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SUMMARY:October Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club: Daydream
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 newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Daydream by Hannah Grace. When his procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor\, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new title of captain for the hockey team–which he didn’t even want–Henry absolutely cannot fail.  \n\n\n\nEnter Halle Jacobs\, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club. Halle may not have the romantic pursuits of her favorite fictional leads\, but she’s an academic superstar\, and as soon as she hears about Henry’s problems with his class reading material\, she offers to help. Too bad being a private tutor isn’t exactly ideal given her own studies\, job\, book club\, and the novel she’s trying to write.  \n\n\n\nBut new experiences are the key to beating her writer’s block\, and Henry promises to be the one to give them to her. They just need to stick to their rule book. Oh\, and not fall in love.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-kiss-and-tell-romance-book-club-daydream/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Book Signing! Girl From the Red Rose Motel
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome party with your neighbors in downtown Summerville on Third Thursday\, and stop by Main Street Reads to get a personally signed copy of the award-winning Girl From the Red Rose Motel by Susan Beckham Zurenda! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan will be on hand that evening to meet fans and sign books and tell you more about her great work – don’t miss the fun! \n\n\n\nImpoverished high school junior Hazel Smalls and privileged senior Sterling Lovell would never ordinarily meet. But when both are punished with in-school suspension\, Sterling finds himself drawn to the gorgeous\, studious girl seated nearby\, and an unlikely relationship begins.  \n\n\n\nSet in 2012 South Carolina\, the novel interlaces the stories of Hazel\, living with her homeless family in the rundown Red Rose Motel; Sterling\, yearning to break free from his wealthy parents’ expectations; and recently widowed Angela Wilmore\, their stern but compassionate English teacher. Hazel hides her homelessness from Sterling until he discovers her cleaning the motel’s office when he goes with his slumlord father to unfreeze the motel’s pipes one morning. With her secret revealed\, their relationship deepens.  \n\n\n\nAngela-who has her own struggles in a budding romance with the divorced principal-offers Hazel the support her family can’t provide. Navigating between privilege and poverty\, vulnerability and strength\, all three must confront what they need from themselves and each other as Hazel gains the courage to oppose boundaries and make a bold\, life-changing decision at novel’s end.  \n\n\n\nGripping and richly drawn\, The Girl from the Red Rose Motel explores the complex bonds between adults and teenagers and the power of the families we both inherit and create. Inspired by the author’s experiences teaching in a South Carolina high school\, the novel is also an unflinching\, authentic look at the challenges faced by America’s public school teachers and the struggles of the thousands of homeless children in motels who live\, precariously and almost invisibly\, amid the nation’s most affluent communities.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-book-signing-girl-from-the-red-rose-motel/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:October Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for October’s read: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night is a spooky yet heartwarming adventure about one girl’s journey into the land of the undead\, and the unexpected family she finds along the way.  \n\n\n\nOn Halloween\, it is always wise to expect the unexpected\, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage\, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real…the fabled Pumpkin King himself. Throwing caution aside\, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley–home to witches and vampires\, ghosts and goblins\, and all that go bump in the night.  \n\n\n\nBut just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead\, a sinister scheme unearths itself\, threatening to take everything from Eve unless she can stop it. From debut author Steven Banbury comes a cozy\, magical adventure sure to delight anyone who loves the tricks of Halloween as much as the treats of autumn.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-pumpkin-princess-and-the-forever-night/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Five Star Strangers
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: Five Star Strangers by Kat Tang! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exciting and “inventive” (HuffPost) debut novel about a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app–a place where users can hire a pretend fiancé\, a wingman\, or companion of any kind–who finds out who he is by being anyone but himself. \n\n\n\nWould you hire someone to be the best man at your wedding? Your stand-in brother? The father to your child? In an age where online ratings are all-powerful\, Five-Star Stranger follows the adventures of a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app as he navigates New York City under the guise of characters he plays\, always maintaining a professional distance from his clients.  \n\n\n\nBut\, when a nosy patron threatens to upend his long-term role as father to a young girl\, Stranger begins to reckon with his attachment to his pretend daughter\, her mother\, and his own fraught past. Now\, he must confront the boundaries he has drawn and explore the legacy of abandonment that shaped his life.  \n\n\n\n“A sharp page-turner about our culture’s commodification of everything” (Debutiful)\, Five-Star Stranger is a strikingly vivid novel about isolation in a hyperconnected world\, and “what it means to love and be loved” (Rachel Khong\, author of Real Americans).
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-books-banter-fiction-book-club-five-star-strangers/
LOCATION:South Carolina
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Fab Fantasy Book Club: A Song to Drown Rivers
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\nSeems these fantastic sprayed edges are continually offering up something new and fun for eager readers. This one features gold foiled cover\, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork\, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps. It’s only available on a limited first print run\, so if you do want one in your library\, now’s the time; they won’t last long. \n\n\n\nScreenshot\n\n\n\nThe story is equally compelling. Inspired by the legend of Xishi\, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China\, this epic novel is steeped in myth. \n\n\n\nYoung Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor\, Fanli\, she’s presented with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu\, improve the lives of her people\, and avenge her sister’s murder. To accomplish all this\, she must infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy\, seduce their immoral king\, and weaken the court from within. \n\n\n\nTrained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion\, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect weapon. Once inside the enemy palace\, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king’s advisors. The king is affectionate\, but despite his gentleness\, a brutality lurks. Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. And if she is unmasked as a traitor\, she will bring both kingdoms down. Plenty of fodder about gender roles\, love and war to make for some interesting book club discussion.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-fab-fantasy-book-club-a-song-to-drown-rivers/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Thrill in the 'Ville Book Club: All the Colors of the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome 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’ll be chatting about All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn\, author of Gone Girl).Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on TodayThe Boston Globe‘s #1 Thriller/Mystery of 2024 So FarOne of The Washington Post‘s Best Books of Summer”Kept me frantically turning the pages and somehow made me cry at the end . . . Brava!”–Kristin Hannah\, author of The Women“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion\, obsession\, and love.”–People (Best New Books)1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare\, Missouri\, girls are disappearing.  \n\n\n\nWhen the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted\, the most unlikely hero emerges–Patch\, a local boy\, who saves the girl\, and\, in doing so\, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.  \n\n\n\nA missing person mystery\, a serial killer thriller\, a love story\, a unique twist on each\, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-thrill-in-the-ville-book-club-all-the-colors-of-the-dark/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club: When We Flew Away
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman (of Practical Magic fame). \n\n\n\nBestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history’s most acclaimed figures\, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank’s life before she went into hiding. \n\n\n\nAnne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father\, Anne’s journal\, written while she and her family were in hiding during World War II\, has become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust\, as well as a work of literary genius. \n\n\n\nWith the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands\, the Frank family’s life is turned inside out\, blow by blow\, restriction by restriction. Prejudice\, loss\, and terror run rampant\, and Anne is forced to bear witness as ordinary people become monsters\, and children and families are caught up in the inescapable tide of violence. \n\n\n\nIn the midst of impossible danger\, Anne\, audacious and creative and fearless\, discovers who she truly is. With a wisdom far beyond her years\, she will become a writer who will go on to change the world as we know it. \n\n\n\nCritically acclaimed author Alice Hoffman weaves a lyrical and heart-wrenching story of the way the world closes in on the Frank family from the moment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until they are forced into hiding\, bringing Anne to bold\, vivid life. \n\n\n\nBased on extensive research and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam\, When We Flew Away is an extraordinary and moving tour de force. \n\n\n\nPerfect for Alice Hoffman fans and readers of every age. \n\n\n\n“Adding new poignance to a story whose ending we already knew\, Alice Hoffman has deftly recreated the child Anne Frank with all her wit\, mischief\, and uncertainties. This fictionalized account of the increasingly desperate years that preceded the famous diary breaks readers’ hearts one more time. But it reminds us of how important it is to remember and honor all that was lost.” — Lois Lowry\, Newbery Award-winning author of Number the Stars \n\n\n\n“We can highly recommend Alice Hoffman’s novel of Anne Frank’s life\, set in the dramatic and terrible circumstances of those first war years. We hope it will persuade young readers that contributing to a better world is both necessary and possible.” –Ronald Leopold\, Executive Director\, Anne Frank House
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-adventures-in-reading-kids-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:November Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Lightning in Her Hands
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 newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Lightning in Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGifted–or cursed–with the power to influence the weather\, one woman must embrace her wild heart in the next electric romance from the author of Witch of Wild Things.  \n\n\n\nTeal Flores is desperate for two things–control over her gift of weather\, and a date to her ex’s wedding. The first isn’t possible until she finds her long-lost mother\, but the second has a very handsome last-ditch solution: Carter Velasquez.  \n\n\n\nCarter needs Teal too. His chance at receiving an inheritance is dependent on him being married by age thirty (blame his traditional Cuban grandmother)\, so who better to pose as his wife than Teal? But fake marriage and cohabitation prove tricky when mutual attraction charges the atmosphere–quite literally for Teal\, whose volatile emotions cause lightning strikes.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, Teal and Carter embark on a quest to find her mother and the answers she’s searching for. But along the way\, they’ll discover something even better: a love that can weather any storm.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-kiss-tell-romance-book-club-lightning-in-her-hands/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Books & Banter Book Club: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nAs 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: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – From the beloved author of Big Little Lies\, Apples Never Fall\, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love\, marriage\, family\, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world.“A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it\, and then she does\, on a dime.”–Anne Lamott \n\n\n\nLife is full of twists and turns you never see coming. But what if you did? The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed! Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job–she’s generally happy with her life\, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to–but today is her twenty-eighth birthday. She can think of plenty of things she’d rather be doing than placating a bunch of grumpy passengers.  \n\n\n\nThere’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C who is compulsively checking his watch\, desperate not to miss his eleven-year-old daughter’s musical. Further back\, a mother of two is frantically trying to keep her toddler entertained and her infant son quiet. How did she ever think being a stay-at-home mom would be easier than being a lawyer?  \n\n\n\nEthan is lost in thought; he’s flying back from his first funeral. A young couple has just gotten married; she’s still wearing her wedding dress. An emergency room nurse is looking forward to traveling the world once she retires in a few years\, it’s going to be so much fun! If they ever get off the tarmac. . . . \n\n\n\nSuddenly a woman none of them know stands up. She makes predictions about how and when everyone on board will die. Some dismiss her. Others will do everything they can to make sure her prophecies do not come to pass. All of them will be forever changed.  \n\n\n\nHow would you live your life if you thought you knew how it would end? Would you love who you love or try to love someone else? Would you stay married? Would you stop drinking? Would you call up your ex-best friend you haven’t spoken to in years? Would you quit your job? Intricately plotted\, with the wonderful wit Liane Moriarty has become famous for\, Here One Moment brilliantly looks at friends\, lovers\, and family and how we
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-books-banter-book-club-here-one-moment-by-liane-moriarty/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T183000
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SUMMARY:December Fab Fantasy Book Club: Blood Over Bright Haven
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\nBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. This first edition hardcover of Blood Over Bright Haven will appeal to collectors with its red stained edges\, intricate red and gold foil on the jacket\, a full-color endpaper map\, and an interior illustration from the world of the novel. \n\n\n\nBlood Over Bright Haven\n\n\n\nMeet Sciona\, a fierce mage whose lifelong dream is to join the High Magistry—the exclusive governing body within the University of Magics and Industry. Against all odds\, Sciona becomes the first woman admitted to the order\, but she soon realizes that her hardest battles are only beginning. Her male peers in the High Magistry are quick to dismiss and ostracize her\, assigning her a janitor in place of the qualified assistant she expected. \n\n\n\nThis “janitor\,” however\, turns out to be much more. Once a part of a wandering tribe\, he lost his family and homeland to the forces he now seeks to understand. His journey into the city has left him disillusioned but determined\, and he sees his work alongside Sciona as a way to uncover the truth behind his family’s destruction and the oppressive power that keeps people like him on the fringes of society. \n\n\n\nSciona and her assistant forge a tentative alliance that leads them to a dangerous discovery. At its heart\, this story is about power\, privilege\, and the cost of ambition\, and Sciona is a character who must confront her own biases to see the larger picture. \n\n\n\nFor fans of thought-provoking fantasy with a strong feminist and socially conscious edge\, Blood Over Bright Haven is a must-read. Its high-stakes plot\, intricate magic\, and complex characters will resonate with readers.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-fab-fantasy-book-club-blood-over-bright-haven/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:December Thrill in the 'Ville: My Darlings by Marie Still
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’ll be chatting about My Darlings by Marie Still!  \n\n\n\nThis is a chilling suburban noir set in the deceptively serene Washington D.C. suburbs\, where a respected philanthropist and PTO mom’s secret life as a serial killer thrills any of us seeking a deep\, psychological thrill. \n\n\n\nMy Darlings by Marie Still\n\n\n\nThink “Desperate Housewives” meets “Dexter.” \n\n\n\nNo one was supposed to know. I’ve always been so careful. My Darlings\, how did we get here? \n\n\n\nEvil lurks behind the perfectly manicured lawns\, ornate iron gates\, and long winding driveways of affluent DC-but not for long. Stay-at-home mom Eloise Williams sits on the boards of many distinguished charities. In addition to being a doting wife and mother\, she is also a serial killer. \n\n\n\nYet it turns out Eloise isn’t the only lady in D.C. society playing a part. As the hidden lives of Eloise’s inner circle are exposed\, the body count rises. When stalkers becomes prey\, Eloise desperately clings to control. \n\n\n\nMoney and power can only buy influence and safety for so long. Eventually\, the façade crumbles\, exposing a chilling reality hiding in plain sight. \n\n\n\nTrigger warnings: This dark thriller has a bunch: child death\, suicide\, hazing\, bullying\, murder\, infidelity\, brutal slayings\, domestic abuse/violence\, child abuse\, and torture. If you read thrillers\, you get that. If you don’t\, this may not be where to dip your big toe.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-thrill-in-the-ville-book-club-my-darlings-by-marie-still/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20241027T174153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183929Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Legends: Book Signing with Signe Pike
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFans 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake 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! \n\n\n\nBut 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks 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!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/an-evening-of-legends-book-signing-with-signe-pike/
LOCATION:main street reads
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20241208T062148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T062150Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Dennis & Karen Vinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring afternoon as Dennis and Karen Vinar sign their heartfelt memoir\, How Did You Find Me…After All These Years? A Family Memoir. \n\n\n\nThis remarkable story follows two teenagers in love who\, after facing an unexpected pregnancy\, place their child for adoption and part ways. Decades later\, after 53 years apart\, they reunite and rediscover each other—and their daughter. \n\n\n\nMore than a love story\, this memoir is a moving testament to resilience\, love\, and the effects of pivotal life decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the authors and hear their incredible journey.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/meet-the-authors-dennis-karen-vinar/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20241109T195403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T195405Z
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SUMMARY:December Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club & Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:December’s club will be reading The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling AND celebrating our last meeting of the year with holiday treats and some surprises for readers! \n\n\n\nOur book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\nThis month: The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow in paperback with stained edges\, a heartwarming\, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing\, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with\, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. \n\n\n\nJack loves his childhood toy\, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him\, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens — DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes\, a night when all things can come to life… even toys.  \n\n\n\nAnd Jack’s newest toy — the Christmas Pig (DP’s replacement) — has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost\, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-adventures-in-reading-kids-book-club-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20241222T055338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T055339Z
UID:9232-1736879400-1736884800@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:January Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: If I Go Missing
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’ll be chatting about If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe.Get ready for a gripping\, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. This is a story of secrets\, betrayal\, and the thin line between paranoia and preparation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe novel follows a woman who suspects her darkest secrets have placed her in mortal danger. Determined to leave a trail in case the worst happens\, she compiles a binder of clues meant for the one person she trusts most—her childhood best friend and next-door neighbor. But as she disappears\, her cryptic message unravels a web of lies that threatens to expose not just her secrets\, but those of the very person she entrusted with the truth. \n\n\n\nThis twisty psychological thriller explores themes of loyalty\, deception\, and how well we really know the people closest to us. Leslie Wolfe’s masterful storytelling will have you questioning every character’s motive\, while her razor-sharp suspense keeps you glued to the page. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of The Girl on the Train or The Last House on Needless Street\, this book offers plenty for a lively book club discussion: Would you risk your safety to uncover the truth about a friend? What happens when trust is shattered? And how far would you go to protect your secrets? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation you won’t want to miss as we dive into the chilling world of If I Go Missing. Who’s guilty\, who’s innocent\, and who’s next? Let’s figure it out—together.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/january-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-if-i-go-missing/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20241222T060453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T050802Z
UID:9240-1737394200-1737397800@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:January Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club
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\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about The Witching Wind by Natalie Lloyd. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable discussion about a magical adventure brimming with heart and bravery! When eleven-year-old Roxie flees middle school bullying to join her country music star Granny on tour\, she’s devastated when Granny suddenly vanishes without a trace. Meanwhile\, Grayson\, a foster child\, is waiting for her sister Beanie to become her guardian—but Beanie never shows up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited by loss\, Roxie and Grayson form an unlikely friendship and uncover the legend of the Witching Wind\, a sinister force said to steal what people cherish most. Determined to bring back their loved ones\, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey filled with courage\, loyalty\, and the power of hope. \n\n\n\nThis captivating story is perfect for fans of heartfelt tales about the magic of family and friendship. Bring your thoughts and theories as we explore this heartfelt adventure together!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/january-adventures-in-reading-kids-book-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250105T063254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T063255Z
UID:9265-1737484200-1737489600@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:January Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: The Playboy
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 newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nPLUS: Join us early for a Meet the Author event with Nadine Theiss and grab a signed copy of her new vampire romance\, Starcrossed Nocturne. \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: The Playboy by Marni Mann! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrepare for a sizzling\, high-stakes romance with this grumpy-sunshine love story. It all starts with an anonymous\, electrifying one-night stand that turns the world of Spade\, a billionaire heir\, upside down. Known for his playboy reputation and commitment to bachelorhood\, Spade is the last man anyone would peg as “boyfriend material.” He’s built his life around luxury\, success\, and avoiding any strings that might tie him down. \n\n\n\nBut when he spots her—a stunning woman with flowing dark hair\, a smile that leaves him breathless\, and a magnetic presence that draws him in—he’s consumed by desire. Their fiery chemistry leads to a night of passion with no names exchanged. It’s supposed to be over\, but Spade can’t stop thinking about her. For the first time\, he finds himself yearning for something more… \n\n\n\nWhen fate intervenes and their paths cross again\, Spade seizes the chance to make her his. Yet\, she’s not so easily won. Her reluctance challenges everything Spade thought he knew about women and himself\, pushing him to confront his deepest fears and desires. \n\n\n\nThis romance offers scorching heat\, witty banter\, and heartfelt vulnerability as Spade fights to prove that he’s more than a playboy. With its bonus content and unforgettable characters\, The Playboy will leave readers swooning and clamoring for just one more chapter.

URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/january-kiss-tell-romance-book-club-the-playboy/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250105T070824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T131349Z
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SUMMARY:February Fab Fantasy Book Club: Four Ruined Realms
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always ourclubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered atthe 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick\, Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland! \n\n\n\nEnter a world of deceit\, danger\, and breathtaking adventure with this gripping continuation of the Broken Blades series. This tale of revenge\, loyalty\, and power is as intricate as the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION it comes in—complete with sprayed edges\, exclusive endpapers\, and special design features. \n\n\n\nScreenshot\n\n\n\nIn this high-stakes fantasy\, the ruthless King of Yusan is determined to claim his sister’s Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord\, using manipulation and cunning to force the five blades into an impossible mission. Bound by a common enemy but fractured by betrayal\, the blades must infiltrate the foreign realm of Quilimar to steal the ring from the formidable Queen of Khitan. \n\n\n\nAs time ticks away\, their quest becomes more treacherous—not just because of the obstacles before them\, but because of the mistrust between them. Can they overcome the lies that tore them apart\, or will their thirst for vengeance be their undoing? \n\n\n\nWith vivid world-building and complex characters\, Corland delivers a tale of shifting alliances and razor-sharp tension. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of morally gray heroes and intricate heist stories\, this book will spark lively discussions about trust\, betrayal\, and the cost of revenge. Join us as we delve into the thrilling twists and turns. Will the blades prevail against King Joon’s ruthless game? Or will vengeance consume them all?  \n\n\n\nPrepare for an unforgettable journey—and bring your theories to the table! (Best if you read Five Broken Blades first – a prior Fab Fantasy choice!)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-fab-fantasy-book-club-four-ruined-realms/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250120T054913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T054914Z
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SUMMARY:February Thrill in the Ville: The Business Trip
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\nThe Business Trip by Jessie Garcia$29.00 Book club price: $26.10 Hardcover\, 352 ppBrace yourself for a wild ride with a gripping debut thriller that will leave you questioning every twist and turn. \n\n\n\nStephanie and Jasmine couldn’t be more different—one is a professional on a business trip\, the other a woman desperately fleeing an abusive relationship. They’ve never met\, but their lives intersect in chilling ways. After encountering the enigmatic Trent McCarthy\, both women begin sending increasingly strange and erratic messages to their friends. Then\, silence. \n\n\n\nAs Stephanie and Jasmine vanish without a trace\, their disappearances set off a race to uncover the truth. Who is Trent McCarthy? Is he a predator\, or is he the prey? And what really happened to the women?Packed with shocking twists and layered with psychological intrigue\, \n\n\n\nThe Business Trip dives deep into the minds of its characters. With each revelation\, you’ll question everything you thought you knew about manipulation\, survival\, and the lengths people will go to protect themselves—or control others. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Flight Attendant\, this fast-paced thriller will spark a dynamic book club discussion: How do we spot red flags in relationships? What role does trust play in high-stakes situations? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind The Business Trip.  \n\n\n\nWith its intense plot and unforgettable characters\, this novel will have everyone talking long after the last page is turned.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-thrill-in-the-ville-the-business-trip/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250126T060938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T060940Z
UID:9856-1739611800-1739640600@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:2025 Summerville Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the inaugural Summerville Book Festival February 15th!!! The information below will help you plan your day as downtown Summerville becomes THE hub for all things books… \n\n\n\nVISIT OUR SPECIAL BOOK FESTIVAL PAGE HERE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/2025-summerville-book-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250120T051444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T055009Z
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SUMMARY:February Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Conjure Island
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\nScreenshot\n\n\n\nConjure Island by Eden Royce$19.99 Book club price: $9.99 Hardcover\, 320 ppGet ready for a spellbinding Young Readers Club meeting as we discuss Conjure Island! \n\n\n\nWhen Delphinia Baker is sent to live with her mysterious great-grandmother\, Nana Rose\, on a hot South Carolina island\, her summer takes an unexpected turn. Nana Rose runs a school for conjure magic\, revealing a world of witches\, talking ghosts\, and strange abilities Del never knew she had.  \n\n\n\nAs Del learns more about her family’s hidden past and uncovers the truth about her magical heritage\, she also faces a shadowy presence threatening the island. Why did her Gramma keep this magical world a secret? \n\n\n\nCan Del find her place in a community she’s just discovered while solving the mystery surrounding her family? Join us to explore the enchanting world of conjure magic and Del’s courageous journey into her family’s legacy!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-conjure-island/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250120T052832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T055058Z
UID:9701-1739903400-1739908800@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:February Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Ruthless Creatures
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 newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month: Ruthless Creatures by JT Geissingerl$19.99 Book club price: $17.99 Paperback\, 400 ppDark\, dangerous\, and utterly irresistible\, Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger is a mafia romance that will leave your heart pounding. \n\n\n\nFive years after her fiancé’s sudden disappearance\, Natalie is still haunted by unanswered questions and shattered dreams. Her once-bright future has been reduced to a quiet life shadowed by pain and loss—until a mysterious stranger named Kage arrives in her small town. \n\n\n\nTall\, brooding\, and wrapped in secrets\, Kage is impossible to ignore. His presence exudes danger\, yet Natalie is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Sparks fly\, and their chemistry is undeniable\, igniting a passion that leaves Natalie questioning her cautious existence. But Kage isn’t just a stranger—he’s a man with a mission\, and Natalie is the key to his deadly plans. \n\n\n\nWhen she discovers that Kage has been sent to collect on an unpaid debt tied to her missing fiancé\, the stakes become life or death. Natalie must decide if she can trust the man who has brought both passion and peril into her life. Is he her salvation or her undoing? \n\n\n\nPacked with explosive twists\, scorching romance\, and a bonus chapter that delves even deeper into Kage’s secrets\, Ruthless Creatures is a gripping tale of love and betrayal. Perfect for readers who crave dark\, suspenseful romances with unforgettable characters.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-kiss-tell-romance-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250120T061242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T061243Z
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SUMMARY:February Books & Banter Book Club: The Memory Library
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 Books & Banter Book Club pick: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Memory Library by Kate Storey$18.99 Book club price: $17.09 Paperback\, 336 ppStep into the heartwarming world of The Memory Library\, a novel that celebrates the enduring power of love\, forgiveness\, and the stories that bind us together. \n\n\n\nFor forty-two years\, Sally Harrison has quietly built a sanctuary of memories—a library dedicated to her only child\, Ella. Every year on Ella’s birthday\, Sally adds a book to the collection\, each one inscribed with a heartfelt note\, a tribute to her daughter and the life they once shared. But the library remains unopened. Two decades ago\, after a heated argument\, Ella fled to Australia and never looked back. \n\n\n\nNow\, life takes an unexpected turn. A crisis forces Ella to return to the home she left behind\, confronting the ghosts of the past and the mother she’s long avoided. Within the walls of her childhood home\, Ella stumbles upon the shelves filled with years of silent devotion. What she finds there is a testament to her mother’s love and an invitation to rediscover their bond. \n\n\n\nKate Storey’s novel is a beautifully woven tale of second chances\, resilience\, and the healing power of stories. Perfect for fans of Sally Page’s The Keeper of Stories\, this novel reminds us that when one chapter ends\, another is waiting to begin—all you have to do is turn the page. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this month’s book club discussion to explore Sally and Ella’s journey\, the complexities of family relationships\, and the redemptive magic of storytelling. Come ready to share your thoughts on the power of books to bridge even the widest divides. We’ll provide wine\, appetizers\, and a cozy atmosphere to dive into this unforgettable story!.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-books-banter-book-club-the-memory-library/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T222007
CREATED:20250221T192858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T204505Z
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SUMMARY:March Fab Fantasy: Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
DESCRIPTION:Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan – This month’s Fab Fantasy pick!\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. This month we’re chatting about: Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan ($32.00 Book club price: $28.80 Hardcover\, 464 pp)Step into a world of forbidden magic\, perilous alliances\, and breathtaking romance with Immortal\, the latest masterpiece from Sue Lynn Tan\, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen young Liyen ascends to her mortal throne after her grandfather’s death\, she vows to break her kingdom’s servitude to the immortals and seek vengeance for the loss she blames on their meddling. But her ambitions take a dangerous turn when she’s summoned to the Immortal Realm and forced to strike an alliance with the enigmatic and ruthless God of War. \n\n\n\nAs secrets unravel and their destinies entwine\, a forbidden attraction sparks between Liyen and the God of War—one she must resist to protect her people and her heart. With dark forces closing in and her kingdom at the brink of destruction\, Liyen must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to save her people\, even if it means forging an unbreakable bond with the very being she should fear the most. \n\n\n\nSue Lynn Tan’s lush\, lyrical storytelling and rich world-building immerse readers in a realm of dangerous intrigue and undeniable passion. Perfect for fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and The Shadows Between Us\, Immortal promises to spark lively book club discussions about duty\, desire\, and the power of trust in the face of betrayal. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to discuss this dazzling romantic fantasy—join us as we uncover the secrets of Immortal and explore the choices that define its unforgettable heroine.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/march-fab-fantasy-immortal-by-sue-lynn-tan/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:February Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Thrill in the ‘Ville book club March: A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall\n\n\n\nCome 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 A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall($28.99 Book club price: $26.09 Hardcover\, 304 pp) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods comes a chilling thriller packed with secrets\, danger\, and twists that will keep you guessing! \n\n\n\nTheodora Scott’s whirlwind romance with Connor Dalton seemed perfect. He’s charming\, wealthy\, and a member of the powerful Dalton family. Now\, six months later\, Theo is at Idlewood\, the family’s isolated winter retreat\, trying to win over his skeptical future in-laws. But beneath the surface of this glittering\, picture-perfect family lies something dark and dangerous. \n\n\n\nThe unsettling messages Theo has been receiving can no longer be brushed off as mere pranks—not when footprints appear in the snow outside her window. Worse\, Theo discovers something impossible in an abandoned cabin: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood\, a place she has no memory of ever visiting. \n\n\n\nAs Theo begins to dig into the fragments of her forgotten childhood\, she uncovers a devastating connection to the Daltons and their shocking secret—a secret someone will kill to keep buried. With her life on the line and no one she can trust\, Theo must confront her past to survive. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of slow-burning suspense and psychological intrigue\, Dive in and join the discussion: What would you do if your memories held the key to the truth? And what if discovering it could cost you everything? Prepare for an icy\, atmospheric thriller that will spark unforgettable conversations!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-a-killing-cold-by-kate-alice-marshall/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:March Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Will's Race for Home
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\n\n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes ($17.99 Book club price: $16.99 Paperback\, 208 pp)Step back in time with Will’s Race for Home\, a gripping tale set during the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush. Young Will and his father\, tired of working land they can never own\, embark on a perilous journey to claim a piece of freedom for their family. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, they face treacherous terrain\, dangerous bandits\, and a mysterious soldier named Caesar whose presence adds both intrigue and peril to their journey. This story highlights the determination\, courage\, and hope of a young Black family striving for a better future. \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss the historical context\, the bond between Will and his father\, and the moral dilemmas they face. Join us to explore this thrilling story of resilience\, justice\, and the pursuit of the American dream!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/march-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-wills-race-for-home/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author! Nadine Thiess Signing Vampire Romance: Starcrossed Nocturne
DESCRIPTION:Join us before the first Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club of 2025 with a special romance book signing! \n\n\n\nAuthor Nadine Thiess will be on hand to sign her vampire romance\, Starcrossed Nocturne\, followed by a club discussion of January’s pick\, Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnveil the secrets of a vampire’s hidden past in modern Dublin. Amid danger and desire\, Amara’s existence is challenged by a forbidden romance and dark forces. Immerse in an intoxicating tale of passion\, peril\, and betrayal… \n\n\n\nAmara Thornton\, an eight-century-old vampire\, is an enigma wrapped within the layers of time and trauma. Having lived in North America for the past 350 years\, she now seeks refuge in the serene backdrop of Ireland. Her life is a delicate balance between her vampire nature and an innate kindness\, a testament to her resilience as a trauma survivor. However\, her solitude gets punctured by an unexpected encounter with Gabriel Kelley\, a charismatic mystic whose mere presence begins to peel back the layers of her carefully guarded existence. \n\n\n\nGabriel\, a 42-year-old human mystic\, exudes a carefree vibe that masks his unsettled life. His Native American ancestry blesses him with an unusual understanding of the world. When he crosses paths with Amara\, their worlds collide\, spawning a forbidden romance that threatens to upturn the precarious tranquility of their lives. \n\n\n\nThe story intensifies as a ruthless vampire coven\, led by the merciless Liam\, emerges from the shadows. Liam\, fueled by ambition and a mysterious historic connection with Amara\, is determined to destroy her newfound happiness. Backed by his fiery accomplice Saoirse and challenged by the enigmatic American vampire James\, this tale spirals into a thrilling battle of passion and loyalty. \n\n\n\nAs Amara and Gabriel’s love story unfolds\, it teeters on the edge of danger. They must navigate through the treacherous waters of their feelings\, all the while fighting the sinister forces that threaten to tear them apart. In a world where every heartbeat could be the last\, Starcrossed Nocturne is a mesmerizing tale that oscillates between the enduring battle of light and shadow\, capturing the essence of their struggle in a world cloaked by darkness. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be ensnared by this spellbinding tale that unearths centuries-old secrets\, explores the nuances of perilous love\, and the profound courage it takes to fight against all odds.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/meet-the-author-nadine-thiess-signing-vampire-romance-starcrossed-nocturne/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:March Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
DESCRIPTION:Kiss & Tell Romance Club March pick; Deep End by Ali Hazelwood\n\n\n\nOur 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 Deep End by Ali Hazelwood ($20.00 Book club price: $18.00 Paperback\, 464 pp)Dive into the turbulent waters of forbidden romance. Scarlett Vandermeer is a platform diver at Stanford\, determined to recover from an injury that almost ended her career and focused on her ultimate goal: med school. With no room for distractions\, Scarlett keeps relationships at bay\, convincing herself she doesn’t need anything more. \n\n\n\nEnter Lukas Blomqvist\, the swim team’s golden boy and world champion\, whose life revolves around discipline and focus. To outsiders\, the two couldn’t be more different\, but a shared secret brings them together in an unexpected way. What begins as a temporary\, no-strings-attached arrangement quickly spirals into something neither of them anticipated. \n\n\n\nAs Olympic dreams loom and pressures mount\, Scarlett and Lukas find themselves in uncharted territory. Their connection deepens\, but their competitive worlds and personal insecurities threaten to pull them apart. Scarlett must confront not only her growing feelings for Lukas but also the fears holding her back from fully diving in. \n\n\n\nFilled with emotional depth\, sizzling chemistry\, and the perfect blend of tension and tenderness\, Deep End captures the beauty of taking risks in love and life. Fans of sports romance and forbidden relationships will find themselves immersed in Scarlett and Lukas’s journey.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/march-kiss-tell-romance-club-deep-end-by-ali-hazelwood/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:March Books & Banter Book Club: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
DESCRIPTION:Books & Banter Book Club pick: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler\n\n\n\nAs 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; Three Days in June by Anne Tyler ($27.00 Book club price: $24.30 Hardcover\, 176 pp) A charming\, heartfelt novel about family\, second chances\, and the complications of love. Gail Baines\, the mother of the bride\, is having a whirlwind of a week. \n\n\n\nShe’s just lost her job\, her ex-husband has arrived unannounced with no place to stay\, and her daughter Debbie’s wedding seems on the brink of collapse after a startling revelation about the groom-to-be. \n\n\n\nAs the story unfolds over three pivotal days\, Tyler captures the quirks\, tensions\, and joys of familial relationships with her signature humor and keen observational eye. Gail must navigate her own regrets and rediscover herself amid the chaos of wedding preparations\, all while facing unresolved feelings about her past with her ex-husband Max. \n\n\n\nPacked with Tyler’s trademark wit and wisdom\, this novel explores the fragile bonds between parents and children\, the resilience of love\, and the surprising ways we confront change. Book clubs will find plenty to discuss\, from Gail’s journey of self-discovery to the complexities of modern family dynamics.  \n\n\n\nFans of Breathing Lessons and Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant will find this novel a delightful return to everything they love about Anne Tyler’s work.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/march-books-banter-book-club-three-days-in-june-by-anne-tyler/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Alice Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable literary evening as the Timrod Author Series presents two New York Times bestselling authors—Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Alice Monroe—on March 28\, 2025. Join the fun for an engaging conversation centered around Patti’s mesmerizing new novel\, The Story She Left Behind\, and secure your spot for an event that promises inspiration\, mystery\, and a touch of magic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\nWhen: March 28\, 2025\n\n\n\nTix available at: Timrod Library online or in person AND in-store at Main Street Reads\n\n\n\nTickets Include: A signed copy of The Story She Left Behind\n\n\n\n\nTicket Options:\n\n\n\n\nStandard Admission:\n\n7 p.m. Author Presentation Only\n\n\n\nPrice: $40 (Members $35)\n\n\n\n\n\nVIP Experience:\n\n5:30 p.m. VIP Reception at the elegant Timrod Library and 7 p.m. Author Presentation\n\n\n\nPrice: $60 (Members $55)\n\n\n\nPerk: Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Alice Monroe before the main event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Timrod’s bookstore partner\, we’ll also have a selection of Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Alice Monroe titles available for purchase so you can get ’em all signed! \n\n\n\nAbout The Story She Left Behind\n\n\n\nTold in Patti Callahan Henry’s lyrical\, enchanting prose\, The Story She Left Behind is a captivating novel of mystery and family legacy. The narrative follows eight-year-old Clara Harrington\, whose magical childhood was upended in 1927 when her famed mother\, Bronwyn Newcastle Fordham\, vanished off the coast of South Carolina. Fast forward to 1952—now a mother herself\, Clara receives a mysterious message from London. A stranger claims to have discovered a handwritten dictionary of the secret language her mother invented as a child prodigy. Compelled by loss and a thirst for truth\, Clara embarks on a journey to England with her daughter\, determined to unravel the mystery of her mother’s disappearance and the hidden story she left behind. \n\n\n\nAbout Patti Callahan Henry\n\n\n\nPatti Callahan Henry is a celebrated New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author whose works include The Secret Book of Flora Lea\, Surviving Savannah\, and Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Her accolades include the Christy Award\, the Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer of the Year\, and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year. In addition to her writing\, Patti cohosts the popular web show and podcast Friends and Fiction. For more details on her work\, visit PattiCallahanHenry.com. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to experience an evening of literary enchantment. Secure your tickets today and be part of this captivating conversation with two of today’s most influential voices in storytelling!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/patti-callahan-henry-and-mary-alice-monroe/
LOCATION:South Carolina
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer
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