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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Not-a-Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an egg-cellent chance to win egg-citing prizes during our egg-straordinary “Not a Hunt” from Wednesday through Saturday (we’re closed Easter Sunday). We’re putting all our eggs in one basket (should we stop now?) and each in-store purchase wins you an egg! \n\n\n\nBesides the surprise sweet treats inside each egg\, there’ll be a prize for a free giveaway item from the store – it may be a pen\, or a print\, a candle\, or a book\, a book buck or…you won’t know ’til you crack open your egg! \n\n\n\nInstant prizes all week long (or ’til we run out of eggs – but we won’t!) \n\n\n\nCome join the fun and celebrate spring with us at Main Street Reads!  \n\n\n\nNOTE: We’ll be closed on Easter Sunday – enjoy time with family and friends and we’ll see you soon!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/easter-egg-not-a-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Main Street Reads' 7th Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe’ll award prizes to the SEVEN readers with the most beads\, so come on out and join the fun! \n\n\n\nPLUS – free Mardis Gras masks\, delicious treats and more. Help us celebrate what you’ve helped us achieve!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/main-street-reads-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Mardis Gras Beads & Books Birthday Challenge Begins!
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with all of YOU who’ve made it possible… See you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/mardis-gras-beads-books-birthday-challenge/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Summerville Christmas Parade 2025!
DESCRIPTION: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… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’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… \n\n\n\nPARADE Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Parade is produced and powered by Summerville DREAM with the assistance of the Summerville Fire and Police Departments\, featuring bands\, dancers\, floats and more!\n\n\n\nGreat opportunity to do holiday shopping!  Downtown Summerville has outstanding shops\, boutiques and restaurants throwing their doors wide open on this special day.\n\n\n\nThe parade starts at 2 pm and runs an hour and a half to two hours​\, complete by 4 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to arrive early as this is a heavily attended event. No street parking on the event route!\n\n\n\nWe’ll have our usual hot chocolate and candy canes FREE for our valued readers!\n\n\n\n\nSee you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sville-christmas-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Small Biz Saturday: Shop Local!
DESCRIPTION:Shop Small and WIN BIG!\n\n\n\nJoin 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: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10% off ANY in-store purchase\n\n\n\nFree pen/post-its while supplies last\n\n\n\nFree gift wrapping\n\n\n\nFree personal shopping (we’ll help you put together the perfect package\, wrap it and have it ready for pickup when convenient for you!)\n\n\n\nPLUS: Free SHIPPING on any purchase at our ONLINE BOOKSHOP HERE!\n\n\n\n\nNot 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!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/smallbiz-saturday-shop-local/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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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:Spooktacular Downtown Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Dress up and come trick or treat throughout the Summerville Farmers Market and local downtown shops on Saturday\, October 25th 10am to 1pm!!! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also have free broom or wand pen (or crayons for the littles) with purchase…Keepin’ it spooooooooky!!!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/spooktacular-downtown-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week 2025!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 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! \n\n\n\nGrab 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAND NEW FOR THIS YEAR – banned book merchandise at our online shop HERE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/banned-books-week-2024/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:The Sweetest Sidewalk Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Summerville kicks off Sweet Tea Festival week early with a Sweetest Sidewalk sale all around downtown. HINT: check out the festivities at the Public Works Arts Center in the morning\, grab fresh snacks from the farmer’s market\, shop the sidewalk sale\, then join us for a special event with author Nikki Nash in conversation with actor Mitch Laurance at the Flowertown Players Theatre. Wind it all up with a post-show reception at Main Street Reads! \n\n\n\nIt really WILL be the sweetest day in Summerville!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/the-sweetest-sidewalk-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day: Let's Honor and Remember
DESCRIPTION:Originally established during the Civil War\, Memorial Day honors those who have died in military service for the United States. In more recent years\, it’s also marked the unofficial start of summer—and yes\, Memorial Day sales. \n\n\n\nThis weekend\, let’s take a moment to pause and remember the sacrifices of those who came before us. And to honor the “sales” part of the tradition\, we’re offering a storewide salute to history and remembrance: \n\n\n\nHUNDREDS of ½-PRICE TITLES throughout the storePLUS: 10% OFF your entire purchase when you include any book(s) from these meaningful and memorable categories: \n\n\n\n\nHistory\n\n\n\nHistorical Fiction\n\n\n\nMemoirs & Biography\n\n\n\n\nThese stories help us reflect\, remember\, and learn from the past—and there’s no better time to dive into them. \n\n\n\nMain Street Reads will be OPEN on Memorial Day from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come by\, browse\, and kick off your summer reading with purpose.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/memorial-day-lets-honor-and-remember/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Derby Day: Downtown Doings!
DESCRIPTION:It’s Kentucky Derby Day and all of downtown is celebrating! Here at Main Street Reads\, wear your best Derby Day hat for 10% off storewide.  \n\n\n\nAnd if you’re in and around downtown\, visit the Summerville Farmers Market in the morning\, then head to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALK DERBY TO ME – the Summerville Pub Crawl Challenge\, fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of those we have lost and those who continue to fight. \n\n\n\nMay 3\, Check-In begins at 1:30 pm at Ice House where you will receive a map of the route you must take through Downtown Summerville to complete multiple derby-themed challenges and collect a marker at each location. Get out those Derby Duds and dress to impress! \n\n\n\nOnce finished\, get to the Ice House by 6 pm for a Kentucky Derby Watch Party and Event Awards Ceremony where prizes will be awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, 5th place & best dressed! \n\n\n\nEvent Tickets:Visit https://pages.lls.org/voy/chi/chicago25/tderbytome
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/derby-day-doings-in-downtown/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:FINAL DAY! Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, Summerville\, South Carolina comes alive with vibrant azaleas\, wisteria\, and dogwoods for the annual Flowertown Festival\, proudly hosted by the Summerville Family YMCA.  \n\n\n\nRecognized as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast\, this three-day arts and crafts festival attracts more than 200\,000 visitors who come to enjoy local artisans\, delicious food\, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted treasures\, looking to support community programs\, or simply want to soak in Southern hospitality\, the Flowertown Festival promises something for everyone! \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads\, located just on the other side of where it all begins\, we’ll have plenty of local interest books on hand throughout the three days. Don’t want to carry your book buys with you on the festival track? No worries\, we’ll hold them ’til the close of business each day during the festival (same hours as festival times). \n\n\n\nMake us your “stop here” space to relax and rehydrate in between the fun! Click here to follow the Flowertown Festival Facebook Page. \n\n\n\nMap and Vendors \n\n\n\nDates & Highlights:\n\n\n\n\nApril 4: 9 am – 6 pm\n\n\n\nApril 5: 9 am – 6 pm\n\n\n\nApril 6: 9 am – 4 pm\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Spring: Witness nature’s beauty in full bloom\, from hot pink azaleas to fragrant wisteria. \n\n\n\nSupport the YMCA: Proceeds benefit YMCA programs that promote youth development\, healthy living\, and social responsibility. \n\n\n\nDiscover Local Culture: Browse arts and crafts from talented artists and specialty vendors\, sample regional cuisine from local food trucks\, enjoy lively music and community performances\, and embrace Summerville’s warm\, welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nFamily Fun for Everyone: Enjoy a large kids’ section featuring fair rides\, games\, and live performances by local children and organizations throughout the weekend: Plenty of activities for kids and adults alike.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/summerville-family-ymca-flowertown-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:S'ville Spooky BOO-Tique Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for a Spooky BOO-TIQUE CRAWL! \n\n\n\n\nSpook-tacular deals\n\n\n\nSnacks and treats\n\n\n\nExclusive after-hours shopping—perfect for night owls!\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to shop late\, enjoy the spooky vibes\, and grab thrilling savings! \n\n\n\nBring your friends for a hauntingly good time — if you dare!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sville-spooky-boo-tique-crawl/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Tea Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Tea Saturday\nThe 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 different 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!    \nEnjoy the Fest and Stay for the Downtown \nHistoric Downtown Summerville is everything you imagine a small town to be.  It’s filled with quaint shops\, historic buildings\, creative boutiques and world class restaurants.  Our local business owners and staff represent true southern hospitality with remarkable customer service and genuine care for all who visit.  Everyone feels as if they have been transported to a special place and time.   \nCome find out why … “it’s sweeter here!” 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/sweet-tea-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Loyalty Sale
DESCRIPTION:If you’re on our customer loyalty list\, take 10% off anything in the store all day long! Not on the list yet? This is your chance to sign up (it’s FREE) and save!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/labor-day-loyalty-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:2024 Indie Bookstore Day!
DESCRIPTION: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\, author appearances\, and more\, beginning with Storytime for our young readers at 9 a.m. and continuing right on through the day with treats\, specials\, appearances by favorite local authors and more! \n\n\n\nAUTHOR LINEUP!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 9:00 a.m.\, local children’s book authors Jewel Sweeney (at left) and Marybeth Wishart (right) will be reading Bugaboo Adventures (Jewel) and Parker the Purple Penguin (Marybeth) out loud to young fans. Like our usual storytime adventures\, complimentary juice boxes and fruit snacks will be available. Jewel and Marybeth will also be signing copies of their books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 11 a.m.\, we’re treating readers to two wonderful local authors\, Angie Mizzell (left) and Marissa Hale (right). Angie will be signing copies of her recent and wonderfully insightful memoir release\, Girl in the Spotlight. Marissa will be signing American Wild\, the historical novel that has been steadily growing a historical fiction fan base! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt noon\, we’re delighted to have Regina Williams (at left) join us with her popular short story collection\, Promise. And at 1:00 p.m.\, southern fiction prize winner Bren McClain (at right) will join us to sign copies of the stunning One Good Mama Bone! \n\n\n\nThen\, at 2 p.m.\, Jewel Sweeney will be back to sign copies of her young adult and adult titles! \n\n\n\nGIFTS AND GOODIES:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen you visit Main Street Reads on April 27th\, Everyone Gets: \n\n\n\n\nAn Independent Bookstore Day Bookmark\n\n\n\nAn “I Visited An Independent Bookstore” Sticker\n\n\n\nA Free Book Buck To Use On Any In-Store Purchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLUS – we’ll be sending you to favorite local eateries to try their literary-themed item for the big day. (HINT: Coastal Coffee will once again regail readers with its famed Hemingway blend\, crafted specifically for the day. Frothy Beard next door has promised something delightful\, as has Eva’s on Main… watch our socials for these! \n\n\n\nAnd NOW… drum roll please! Here’s a look at items you won’t find before Indie Bookstore Day – and quantities are limited\, so once they’re gone\, they’re gone! Free items shown below will be offered as gifts w/purchase on a first-come/first-served basis. Meaning\, you can take your pick of one of the freebies when you check out… earlier you get there\, the better chance you’ll get your choice! \n\n\n\nSee you on Main Street\, April 27th… \n\n\n\nIndie Bookstore Day Exclusive Items:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBLACKWING PENCILS: Six Sets Available Blackwing & Independent Bookstore Day have teamed up for the third consecutive year to create a new setof pencils exclusively for independent bookstores. Each year the interest and popularity of these limited edition pencils continues to grow. The pencils feature a design inspired by independent bookstores and the printed word. $30.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEAT SLEEP READ LOCAL MAGNET: Five Available Inspired by the popular IndieBound posters (you’ve seen one in our store)\, readers can show their support for independent bookstores in their community on their refrigerator\, shelf\, or other magnetic surfaces. $3.99 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“READ TO ME” ONESIE: Five Available This adorable striped baby bodysuit is the perfect gift for any book-loving parent. It fits most 6–12-month-olds and was designed exclusively for Indie Bookstore Day by Out of Print. $24.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“BANS OFF OUR BOOKS!” POUCH: Six Available Take a stand against censorship with this gorgeous\, retro zippered pouch designed by Ash + Chess for Out of Print. Keep your pencils and post-its handy\, or use it as a cosmetic bag or catch-all bag in your book tote. $16.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “THE FUTURE IS INDIE” MUG: Eight Available Sip from this “The Future is Indie” mug as a reminder of championing individuality and celebrating the boundless possibilities of independent creativity with every brew. This glossy exterior mug with glossy white interior\, black rim\, and speckles is microwave-safe. $15.99 \n\n\n\nIndie Bookstore Day Exclusive BOOKS:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAPERBACK EDITION OF A STROKE OF THE PEN: Eight Available A delightfully funny\, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett\, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove — featuring charming woodcut illustrations and a new cover — is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages and includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman. These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now\, and might never have been found — were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. $18.99 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOMING WHO WE ARE GRAPHIC NOVEL: Three AvailableReal Stories About Growing Up Trans. Nine members of the trans community share their real-life childhood experiences\, which include much more than just their gender journeys. Their courageous yet relatable stories will inspire readers as they see these musicians\, teachers\, scientists and activists overcome the various challenges of growing up to discover who they truly are. This Independent Bookstore Day exclusive edition comes with a foil logo and a fold in poster of the cover art. Lilah Sturges is the writer of numerous comics\, including the PRISM Award-winning Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass and The Magicians and Legendary Comics’ upcoming The Science of Ghosts\, as well as many other titles from DC\, Marvel\, IDW\, and others. $16.99 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGNED 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE FIELD GUIDE TO DUMB BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA: Ten AvailableThis exclusive signed edition also includes a dumb birds sticker sheet and a letter from the author\, Matt Kracht\, to the readers that made this book a bestseller for the past five years. Matt Kracht is the author of the bestselling The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America and its sequel\, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World. Based in Seattle\, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. He also likes bees. Like\, a lot. $15.95 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGNED COPY OF BUBBLY BEAUTIFUL KITTY-CORN: Three AvailableFrom bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn story about big dreams\, self-esteem\, the enduring magic of true friendship…and mermaids! Each book will come with a signed bookplate affixed to the title page and a tattoo sheet. LeUyen Pham and Shannon Hale are the team behind the bestselling picture books Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn\, the bestselling graphic novels Real Friends\, Best Friends\, and Friends Forever\, and\, with Dean Hale\, the early chapter book series\, The Princess in Black. $19.99 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAN EXCELLENT HOST SIGNED PAPERBACK: Six AvailableIn An Excellent Host\, modern dating goes wildly awry (at least when Chelsea G. Summers is in charge of the Airbnb booking). Somewhere in Brooklyn\, a feast awaits its guests\, a man cannot believe his great good luck\, and ancient gods get ready to receive their due in this horror-fantasy updating of Greek myths. Chelsea G. Summers is a writer whose work focuses on sex\, politics\, tech\, fashion and culture. She is a former academic and professor with Ph.D. training in eighteenth-century British literature\, a discipline that has proven to be shockingly useful when writing about contemporary culture. $14.95 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY TOTE BAG: 20 AvailableThe 2024 Independent Bookstore Day tote bag has a gusseted bottom. The tote bags are made available to Independent Bookstore Day stores and sold individually. 10 oz natural-color cotton canvas 18 in. x 14.5 in. flat-cut bag with 9 in. natural handles. $14.99 or FREE w/purchase of $75 or more. \n\n\n\nIndie Bookstore Day Exclusive FREEBIES:\n\n\n\nPick one of these with your purchases\, ’til they run out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREBEL GIRLS EXCLUSIVE STICKER SHEET – Three AvailableAn exclusive sticker sheet with over 15 stickers\, featuring fun illustrations and empowering sayings in the signature Rebel Girls style. Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand dedicated to raising the most inspired and confident generation of girls. We believe in empowering girls to dream big\, that amplifying stories of real-life women can lead to a more equal world\, and that girls can and should do everything! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE FIRST CAT IN SPACE MOON COMIX: One AvailableExclusively for Independent Bookstore Day 2024\, an 8-page\, full-color comic by award winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris\, based on their massively popular\, action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series\, The First Cat in Space! Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than thirty languages. His picture books include two Caldecott Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn.  Shawn Harris’ first illustrated book\, Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers\, received seven starred reviews\, was an Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book\, an ALA Notable\, and a PW Best Book of the Year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHILDREN OF BLOOD & BONE INDIE METAL BOOKMARK: Six AvailableAn exclusive designed and etched metal bookmark inspired by bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi’s upcoming novel\, Children of Anguish and Anarchy\, publishing on June 25\, 2024. The earth-shaking conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Children of Orisha Series (Children of Blood and Bone\, Children of Virtue and Vengeance) is the final installment of the thrilling YA fantasy series that became a global phenomenon. The bookmark incorporates design elements from the book’s cover. Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people\, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo and Nebula Awardwinning Nigerian-American writer and storyteller based in Los Angeles\, California. In 2020\, she was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHAT’S NOT MY® COLORING BOOKLET: Four Available2024 marks 25 years of Usborne’s globally bestselling touchy-feely series\, THAT’S NOT MY®. To celebrate the occasion\, a limited edition 8-page THAT’S NOT MY® coloring book\, made up of popular characters from the series. Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing.  She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children’s author\, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began. Rachel Wells is a successful illustrator and author\, best known for illustrating all of the THAT’S NOT MY® books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHAND-SIGNED PRINT FROM MILK AND HONEY: Ten AvailableIn celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of the New York Times bestselling milk and honey by Rupi Kaur: an exclusive signed print of a poem from the book\, packaged in a protective envelope. Rupi Kaur is a poet\, artist\, and performer. As a 21-year-old university student\, Rupi wrote\, illustrated\, and self-published her first poetry collection\, milk and honey. Next came its artistic siblings\, the sun and her flowers and home body. These collections have sold over 11 million copies and have been translated into over 43 languages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWE LOVE INDIES COLORING BOOK: Five AvailableWe asked our favorite Quarto authors and artists to submit coloring pages of their favorite local\, independent bookstores\, and they delivered! Includes a short quote from the author on what they LOVE best about their favorite Indie bookstore and a coloring page inspired by each store. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSET OF 3 GREETING CARDS FROM BE YOU!: Fifty AvailableA set of three greeting cards with envelopes\, designed to be an inspiring message to new graduates! Using art and messaging from the picture book Be You! By Peter H. Reynolds. One pack is 3 cards with envelopes\, belly banded together. Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children\, including Happy Dreamer\, The Word Collector\, Say Something!\, Be You!\, and Our Table. He is also the illustrator of When Things Aren’t Going Right\, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996\, he founded FableVision with his brother\, Paul\, as a social change agency to help create “stories that matter\, stories that move.”
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/2024-indie-bookstore-day/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Flower the Town!
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Third Thursday theme is “Flower the Town” to celebrate all the new flowers you’ve seen being installed around town\, including on the post just outside Main Street Reads! \n\n\n\nTimely\, since next Monday is Earth Day\, so we’ll begin our Earth Day celebrations early with 10% off gardening\, conservation and climate change books\, PLUS we’ll be giving out free Hawaiian flower leis to customers this evening – COME JOIN THE FUN! \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t been to Third Thursday\, you’re missing our town’s awesome monthly block party – live bands\, food trucks\, booths\, and late hours for downtown businesses – this night is our town’s monthly block party\, just for YOU! \n\n\n\nSee you on Main Street…
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-flower-the-town/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Flowertown Festival!
DESCRIPTION:The Flowertown Festival is the Y’s premiere fundraiser founded in 1973 to support health and wellness programs at the Y.  \n\n\n\nEvery spring\, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color\, from the hot pink azaleas\, to the purple wisteria\, to the delicate white dogwood.  \n\n\n\nOn this three-day weekend\, festival-goers  take in the flowers and hospitality and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. \n\n\n\nAt Main Street Reads\, shoppers can leave their purchases and shop the fest so you don’t have to carry them – so long as you’re back to pick them up within half an hour of festival ending (6:30 p.m. on Fri/Sat and 4:30 p.m. Sunday).  \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be featuring plenty of local authors and store specials – see you on Main Street! \n\n\n\nSHOW HOURS:\n\n\n\n\nApril 5: 9-6pm\n\n\n\nApril 6: 9-6pm\n\n\n\nApril 7: 9-4pm
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/flowertown-festival/
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg "Not-A-Hunt"
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an egg-cellent chance to win egg-citing prizes during our egg-straordinary “Not a Hunt” — We’re putting all our eggs in one basket (should we stop now?) and each in-store purchase wins you an egg! \n\n\n\nBesides a couple of surprise sweet treats inside each egg\, there’ll be a prize for a free giveaway item from the store – it may be a print\, a candle\, a book\, a book buck or a gift certificate…you won’t know ’til you crack open your egg! \n\n\n\nPrizes all day long Friday and Saturday (or ’til we run out of eggs!) \n\n\n\nCome join the fun and celebrate spring with us at Main Street Reads!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/easter-egg-not-a-hunt/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Summerville Spring Sidewalk Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Join us and downtown merchants for a special spring sidewalk sale – we’ll be featuring hundreds of books 50-75% off – you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/summerville-spring-sidewalk-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000
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SUMMARY:Shamrockin' on the Square!
DESCRIPTION:Shamrockin’ on the Square happens on March 16th from 10 am-3 pm. Get your “Luck of the Irish” on and search for clovers at participating businesses in historic downtown. Hint: There will be a map! When you find a clover\, return it to the DREAM tent on the square and pull a gift card from the pot! \n\n\n\nIn addition to the shamrock hunt\, several special activities will be taking place\, including live music on Hutchinson Square stage\, Irish Dancers\, and expanded entertainment on Short Central. There’ll be green treats at Main Street Reads\, so come on out and enjoy the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/shamrockin-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:A Cozy Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It may be a bit chilly so grab your flannel or puffy coat and warm up with friends throughout downtown. It’s No Shave November with the Summerville Police Department AND shops will stay open late; food\, music and fun galore\, and we’ll have some cozy refreshments in the store – See you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/a-cozy-third-thursday/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Summerville Sweet Tea Fest!
DESCRIPTION: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 different food trucks\, artisanal vendors and entertainment.  \n\n\n\nOf course\, there is plenty of sweet tea and you can help select the Tea of the Year by sampling and voting for your favorite! \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads\, look for literary teas and plenty of related reads!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/summerville-sweet-tea-fest/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day!
DESCRIPTION:Ahhh… the joy of a great romance. We’re celebrating all things romance on National Bookstore Romance Day with 10% off any romance title in the store (we’ll have a special display of them to get you started on our favorites) and we’ll discount our literary teas and chocolates that day too… isn’t it romantic?!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-3/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:August's Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:On the third Thursday of each month Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment\, craft vendors and artisans\, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops\, boutiques and restaurants. \n\n\n\nTraffic\n\n\n\nThird Thursday traffic is rerouted 4:00pm until 9:00pm. from the following streets ; Little Main Street\, W Richardson to Central (closed for traffic). ​There is plenty of FREE parking throughout the downtown including the town garage located behind Town Hall.  \n\n\n\nHere at Main Street Reads we have treats and many featured authors… come join the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/augusts-third-thursday/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Tax Free Weekend Ends Today
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6\, 2023.\n\n\n\nFor 72 hours\, tax-free items include school supplies\, books\, clothing and accessories\, These tax-free items can be purchased in-store or online.\n\n\n\n\nDid you know? Last year\, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $26.2 million in tax-free items during the Tax Free Weekend! In past years\, shoppers have saved between $2 million and $3 million during the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks\, clothes\, school supplies\, and a variety of other school-year essentials can be purchased free of Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Tax Free Weekend. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that the 2023 Tax Free Weekend runs Friday\, August 4 at 12:00 a.m. through Sunday\, August 6 at 11:59 p.m. \n\n\n\nEligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes during Tax Free Weekend\, often called the Sales Tax Holiday. \n\n\n\n“With the increased cost of inflation\, this year’s Sales Tax Holiday is a welcome relief for families. Everyone saves money during Tax Free Weekend\, particularly on back-to-school essentials\,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/your-2023-tax-free-weekend-kicks-off-this-friday/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Christmas in July
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Third Thursday kicks off Christmas in July weekend! \nWe’ll have treats at the bookstore and sales galore\, including 1/2 price items\, a $2 table\, AND 20% off ALL local interest/local author items in our Lowcountry Cove. \nSee you on Main Street!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-christmas-in-july-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July SALE!
DESCRIPTION:All of downtown Summerville will be celebrating this special Christmas in July celebration – free parking\, eclectic shops\, plenty of sales! Here at Main Street Reads we’ll have selections at 25/50/75% off so come join the fun!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/christmas-in-july-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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SUMMARY:Downtown S'ville Spring Sidewalk Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Visit us and other merchants in downtown S’ville all day long for great spring sidewalk sale deals. \nHere at Main Street Reads we’ll have hundreds of books at 75% off\, and more at 50% off\, and some free blind dates with a book\, too! Don’t miss this chance to stock up and save!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/downtown-summerville-sidewalk-sale/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T195318
CREATED:20230212T061058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T061058Z
UID:7259-1677942000-1677949200@mainstreetreads.com
SUMMARY:Beads and Reads: Help Us Celebrate Our 4th Birthday Mardis Gras Style!
DESCRIPTION:Our official 4th birthday is March 1st…. Once again\, beginning Fat Tuesday aka Mardis Gras (February 21st)\, and on through our 4th Birthday Bash on March 4th\, you can grab a strand of beads with every item purchased in the store. \nAt our birthday party\, we’ll award those with the most beads in our Beads and Reads Challenge with prizes – RSVP here to guarantee yourself a free Mardis Gras mask\, free treats and special March 4th discounts\, too! \nRSVP to Saturday’s Birthday Bash – IT’S FREE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/beads-and-reads-help-us-celebrate-our-4th-birthday-mardis-gras-style/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Special Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Main Street Reads":MAILTO:shari@writerswin.com
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