Main Street Reads

Third Thursday Book Signing: Meet Wes Browne, Grab They All Fall the Same!
2025-05-15 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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Join 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.

Meet the author, grab a signed copy, and enjoy a thrilling night where the games are afoot and the stakes couldn’t be higher!

Named one of 2025’s biggest thrillers by Goodreads

Named a most anticipated 2025 book by Book Riot

“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

“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

About the Book:

They All Fall the Same

Wes 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.

Browne’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.

Beyond 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.

Third Thursday MEET the AUTHOR at Coastal Coffee AND Main Street Reads!
2025-06-19 16:30 - 20:00
📍 Two Events | One Night Only!

4:30–6:00 PM: Talk & Signing at Coastal Coffee Roasters 108 E. 3rd North St., Summerville, SC AND

6:30–8:00 PM: Signing at Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC

We’re thrilled to host William Webster, author of the explosive new thriller Rockets’ Red Glare, for a special evening of conversation and book signings!

Perfect 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.

💥 With breakneck pacing, explosive action, and an unforgettable new hero, Rockets’ Red Glare is your next must-read thriller!

About the Author

William 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.

📚 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!

Launch Party! Author Dan Leach w/ Junah at the End of the World
2025-06-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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!!!

When twelve-year-old Junah Simmons walks into his middle school classroom in September 1999, the chalkboard reads THE END OF THE WORLD IS HERE.

In 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.

Junah 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.

Funny, 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.

Dan 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).

In 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.

We can’t wait for you to meet this author and read this book!

New Release Party! An Evening with Karen White & Mary Alice Monroe
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Two beloved Southern literary powerhouses. One unforgettable evening...

Join 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!

Even 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.

This 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.

🎉 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:

That Last Carolina Summer (Karen White)

Where the Rivers Merge (Mary Alice Monroe)

Ticket Includes:

Signed copy of That Last Carolina Summer

Live author conversation + Q&A

Post-event reception with champagne and charcuterie

VIPs receive both signed That Last Carolina Summer and Where the Rivers Merge books, AND priority seating

🕰️ Schedule:

5:00 PM — Doors Open/Pre-Signed Book Pickup

6:00 PM – Author talk + conversation

7:00 PM – Reception and signing at Main Street Reads

🎟️ PRICING

General Admission: $34.95 includes book, talk and reception!

VIP Package: $59.95 includes BOTH books, talk, reception, seating priority

This 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!

🎫 TICKET OPTIONS:

🎉 General Admission — $34.95✔️ Signed copy of That Last Carolina Summer✔️ Admission to both the talk & reception

🌟 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.

ORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE OR GRAB THEM AT MAIN STREET READS!

That 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.

As 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.

But 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.

Karen will be in conversation with Mary Alice Monroe, whose own newest book releases May 13, Where the Rivers Merge:

Karen 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.

From 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.

1908: 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.

1988: 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.

Set 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.

Mary 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.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

Just had to share these graphics of books by both authors… THAT’S A WHOLE LOTTA’ SOUTHERN FICTION Y’ALL!

Wands Up! Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday With Us
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
The perfect way to end July and party a bit before the start of the school year:

Calling all witches, wizards, and enlightened muggles! Celebrate the Boy Who Lived with us on Harry Potter’s birthday at this magical evening of fun and festivities.

Did you know? Harry was born July 31st, 1980, which means technically he’s celebrating his big 45th this year! At Main Street Reads we’re raising our wands in celebration and you’re invited:

🧙‍♂️ Get sorted by our enchanted Sorting Hat🔍 Join the hunt to find the hidden Horcrux🎨 Enjoy face painting, themed treats, and FREE gifts🧁 Sip “Butterbeer” (our version) and enjoy cupcakes from each house🛍️ Browse our exclusive Harry Potter merchandise

This event is FREE and open to all ages—we encourage you to come in costume if you dare, and prepare for a spellbinding night of celebration at your favorite local bookshop.

Book Signing with Steven Meyer: The Sound the Road Makes
2025-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025🕜 2:00 pm🍪 Treats served – Open to All

We’re thrilled to welcome Steven E. Meyer to Main Street Reads for a special signing of his inspiring new memoir, The Sound the Road Makes. Steven was an early member of the Main Street Writes crew, and five years later, his dream to publish this memoir has become a reality!

About the Book

Not only a wayward journey of living life and beating the odds, The Sound the Road Makes is an inspiring venture through the grittiness of being human. It’s a tale of survival in both the wilderness of the great outdoors and the wilderness of the soul.

Misdiagnosed as a child with a nerve condition, Steven grew up trapped inside his own vivid dream world. Outwardly strong and fast, inwardly isolated, he burned through adolescence with rebellion and fire. His life shifted when he discovered writing — and later, a loyal companion: a white puppy named Ghost, who shared fourteen years of open-road adventures.

From wanderers and loners to unexpected romance, Steven’s encounters on the road reflect his own search for belonging. Along the way, he wrestled with faith, purpose, and his own daredevil spirit. The second half of the book reveals how the journey of writing itself became the greatest adventure of all.

Why You’ll Love This Event

Meet Steven Meyer in person and hear more about his incredible journey.

Get your signed copy of The Sound the Road Makes.

Enjoy complimentary treats while mingling with fellow readers.

Be inspired by a story about resilience, adventure, love, and the healing power of words.

✨ Free and open to all — don’t miss this heartfelt afternoon on Main Street!

Steven E Meyer was born on the road to a teenage, runaway mom. He was raised by his stepfather in Charleston, SC to be a hard worker. But it was a mysterious nerve condition misdiagnosed by doctors, and misunderstood by everyone else, which would define Steven’s life.

His journey toward writing began with his vivid dreamworld, a growing universe within, where the pain and loneliness of his childhood was soothed by his imagination.

After being confined within those walls, he found an escape in his late teens when he discovered the hunger of the blank page. This ignited into a lifetime of pouring out his trapped thoughts and feelings. His writing would help him find a place in the world among people who also struggle, and with those who don’t fit in.

As a young adult, it took a three-month old puppy to do what a childhood of counselors and doctors couldn’t. Steven traveled with his four-legged best friend, dare deviling across the country, ever keeping a step ahead of an otherwise overwhelming condition. As Steven took on nature and worked construction, living harder than the pain warring inside, he crossed paths with wanderers, loners, and misfits like himself.

Steven’s encounter with God awakened him spiritually. Steven continues to live a mostly solitary life, finding those wanderers, loners, and misfits along the way…

Launch Party with Stacy Willingham + Early Access to Forget Me Not!
2025-08-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Main Street Reads is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham back to Summerville—and y’all, we get her FIRST!

📖 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!

ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Your ticket includes:

A signed copy of Forget Me Not (YES – you’ll get it the day before release day!)

Live author talk + Q&A with Stacy at our lovely local Flowertown Players Theatre

Entry to the reception at Main Street Reads with drinks, charcuterie, and community vibes

10% off all other Stacy Willingham titles on the night of the event

🕕 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

⚠️ 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!

A portion of proceeds from tickets benefit both the Flowertown Players and the Timrod Library – fulfilling our mission to celebrate arts in our community!

ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!

About Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Twenty-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.

However, 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.

Meet Stacy

STACY 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.

Summerville Sweet Tea Festival!
2025-09-20 14:00 - 19:00
The Sweet Tea Festival is a celebration of the birthplace of sweet tea, right here in Summerville SC. Our Historic Downtown is transformed into a massive open house/street fair with multiple food trucks, artisanal vendors and entertainment.

Of course, there is plenty of sweet tea and you can help select the Tea of the Year by sampling and voting for your favorite! We’re not a part of the official contest (where WOULD we put 50+ gallons of sweet tea?!) but of course we’ll have some there for our customers, too.

ALCHEMISED Release Party!
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
Gather with your fellow readers to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu – the most anticipated release of the season and we’re celebrating with a party for YOU!

“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.

This stunning hardcover edition features a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.

Join us on September 23, publication day, at 6:30 pm to celebrate this highly anticipated release of ALCHEMISED. Gather with your fellow readers for raffles, games, and more! We’ll have food and drink themed to the auspicious occasion, as well as a few surprises you won’t want to miss.

Your ticket is the price of the book ($35) and includes all the extras! But hurry; we’re limiting this event to 75 guests.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

*Please note the author will not be in attendance.

Summerville Oktoberfest 2025!
2025-10-04 12:00 - 18:00
Oktoberfest 2025 in Summerville, SC Celebrate with Food, Beer & Family Fun – Don’t Miss Summerville’s Biggest Fall Festival!

Join the Lowcountry’s favorite fall celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM in historic Hutchinson Square. Savor authentic German food, enjoy cold Oktoberfest beer, dance to live music, and explore family-friendly activities all afternoon.

​Whether you call Summerville home, you’re visiting from Charleston, or you’re planning a fall getaway, Summerville Oktoberfest 2025 is your ticket to a perfect autumn day. More details HERE!

Live Music: All day on the Main Stage

Stein-Holding Contest: 4:00 PM

Food Vendors: Open 12 Noon – 6 PM

Kid Zone: Games, crafts & inflatables

Beer Garden: 21+ with valid ID

Banned Books Week 2025!
2025-10-05 10:00 - 2025-10-11 18:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
This is one of our favorite weeks at Main Street Reads each year: Banned Books Week. We join bookstores and libraries across the nation to highlight books (often amazing, insightful and useful books) that are being banned or challenged in schools and libraries.

At the store, we feature over 100 banned books titles each year, including the most recent challenged books. Enjoy the crime scene caution tape and ask your book adventure guides at the store why a book has been banned or challenged – the answers may surprise you!

Grab any banned book and get 10% off. Ditto our online Bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/mainstreetreads – where you can celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct 5-11) by exploring some of the most challenged books in the U.S., from The Bluest Eye to Maus.

AND NEW FOR THIS YEAR – banned book merchandise at our online shop HERE!

Spooktacular Downtown Trick or Treat
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Dress up and come trick or treat throughout the Summerville Farmers Market and local downtown shops on Saturday, October 25th 10am to 1pm!!!

We’ll also have free broom or wand pen (or crayons for the littles) with purchase…Keepin’ it spooooooooky!!!

Happy Halloween Giveaways at Main Street Reads
2025-10-31 10:00 - 19:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
We love Halloween! Stop in today any time before 7 pm for treats, storewide specials, and a free wizard wand or witch’s broom PEN with any book purchase!!!

For more on all upcoming events, visit our CALENDAR…we’ll see you on Main Street!

Summerville Italian Feast
2025-11-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Experience authentic Italian cuisine in Hutchinson Square, the heart of downtown Summerville, as well as food of all types from the Lowcountry to tempt every taste bud. Sample as you like and also enjoy Italian wine and beer. Enjoy the entertainment of local artists celebrating Italian Culture and Heritage throughout the day.

Enjoy local talent from the students of Dorchester District II. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. and ends when the last grape is stomped at 6:00 p.m.

Best of all, all proceeds benefit the Educational Foundation of Dorchester County District II Schools. We love win-win’s for our town!

Third Thursday: November 2025 Celebrating Native American Heritage
2025-11-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Join your friends and neighbors at Summerville’s favorite monthly downtown block party! Shops stay open late, vendors supply unique gift items and food, bands play on Hutchinson Square and everyone has a big time!

Grab your blankets and chairs for performances on Hutchinson Square stage during Third Thursday. You don’t want to miss the fun – and in November we’re celebrating Native American heritage, too.

As always treats and specials to be had at Main Street Reads, too, so stop by and say “hi” and discover a new treat and a new read.

Small Biz Saturday: Shop Local!
2025-11-29 09:00 - 18:00
Shop Small and WIN BIG!

Join us on Small Business Saturday (November 24-25th 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for deals, steals and lots of local holiday spirit! Here’s a sneak peek at store happenings and specials for you, with plenty more taking place all around the square all day long:

10% off ANY in-store purchase

Free pen/post-its while supplies last

Free gift wrapping

Free personal shopping (we’ll help you put together the perfect package, wrap it and have it ready for pickup when convenient for you!)

PLUS: Free SHIPPING on any purchase at our ONLINE BOOKSHOP HERE!

Not just books – we have lots of delightful items to pair with your purchases, from candles to literary teas, bookmarks to tee-shirts, and of course, some amazing, decadent, delicious chocolate!

Old Time Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting: Summerville Tree Lighting and Live Window Displays!
2025-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Join us in historic downtown for the annual Town of Summerville Tree Lighting Ceremony! This celebration in and around Hutchinson Square includes pictures with Santa, the countdown and lighting ceremony, letters to Santa, live window displays, and more holiday fun, plus TREATS at Main Street Reads!

Our theme is once again ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Hogwarts’ – come warm up with a magical mug of hot cocoa while you shop, and a free surprise or two!

Summerville Christmas Parade 2025!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
The Summerville Christmas Parade brings such joy to the holiday shopping season on Main Street – we invite you to join in the FUN! We’ll have holiday specials to enjoy all day long, as well as hot cocoa, and free wrapping…

We’re right on the parade route so come join the fun (and maybe grab a candy cane or two! Our limited seating has been reserved but there’s plenty of standing room nearby and a treat or two inside…

PARADE Highlights

The Parade is produced and powered by Summerville DREAM with the assistance of the Summerville Fire and Police Departments, featuring bands, dancers, floats and more!

Great opportunity to do holiday shopping! Downtown Summerville has outstanding shops, boutiques and restaurants throwing their doors wide open on this special day.

The parade starts at 2 pm and runs an hour and a half to two hours​, complete by 4 pm.

We encourage attendees to arrive early as this is a heavily attended event. No street parking on the event route!

We’ll have our usual hot chocolate and candy canes FREE for our valued readers!

See you on Main Street!

December Adventures in Reading Kids Club - The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall
2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book.

This month we’re also hosting our kids’ holiday party! As for the book, we’ll be chatting about The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall

From Jeanne Birdsall, the NYT bestselling and National Book Award–winning author of The Penderwicks, comes a warm, funny, and magical new adventure that proves even the most unlikely heroes can make a difference.

Gwen MacKinnon knows her parents are dreadful—so dreadful that being sent away to stay with an uncle she’s never met feels more like a vacation than a punishment. Her new guardian, Uncle Matthew, comes with quirks of his own, including an outspoken dog named Pumpkin who quickly becomes Gwen’s closest ally.

But when Gwen wanders into the local library, she makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden among the stacks are tiny winged creatures called Lahdukan—seen only by Gwen and the youngest children gathered at storytime. These mischievous, magical beings are in trouble, and they believe Gwen is the one destined to help them.

The problem? Gwen doesn’t feel like a hero. She’s ordinary, unwanted, and far from courageous. But the Lahdukan don’t give up easily, and with Pumpkin nudging her forward, Gwen is drawn into a quest to save them—and, perhaps, discover her own strength along the way.

Bursting with humor, heart, and just the right touch of whimsy, The Library of Unruly Treasures is a tender story about friendship, bravery, and the unexpected ways we find our place in the world. A perfect pick for readers who love libraries, magical creatures, and adventures with plenty of laughter along the way.

Book Club Joint Holiday Celebration! Fab Fantasy, Thrill in the 'Ville, Kiss & Tell, Books & Banter - Join the Fun!
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
We’re hosting a joint holiday celebration for ALL of our amazing book clubs! (Note, the Young Readers club has their own party the night before). So, whether you’re a member of Fab Fantasy, Thrill in the ‘Ville, Kiss & Tell or Books & Banter, (or all four!) – You’re invited!

Bonus points for wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. More bonus points for bringing a favorite holiday cookie to share as we’ll once again do our cookie exchange (and have boxes for you to take home an assortment).

We’ll also have wine, snacks, lots of cookies to share and exchange, AND your first look at all the club selections for the first six months of 2025!

Come join your fellow book nerds and let’s celebrate our past year of uber-cool reading together! We’re so excited to usher in the holidays with you!

Step Inside The Charmed Library! Special Event & Signing
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Jennifer Moorman in Conversation with Dorothy McFalls – Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Hosted by Main Street Reads & Flowertown Players and benefitting The Timrod Library. ORDER HERE!

The Charmed Library

We’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!

Set 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.

As chaos unfolds and time ticks down, Stella must learn how stories—like people—offer healing, wonder, and new beginnings.

Readers 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.

Moorman 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!

ORDER TIX BEFORE NOON JAN. 11th

📅 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
—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.

We expect this one to sell out, so reserve your seats—and your magic—early!

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer 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.”

A 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.

She 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.

Jennifer 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.

Galentine's Stroll!
2026-02-12 16:00 - 20:00
Here’s a chance to sip and stroll through the shops in Summerville! Join our small shop friends and shop local with the best of the best!

At Main Street Reads, we’ll feature 10% off all #romancereads 🩷 and free wine/treats all evening long!

Here’s who’s participating – put them on your must-see stroll map!

Hanebrook Jewelers Inc

Everything Chic

Guerin’s Pharmacy

Simple Treasures

The Axe Joint

Maggie Rose Boutique

Accent on Wine

East Winds

Main Street Reads

Lowcountry Olive Oil

Katie Mae’s

Skin Solutions Day Spa

Cotton Down South

The Azalea Bar

Collaboration Clothing Store

Hippie Soul

Sole shoe Co of Summerville

Fly Modern Apparel

Affordable’s Apparel

Fleet Feet Summerville

Louise of Summerville

Soil and Soul Nursery Exotic Plant Shop

Mardis Gras Beads & Books Birthday Challenge Begins!
2026-02-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Mardis Gras Beads & Books challenge begins February 17, on Mardis Gras day – and runs all the way until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st, our official SEVENTH anniversary! Prizes will be awarded at 6 pm at the store during our birthday party!

The rules are simple: Grab a strand of beads (free) with every item purchased in the store from now ’til our 7th birthday celebration on March 1st (5-7 pm). Save those beads, bring ’em in on the day of the party (grab more while you’re there!) and wear them with pride. Folks with the most beads will win prizes, and for our SEVENTH birthday there will be SEVEN prizes awarded – $50 gift certificates!

We look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with all of YOU who’ve made it possible… See you on Main Street!

February's Third Thursday: Party Like It's Mardis Gras
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Summerville’s monthly downtown block party! Stores open late, bands on the square – come join the FUN! This month’s theme is Mardis Gras baby – come to Main Street Reads for the Books for Beads challenge!

BESTSELLERS STAGE: Fabulous Fantasy at Summerville Book Festival
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Flowertown Players Theatre, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, South Carolina, 29483
An Early-Release Fantasy Event: Grab Your Tickets HERE!

Step 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.

Returning 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.

Joining 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.

Expect 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)

Your 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:

Yasmin Angoe

Allen Lyle

Dorothy McFalls (Moderator)

Denise Lee

A.F. Winter

E.M. Etheridge

About 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.

Main Street Reads' 7th Birthday Bash!
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Sunday, March 1st, is officially our 7th BIRTHDAY – of course we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! PLUS, we’ll award our Beads for Books Challenge winners – so from Mardis Gras on February 17th through 5 pm on party night, you can grab a strand of beads for every book purchased in the store.

We’ll award prizes to the SEVEN readers with the most beads, so come on out and join the fun!

PLUS – free Mardis Gras masks, delicious treats and more. Help us celebrate what you’ve helped us achieve!

March Third Thursday Celebrates Young Artists!
2026-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
It’s youth art month in Summerville and all through the downtown you’ll be able to see the creative works of Dorchester Two school students, including an installation at Main Street Reads!

If you haven’t been to Third Thursday, you should know it’s Summerville’s own monthly block party: shops stay open late, streets close, food trucks show up, musicians play, and everyone goes home happy to be Summervillians!

Let's Celebrate! Indie Bookstore Day 2025!
2026-04-25 09:00 - 19:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
The highlight of indie bookstores from coast to coast each year – a day celebrating indie stores and our incredible readers! As always, we’ll have exclusive products on the big day, free gifts, eats, drinks and more, including:

RAFFLE giveaways EVERY HOUR from 11-4 pm

BOOK SIGNING and RECEPTION with Robert Gwaltney and his new hit, Sing Down the Moon

$5 in BOOK BUCKS for anyone who comes in dressed as their favorite literary character!

Free FACE PAINTING by Annika (beginning at 10 am)

A BIG REVEAL of some upcoming exciting events (with early access and early bird pricing to tickets)

PLUS book club picks for July/August/September reveals

You won’t want to miss a minute; we’ll see you on Main Street!

Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1,600 stores participating across the country!
