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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: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:Collateral Stardust! An Afternoon with Nikki Nash in Conversation with Mitch Laurance
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Flowertown Players Theatre & Main Street Reads! \n\n\n\nMain Street Reads is thrilled to present an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Hollywood memoirist Nikki Nash and her dazzling new book\, Collateral Stardust. This special event includes an on-stage conversation with her longtime friend and acclaimed actor Mitch Laurance\, followed by a reception just steps away at Main Street Reads. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $24.95 — until September 5th ($29.95 after Sep. 5) and each includes a signed copy of Collateral Stardust\, the author talk\, and entry to the post-talk reception at Main Street Reads\, with plenty of food\, drink and fun! A portion of proceeds benefits both the Flowertown Players Theatre and the Public Works Arts Center\, hosting their fundraiser earlier that same day. We’re proud to be supporting literary\, theatre and visual arts in Summerville! PLUS: All attendees will enjoy 10% off ANY in-store purchase at the post-event reception in thanks for you helping to support the arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm – Doors open at Flowertown Players Theatre\n\n\n\n3:30 pm – Nikki Nash in conversation with Mitch Laurance\n\n\n\n4:30 pm – Reception and signing at Main Street Reads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book: Collateral Stardust\n\n\n\n“Warren Beatty walks through the door…” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this offbeat and rollicking memoir\, a fearless Nikki Nash chronicles her Hollywood coming-of-age\, beginning with a teenage obsession with Warren Beatty that sparks an incredible\, star-studded journey.  \n\n\n\nFrom restaurant hostess to TV associate director\, comedian\, writer\, and actress\, Nash shares raw and witty stories about fame\, addiction\, resilience\, and transformation. The writing is genuine\, sometimes hilarious and always poignant. \n\n\n\n🌟 Praise for Collateral Stardust\n\n\n\n\nKirkus Reviews (starred review): “A dazzling kiss-and-tell that brings vintage Hollywood to life.”\n\n\n\nPublishers Weekly: “Written with humor\, vulnerability\, and verve\, this satisfies.”\n\n\n\nForeword Reviews: “A cool and entertaining coming-of-age memoir… good times and hard ones with insight and style.”\n\n\n\nBooklist: “Readers expecting a Beatty exposé may be surprised; Nash’s honest reflections steal the spotlight.”\n\n\n\n\n\nORDER NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Nikki Nash\n\n\n\nNikki Nash\n\n\n\nHollywood-born\, Nikki Nash’s career spanned behind-the-scenes and on-screen roles with Mary Hartman\, Mary Hartman\, Soul Train\, Love Connection\, The Academy Awards\, Ellen\, Jeopardy!\, and a twelve-year run with Conan O’Brien.  \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, she tried everything from stand-up comedy to playwriting to painting to skydiving\, all while crafting an artist’s life steeped in storytelling\, humor\, and resilience. Learn more about Nikki HERE. \n\n\n\nAbout Mitch Laurance\n\n\n\nMitch Laurance\n\n\n\nFrom his early days producing Saturday Night Live to decades as an actor on LA Law\, Dawson’s Creek\, Not Necessarily the News\, and films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle\, Mitch Laurance has spent a lifetime telling stories on stage\, screen\, and in sports broadcasting\, including twenty years as the commentator of pro billiards on ESPN.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut it was in the 1980s\, as a member of the cast of HBO’s groundbreaking “Not Necessarily the News” that he first met\, and was enthralled by\, Nikki Nash\, one of the show’s award-winning production team\, recognizing even then her unique combination of intelligence\, wit\, kindness and grace.  \n\n\n\nNow\, more than 40 years later\, the chance to host a wide-ranging conversation with the acclaimed author of the stunning memoir Collateral Stardust is a full-circle moment for Mitch\, a chance to share with our awesome audience the qualities that he recognized in Nikki from their first meetups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n👉 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to enjoy an afternoon of laughter\, nostalgia\, and your own “backstage pass” into the world of Hollywood storytelling. RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY and join us for a rollicking fun Saturday in Summerville! \n\n\n\n\nORDER NOW!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/collateral-stardust-an-afternoon-with-nikki-nash-in-conversation-with-mitch-laurance/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reader Meet Writer
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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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