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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:An Afternoon of Heart\, Humor\, and Healing – Just in Time for Mother’s Day!
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Authors\, Sip the Wine\, Share the Stories – May 4th at Main Street Reads! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. for a special three-author signing that’s the perfect pre-Mother’s Day outing—complete with free wine\, sweet treats\, and three incredible women authors who are redefining resilience\, relationships\, and reinvention. \n\n\n\nMeet:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathryn Austin\, author of My Mother’s Other Daughter\, who bravely shares her deeply personal account of family estrangement\, elder care challenges\, and the painful consequences of financial exploitation. Her story is a heartfelt call to action for protecting both aging parents and the adult children who love them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMisty Jae Ogert\, bestselling author of A Long Love Ago and the Brides of Willows Cove series. Misty’s emotional fiction explores what happens when a marriage is tested\, an old flame reignites old feelings\, and a woman must decide what happiness is truly worth. Her relatable characters and romantic twists have found readers around the globe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaclyn Michelle Smith\, whose memoir I’m Sorry I Cremated You delivers gut-punch honesty and laugh-out-loud moments about grief\, anxiety\, and growing up with over-the-top love. With equal parts wit and wisdom\, Jaclyn brings comfort and connection to the complicated business of saying goodbye—and finding yourself in the process. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re shopping for a gift\, seeking inspiration\, or simply want a relaxing afternoon surrounded by good people and great stories\, this event is for you.  \n\n\n\nSwing by\, grab a signed book (or all three!)\, and treat yourself—and Mom—to something truly special. Let’s toast to stories that heal\, humor that helps\, and the power of connection. See you there!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/an-afternoon-of-heart-humor-and-healing-just-in-time-for-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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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: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 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: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 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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