’s future hanging in the balance\, Tullia shocks her court by falling in love instead with a humble apprentice scribe. As the “wedding of the century” approaches\, the king enlists Anatole\, his castle’s once-brilliant but now ridiculed magician\, to concoct a potion that will bind the princess to her duty. \n\n\n\nBut Anatole’s loyalties are not so easily commanded. The princess has long been his only defender\, the one person who still believes in him. With the fate of Esquaveta and his own honor on the line\, Anatole faces an impossible choice: obey his king and betray Tullia\, or risk ruin by defying royal command. \n\n\n\nEqual parts whimsical\, romantic\, and wise\, this is a story of forbidden love\, crumbling kingdoms\, and the quiet magic of loyalty and hope. Join us as we dive into Sachar’s enchanting world\, unpack its wit and wonder\, and discuss what it truly means to risk everything for love.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-fab-fantasy-book-club-the-magician-of-tiger-castle-by-louis-sachar/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: The Good Girl Effect by Sara Cate
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about The Good Girl Effect by Sara CateHis praise is forbidden—his touch irresistible… From bestselling author Sara Cate comes this dark\, emotional\, and irresistibly passionate story about grief\, healing\, and the unexpected places where love can take root. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJack St. Claire is a man locked inside his pain. A widowed single father\, he pours everything into his work—running an exclusive new kink club in Paris—while keeping his heart barricaded behind walls of grief. What he needs most is help caring for his young daughter\, though admitting that feels like failure. \n\n\n\nCamille Aubert never planned on becoming a nanny. She only wanted to return a lost love letter she stumbled across in a book. But when a misunderstanding lands her in Jack’s apartment as his new live-in caregiver\, she begins to sense that fate has placed her exactly where she belongs. \n\n\n\nAs Camille settles in\, she stumbles upon a locked room that reveals Jack’s hidden\, darker side. Fascinated and drawn to him in ways she can’t resist\, she finds herself pulled into his world of forbidden intimacy. What begins as curiosity soon deepens into something more powerful—a love that could either free Jack from his past or consume them both in the fire of passion. \n\n\n\nProvocative\, heart-wrenching romance that explores the healing power of love\, the courage to confront grief\, and the irresistible pull of desire. Perfect for readers who crave their happily-ever-afters with equal parts tenderness and heat.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-kiss-tell-romance-book-club-the-good-girl-effect-by-sara-cate/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Blackberry Fox by Kathrin Tordas
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Blackberry Fox by Kathrin TordasYoung readers will journey into the magical heart of Wales with this enchanting new middle-grade fantasy\, perfect for fans of Wilderlore and Skandar. \n\n\n\nDuring a summer holiday in the Welsh countryside\, best friends Portia and Ben stumble upon something extraordinary: a door hidden in a bramble hedge deep within the forest. At first\, it seems like an innocent discovery—but what lies beyond is no ordinary place.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnbeknownst to them\, the bramble door is a portal to the Otherworld\, a realm steeped in both wonder and danger\, where ancient myths come to life. \n\n\n\nWhen a mysterious figure known as Robin Goodfellow—the man with the fox shadow—tricks Portia into opening the door\, the balance between worlds is shattered. Trapped on the wrong side of the portal\, Portia and Ben must summon all their courage to survive. Along the way\, they’ll encounter Welsh legends\, test the limits of their friendship\, and face choices that could change their lives forever. \n\n\n\nBlending folklore\, high-stakes adventure\, and richly imagined magic\, this is an irresistible tale of bravery and discovery that will sweep readers off their feet—and spark plenty of spirited book club discussion.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-blackberry-fox-by-kathrin-tordas/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always\, our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham\, the latest pulse-pounding Southern suspense from the lowcountry’s own New York Times bestselling author! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwenty-two years ago\, Claire Campbell’s older sister Natalie vanished on the cusp of adulthood. Her blood was later discovered in a car\, a suspect arrested\, and the case officially closed. But for Claire\, the wound never truly healed. She escaped to the city\, carving out a career as an investigative journalist—until a call from her father pulls her back to the place where everything unraveled. \n\n\n\nWith a long summer ahead in her childhood hometown\, and forced into close quarters with her estranged mother\, Claire impulsively accepts a seasonal job at Galloway Farm\, a picturesque muscadine vineyard along the South Carolina coast. The farm seems idyllic\, even healing—a place where Natalie herself had once found joy. But soon\, Claire discovers an old diary tucked away\, its pages filled with confessions that begin as tales of young rebellion and love\, then twist into accounts of chilling crimes. \n\n\n\nThe more Claire reads\, the more she suspects the diary may hold answers to her sister’s disappearance. As her obsession deepens\, isolation closes in\, and Galloway becomes less a refuge than a haunting reminder of secrets buried in plain sight. Join us as we unravel this gripping tale of family\, memory\, and obsession—and discover whether the past can ever truly stay forgotten.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-forget-me-not-by-stacy-willingham/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Fab Fantasy Book Club: Silvercloak by L. K. Steven
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about Silvercloak by L. K. Steven$32.99 Book club price: $29.69 Hardcover\, 464 ppBy #1 New York Times bestselling author L. K. Steven\, this first installment in a thrilling new series promises dark magic\, dangerous deceptions\, and a heroine you won’t soon forget. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo decades after the ruthless Bloodmoons murdered her parents\, Saffron Killoran has dedicated her life to vengeance. Her lies earn her a coveted place at Silvercloak Academy\, where detectives are trained to protect the city. But when her deception is exposed\, Saff is offered a singular chance: infiltrate the Bloodmoons themselves and dismantle them from within. \n\n\n\nWhat follows is a gripping descent into a world where pleasure and pain are the strongest forms of power\, and survival depends on a delicate balance of loyalty and betrayal. Rival gangs\, sinister smuggling rings\, and a prophecy of death shadow Saff’s every move.And as her heart entangles with the tortured son of the Bloodmoons’ kingpin\, she must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for revenge. \n\n\n\nBe ready to explore themes of obsession\, vengeance\, forbidden love\, and the price of survival in a world built on shadows. And for collectors—this is the stunning first edition hardcover\, complete with teal stained edges\, a case-stamped design\, and full-color endpaper maps (while supplies last!). Join us for an unforgettable night of fantasy\, intrigue\, and conversation—perfectly suited to the spookiest month of the year.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-fab-fantasy-book-club-silvercloak-by-l-k-steven/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:September Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson ($17.99 Book club price: $16.99 Hardcover\, 324 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson delivers a powerful and imaginative middle grade adventure that blends Cherokee history\, folklore\, and the emotional realities of growing up. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of this story is Ziggy—a boy with anxiety\, big questions about his past\, and a mind that sees the world a little differently.Ziggy’s mother disappeared when he was young\, one of many missing Indigenous women whose stories have gone unanswered. Now living with his father and sister Moon\, Ziggy can’t stop wondering what happened. When he becomes convinced that a nearby cave holds the key to her disappearance\, he sets off on a surreal quest—with Moon\, his best friend Corso\, and the classmate who both fascinates and flusters him\, Alice. \n\n\n\nWhat begins as a search for answers becomes something much deeper: an unforgettable journey into Cherokee myth\, memory\, and the magic of storytelling. As Ziggy learns the stories of his ancestors\, he begins to understand how his own story fits into a much larger one—and that he might have more power to shape his future than he thought. \n\n\n\nPerfect for book clubs\, The Storyteller is filled with wonder\, heart\, and rich cultural threads. Readers will connect with Ziggy’s voice\, admire his courage\, and come away with new perspectives on family\, friendship\, identity\, and the stories that shape us all.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/september-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-storyteller-by-brandon-hobson/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:September Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always\, our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson ($28.00 Book club price: $25.20 Hardcover\, 400 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Holly Jackson\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder\, comes her first adult thriller—and it’s a compulsively twisty\, high-stakes ride that turns the whodunnit on its hea \n\n\n\nJet Mason has always believed she had time. Time to travel\, time to grow up\, time to start living her life. But after a violent attack on Halloween night\, everything changes. Jet is left with a traumatic brain injury and the terrifying news that she has only seven days to live before a deadly aneurysm takes her life. \n\n\n\nNow\, with her memory fading and her trust in everyone around her slipping\, Jet is determined to use what little time she has left to figure out who wanted her dead—and why. \n\n\n\nHer family\, her ex\, even her former best friend are all potential suspects. The only person she can rely on is Billy\, her loyal childhood friend. But can he really help her outsmart a killer before time runs out?Taut\, clever\, and emotionally gripping\, Not Quite Dead Yet is perfect for book clubs who love racing against the clock\, complex family dynamics\, and unexpected twists.  \n\n\n\nAnd for collectors: the hardcover edition features a custom-stamped case\, beautiful endpapers\, and a premium dust jacket that’s as stunning as the story inside. Here’s one countdown you won’t be able to look away from. (HINT: We have a few signed copies available\, too!)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/september-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-not-quite-dead-yet-by-holly-jackson/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:September Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic\, this is a chilling\, atmospheric tale that weaves witchcraft\, obsession\, and inherited fear across generations. It follows three women—one in early 1900s Mexico\, another during the Great Depression\, and the third in 1990s Massachusetts—as they each confront an uncanny darkness that refuses to stay buried. \n\n\n\nMeet Minerva\, a graduate student researching horror literature\, whose work on an elusive author leads her down an academic rabbit hole laced with secrets. The author’s most unsettling novel\, The Vanishing\, appears to have roots in her own past—particularly the mysterious disappearance of her college roommate. \n\n\n\nAs she uncovers more\, disturbing echoes begin to emerge. The danger feels familiar\, conjuring memories of the tales her great-grandmother once told her about the chilling events of her youth in Mexico. Minerva must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth—and whether she can survive the forces she’s awakened.  \n\n\n\nDark\, lyrical\, and richly layered\, The Bewitching is perfect for book clubs craving a literary gothic horror with feminist themes and supernatural suspense. This story lingers\, its mysteries unraveling slowly—and once you open its pages\, you won’t be able to look away.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/september-fab-fantasy-book-club-the-bewitching-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:August Books & Banter: The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter is our general fiction book club\, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison$29.00 Book club price: $26.10 Hardcover\, 320 pp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if you could rewind your life and choose a different path—one that leads you back to the people you lost? This is a laugh-out-loud\, lump-in-your-throat kind of novel that asks just that\, blending depth with a spark of magical realism.Meg Bryan appears to be living the dream: star of a hit TV show\, dating Hollywood’s hottest heartthrob\, and basking in the glow of fame. \n\n\n\nBut underneath her stage name\, Lana Lord\, Meg’s reality is fraying. After a birthday breakdown she can’t quite laugh off\, she impulsively heads to the one place she and her late best friend\, Aimee\, always dreamed of living: a quiet village in Ireland. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just an escape—it’s a portal. In this alternate version of her life\, Meg did move to Ireland as a teen\, never became famous…and Aimee is very much alive. As Meg navigates the strangeness of a world she doesn’t remember\, she’s faced with an extraordinary chance: to fix what she once broke\, reclaim lost love\, and rediscover the self she left behind. \n\n\n\nBook clubbers will love diving into questions of destiny\, identity\, and whether it’s ever too late to make things right..
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/august-books-banter-the-other-side-of-now/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:August Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Caught Up by Navessa Allen
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Caught Up by Navessa Allen($19.00 / Book club price: $17.10 Paperback\, 352 pp)Ready to turn up the heat? Here’s the bold\, pulse-pounding pick you’ve been waiting for. This dark romance takes obsession\, desire\, and taboo temptation to the next level—perfect for fans of morally gray heroes and steamy\, high-stakes seduction. \n\n\n\nNico “Junior” Trocci knows he should stay away from Lauren Marchetti. She’s light to his dark\, warmth to his violence. But when he stumbles across her sultry social media presence—and a link to a local play club—his curiosity turns to fixation. The sweet girl he once knew is now a confident\, sensual woman exploring her power\, and Junior is done watching from afar. \n\n\n\nLauren doesn’t know who this mysterious\, brooding man is at first—but she can’t ignore the magnetic pull between them.Their flirtation flares into a slow-burning connection that’s equal parts dangerous and delicious. \n\n\n\nThe chemistry? Off the charts. The emotional tension? Addictive. And the kink? Let’s just say your club will definitely have something to talk about. With its themes of obsession\, voyeurism\, kink\, and emotional vulnerability\,  \n\n\n\nCaught Up isn’t your typical romance. It’s an edge-of-your-seat exploration of desire\, control\, and what happens when you fall for the very person you should run from. Get ready for a provocative discussion and plenty of dog-eared pages.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/august-kiss-tell-romance-club-caught-up-by-navessa-allen/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:August Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always\, our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: The Ghostwriter by Ron Currie($29.00 – Book club price: $26.10 – Hardcover\, 368 pp)From Julie Clark\, New York Times bestselling author of The Lies I Tell and The Last Flight\, comes this dazzling new thriller that blends family secrets\, literary intrigue\, and the haunting weight of long-buried truth. \n\n\n\nIt begins in June 1975\, when the Taylor family is torn apart by unthinkable tragedy: two teenage siblings are found dead\, and the only survivor\, Vincent Taylor\, becomes the prime suspect. Decades later\, he’s a famed horror author with a shadowy past—and a daughter determined to outrun it. \n\n\n\nOlivia Dumont has built her career as a ghostwriter while hiding her true identity: she’s Vincent’s only child. Estranged from her father and facing financial ruin\, Olivia reluctantly agrees to ghostwrite his final book. But this time\, it’s not fiction. Vincent is ready to break fifty years of silence—and Olivia will be the one to write the truth about what really happened that night. \n\n\n\nPerfect for readers that love their thrillers layered with psychological tension\, moral ambiguity\, and shocking revelations\, The Ghostwriter asks: can the truth set you free\, or only deepen the scars? \n\n\n\nEarly readers will also love the limited sprayed edge first edition—a collector’s gem as gripping on the outside as it is on the page. This is a haunting\, propulsive read that lingers long after the final chapter… and begs to be talked about!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/august-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-the-ghostwriter-by-julie-clark/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:August Fab Fantasy Book Club: A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free\, and –as always– our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner ($17.99 – Book club price: $16.19 Paperback\, 288 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe doesn’t need magic to be magical—and neither does this heartwarming\, feel-good fantasy that blends cozy vibes with culinary creativity. Set in the spell-kissed land of Adenashire\, the book follows Arleta\, a human baker determined to rise to the occasion\, even in a world where magic often defines worth. \n\n\n\nWorking tirelessly to perfect her blend of baking and herbal apothecary\, Arleta’s life takes a dramatic turn when her orc neighbor and biggest fan secretly enters her pastries into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle. Competing among magical elites\, Arleta faces skepticism for being magicless—but with a dash of determination and the help of a charming woodland elf\, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery\, unlikely friendships\, and sweetly simmering romance. \n\n\n\nThis delightful tale is a celebration of finding your voice\, trusting your gifts\, and embracing who you are\, even when the world expects something else. As Arleta learns\, winning the competition may not be the ultimate goal—sometimes\, the real prize is believing in yourself.Book clubs will savor every page\, and for readers who love a beautiful edition as much as a beautiful story\, the deluxe version is a true treasure. It includes stunning full-color interior art\, gorgeous sprayed edges\, and bonus scenes that add even more flavor to Arleta’s journey. \n\n\n\nWarm\, whimsical\, and filled with heart\, this one is the perfect pick for book lovers ready to indulge in a story as satisfying as the perfect pastry.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/august-fab-fantasy-book-club-a-fellowship-of-bakers-magic-by-j-penner/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:July Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter is our general fiction book club\, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly / $30.00 Book club price: $27.00 Hardcover\, 336 pp \n\n\n\nHere’s a beautifully layered novel that blends history\, heartache\, and healing across generations. The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club is a moving tribute to the strength found in community—especially when forged through books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1942\, on the windswept shores of Martha’s Vineyard\, sisters Cadence and Briar Smith are doing everything they can to keep their family farm afloat while their world is rapidly changing. With U.S. soldiers arriving\, German U-boats sighted offshore\, and a mysterious stranger washing ashore\, their quiet island life is thrown into chaos.  \n\n\n\nAs tensions rise and loyalties are tested\, Cadence forms a book club with her best friend Bess—what begins as a small act of comfort for the women of the island grows into a refuge for connection\, courage\, and resilience. But even this sacred space is threatened when rumors of espionage reach their door. \n\n\n\nDecades later in 2016\, Mari Starwood arrives on the island from California\, grieving the loss of her mother. With nothing more than a name—Elizabeth Devereaux\, a reclusive artist living on the Vineyard—Mari finds herself drawn into the story of the Smith sisters\, and begins to uncover a surprising family legacy of strength\, sacrifice\, and the healing magic of stories shared. \n\n\n\nRich with atmosphere\, emotional depth\, and historical intrigue\, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club is a perfect book club read—one that celebrates female friendship\, found family\, and the timeless ability of stories to bring us together\, even in the darkest of times. This one will spark conversations about war\, love\, memory\, and how books can change lives—then and now.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/july-books-banter-fiction-book-club-the-marthas-vineyard-beach-and-book-club-by-martha-hall-kelly/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:July Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Vanya and the Wild Hunt by Sangu Mandanna
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Vanya and the Wild Hunt by Sangu Mandanna ($17.99 Book club price: $16.99 Hardcover\, 288 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable journey in this fast-paced\, enchanting middle grade fantasy. From the bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches\, this story casts a powerful spell with its mix of magical creatures\, mysterious secrets\, and one incredibly relatable heroine. \n\n\n\nVanya Vallen has always felt like an outsider—she’s British-Indian in a mostly white town\, her parents are tight-lipped about their pasts\, and her ADHD sometimes makes things extra challenging. And then there’s the small detail that she can talk to books—and they talk back. \n\n\n\nBut when a terrifying monster crashes into her world\, everything changes. Vanya learns her family has been hiding more than she ever imagined\, and she’s swept off to Auramere\, a magical school and library where archivists and archwitches protect the balance between worlds. At last\, Vanya begins to feel like she belongs… until the legendary Wild Hunt threatens everything. \n\n\n\nThis story is equal parts thrilling\, funny\, and heartfelt\, with a wonderfully inclusive cast and a heroine who proves that being different is often your greatest strength. \n\n\n\nFor book clubs\, Vanya and the Wild Hunt offers a perfect mix of action\, emotional depth\, and imagination-sparking themes—from identity and family secrets to bravery and belonging. Plus\, who wouldn’t want to talk about magical talking books? A must-read for adventurers of all ages!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/july-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-vanya-and-the-wild-hunt-by-sangu-mandanna/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:July Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Silver Elite by Dani Francis
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Silver Elite by Dani Francis$32.99 Book club price: $29.69 Hardcover\, 528 pp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDani Francis delivers a scorching mix of forbidden love\, high-stakes rebellion\, and heart-pounding suspense. This thrilling first installment of a new series blends psychic powers\, deadly enemies\, and irresistible tension—all set against the backdrop of a brutal regime where being gifted means being hunted. \n\n\n\nWren Darlington has spent her life hiding from the government that wants her dead. As one of the most powerful Mods—humans with psychic abilities—she’s kept her head down\, helping the Uprising from the shadows. But a single slip lands her in enemy hands and deep inside their most elite military training program: Silver Block. \n\n\n\nNow\, surrounded by those trained to destroy her kind\, Wren must hide who she is\, and try not to fall for her cold\, yet maddeningly attractive superior officer\, Cross Redden. But the more she learns about the war tearing the Continent apart\, the harder it becomes to know who to trust—or how much she’s willing to sacrifice. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance\, strong heroines\, and slow-burning danger\, Silver Elite is also a feast for collectors: the first edition includes silver foil page edges\, a foil-stamped dust jacket\, and a stunning interior map. \n\n\n\nFrancis’s new work is perfect for book clubbers who love swoon-worthy tension\, epic stakes\, and plenty to discuss.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/july-kiss-tell-romance-club-silver-elite-by-dani-francis/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:July Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang$28.99 Book club price: $26.09 Hardcover\, 320 pp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this razor-sharp debut thriller\, author Liann Zhang takes readers deep into the dark underbelly of influencer culture\, where curated perfection hides deadly secrets. Readers willl devour this biting\, satirical suspense that explores the fragile lines between envy and identity\, truth and performance. \n\n\n\nJulie Chan\, a struggling supermarket cashier\, has always lived in the shadow of her glamorous twin sister\, Chloe—a social media star with millions of followers and a life Julie could only dream of. \n\n\n\nBut when Chloe turns up dead under suspicious circumstances\, Julie slips into her sister’s world\, assuming her identity and influencer lifestyle with eerie ease. \n\n\n\nWhat starts as a chance at reinvention quickly becomes a psychological nightmare. At a luxury island retreat filled with curated friendships and perfectly filtered personas\, Julie discovers that behind the hashtags and highlight reels\, Chloe’s life was far more dangerous than she imagined. \n\n\n\nDark\, addictive\, and laced with wicked commentary on social media\, Julie Chan Is Dead is the perfect thriller to spark book club discussions on identity\, sisterhood\, ambition\, and the dark price of online fame. The question isn’t just who killed Chloe—but who Julie is willing to become to survive…
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/july-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-julie-chan-is-dead-by-liann-zhang/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Eleven Percent by Maren Uthhaug
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter is our general fiction book club\, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is Eleven Percent by Maren Uthhaug. This provocative novel flips the dystopian narrative on its head\, imagining a matriarchal society where men have been reduced to only 11% of the population and are confined to pleasure and procreation centers. \n\n\n\nSet in a “New Time” where gender roles and power dynamics have been radically reversed\, the story follows four women whose lives intersect in unexpected ways: Medea\, a snake whisperer; Wicca\, a grieving priestess; Eva\, a spa doctor; and Silence\, a recluse in a decaying convent. \n\n\n\nWhile the utopian façade of this world promises equality and safety\, cracks begin to show as the characters question the cost of such a society. Uthaug skillfully explores themes of power\, freedom\, and humanity’s capacity for cruelty\, regardless of gender. \n\n\n\nSharp\, irreverent\, and deeply thought-provoking\, Eleven Percent is perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and speculative fiction that challenges societal norms. Book clubs will find endless fodder for discussion\, from the moral dilemmas posed by the story to the nuanced exploration of gender and power.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-books-banter-fiction-book-club-say-youll-remember-me/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Jimenez has done it again with Say You’ll Remember Me—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that perfectly blends sharp humor\, swoony romance\, and the kind of emotional depth that will stick with you long after the final page. If you love stories that make you laugh\, cry\, and fall head-over-heels\, this one’s a must. \n\n\n\nSamantha isn’t looking for a relationship—her life is too complicated\, her family too fragile\, and her heart already stretched thin. Then she meets Xavier Rush\, a veterinarian so handsome he looks sculpted from marble… and so foot-in-mouth that he almost ruins it on the spot. But sparks fly in spite of his blunders\, and one magical\, whirlwind date changes everything. \n\n\n\nWhen Samantha pulls away\, insisting that a relationship just isn’t possible\, she begs Xavier to remember their night as a beautiful moment frozen in time. But Xavier can’t—and won’t—forget her. Because sometimes one perfect memory isn’t enough. Sometimes\, it’s just the beginning. \n\n\n\nThis is the kind of romance that invites deep discussion about timing\, vulnerability\, boundaries\, and second chances. And yes—plenty of swooning over kittens\, hot vets\, and heart-melting declarations. Abby Jimenez proves yet again why she’s the queen of contemporary romance\, and Say You’ll Remember Me is a heartfelt reminder that the best love stories are the ones worth fighting for.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-kiss-tell-romance-club-say-youll-remember-me-by-abby-jimenez/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Underwild River of Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book! \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Underwild River of Spirits by Shana Targozs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis dazzling middle grade debut has already earned its spot as a New York Times bestseller—and it’s easy to see why. The Underwild: River of Spirits sweeps readers into a richly imagined underworld where rules are everything\, secrets run deep\, and courage means stepping into the unknown\, even when the cost is high. \n\n\n\nSenka lives between two worlds: not quite alive\, not quite dead\, learning the ancient ways of guiding souls across the river to the afterlife under the watchful eye of Charon\, the legendary Ferryer. But everything changes when Poppy\, a living girl filled with grief and determination\, invades the Underworld in search of her brother’s ghost.When a desperate rescue pulls both girls downriver and into the haunting wilderness of the Underwild\, they’re forced to confront vengeful spirits\, terrifying creatures\, and truths that could reshape everything Senka thought she knew. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Greenwild and Rick Riordan’s myth-inspired tales\, this is a story brimming with friendship\, heart\, danger\, and self-discovery. It’s also ideal for sparking discussion in book clubs—about grief\, choice\, identity\, and what it means to do the right thing\, even when the rules say otherwise.  \n\n\n\nAnd for collectors and early readers\, the first edition is a true treasure\, featuring sprayed edges and a limited special design while supplies last.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-underwild-river-of-spirits/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: The Savage Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: The Strange Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s your chance to explore the dark\, mythic underpinnings of The Savage\, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. This will offer up a gripping literary thriller centered on Babs\, a formidable crime matriarch in small-town Maine. \n\n\n\nAs Babs juggles a missing daughter\, a malevolent enforcer\, and a spiraling drug empire\, the novel delves into themes of family loyalty\, ancestral legacy\, and the price of vengeance. \n\n\n\nWith a cast of unforgettable characters you’ll want to live with long past the book’s ending\, including Babs’s tough-as-nails lieutenants and her Marine vet daughter Lori\, Currie paints a vivid portrait of love\, loss\, and power dynamics. \n\n\n\nThe death of Sis sets off a cascade of events that will leave no one in Little Canada untouched\, culminating in an explosive reckoning.We’ll discuss the novel’s sharp wit\, emotional depth\, and its exploration of how ancestral ties can nurture or imprison us. Is Babs a hero\, a villain\, or something in between? How does the story balance crime\, mythology\, and profound empathy? \n\n\n\nCome ready to debate\, theorize\, and marvel at this unforgettable tale of a woman’s wrath and the family legacy she both protects and redefines.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-the-savage-noble-death-of-babs-dionne-by-ron-currie/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:May Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: The Antidote by Karen Russell
DESCRIPTION:As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is The Antidote by Karen Russell$30.00 Book club price: $27.00 Hardcover\, 432 pp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Russell’s The Antidote is a stunning exploration of a town haunted by its past and battered by a catastrophic dust storm\, a story Swampliania author laughingly calls\, “Dry-Landia.” \n\n\n\nSet in the fictional town of Uz\, Nebraska\, during the Great Depression\, this Dust Bowl epic weaves together the lives of five unforgettable characters: a Prairie Witch who safeguards memories\, a Polish farmer grappling with loss\, his grieving niece\, a sentient scarecrow\, and a photographer with a mysterious\, time-bending camera. \n\n\n\nThrough their interconnected stories\, Russell examines the ways in which history\, secrets\, and the environment shape lives. Rich with symbolism and lyrical prose\, the novel echoes the urgency of our current climate crisis while delving into universal themes of memory\, identity\, and resilience. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Swamplandia! and Grapes of Wrath\, The Antidote offers a deeply atmospheric and thought-provoking read. Book clubs will revel in the layered storytelling\, the blend of magical realism and historical fiction\, and the pressing questions it raises about the choices we make for ourselves and our world.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/may-books-banter-fiction-book-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:May Kiss & Tell Romance Club: The Never List by Jade Presley
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about The Never List by Jade Presley$32.99 Book club price: $29.69 HardcoverFantasy and desire entwine in The Never List\, a captivating romantasy that blends high-stakes adventure with sizzling romance. When her sister’s life hangs in the balance\, the heroine is thrust into a world ruled by four princes of chaos\, each more powerful and dangerous than the last.  \n\n\n\nWith no choice but to confront these alluring yet treacherous men\, she must navigate a realm of deceit\, power struggles\, and temptation. Dubbed a blend of Fifty Shades of Grey and Serpent and the Wings of Night\, this why-choose romance delivers a thrilling mix of fantasy and steamy relationships. \n\n\n\nAs the heroine’s quest unfolds\, she’s faced with impossible choices and the growing realization that surrendering her heart might be the key to saving her sister—and herself. \n\n\n\nWith its lush world-building\, intense chemistry\, and jaw-dropping twists\, The Never List is a must-read for fans of romantasy. Its limited-edition deluxe print with stunning sprayed edges makes it even more irresistible to collectors and book lovers.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/may-kiss-tell-romance-club-the-never-list-by-jade-presley/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:May Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Lost Library
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead$17.99 Book club price: $16.99 Hardcover\, 224 ppWe’ll discover the magic of books with a charming mystery centered on a little free library guarded by a wise orange cat named Mortimer. When eleven-year-old Evan finds two weathered books\, he and his best friend Rafe uncover clues linked to a long-buried town secret. \n\n\n\nNarrated by a ghost librarian\, Evan\, and Mortimer\, this heartwarming tale explores the power of truth\, community\, and the transformative magic of reading. What mystery lies behind the library’s sudden appearance? And how will Evan’s journey reshape his understanding of his family and town? \n\n\n\nJoin our club to discuss this enchanting story\, the unforgettable characters\, and the impact of uncovering hidden truths. Don’t forget to bring your own favorite book-related memories!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/may-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-lost-library/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Book Signing and Salon: Hellions with Julia Elliott
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to host a very special event with author Julia Elliott\, celebrating her powerful story collection\, Hellions. Readers will have the opportunity to remain for a salon-style private event to dig deeper into the themes of Julia’s work: \n\n\n\nTHE EVENTJoin us at Main Street Reads for a free\, open-to-all book signing where you can meet Lisa and grab a signed copy of Hellions — an incredible\, razor-sharp collection of heartfelt stories with southern gothic grit. We’ll ALSO have her other books available\, The Wilds short story collection and her novel\, The New and Improved Romie Futch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen\, beginning at 4:00 p.m.\, we’ll transition into an exclusive salon-style discussion with Julia\, complete with wine\, charcuterie\, and thoughtful conversation.  \n\n\n\nBonus: The salon will of course include charcuterie and wine\, AND a signed copy of Hellions\, as well as 10% off Julia’s other works. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there and join in this unforgettable afternoon of conversation\, and connection as we delve deeper into the wisdom and the wit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book:Hellions: Stories is a visceral collection of stories that run feral through the backwoods of the American South. Known for her genre-defying blend of speculative strangeness and Southern grit\, Elliott’s writing is razor-sharp and yet somehow still magical. \n\n\n\nThe collection opens with a plague-stricken convent and closes in the swamps of South Carolina\, stopping along the way to introduce us to alligator companions\, mystic manuscripts\, and sharp-tongued girls navigating a world that rarely makes room for their rage or radiance. \n\n\n\nHellions never loses its grounding in the truths of its characters. There’s real tenderness here\, woven among the ruin and wonder. Elliott’s prose slices straight to the bone\, but what she reveals is always human: vulnerability\, desire\, grief\, and grit. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, these stories give voice to those living in the margins—outsiders\, women\, children\, the dispossessed. You’ll love being immersed in the author’s weird worlds\, and will be left with much to ponder… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Forrest Clonts\n\n\n\nJulia Elliott is the author of the story collection The Wilds\, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice\, and the novel The New and Improved Romie Futch (both from Tin House). Her work has appeared in The Georgia Review\, Tin House\, Conjunctions\, and the New York Times. She has won a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award\, and her stories have been anthologized in Best American Short Stories and Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses. She teaches English and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina and lives in Columbia with her husband\, daughter\, and five hens.  
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-and-salon-hellions-with-julia-elliott/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Reader Salon,Reading
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SUMMARY:May Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: Count My Lies by Sophia Stava$28.99 Book club price: $26.09 Hardcover\, 336 ppPrepare for a thrilling conversation as we unravel Count My Lies\, a dazzling suspense that explores the dangerous web spun by deceit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSloane Caraway’s harmless lies\, intended to make her mundane life more exciting\, lead her into the luxurious world of Jay and Violet Lockhart—a seemingly perfect couple with secrets far darker than her own. \n\n\n\nThis read-in-one-night page-turner captures the thrill of deception and the consequences when lies stack up\, creating a reality more twisted than truth itself. \n\n\n\nFans of Lisa Jewell and Lucy Foley will relish Stava’s sharp plotting and compulsive pacing as the story hurtles toward its shocking conclusion.What drives Sloane to lie? Can we trust anyone in the Lockhart household? And what happens when small lies snowball into life-threatening truths? \n\n\n\nAt this book club meetup\, we’ll dissect the morally gray characters\, unpredictable twists\, and themes of privilege\, manipulation\, and survival. Join us to share your thoughts on Sloane’s choices\, the Lockharts’ secrets\, and the novel’s haunting message: be careful what you lie for—it might just trap you.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/may-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-count-my-lies-by-sophie-stava/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:May Fab Fantasy Book Club: Lightfall by Ed Crocker
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about: Lightfall by Ed Crocker$30.00 Book club price: $27.00 Hardcover\, 384 ppStep into the dark and enthralling debut fantasy\, perfect for fans of Jay Kristoff’s Empire of the Vampire and Richard Swan’s The Justice of Kings. With its intoxicating mix of vampires\, werewolves\, sorcerers\, and rebellion\, this epic tale delivers a story brimming with intrigue\, danger\, and defiance. \n\n\n\nIn the last vampire stronghold of First Light\, survival is dictated by blood and class. The privileged drink richly while the poor endure meager scraps\, and no one escapes the city’s suffocating rules. But when palace maid Sam discovers a clue to the murder of the ruler’s son\, she seizes the chance to upend the hierarchy. Her blackmail attempt thrusts her into the shadowy underworld of the Leeches—a band of rebel maids fighting to balance the scales of power. \n\n\n\nAs Sam allies with a shrewd sorcerer\, a fierce werewolf assassin\, and a cunning countess\, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the fragile survival of First Light. With the city’s elite pulling deadly strings and the Grays—monsters that nearly annihilated vampirekind—still looming in memory\, Sam must navigate treachery on all sides. \n\n\n\nAtmospheric and teeming with tension\, Lightfall is a tale of grit\, wit\, and the pursuit of freedom against impossible odds. Ed Crocker’s complex characters and twisting plot will spark animated discussions about power\, rebellion\, and what it takes to fight for a better world. Join us as we delve into this unforgettable fantasy and debate whether Sam can uncover the truth—and survive long enough to change her fate.

URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/may-fab-fantasy-book-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:April Books and Banter: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
DESCRIPTION:As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats This month’s pick is Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall – $28.99 Book club price: $26.09 Hardcover 320 pp \n\n\n\nBroken Country offers up a riveting tale of love\, betrayal\, and buried secrets that come to light in a small\, insular village. \n\n\n\nBeth and her husband Frank have built a quiet life together\, but everything changes when her brother-in-law shoots a stray dog—one that belonged to Gabriel Wolfe\, Beth’s first love. \n\n\n\nAs Gabriel reenters her life\, Beth is drawn to the ghosts of her past\, including the tragic loss of her son. Tensions simmer in the village as old jealousies and secrets resurface\, creating a powder keg of emotions and conflicts. \n\n\n\nThe novel shifts seamlessly between past and present\, revealing the choices that shaped Beth’s life and the devastating consequences of those choices. With the sweeping romance of The Paper Palace and the atmospheric tension of Where the Crawdads Sing\, Broken Country will captivate readers. \n\n\n\nIt’s a tale of passion\, life changing choices\, and the weight of long-buried truths. Book clubs will enjoy digging into the novel’s themes of grief and first love!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/april-books-and-banter-broken-country-by-clare-leslie-hall/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:April Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Ever Mine by Laura Pavlov
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Ever Mine by Laura Pavlov$17.99 Book club price: $15.99 Paperback\, 352 ppLove\, loss\, and second chances collide in this heart-tugging romance that will resonate with readers who believe in soulmates. Hawk Madden\, hockey’s golden boy\, was Everly’s first love and the man she thought she’d spend forever with. But grief and heartbreak tore them apart\, leaving Everly running from the pain and the memories. \n\n\n\nNow\, nearly a decade later\, Hawk is back in her life\, and their worlds collide once again when Everly is hired to fix his PR image. One look at Hawk reignites feelings she thought were long buried\, and one touch is all it takes to remind her of the love they once shared. But Everly isn’t the only one carrying scars\, and Hawk has his own demons to battle. \n\n\n\nAs old wounds resurface and chemistry sparks anew\, Everly and Hawk must decide if they’re willing to fight for the future they once dreamed of. Can they overcome the grief and mistakes of the past to find their way back to each other? \n\n\n\nWith heartfelt emotion\, sizzling romance\, and a story that feels achingly real\, Ever Mine is a tale of rediscovering love and healing from heartbreak. Readers will root for Hawk and Everly to find their happy ending\, proving that sometimes\, first love can truly be forever.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/april-kiss-tell-romance-club-ever-mine-by-laura-pavlov/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:April Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a pizza party and chat about the selected book! \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about The Sherlock Society by James Ponti$18.99 Book club price: $17.09 Hardcover\, 352 ppCalling all junior detectives! The Sherlock Society is the perfect book for our young sleuths. Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock\, along with their friends Lina and Yadi\, kick off their summer with an exciting idea: opening their own detective agency! Armed with their grandfather’s investigative wisdom and a treasure trove of cold cases\, the group stumbles onto a mystery involving Al Capone\, hidden treasure\, and corporate corruption. \n\n\n\nSet in vibrant Miami\, this action-packed tale combines humor\, clever problem-solving\, and teamwork. How will the Sherlock Society unravel a decades-old mystery while navigating thrilling twists and danger in the Everglades? \n\n\n\nOur book club discussion will focus on the dynamic friendships\, the ingenuity of the young detectives\, and the timeless fun of solving mysteries. Bring your best detective skills and join the conversation about this first installment of an exciting new series
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/april-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-sherlock-society-by-james-ponti/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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