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SUMMARY:Blood Rivalry: Release Day Thriller Party!
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Attaway for the release of Blood Rivalry! This event will overlap with our Thrill in the ‘Ville book club so thriller readers can meet the author and grab the signed new release! \n\n\n\n“…a fast-paced\, beautifully sophisticated political and family thriller. Very highly recommended.” -Readers’ Favorite \n\n\n\n“…a compelling Southern saga that masterfully weaves together themes of power\, family legacy\, and the pursuit of redemption…. a must-read for fans of Southern Gothic and intricate legal dramas.” -Seattle Book Review \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Attaway’s command of character and finely evoked milieu over eras…fascinates and convinces\, keeping the pages turning as this character-driven political thriller builds toward an urgent and satisfying confrontation.” -BookLife \n\n\n\n“Fans of legal thrillers with as much bite as Blood Rivalry will not want to put this book down. Attaway has delivered one of the best installments in this genre…. emotionally satisfying\, yet morally unsettling\, and that’s what makes it so intriguing.” -Reader Views\, 5 Stars \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Robert Bailey’s Legacy of Lies\, John Grisham’s The Boys from Biloxi\, Greg Iles’ Natchez Burning trilogy\, and James Lee Burke’s A Private Cathedral. \n\n\n\nBlood Rivalry\, the third book in the Atkins Family Low Country Saga series\, finds Walker and Eli Atkins\, living in Charleston\, South Carolina\, fifteen years after the conclusion of Eli’s Redemption. Eli\, a celebrated chef\, and Walker\, a lawyer\, are brothers\, building families and careers\, each affected by the gruesome murder twenty years ago of Eli’s high school sweetheart. The hunt for the killer\, in the public’s eyes\, cemented Eli and Walker in roles neither wanted-Eli as the savior and Walker in need of a savior-thus casting a chill over their relationships. \n\n\n\nPaul Attaway\n\n\n\nWalker sees a chance to play the hero when\, through his representation of two clients\, he takes on the Governor of South Carolina\, Johnny Dunsmore\, the eldest son of Colin Dunsmore\, the patriarch of a politically powerful family. For fifty years\, Colin Dunsmore carefully crafted an image for the family\, intent on placing Johnny in the White House. But Walker uncovers a history of deceit and murder that defines the family\, and as he pulls at strings\, Colin Dunsmore’s tapestry of lies begins to unravel. \n\n\n\nConfronted with the Dunsmore’s ruthlessness and the knowledge that they will stop at nothing to win\, Walker turns to Eli and together they embark on a cross-country race with the Dunsmores to secure the secrets\, that if revealed\, would upend their empire.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/blood-rivalry-release-day-thriller-party/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Bestsellers Stage: Strictly Southern
DESCRIPTION:Southern Stories That Sing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 3:30 PMPanel: 4:00 – 5:00 PMSigning: Immediately followingLocation: Flowertown Players TheatreTicket Type: General AdmissionPrice: $30(Also included with VIP Saturday & VIP All Access passes) \n\n\n\nWe all love great Southern fiction—and this panel celebrates exactly what makes a Southern story sing. Expect charm and grit\, deep roots\, unforgettable characters\, and heartfelt conversation as standout authors explore the stories that define the South. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Bestsellers Stage session features T.I. Lowe\, with tickets including a signed early-release first edition of her newest novel\, South of Somewhere\, ahead of its March 3 release. The discussion is moderated by acclaimed author Kristen Ness (At Loggerheads). \n\n\n\nJoining them on stage are four more celebrated Southern fiction voices: \n\n\n\n\nCatherine Mann (Lightning in a Mason Jar)\n\n\n\nGervais Hagerty (In Polite Company)\n\n\n\nCarolyn Hooker (Leaving Edgefield)\n\n\n\nDan Leach (Junah at the End of the World)\n\n\n\n\nThe panel concludes with an on-site signing\, followed by the VIP Author Reception at Main Street Reads at 6:00 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Ticket Includes\n\n\n\n\n📖 One (1) signed advance-release copy of South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe\n\n\n\n✍️ Access to the post-panel author signing\n\n\n\n\n🎟 Tickets: Available online or in-store at Main Street Reads(Includes one signed book per ticketed attendee)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/bestsellers-stage-strictly-southern/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Summerville Book Festival
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SUMMARY:BESTSELLERS STAGE: Fabulous Fantasy at Summerville Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:An Early-Release Fantasy Event: Grab Your Tickets HERE!  \n\n\n\nStep into a world of magic\, myth\, and imagination at Fabulous Fantasy\, a spellbinding Bestsellers Stage panel at the Flowertown Players Theatre—and one of the most exciting early-release events of the Summerville Book Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning to the Saturday stage\, Yasmin Angoe makes her highly anticipated leap into fantasy with She Drinks the Light. Thanks to special permission from Penguin Random House\, ticket holders will receive the very first signed first editions—days before the official release on March 3. \n\n\n\nJoining Angoe for this fantasy-packed conversation is an outstanding lineup of authors\, led by moderator Dorothy McFalls\, with panelists A.F. Winter\, E.M. Etheridge\, Denise Lee\, and Georgia-based Allen Lyle\, whose work blends dark epic fantasy with sci-fi elements. \n\n\n\nExpect lively discussion\, behind-the-scenes insight into new releases\, and a celebration of fantasy in all its forms. A book signing with all featured authors follows the session.Event DetailsDate & Time: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 | 2:30 PM(Doors open at 2 pm)Location: Flowertown Players TheatreTicket Type: General AdmissionPrice: $30(This event also included with VIP Saturday Pass & VIP All Access Pass) \n\n\n\nYour Ticket Includes📖 One (1) signed first edition of She Drinks the Light (early release!)Books are distributed at event check-in. Guests using the accessible entrance will be checked in by our crew\, who will deliver books directly to you.Featured Authors: \n\n\n\n\nYasmin Angoe\n\n\n\nAllen Lyle\n\n\n\nDorothy McFalls (Moderator)\n\n\n\nDenise Lee\n\n\n\nA.F. Winter\n\n\n\nE.M. Etheridge\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Bestsellers StageBestsellers Stage programming takes place at the Flowertown Players Theatre and anchors the festival’s ticketed events\, including Friday night’s Thrill in the ’Ville and Saturday’s romance\, fantasy\, and Southern fiction panels.🎟 VIP All Access Pass includes all Bestsellers Stage programming with included books🛍 VIP ticket holders receive 10% off any panelist’s books at the theatre bookshop or Main Street Reads🍷 VIP & All Access ticket holders enjoy exclusive admission to the Authors/VIP Reception at Main Street Reads at 6:00 PM🎫 General Admission tickets are available for individual sessions (no reception included)Tickets are available HERE or in-store at Main Street Reads.Advance purchase strongly recommended—most events anticipated to sell out before February 27.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/bestsellers-stage-fabulous-fantasy-at-summerville-book-festival/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Summerville Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Kiss & Tell Romance at the Summerville Book Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Romance! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Type: General Admission (also included with VIP Saturday + VIP All Access passes)Date/Time: Saturday\, Feb. 28\, 2026 — 1:00 PMDoors Open: 12:30 PMLocation: Flowertown Players TheatrePrice: $30 if purchased separately \n\n\n\nSaturday’s first Bestsellers Stage session is all romance! Join us for a lively panel moderated by Marissa Hale\, followed by an on-site signing. \n\n\n\nThis is a Reader’s Choice panel — meaning both General Admisson and VIP ticket holders receive 20% off any participating author’s books on hand. \n\n\n\nORDER TIX NOW!\n\n\n\nFeatured Authors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarissa Hale (Moderator)\n\n\n\nSavannah Reed\n\n\n\nCatherine Mann\n\n\n\nRobin Hillyer-Miles\n\n\n\nElaine Reed\n\n\n\nAddie Bealer\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Available online HERE or in-store at Main Street Reads. \n\n\n\nFine Print\n\n\n\n20% Reader’s Choice discount applies to participating authors’ titles available on-site.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/kiss-tell-romance-at-the-summerville-book-festival/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Summerville Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Studio Salon & Signing: Healing with Words
DESCRIPTION:Ticketed event — available HERE\, at Main Street Reads\, OR included with VIP All Access and VIP Saturday Passes. \n\n\n\nSTUDIO SALON: HEALTH & HEALING WITH WORDS \n\n\n\nAn Intimate Conversation on Writing\, Resilience & Hope \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026Doors Open: 9:30 AM (coffee & light continental breakfast)Salon: 10:00 – 11:30 AMLocation: Flowertown Players Blackbox Studio(behind the theatre\, Journal Alley)Ticket Type: General AdmissionPrice: $15(Also included with VIP All Access and VIP Saturday Passes) \n\n\n\nThis intimate studio salon brings together authors who write bravely about personal challenge\, healing\, and hope. In an open-forum\, conversational setting\, we’ll explore how words can shape understanding\, foster connection\, and offer real comfort—sometimes exactly when we need it most. \n\n\n\nAudience participation is encouraged\, making this a welcoming\, thoughtful space for shared reflection and discussion. Authors will have their books available for purchase and signing on-site following the salon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Authors\n\n\n\n\nRobert Dorchak\, Jr.\n\n\n\nKristy Dominiak\n\n\n\nHenley Carr\n\n\n\nMaria Cruz\n\n\n\nTerri McCrea\n\n\n\nSarah Marie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Ticket Includes\n\n\n\n\nAdmission to the Health & Healing With Words studio salon\n\n\n\nCoffee and light continental breakfast\n\n\n\nAccess to on-site book sales and author signing\n\n\n\n\n🎟 Tickets: Available online\, at Main Street Reads\, or at the door beginning at 9:30 AM (as available) \n\n\n\nFine Print:Seating is limited. Breakfast offerings are light/continental. This event takes place in the Flowertown Players Blackbox Studio\, located behind the theatre in Journal Alley. Parking is available in Journal Alley.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/studio-salon-signing-health-healing-with-words/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reader Salon,Summerville Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Thrill in the 'Ville Kicking Off 2026 Summerville Book Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your Summerville Book Festival experience with a super-special Friday night opener devoted entirely to THRILLS. \n\n\n\nThrill in the ’Ville brings us an electrifying evening of suspense\, secrets\, and page-turning conversation at the Flowertown Players Theatre\, headlined by Yasmin Angoe\, celebrating her new hit thriller Behind These Four Walls\, recently selected by the TODAY Show as a national February Must-Read. \n\n\n\nAngoe will be in conversation with local favorites Alex Lettau and Bob Spearman\, and moderated by acclaimed author Lorna Hollifield (Bright Little Girls). \n\n\n\nORDER HERE NOW\n\n\n\nWhat Your Ticket Includes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟 Admission to the Friday night Bestsellers Stage event\n\n\n\n📖 Signed copy of Behind These Four Walls (included with both VIP All Access & General Admission tickets)\n\n\n\n🍷 Exclusive post-event “Wine & Sign” Reception at Main Street Reads\n\n\n\n✍️ Personalized book signing with all featured authors\n\n\n\n🛍 10% attendee-only discount on all panelists’ books during the reception\n\n\n\n\nThis is the perfect way to launch a weekend packed with books\, conversation\, and unforgettable literary moments. For tickets to JUST this session CLICK HERE. For your ALL ACCESS pass that includes ALL Friday and Saturday sessions\, three free books and priority seating (best deal at $99)\, CLICK HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummerville Book Festival Opening NightDate: Friday\, February 27Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.Author Talk: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Wine & Sign Reception: 7:30 p.m.Location: Flowertown Players Theatre\, followed by reception at the bookstoreTicketed Event | Signed Book Included
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/thrill-in-the-ville-kicking-off-2026-summerville-book-festival/
LOCATION:Flowertown Players Theatre\, 133 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, South Carolina\, 29483
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Summerville Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Step Inside The Charmed Library! Special Event & Signing
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJennifer Moorman in Conversation with Dorothy McFalls – Sunday\, January 11\, 2026 – Hosted by Main Street Reads & Flowertown Players and benefitting The Timrod Library. ORDER HERE! \n\n\n\nThe Charmed Library\n\n\n\nWe’re opening 2026 with pure bookish magic! Join us Sunday\, January 11\, for an enchanting afternoon with USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman\, celebrating her newest novel\, The Charmed Library—a whimsical\, heartfelt love letter to libraries\, favorite childhood stories\, and the readers who wish their fictional heroes could step off the page. ORDER NOW! \n\n\n\nSet in the cozy town of Blue Sky Valley\, The Charmed Library follows Stella Parker—an assistant librarian with a rare gift: she sees words come alive. When a burned journal alters her abilities and her beloved fictional hero suddenly appears in the library after hours\, Stella is drawn into a world where books blur into reality\, magic has rules\, and every story comes with a cost. \n\n\n\nAs chaos unfolds and time ticks down\, Stella must learn how stories—like people—offer healing\, wonder\, and new beginnings. \n\n\n\nReaders and reviewers are already calling this Moorman’s best book yet\, praising its magical realism\, heartfelt romance\, and its glowing celebration of the power of books\, community\, and connection. \n\n\n\nMoorman will be in conversation with local favorite Dorothy McFalls\, bestselling author of the Moonlight Dragon series\, making this an unforgettable afternoon for fantasy readers\, romantics\, and lovers of good books and libraries! \n\n\n\n\nORDER TIX BEFORE NOON JAN. 11th\n\n\n\n\n📅 SUNDAY\, January 11📍 Flowertown Players Theatre (doors open 3 PM)🎤 Author conversation: 3:30 PM🥂 Charcuterie reception & signing: 4:30 PM at Main Street Reads \n—Includes a signed FIRST EDITION hardcover of The Charmed Library —PLUS 10% off Jennifer Moorman AND Dorothy McFalls titles on event day—A perfect holiday gift! We’ll happily print a gift-ready ticket featuring the book cover for you to present to your favorite reader.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe expect this one to sell out\, so reserve your seats—and your magic—early! \n\n\n\nMeet Jennifer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Moorman is the USA TODAY bestselling author of five novels\, including The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds\, The Magic All Around\, and the Mystic Water Series. Praised by Publisher’s Weekly\, Booklist\, Kirkus Reviews\, and others\, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds is described as “imbued with Moorman’s trademark touch of magic\,” “a seamless blend of history and magical realism\,” “an absolute treasure of a book\,” and “absolutely mesmerizing.” \n\n\n\nA double major graduate of Middle Tennessee State University from the Recording Industry and English programs\, her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including People\, Parade\, Writer’s Digest\, The Nerd Daily\, Women’s World Magazine\, Hollywood Weekly\, and many more. She holds degrees with concentrations in mass communications\, linguistics\, and fiction writing\, reflecting her diverse background in storytelling and communication. \n\n\n\nShe put together a band and toured the United States as an accomplished professional singer for five years. She also worked many years as a senior editor for Harper Collins\, guiding authors through the writing\, editing\, and publishing processes. \n\n\n\nJennifer is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast One Happy Thing with fellow bestselling authors Kerry Anne King and Maddie Dawson. When she’s not writing\, you can find her testing a new recipe\, chasing rainbows\, or stargazing. Jennifer lives in a magic house in Nashville\, Tennessee.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/step-inside-the-charmed-library-special-event-signing/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Book Signing & Salon: Dear Everyone by Henley Carr
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to host a very special event with author Henley Carr\, celebrating her powerful narrative non-fiction debut\, Dear Everyone. Readers will have the opportunity to remain for a salon-style private event to dig deeper into the themes contained in Carr’s work (see below for the questions we’ll delve into!) \n\n\n\nTHE EVENTJoin us at Main Street Reads for a free\, open-to-all book signing where you can meet author Henley Carr and grab a copy of her new release\, Dear Everyone. \n\n\n\nTHEN\, beginning at 4:00 p.m.\, we’ll transition into an exclusive salon-style open discussion with Henley\, complete with wine\, charcuterie\, and some deeper conversation.  \n\n\n\nThis portion of the afternoon will be a ticketed event\, limited to 25 participants\, and each ticket includes all the “fixin’s” PLUS a signed copy of Dear Everyone. This is expected to sell out – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE or in-store at Main Street Reads. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nDiscover the intricate dance between societal expectations and personal truth in Dear Everyone. Through 60 letters from 1963\, Henley chronicles a year of one woman’s artistic pursuit and personal growth\, juxtaposed against a modern-day narrative of ambition and the quest for authenticity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1963\, twenty-two-year-old Martha McCaffray set sail for Florence\, Italy\, to study painting and live a year entirely for herself. In sixty letters home\, she chronicled her days of art\, travel\, friendship\, and freedom – a brief window when she chose passion over expectation. Within a year of her return\, she was a wife\, a mother\, and a woman who\, unbeknownst to her at the time\, would set her paintbrush down for good. \n\n\n\nSixty years later\, those letters are unearthed and entwined with a modern narrative of self-discovery. What begins as a portrait of a young woman’s bold year abroad becomes something more – a mirror reflecting the timeless struggle between societal expectation and personal truth. \n\n\n\nDear Everyone is a work of narrative nonfiction that braids Martha’s mid-century letters with a contemporary voice reckoning with the same questions: What does it mean to choose yourself? And what is lost when you don’t? \n\n\n\nHenley Carr’s work will spark genuine conversation with each other about our own desires vs. societal expectations of women today. \n\n\n\nORDER TICKETS NOW – LIMITED TO 25!\n\n\n\nMeet Henley Carr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley is an experienced writer\, marketer\, and creative strategist with a unique vision for storytelling. From corporate teams to public figures and authors\, she brings stories to life. For the past two years\, she’s been writing her debut narrative nonfiction\, Dear Everyone\, inspired by discovered letters from 1963 and her own journey of self-discovery. In her free time\, she dreams of escapes to Palm Springs\, enjoys Slim Aaron’s coffee table books\, and spends time with her husband\, new baby Scottie\, and golden retriever Millie. \n\n\n\nBonus: The salon will of course include charcuterie and wine\, AND a signed copy of Dear Everyone.  \n\n\n\nORDER TICKETS NOW – LIMITED TO 25!\n\n\n\n\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 these questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat role did you play in your family dynamic growing up\, and how has that shaped who you are today?\n\n\n\nWhat expectations\, spoken or unspoken\, were/are set for the women in your family?\n\n\n\nDo you feel pressure to present yourself differently in certain social settings? \n\n\n\nWhat does “having it all” mean to you\, and has that definition shifted over time?\n\n\n\nIn what ways do you believe societal expectations of women still influence your daily decisions?\n\n\n\nWhat life circumstances most changed your perspective on who you are?\n\n\n\nHave you ever felt pressure to silence or shrink part of yourself to fit in?\n\n\n\nHow do friendships with other women support or challenge your identity?\n\n\n\nWhat pressures do you feel in your life to “have it all” or present yourself in a certain way? How has social media influenced this?\n\n\n\nIf you could redefine success for yourself\, separate from societal expectations\, what would that look like?
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-salon-dear-everyone-by-henley-carr/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Sunday Salon
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SUMMARY:Meet "All the Colors of the Dark" author Chris Whitaker at Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Reads is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Chris Whitaker and you’re invited! Following his lit and lunch event at the Timrod (sold out) – he’ll be heading over to Main Street Reads to meet more of his fans – here’s your last chance while he’s stateside! \n\n\n\nWhitaker—internationally acclaimed for We Begin at the End and now the author of the runaway hit All the Colors of the Dark—will join us to sign his books\, including his newest work\, a “Read with Jenna” Book Club Pick that has already sold over a million copies worldwide. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n📅 Date: Sunday\, October 26\, 2025🕐 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm📖 Chris’s books will be available for purchase and signing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll the Colors of the Dark is a soaring thriller and epic love story that blends suspense with profound heart. \n\n\n\n1975: America is shifting. The Vietnam War is ending\, Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier\, and in the small town of Monta Clare\, Missouri\, young girls are vanishing. When a local boy named Patch saves the daughter of a wealthy family from a brutal attack\, he becomes an unlikely hero—yet leaves heartbreak in his wake. \n\n\n\nEqual parts missing-person mystery\, serial killer thriller\, and sweeping generational love story\, Whitaker’s latest has been hailed as “a must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn)\, “absolutely mesmerizing” (Patricia Cornwell)\, and “profoundly emotional and powerful” (B.A. Paris). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Whitaker is the award-winning author of Tall Oaks\, All the Wicked Girls\, and the New York Times bestseller We Begin at the End. His novels have won or been shortlisted for multiple international prizes. He lives in the UK and is making a short stop in the southeast\, with visits to us\, the Timrod Library\, the Pat Conroy Literary Festival and M. Judson’s in Greenville. Don’t miss your chance to meet this amazing author!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/literature-lunch-with-chris-whitaker/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reader Meet Writer,Special Sale
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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:Book Signing: Animals at First Sight with Martha Jaworowski
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nWe’re so excited to welcome back Martha Jaworowski\, who’s just released the third wonderful book in her “At First Sight” series (we’ve loved Trucks at First Sight and Sports at First Sight!) \n\n\n\nHere’s more info – come join the fun and get a signed copy of this new work\, or all three! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANIMALS AT FIRST SIGHT (Deliciosa Press\, 2025) is a children’s counting book  filled with brilliant illustrations that combine art\, patterns\, and animals of different species to fuel a passion for numbers and learning. This book features cruising camels\, leaping dolphins\, slithering snakes\, and many other animals for children to search for\, find\, and count. \n\n\n\nAdditional counting / spatial organization activities at the back of the “At First Sight” books feature: \n\n\n\n\nA wide variety of trucks\, sports or animals (depending on the book!)\n\n\n\nCounting\, with a search and find twist\n\n\n\nBright colors and interesting patterns\n\n\n\nSimple sentence structure for early literacy\n\n\n\nFull glossary (with images) of topical terms
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-animals-at-first-sight-with-martha-jaworowski/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Launch Party with Stacy Willingham + Early Access to Forget Me Not!
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Reads is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham back to Summerville—and y’all\, we get her FIRST! \n\n\n\n📖 The Book: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham📅 The Event: Monday\, August 25\, 2025 – the night BEFORE the book’s official release!📍 Where: Flowertown Players Theatre + Post-Talk Reception at Main Street Reads🎟️ Tickets: $34.95 and includes the reception\, talk\, AND a signed copy of Forget Me Not! \n\n\n\n\nORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour ticket includes:\n\n\n\n\nA signed copy of Forget Me Not (YES – you’ll get it the day before release day!)\n\n\n\nLive author talk + Q&A with Stacy at our lovely local Flowertown Players Theatre\n\n\n\nEntry to the reception at Main Street Reads with drinks\, charcuterie\, and community vibes\n\n\n\n10% off all other Stacy Willingham titles on the night of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🕕 Schedule:6:00 PM – Theatre doors open | Pick up your signed copy and grab your seat6:30 PM – Stacy takes the stage for a thrilling discussion7:30 PM – Reception at Main Street Reads + book personalization \n\n\n\n⚠️ NOTE: Because this is a pre-release event\, Forget Me Not copies will be distributed at the theatre that evening—no early pickups. Hint: This will also be October’s “Thrill in the ‘Ville” Book Club pick! \n\n\n\nA portion of proceeds from tickets benefit both the Flowertown Players and the Timrod Library – fulfilling our mission to celebrate arts in our community! \n\n\n\nORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Forget Me Not\n\n\n\nForget Me Not\n\n\n\nTwenty-two years ago\, Claire Campbell’s older sister\, Natalie\, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later\, her blood was found in a car\, a man was arrested\, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since\, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist… until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew.With the entire summer now looming ahead—a summer spent with nothing to do in her childhood home\, with her estranged mother—Claire decides on a whim to accept a seasonal job at Galloway Farm\, a muscadine vineyard in coastal South Carolina less than an hour away from where she grew up. At first glance\, Galloway is an idyllic escape for Claire. A scenic retreat full of slow-paced nostalgia\, as well as a place where her sister seemed truly happy in that last summer before she vanished\, it feels like the perfect plan to pass the time.  \n\n\n\nHowever\, as soon as Claire starts to settle in\, she stumbles across an old diary written by one of the vineyard’s owners\, and what at first seems like a story of young rebellion and love turns into something much more sinister as it begins to describe details of various unsolved crimes. As the days stretch on\, Claire finds herself becoming more and more secluded as she starts to obsess over the diary’s contents… as well as the lingering feeling that her own sister’s disappearance may be somehow tied to it all.Galloway was supposed to be a place to help her move forward\, but instead\, Claire quickly finds herself immersed in her own dark and dangerous past. \n\n\n\nMeet Stacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTACY WILLINGHAM is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark\, All the Dangerous Things\, and Only If You’re Lucky. Her debut\, A Flicker in the Dark\, was a 2022 finalist for the Book of the Month’s Book of the Year Award\, Goodreads Choice Best Debut award\, Goodreads Choice Best Mystery & Thriller Award\, and ITW’s Best First Novel Award. She currently lives in Charleston\, South Carolina\, with her husband and daughter and their Labradoodle\, Mako.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/launch-party-with-stacy-willingham-early-access-to-forget-me-not/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: She Tames the Kings by EM Etheridge!
DESCRIPTION:EM Etheridge is BACK with another stellar fantasy novel! You’ve all loved She Tames the Sea... now you can grab a signed copy of She Tames the Kings and meet the author in person! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have wine and treats as always and plenty of great conversation and bookish fun – drop by Sunday afternoon and join the FUN! \n\n\n\nAbout the Book!\n\n\n\nChained in the deepest bowels of Captain Keres’ ship\, Estella Bohem has lost everything-her freedom\, her father’s safety\, and the trust she placed in Dane. With her heart shattered by his betrayal\, she has only one chance to reclaim her destiny. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo break the Pirate Lords’ Bonds and free the witches of Salvus Island\, Estella must steal back her family’s grimoire and shatter its seal before the ruthless Pirate King Moritie and his cunning witch\, Ines Laurent\, bind her-and the sea beast she commands to their will. \n\n\n\nBut survival on the high seas demands treacherous alliances. As war brews and the Land Kings set their sights on Moritie’s stronghold\, Estella must outmaneuver the most cutthroat players in a deadly game of power\, deception\, and magic. \n\n\n\nWith time running out\, one question remains: Can she tame the Kings-before they tame her? \n\n\n\nMeet EM Etheridge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nE.M. Etheridge was one of the original members of Main Street Writes\, our weekly writers group. She has been writing since she was a teenager and dreaming since she was a child. \n\n\n\nThat love for the written word inspired her to get a masters in English and creative writing\, and write all of the books she wanted to read. Emily aims to tie lore\, magic\, and her knowledge of classic literature into all of her stories to create engaging and inspiring books for her readers so they can find their own wonder in this world. \n\n\n\nHer first novel\, She Tames the Sea\, has been a consistent high seller at Main Street Reads.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-she-tames-the-kings-by-em-etheridge/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:New Release Party! An Evening with Karen White & Mary Alice Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Two beloved Southern literary powerhouses. One unforgettable evening... \n\n\n\nJoin Karen White\, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of That Last Carolina Summer\, for a special pre-release celebration of her newest Southern drama—right here in Summerville!  \n\n\n\nEven better? She’ll be in conversation with Mary Alice Monroe\, award-winning author of Where the Rivers Merge\, a sweeping new generational tale set in the South Carolina Lowcountry. \n\n\n\nThis one-of-a-kind literary night will include a live conversation between the two authors at the Flowertown Players theatre\, an audience Q&A\, and then a post-event reception with bubbly\, charcuterie\, and personalized book signings just steps away at Main Street Reads. \n\n\n\n🎉 Don’t miss this literary dream team! Join us for a heartfelt conversation between bestselling Southern fiction authors Karen White and Mary Alice Monroe\, as they discuss sisterhood\, history\, and the stories behind their newest books: \n\n\n\n\nThat Last Carolina Summer (Karen White)\n\n\n\nWhere the Rivers Merge (Mary Alice Monroe)\n\n\n\n\nTicket Includes: \n\n\n\n\nSigned copy of That Last Carolina Summer \n\n\n\nLive author conversation + Q&A\n\n\n\nPost-event reception with champagne and charcuterie\n\n\n\nVIPs receive both signed That Last Carolina Summer and Where the Rivers Merge books\, AND priority seating\n\n\n\n\n🕰️ Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM — Doors Open/Pre-Signed Book Pickup\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – Author talk + conversation\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – Reception and signing at Main Street Reads\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ PRICING \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $34.95 includes book\, talk and reception!\n\n\n\nVIP Package: $59.95 includes BOTH books\, talk\, reception\, seating priority\n\n\n\n\nThis event is expected to sell out quickly—reserve your seat and celebrate the magic of Southern storytelling with two of the region’s literary legends! \n\n\n\n🎫 TICKET OPTIONS:\n\n\n\n🎉 General Admission — $34.95✔️ Signed copy of That Last Carolina Summer✔️ Admission to both the talk & reception \n\n\n\n🌟 VIP Ticket — $59.95Includes:✔️ Signed copies of That Last Carolina Summer AND Where the Rivers Merge✔️ Priority seating (first 10 rows)✔️ Admission to both the talk & reception✔️ Both books and the extras for less than the cover price of the books. \n\n\n\nORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE OR GRAB THEM AT MAIN STREET READS! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat Last Carolina Summer: As a child\, Phoebe Manigault developed the gift of premonition after she was struck by lightning in the creek near her Charleston home. Plagued throughout her life by mysterious dreams\, and always living in the shadow of her beautiful sister\, Addie\, Phoebe eventually moves to the West Coast\, as far from her family as possible. Now\, years later\, she is summoned back to South Carolina\, to help Addie care for their ailing mother. \n\n\n\nAs Phoebe’s return lures her back into deep-rooted tensions and conflicts\, she is drawn to Celeste\, whose granddaughter went missing years ago. Their connection brings comfort to Phoebe\, while Celeste’s adult grandson Liam resurrects complicated emotions tied to Phoebe’s past. \n\n\n\nBut the longer Phoebe spends in her childhood home\, the more her recurring nightmares intensify–bringing her closer to the shocking truth that will irrevocably change everything. Unfolding against the lush backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry\, That Last Carolina Summer is an unforgettable story about the unbreakable bonds of family and the gift of second chances. \n\n\n\nKaren will be in conversation with Mary Alice Monroe\, whose own newest book releases May 13\, Where the Rivers Merge: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren White With almost two million books in print in fifteen different languages\, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 36 novels. Although most of her growing up years were spent in London\, England\, Karen’s roots run deep in the South where many of her novels are set.  Her intricate plot lines and compelling characters charm and captivate readers with just the right mix of family drama\, mystery\, intrigue and romance. Her books—referred to as “grit lit” (Southern Women’s Fiction)—have been nominated for numerous national awards\, including the SIBA (Southeastern Booksellers Alliance) Fiction Book of the Year. When not writing\, Karen is reading\, bird watching\, and avoiding cooking. She and her husband have two grown children and a spoiled Havanese dog\, Sophie. She divides her time between Atlanta\, Georgia and the northwest Florida coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes her highly anticipated Where the Rivers Merge\, the first of two epic and triumphant novels celebrating one intrepid woman’s life across multiple generations in the American South. \n\n\n\n1908: The Lowcountry of South Carolina is at the cusp of change. Mayfield\, the grand estate held for generations by the Rivers family\, is the treasured home of young Eliza. A free spirit\, she refuses to be confined by societal norms and spends her days exploring the vast property\, observing wildlife\, and riding horses. But the Great War\, coastal storms\, and family turmoil bring unexpected challenges to Eliza\, putting her on a collision course with the patriarchal traditions of a bygone era. \n\n\n\n1988: At 88\, Eliza is the scion of the Rivers/DeLancey family. She’s fought a lifetime to save her beloved Mayfield and is too independent and committed to quietly retire and leave the fate of the estate to her greedy son. She must make decisions that will assure the future of the land and her family—or watch them both be split apart.  \n\n\n\nSet against the evocative landscape of the twentieth-century Lowcountry\, Where the Rivers Merge is a dramatic and sweeping multigenerational family story of unyielding love\, lessons learned\, profound sacrifices\, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to persevere in the face of change in order to protect her family legacy and the land she loves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 books for adults and children. She has earned numerous accolades and awards including induction into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame\, the Southwest Florida Author of Distinction Award\, South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence\, RT Lifetime Achievement Award\, the International Book Award for Green Fiction\, and the Southern Book Prize for Fiction. Monroe is a co-founder of Friends and Fiction and serves on the South Carolina Aquarium Board Emeritus\, The Leatherback Trust\, The Pat Conroy Literary Center Honorary Board\, and Casting Carolinas Advisory Board. She resides in South Carolina and North Carolina with her family. \n\n\n\nBUT WAIT\, THERE’S MORE!\n\n\n\nJust had to share these graphics of books by both authors… THAT’S A WHOLE LOTTA’ SOUTHERN FICTION Y’ALL!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/new-release-party-an-evening-with-karen-white-mary-alice-monroe/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reading
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon: Donna Lynn Lito with *The Mixing Bowl*
DESCRIPTION:We’re super excited to welcome Donna Lynn Lito for a Sunday salon and signing for her newly released\, The Mixing Bowl\, a story that blends rich storytelling\, unexpected twists\, and complex characters—just like a perfect recipe.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet against the stunning landscape of  South Carolina\, this novel delves into the lives of those united by food\, fate\, and the unbreakable ties of generations of resilient women. \n\n\n\nAfter the signing\, join us for a salon to discuss more about how food brings us together. And of course\, we’ll have a bit of food to share as we chat! \n\n\n\n\nA recipe for suspense and joy: This isn’t merely a story about food—it’s about the connections we forge with one another\, the secrets we hold\, and how our pasts influence our futures.\n\n\n\nA story you can sink your teeth into: Packed with emotional depth and a dash of mystery\, this novel will have you turning pages late into the night.\n\n\n\nAuthentic characters: From memorable chefs to inspiring women\, each character possesses a distinct voice\, allowing them to feel like long-time friends.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna Lynn Lito earned her master’s degree in creative writing in May 2024. She currently produces podcasts and blogs on her website\, Donnalynnbooks.com.  \n\n\n\nShe’s also the author of Letting Go\, 4FCKS SAKE and Securely Insecure. Stay tuned for her upcoming book\, The Mixing Bowl\, which will be released later in 2025.  When she’s not writing\, Donna Lynn enjoys life in beautiful Summerville and exploring the Low Country. She loves spending time in South Carolina\, creating her authentic life while “letting go” of the past and focusing on the future.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sunday-salon-donna-lynn-lito-with-the-mixing-bowl/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reader Meet Writer,Reader Salon
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SUMMARY:Launch Party! Author Dan Leach w/ Junah at the End of the World
DESCRIPTION:We’re super excited to welcome author Dan Leach to Main Street Reads for the launch of his new novel\, Junah at the End of the World\, releasing June 17th from Hub City Press. You’re invited to meet Dan\, enjoy wine and appetizers\, and grab a signed copy of this remarkable new release!!! \n\n\n\nWhen twelve-year-old Junah Simmons walks into his middle school classroom in September 1999\, the chalkboard reads THE END OF THE WORLD IS HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the months leading up to Y2K\, Junah’s eccentric teacher tasks each of her students to make a time capsule in a shoe box to document their experiences in South Carolina at the end of the world. \n\n\n\nJunah is an outsider at school\, the kid in sunglasses with a speech impediment. Through the time capsule project\, he sifts through the tough stuff: his parents divorce; Rusty\, the school bully; Sadie\, his punk crush who doesn’t know he exists; his mother’s pressure on him to turn to Jesus; his worry and loneliness. Rendered in vignettes and scraps\, this kaleidoscopic novel follows Junah as he confronts the catastrophes of youth while wrestling with the notion that the world itself could end in December. \n\n\n\nFunny\, soulful\, and timely\, Dan Leach’s Junah at the End of the World reminds us that it’s only after accepting the world’s end that we can discover what it means to truly live. With the wit of George Singleton and the punk charm of Sam Pink\, Dan Leach is a writer to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Leach has published work in The Massachusetts Review\, The Southwest Review\, and The Sun. He has two collections of short fiction: Floods and Fires (University of North Georgia\, 2017) and Dead Mediums (Trident\, 2022).  \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Texas Review Press chose him for the Southern Poetry Breakthrough Award and released his collection Stray Latitudes (2024). He lives in the lowcountry of South Carolina and teaches writing at Charleston Southern University. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait for you to meet this author and read this book!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/launch-party-author-dan-leach-w-junah-at-the-end-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday MEET the AUTHOR at Coastal Coffee AND Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Two Events | One Night Only!\n\n\n\n\n4:30–6:00 PM: Talk & Signing at Coastal Coffee Roasters 108 E. 3rd North St.\, Summerville\, SC AND\n\n\n\n6:30–8:00 PM: Signing at Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to host William Webster\, author of the explosive new thriller Rockets’ Red Glare\, for a special evening of conversation and book signings! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Joe Pickett\, this high-octane debut introduces Sage Mendiluze\, a Tribal Police Deputy plunged into a multi-state manhunt after a series of brutal murders in America’s national parks. Joined by his loyal Australian shepherd\, Peak\, and partnered with Special Agent Maggie Comstock\, Sage must stop the deadly rampage before the killers unleash chaos on the Fourth of July. \n\n\n\n💥 With breakneck pacing\, explosive action\, and an unforgettable new hero\, Rockets’ Red Glare is your next must-read thriller! \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam M. Webster IV has led a storied career in business\, politics\, and public service\, including roles in both the Bush and Clinton administrations. A White House Fellow and Assistant to the President\, he has also held leadership roles across industries from education to energy. A Fulbright Scholar and law graduate of the University of Virginia\, Webster is also an accomplished ultramarathoner. Rockets’ Red Glare marks his thrilling fiction debut. He lives in Greenville\, SC\, with his wife Teresa. \n\n\n\n📚 Books will be available for purchase and signing at both events.☕ Enjoy a coffeehouse chat at Coastal\, then join us at Main Street Reads for a relaxed evening signing and conversation. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-meet-the-author-at-coastal-coffee-and-main-street-reads/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Just in Time for Dad's Day: Book Signing - Boys AND Beneath the Draper Moon!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect signed gift ahead of Father’s Day? Join us Sunday afternoon for a powerful double-header author event\, featuring two exceptional storytellers bringing history\, heart\, and heritage to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulius Parker – Beneath the Draper MoonAlready a rising literary star in Summerville\, Julius Parker invites readers into a world where forbidden love and family secrets unravel against the backdrop of 20th century America.  \n\n\n\nBeneath the Draper Moon is a gorgeously layered historical thriller\, exploring the intergenerational impact of choices\, ancestry\, and redemption.  \n\n\n\nRaised in Charleston and inspired by the rhythms and dialects of the South\, Parker’s voice brings a haunting and heartfelt resonance to this unforgettable tale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Roger Newman – Boys: A NovelCharleston-based physician and novelist Dr. Roger Newman delivers a deeply moving\, character-driven journey of two boys—one Black\, one White—growing up as brothers in the Jim Crow South.  \n\n\n\nBoys traces their bond through segregation\, war\, and the turbulence of Civil Rights-era America\, asking what it truly means to be family. Praised by national bestsellers and PEN nominees alike\, this novel will stir your soul and spark meaningful conversation. \n\n\n\nStop by to meet both authors\, get your books signed\, and celebrate stories that honor our past while speaking to our present. Whether you’re shopping for Dad or yourself\, this is one summer signing you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/just-in-time-for-dads-day-book-signing-boys-and/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Book Signing: Meet Wes Browne\, Grab They All Fall the Same!
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nJoin Wes Browne at Main Street Reads during Summerville’s Third Thursday celebration on Thursday\, May 15th\, for a special signing of They All Fall the Same. It’s a Game Night themed Third Thursday downtown\, and this twist-filled tale of power\, loss\, and survival is the most dangerous game of all. \n\n\n\nMeet the author\, grab a signed copy\, and enjoy a thrilling night where the games are afoot and the stakes couldn’t be higher! \n\n\n\n\nNamed one of 2025’s biggest thrillers by Goodreads \n\n\n\nNamed a most anticipated 2025 book by Book Riot\n\n\n\n\n“Browne draws on his experience with the Appalachian criminal justice system to infuse the narrative with striking and authentic details… Exciting action and strong emotional pull…Fans of Eli Cranor will devour this.” –Publishers Weekly  \n\n\n\n“A dark gritty slice of Rural Noir that goes down smooth but has a hell of a kick\, like a strong shot of high-quality bourbon. Wes Browne takes you on a walk through the Kentucky hills and down dusty back roads where justice\, revenge and regret are uneasy allies.” — S.A. Cosby\, NYT bestselling author of ​All the Sinners Bleed  \n\n\n\nAbout the Book:\n\n\n\nThey All Fall the Same\n\n\n\nWes Browne crafts a gritty\, emotionally complex thriller set in the underbelly of rural Kentucky’s cannabis trade. At the center is Burl Spoon\, a longtime crime boss whose empire\, built on green profits and hard fists\, begins to unravel when a personal tragedy collides with a deadly business rivalry. \n\n\n\nBrowne’s prose is lean but layered\, laced with the urgency of noir classics and the raw familial drama fans of S.A. Cosby and Eli Cranor will relish. As Burl’s daughter falls victim to fentanyl-laced heroin and a trusted associate turns up dead\, his thirst for revenge pits him against a rival drug clan\, setting in motion a dangerous game with devastating stakes. \n\n\n\nBeyond the satisfying tale of vengeance\, this novel a meditation on the weight of legacy\, fractured love\, and a man clinging to his last chance at redemption through the eyes of his six-year-old granddaughter\, Chelsea. Browne paints his characters with brutal honesty and a surprising tenderness that lingers long after the final page.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-book-signing-meet-wes-browne-grab-they-all-fall-the-same/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Celebration
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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:Book Signing: Mark Epstein with CAPE DREAMS!
DESCRIPTION:Come on out and meet Mark Epstein and grab a signed copy of Cape Dreams! \n\n\n\nUnlike any baseball story ever written… \n\n\n\nTucked away on the shores of Cape Cod Bay there lies one of the greatest amateur athletic organizations in American sport’s history. Welcome to the 101-year-old tradition of the Cape Cod Baseball League.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithin the confines of the Cape League there is a quaint and sleepy town that doesn’t even have a red-light. Every summer this special place produces some of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. Welcome to Brewster\, Massachusetts\, home of the Brewster Whitecaps. \n\n\n\nFrom all over America every summer the greatest college baseball players come to Brewster and to the other nine towns that have teams on Cape Cod to showcase their great talents. MLB scouts spend their summers looking for the next Sean Casey\, Ryan Braun\, Chase Utley\, Aaron Judge or Billy Wagner\, five Major League legends who were all discovered playing in Brewster. These greats are only a few of the more than 1\,700 former Major Leaguers who have at one time were scouted playing on the Cape. \n\n\n\nWhile reading this once in a generation classic you will learn about the players who were brought together in the summer of 2024 by their manager\, the forever lovable Jamie Shevchik. Discover for yourself one of the greatest rosters ever assembled in Cape Baseball history and experience how it became one of the league’s all-time biggest mysteries. \n\n\n\nGet on top of one of the many up and down tidal waves as this group of lovable characters will take you on one of your most unforgettable journeys that became almost historic. The 2024 Brewster Whitecaps were the consensus favorites to win their third Cape Cod championship in seven seasons. \n\n\n\nIncluded in this story are interviews and close-up looks at some of the biggest names in the baseball world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark “Pathfinder” Epstein grew up in Worcester\, Massachusetts\, where he fostered a love of sports throughout his life. He has been twice named Coach of the Year in New England’s top semipro basketball league played in Worcester. He was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013\, and\, upon his retirement from education and coaching in 2015\, was presented with the MLK Award for the Lowcountry of South Carolina. \n\n\n\nSince his retirement\, Epstein has published three award-winning books: They Call Me Pathfinder-EDUCATION-BASKETBALL-EQUALITY\, Jack “The Shot” Foley: A Legend for All Time with Togo Palazzi and Central Mass Basketball and his most recent one\, CAPE DREAMS-A Season with the Brewster Whitecaps. \n\n\n\nEpstein lives in Mount Pleasant\, South Carolina\, with his wife Barbara\, where they enjoy spending time with their children\, grandchildren\, and mini–Aussie Edith Ann.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-mark-epstein-with-cape-dreams/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Book Signing and Salon: With Lisa Weldon and Twenty Pieces
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to host a very special event with author Lisa Weldon\, celebrating her powerful memoir\, Twenty Pieces. \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 Twenty Pieces — a beautifully honest memoir of reinvention\, resilience\, and the winding streets of New York City. \n\n\n\nThen\, beginning at 4:00 p.m.\, we’ll transition into an exclusive salon-style discussion with the author\, complete with wine\, special treats\, and thoughtful conversation. Only 20 spots are available (20 people for Twenty Pieces — makes sense\, right?)\, so be sure to reserve quickly! \n\n\n\nBonus: The salon will include a unique activity and some truly fantastic takeaways you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you there and join in this unforgettable afternoon of conversation\, and connection as we share: What is something you’d like to accomplish\, but have always been afraid to do\, or felt insecure about doing? \n\n\n\n\nGrab your SALON tickets HERE!\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book:At 58\, Lisa faced the collapse of her marriage\, home\, and career — but instead of crumbling\, she chose curiosity. A solo month in Manhattan becomes her classroom\, her canvas\, and her catalyst for change. This memoir is raw\, real\, and pulsing with hope — the kind of story that stays with you and begs to be shared. \n\n\n\n\n“Weldon’s journey stands out in the memoir genre by telling the story of a life-changing 30 days rather than a years-long undertaking\, which is likely to inspire readers to be able to take on their own manageable challenges. Weldon’s humor and vulnerability make her someone readers want to root for and allow her to feel like a treasured friend.”  – Booklife / Publishers Weekly \n\n\n\n\nAbout LisaLisa Stapleton Weldon\, a graduate of Auburn University\, has spent a lifetime in advertising in Atlanta. Her hobby? Walking cities and sharing the stories she finds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt age 58\, Lisa took a month out of her life to learn the new tools of her trade\, social and digital media. She sliced of map of Manhattan into 20 pieces\, with the goal of walking: one piece per day until she covered the entire island. At night she pored over instructional videos and blogged about the neighborhoods she’d walked. The following year she replicated that 30-day journey in Paris\, and has since walked Shanghai\, Istanbul\, and several counties in Central America.  \n\n\n\nHuffPost has featured her walk of Paris on the front cover of the “Living Fearlessly” section. Oprah’s network Harpo Productions invited Lisa to be a guest with Cindy Crawford. She currently contributes travel content for Melissa Gilbert’s Modern Prairie online community. \n\n\n\nHer current project is Blood Sisters\, a story of a forbidden friendship during the Civil Rights Era. Her greatest joys in life? Her three grown children and a brand-new grandson!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-and-salon-with-lisa-weldon-and-twenty-pieces/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Workshop
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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/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Book Signing – March 20th: Set Sail with Michael L. Clark!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and set sail with us on this extraordinary journey—your next great adventure awaits! \n\n\n\nPrepare to embark on a swashbuckling adventure at our Third Thursday Book Signing event on March 20th\, featuring acclaimed author Michael L. Clark and his thrilling new series! Join us for an evening filled with daring tales of high seas\, legendary pirates\, and courageous quests that redefine freedom and loyalty. \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 20th\n\n\n\nFeatured Author: Michael L. Clark\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A lively book signing event where you can meet Michael L. Clark\, ask about his latest work\, and pick up a signed copy of his riveting titles:\n\n\n\n\nThe Red Raven\n\n\n\nStep into the world of The Red Raven\, where a pirate captain like no other takes command of the Atlantic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Raven: A fierce\, determined young woman with crimson sails that strike terror in the hearts of merchant sea captains.\n\n\n\nHer Mission: Driven by the desire to free those trapped in slavery\, Raven’s journey spans from England to the Caribbean.\n\n\n\nThe Legend: Whether loved or loathed\, every man fears the indomitable spirit of the Red Raven. Can she overcome daunting obstacles and secure freedom for her people?\n\n\n\n\nRaven’s Destiny\n\n\n\nIn Raven’s Destiny\, the adventure intensifies as Raven leads her courageous crew on a quest for justice and freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Thrilling Journey: Now only eighteen\, Raven has defied the odds—rescued from the gallows and now captaining a band of former slaves on the high seas.\n\n\n\nHigh-Stakes Adventure: With each daring raid on a merchant ship\, their legend grows\, even as the relentless French navy closes in.\n\n\n\nHeart-Pounding Action: Experience a swashbuckling thriller that tests the limits of courage and loyalty at every turn.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Michael L. Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Tacoma\, Washington\, and raised in the South\, Michael L. Clark has worn many hats—farmhand\, elephant handler\, musician\, and more—all of which feed into his rich storytelling tapestry. His journey began along the Natchez Trace\, sparking his passion for history and the untold stories of everyday heroes. \n\n\n\n\nFrom Time-Travel to High Seas: After captivating readers with his time-traveling historical novels and the beloved Young Americans series\, Clark now invites you into the perilous and thrilling world of early 18th-century pirates.\n\n\n\nDiscover More: For additional insights into his works and upcoming projects\, visit www.author-michaellclark.com.\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us!\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to dive into the daring adventures of Raven and experience firsthand the magic of Michael L. Clark’s storytelling. Mark your calendar for March 20th\, grab your signed copy\, and prepare for an unforgettable evening where literature and adventure collide!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-book-signing-march-20th-set-sail-with-michael-l-clark/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Celebration,Third Thursday
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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: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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Parker Discovers the Blues w/Marybeth Wishart!
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nMarybeth Wishart will be signing her fantastic new Parker book\, Parker Discovers the Blues\, from 12 – 2 pm on Sunday\, just before the Summerville Christmas Parade! \n\n\n\nBoth books will be on hand for purchase and signing – perfect gifts for the littles! \n\n\n\nHINT: Come get signed and grab a seat in front of the store for a front row view of the parade coming down Main Street from 2-4 p.m. DETAILS and reserved chairs form HERE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-parker-discovers-the-blues-w-marybeth-wishart/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer
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