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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Diane C. McPhail with Follow the Stars Home
DESCRIPTION:Over the moon excited to have Diane C. McPhail join us for a special signing of her gorgeous new release\, Follow the Stars Home\, (PLUS we’ll have copies of her other works\, including The Abolitionist’s Daughter and The Seamstress of New Orleans available for purchase and signing! \n\n\n\nFollow the Stars Home is captivating historical fiction\, with a gorgeous cover to boot. This acclaimed author brings to life Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt’s defiant journey of 1811 in this evocative biographical novel for fans of Paula McLain\, Gill Paul\, Allison Pataki. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a journey that most would call impossible. Yet on October 20th\, 1811\, Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt–daughter of one of the architects of the United States Capitol–fearlessly boards the steamship New Orleans in Pittsburgh. Eight months pregnant and with a toddler in tow\, Lydia is fiercely independent. Against her father’s wishes\, she’s already married his much older business colleague\, inventor Nicholas Roosevelt–builder of the New Orleans. But the stakes for this trip are much higher. \n\n\n\nIf Nicholas’s untried steamboat reaches New Orleans\, it will serve as a profitable packet ship between that city and Natchez\, proving the power of steam as it travels up and down the Mississippi. Success in this venture would revolutionize travel and trade\, open the west to expansion\, and secure the Roosevelts’ future. \n\n\n\nCapable and adventurous\, Lydia believes herself ready for all the dangers ahead–growing unrest among native people\, disease\, and the turbulent Falls of the Ohio\, a sixty-foot drop long believed impassable in such a large boat. \n\n\n\nJust imagine being a woman of that era\, pregnant\, enduring violent earthquakes and treacherous waters on the first steamboat voyage to conquer the Mississippi River and redefine America. To our delight\, and enlightenment\, the author has. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiane C. McPhail is an artist\, minister\, and acclaimed author of Follow the Stars Home\, The Abolitionist’s Daughter\, and The Seamstress of New Orleans\, which was a finalist for the Thomas Wolf Fiction Award and the Mississippi Institute of Arts & Letters Award. A graduate of Ole Miss\, Duke Writers\, University of Iowa Distance\, and the Yale Writers’ Conference\, she is a member of NC Writers Network and the Historical Novel Society. She was born in Jackson\, MS\, raised on the Mississippi Delta only miles from the river\, and now lives in Highlands\, North Carolina with her husband and dog
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-diane-c-mcphail-with-follow-the-stars-home/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Launch: She Tames the Sea by E.M. Etheridge
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to have lowcountry author E.M. Etheridge here on Thursday evening\, October 3\, with the launch of her dark fantasy novel\, She Tames the Sea. We’re hosting this before Fab Fantasy book club begins so our fantasy readers can meet the author! \n\n\n\nMen fear a woman on the sea. They say women bring about bad luck and anger from the gods who rule the waters. Estella Bohem fears being aboard Captain Eric Price’s ship\, amongst the pirates who kidnapped her for her abilities. It was the Bohem family who used magic to tame the beast of the sea decades ago. They trapped it in an ancient spell to make the waters safe to travel\, but it was the vagabonds of the sea who wanted to free it\, tame it\, and use it for their own ambitions.  \n\n\n\nAll her life Estella never had control of her future. But as the notoriously brutal Captain Edward Laggatt hunts her down for the key to the beast’s cage\, she has no choice but to trust the same men who stole her away from her socialite life in Charleston South Carolina. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Tames The Sea is an adult dark fantasy novel that delves into the complications of familial relations\, magic and mythology. \n\n\n\nE.M. Etheridge was one of the original members of Main Street Writes. 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\nThis is her first published novel. Big congrats to one of our own!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/fantasy-book-launch-she-tames-the-sea-by-e-m-etheridge/
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:October Fab Fantasy Book Club: The Games Gods Play
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrab now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork\, as well as exclusive endpapers and special design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run\, a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada only.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe gods love to play with us mere mortals. And every hundred years\, we let them… I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it\, thanks to Zeus. Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves\, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won’t notice me. Not an easy feat\, given San Francisco is Zeus’ patron city\, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god.  \n\n\n\nThe worst god. Hades. For the first time ever\, the ruthless\, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible–the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles\, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead.  \n\n\n\nSo why in the Underworld did Hades choose me–a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders–as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I’m his? I don’t know if I’m a pawn\, bait\, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I\, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky? Because Hades is playing by his own rules…and Death will win at any cost.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-fab-fantasy-book-club-the-games-gods-play/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Thrill in the 'Ville Book Club: Worst Case Scenario
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\n\n“Worst Case Scenario is the best thriller I’ve read so far this year. It’s a chilling idea with great characters and near-perfect execution.” -James Patterson  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35\,000 feet\, a commercial airliner filled with passengers crashes into a nuclear power plant in the small town of Waketa\, Minnesota\, which becomes ground zero for a catastrophic national crisis with global implications.#1 internationally bestselling author T.J. Newman is back with Worst Case Scenario\, following her explosive debut thriller Falling and its harrowing follow-up Drowning. \n\n\n\nThe International Nuclear Event Scale tracks nuclear disasters. It has seven levels. Level 7 is a Major Accident\, with only two on record: Fukushima and Chernobyl. There has never been a Level 8. Until now. In this heart-stopping thriller\, ordinary people–power plant employees\, firefighters\, teachers\, families\, neighbors\, and friends– are thrust into an extraordinary situation as they face the ultimate test of their lives.  \n\n\n\nIt will take the combined courage\, ingenuity\, and determination of a brave few to save not only their community and loved ones\, but the fate of humanity at large.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-thrill-in-the-ville-book-club-worst-case-scenario/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club: Daydream
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Daydream by Hannah Grace. When his procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor\, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new title of captain for the hockey team–which he didn’t even want–Henry absolutely cannot fail.  \n\n\n\nEnter Halle Jacobs\, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club. Halle may not have the romantic pursuits of her favorite fictional leads\, but she’s an academic superstar\, and as soon as she hears about Henry’s problems with his class reading material\, she offers to help. Too bad being a private tutor isn’t exactly ideal given her own studies\, job\, book club\, and the novel she’s trying to write.  \n\n\n\nBut new experiences are the key to beating her writer’s block\, and Henry promises to be the one to give them to her. They just need to stick to their rule book. Oh\, and not fall in love.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-kiss-and-tell-romance-book-club-daydream/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Book Signing! Girl From the Red Rose Motel
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome party with your neighbors in downtown Summerville on Third Thursday\, and stop by Main Street Reads to get a personally signed copy of the award-winning Girl From the Red Rose Motel by Susan Beckham Zurenda! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan will be on hand that evening to meet fans and sign books and tell you more about her great work – don’t miss the fun! \n\n\n\nImpoverished high school junior Hazel Smalls and privileged senior Sterling Lovell would never ordinarily meet. But when both are punished with in-school suspension\, Sterling finds himself drawn to the gorgeous\, studious girl seated nearby\, and an unlikely relationship begins.  \n\n\n\nSet in 2012 South Carolina\, the novel interlaces the stories of Hazel\, living with her homeless family in the rundown Red Rose Motel; Sterling\, yearning to break free from his wealthy parents’ expectations; and recently widowed Angela Wilmore\, their stern but compassionate English teacher. Hazel hides her homelessness from Sterling until he discovers her cleaning the motel’s office when he goes with his slumlord father to unfreeze the motel’s pipes one morning. With her secret revealed\, their relationship deepens.  \n\n\n\nAngela-who has her own struggles in a budding romance with the divorced principal-offers Hazel the support her family can’t provide. Navigating between privilege and poverty\, vulnerability and strength\, all three must confront what they need from themselves and each other as Hazel gains the courage to oppose boundaries and make a bold\, life-changing decision at novel’s end.  \n\n\n\nGripping and richly drawn\, The Girl from the Red Rose Motel explores the complex bonds between adults and teenagers and the power of the families we both inherit and create. Inspired by the author’s experiences teaching in a South Carolina high school\, the novel is also an unflinching\, authentic look at the challenges faced by America’s public school teachers and the struggles of the thousands of homeless children in motels who live\, precariously and almost invisibly\, amid the nation’s most affluent communities.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-book-signing-girl-from-the-red-rose-motel/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:October Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for October’s read: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night is a spooky yet heartwarming adventure about one girl’s journey into the land of the undead\, and the unexpected family she finds along the way.  \n\n\n\nOn Halloween\, it is always wise to expect the unexpected\, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage\, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real…the fabled Pumpkin King himself. Throwing caution aside\, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley–home to witches and vampires\, ghosts and goblins\, and all that go bump in the night.  \n\n\n\nBut just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead\, a sinister scheme unearths itself\, threatening to take everything from Eve unless she can stop it. From debut author Steven Banbury comes a cozy\, magical adventure sure to delight anyone who loves the tricks of Halloween as much as the treats of autumn.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-the-pumpkin-princess-and-the-forever-night/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:October Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Five Star Strangers
DESCRIPTION:As always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Five Star Strangers by Kat Tang! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exciting and “inventive” (HuffPost) debut novel about a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app–a place where users can hire a pretend fiancé\, a wingman\, or companion of any kind–who finds out who he is by being anyone but himself. \n\n\n\nWould you hire someone to be the best man at your wedding? Your stand-in brother? The father to your child? In an age where online ratings are all-powerful\, Five-Star Stranger follows the adventures of a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app as he navigates New York City under the guise of characters he plays\, always maintaining a professional distance from his clients.  \n\n\n\nBut\, when a nosy patron threatens to upend his long-term role as father to a young girl\, Stranger begins to reckon with his attachment to his pretend daughter\, her mother\, and his own fraught past. Now\, he must confront the boundaries he has drawn and explore the legacy of abandonment that shaped his life.  \n\n\n\n“A sharp page-turner about our culture’s commodification of everything” (Debutiful)\, Five-Star Stranger is a strikingly vivid novel about isolation in a hyperconnected world\, and “what it means to love and be loved” (Rachel Khong\, author of Real Americans).
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-books-banter-fiction-book-club-five-star-strangers/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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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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SUMMARY:November Fab Fantasy Book Club: A Song to Drown Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nSeems these fantastic sprayed edges are continually offering up something new and fun for eager readers. This one features gold foiled cover\, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork\, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps. It’s only available on a limited first print run\, so if you do want one in your library\, now’s the time; they won’t last long. \n\n\n\nScreenshot\n\n\n\nThe story is equally compelling. Inspired by the legend of Xishi\, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China\, this epic novel is steeped in myth. \n\n\n\nYoung Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor\, Fanli\, she’s presented with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu\, improve the lives of her people\, and avenge her sister’s murder. To accomplish all this\, she must infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy\, seduce their immoral king\, and weaken the court from within. \n\n\n\nTrained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion\, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect weapon. Once inside the enemy palace\, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king’s advisors. The king is affectionate\, but despite his gentleness\, a brutality lurks. Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. And if she is unmasked as a traitor\, she will bring both kingdoms down. Plenty of fodder about gender roles\, love and war to make for some interesting book club discussion.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-fab-fantasy-book-club-a-song-to-drown-rivers/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Please Nominate Your Favorite Booksellers!
DESCRIPTION:Book lovers\, James Patterson is back to celebrate indie bookstores with his amazing Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program! This year\, he’s pledging $500 to 600 lucky booksellers from ABA member stores—and we’d love for you to help nominate your favorite booksellers at Main Street Reads for a chance to be honored! \n\n\n\nIf you’ve ever enjoyed a great book recommendation\, a heartwarming chat\, or just some extra magic in your day from our team\, now’s the perfect time to show some love! You can nominate any of our wonderful booksellers (listed alphabetically): \n\n\n\n🌟 Kelley Dykes🌟 Kristy Fowler🌟 Shari Stauch🌟 Emma Wood \n\n\n\nIt only takes a quick nomination form with one easy question: “In 250 words or less\, why does this bookseller deserve a holiday bonus?” \n\n\n\n⏰ The deadline is November 8\, 2024\, so don’t miss the chance to support our crew! Thank you\, as always\, for keeping Main Street Reads a thriving community spot and for cheering us on. We’re so grateful for you!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/please-nominate-your-favorite-booksellers/
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:November Thrill in the 'Ville Book Club: All the Colors of the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn\, author of Gone Girl).Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on TodayThe Boston Globe‘s #1 Thriller/Mystery of 2024 So FarOne of The Washington Post‘s Best Books of Summer”Kept me frantically turning the pages and somehow made me cry at the end . . . Brava!”–Kristin Hannah\, author of The Women“Melds tense suspense with a powerful exploration of devotion\, obsession\, and love.”–People (Best New Books)1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare\, Missouri\, girls are disappearing.  \n\n\n\nWhen the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted\, the most unlikely hero emerges–Patch\, a local boy\, who saves the girl\, and\, in doing so\, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.  \n\n\n\nA missing person mystery\, a serial killer thriller\, a love story\, a unique twist on each\, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-thrill-in-the-ville-book-club-all-the-colors-of-the-dark/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:November Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club: When We Flew Away
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman (of Practical Magic fame). \n\n\n\nBestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history’s most acclaimed figures\, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank’s life before she went into hiding. \n\n\n\nAnne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father\, Anne’s journal\, written while she and her family were in hiding during World War II\, has become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust\, as well as a work of literary genius. \n\n\n\nWith the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands\, the Frank family’s life is turned inside out\, blow by blow\, restriction by restriction. Prejudice\, loss\, and terror run rampant\, and Anne is forced to bear witness as ordinary people become monsters\, and children and families are caught up in the inescapable tide of violence. \n\n\n\nIn the midst of impossible danger\, Anne\, audacious and creative and fearless\, discovers who she truly is. With a wisdom far beyond her years\, she will become a writer who will go on to change the world as we know it. \n\n\n\nCritically acclaimed author Alice Hoffman weaves a lyrical and heart-wrenching story of the way the world closes in on the Frank family from the moment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until they are forced into hiding\, bringing Anne to bold\, vivid life. \n\n\n\nBased on extensive research and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam\, When We Flew Away is an extraordinary and moving tour de force. \n\n\n\nPerfect for Alice Hoffman fans and readers of every age. \n\n\n\n“Adding new poignance to a story whose ending we already knew\, Alice Hoffman has deftly recreated the child Anne Frank with all her wit\, mischief\, and uncertainties. This fictionalized account of the increasingly desperate years that preceded the famous diary breaks readers’ hearts one more time. But it reminds us of how important it is to remember and honor all that was lost.” — Lois Lowry\, Newbery Award-winning author of Number the Stars \n\n\n\n“We can highly recommend Alice Hoffman’s novel of Anne Frank’s life\, set in the dramatic and terrible circumstances of those first war years. We hope it will persuade young readers that contributing to a better world is both necessary and possible.” –Ronald Leopold\, Executive Director\, Anne Frank House
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-adventures-in-reading-kids-book-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T183000
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SUMMARY:November Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Lightning in Her Hands
DESCRIPTION:Our book clubs are free and open to all – we supply the treats\, you bring the scintillating conversation! As always\, all book club selections are 10% off book club pricing. Come join our newest club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Lightning in Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGifted–or cursed–with the power to influence the weather\, one woman must embrace her wild heart in the next electric romance from the author of Witch of Wild Things.  \n\n\n\nTeal Flores is desperate for two things–control over her gift of weather\, and a date to her ex’s wedding. The first isn’t possible until she finds her long-lost mother\, but the second has a very handsome last-ditch solution: Carter Velasquez.  \n\n\n\nCarter needs Teal too. His chance at receiving an inheritance is dependent on him being married by age thirty (blame his traditional Cuban grandmother)\, so who better to pose as his wife than Teal? But fake marriage and cohabitation prove tricky when mutual attraction charges the atmosphere–quite literally for Teal\, whose volatile emotions cause lightning strikes.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, Teal and Carter embark on a quest to find her mother and the answers she’s searching for. But along the way\, they’ll discover something even better: a love that can weather any storm.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-kiss-tell-romance-book-club-lightning-in-her-hands/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000
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CREATED:20241112T214603Z
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SUMMARY:November Third Thursday: Coca-Cola Caravan!
DESCRIPTION:Come party with your neighbors in downtown Summerville on Third Thursday! Every Third Thursday our historic downtown square becomes one big block party\, with stores staying open late\, food trucks on the square\, bands under the bandshell and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, cool off while you’re holiday shopping with the Coca-Cola caravan\, operating that day from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. We’ll have in-store treats and specials\, too – stop by and say hi to fellow readers 🙂
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-third-thursday-coca-cola-caravan/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Third Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T175432
CREATED:20241012T154543Z
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SUMMARY:November Books & Banter Book Club: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nAs always\, our book clubs are free and open to all\, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation\, we’ll provide the treats! \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – From the beloved author of Big Little Lies\, Apples Never Fall\, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love\, marriage\, family\, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world.“A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it\, and then she does\, on a dime.”–Anne Lamott \n\n\n\nLife is full of twists and turns you never see coming. But what if you did? The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed! Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job–she’s generally happy with her life\, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to–but today is her twenty-eighth birthday. She can think of plenty of things she’d rather be doing than placating a bunch of grumpy passengers.  \n\n\n\nThere’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C who is compulsively checking his watch\, desperate not to miss his eleven-year-old daughter’s musical. Further back\, a mother of two is frantically trying to keep her toddler entertained and her infant son quiet. How did she ever think being a stay-at-home mom would be easier than being a lawyer?  \n\n\n\nEthan is lost in thought; he’s flying back from his first funeral. A young couple has just gotten married; she’s still wearing her wedding dress. An emergency room nurse is looking forward to traveling the world once she retires in a few years\, it’s going to be so much fun! If they ever get off the tarmac. . . . \n\n\n\nSuddenly a woman none of them know stands up. She makes predictions about how and when everyone on board will die. Some dismiss her. Others will do everything they can to make sure her prophecies do not come to pass. All of them will be forever changed.  \n\n\n\nHow would you live your life if you thought you knew how it would end? Would you love who you love or try to love someone else? Would you stay married? Would you stop drinking? Would you call up your ex-best friend you haven’t spoken to in years? Would you quit your job? Intricately plotted\, with the wonderful wit Liane Moriarty has become famous for\, Here One Moment brilliantly looks at friends\, lovers\, and family and how we
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/november-books-banter-book-club-here-one-moment-by-liane-moriarty/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
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SUMMARY:December Fab Fantasy Book Club: Blood Over Bright Haven
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nCome join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. This first edition hardcover of Blood Over Bright Haven will appeal to collectors with its red stained edges\, intricate red and gold foil on the jacket\, a full-color endpaper map\, and an interior illustration from the world of the novel. \n\n\n\nBlood Over Bright Haven\n\n\n\nMeet Sciona\, a fierce mage whose lifelong dream is to join the High Magistry—the exclusive governing body within the University of Magics and Industry. Against all odds\, Sciona becomes the first woman admitted to the order\, but she soon realizes that her hardest battles are only beginning. Her male peers in the High Magistry are quick to dismiss and ostracize her\, assigning her a janitor in place of the qualified assistant she expected. \n\n\n\nThis “janitor\,” however\, turns out to be much more. Once a part of a wandering tribe\, he lost his family and homeland to the forces he now seeks to understand. His journey into the city has left him disillusioned but determined\, and he sees his work alongside Sciona as a way to uncover the truth behind his family’s destruction and the oppressive power that keeps people like him on the fringes of society. \n\n\n\nSciona and her assistant forge a tentative alliance that leads them to a dangerous discovery. At its heart\, this story is about power\, privilege\, and the cost of ambition\, and Sciona is a character who must confront her own biases to see the larger picture. \n\n\n\nFor fans of thought-provoking fantasy with a strong feminist and socially conscious edge\, Blood Over Bright Haven is a must-read. Its high-stakes plot\, intricate magic\, and complex characters will resonate with readers.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-fab-fantasy-book-club-blood-over-bright-haven/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
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SUMMARY:December Thrill in the 'Ville: My Darlings by Marie Still
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about My Darlings by Marie Still!  \n\n\n\nThis is a chilling suburban noir set in the deceptively serene Washington D.C. suburbs\, where a respected philanthropist and PTO mom’s secret life as a serial killer thrills any of us seeking a deep\, psychological thrill. \n\n\n\nMy Darlings by Marie Still\n\n\n\nThink “Desperate Housewives” meets “Dexter.” \n\n\n\nNo one was supposed to know. I’ve always been so careful. My Darlings\, how did we get here? \n\n\n\nEvil lurks behind the perfectly manicured lawns\, ornate iron gates\, and long winding driveways of affluent DC-but not for long. Stay-at-home mom Eloise Williams sits on the boards of many distinguished charities. In addition to being a doting wife and mother\, she is also a serial killer. \n\n\n\nYet it turns out Eloise isn’t the only lady in D.C. society playing a part. As the hidden lives of Eloise’s inner circle are exposed\, the body count rises. When stalkers becomes prey\, Eloise desperately clings to control. \n\n\n\nMoney and power can only buy influence and safety for so long. Eventually\, the façade crumbles\, exposing a chilling reality hiding in plain sight. \n\n\n\nTrigger warnings: This dark thriller has a bunch: child death\, suicide\, hazing\, bullying\, murder\, infidelity\, brutal slayings\, domestic abuse/violence\, child abuse\, and torture. If you read thrillers\, you get that. If you don’t\, this may not be where to dip your big toe.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-thrill-in-the-ville-book-club-my-darlings-by-marie-still/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
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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:Meet the Authors: Dennis & Karen Vinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring afternoon as Dennis and Karen Vinar sign their heartfelt memoir\, How Did You Find Me…After All These Years? A Family Memoir. \n\n\n\nThis remarkable story follows two teenagers in love who\, after facing an unexpected pregnancy\, place their child for adoption and part ways. Decades later\, after 53 years apart\, they reunite and rediscover each other—and their daughter. \n\n\n\nMore than a love story\, this memoir is a moving testament to resilience\, love\, and the effects of pivotal life decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the authors and hear their incredible journey.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/meet-the-authors-dennis-karen-vinar/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
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CREATED:20241109T195403Z
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SUMMARY:December Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club & Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:December’s club will be reading The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling AND celebrating our last meeting of the year with holiday treats and some surprises for readers! \n\n\n\nOur book clubs are free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers for the monthly pizza party and chat about the book! \n\n\n\nThis month: The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow in paperback with stained edges\, a heartwarming\, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing\, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with\, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. \n\n\n\nJack loves his childhood toy\, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him\, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens — DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes\, a night when all things can come to life… even toys.  \n\n\n\nAnd Jack’s newest toy — the Christmas Pig (DP’s replacement) — has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost\, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-adventures-in-reading-kids-book-club-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T203000
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CREATED:20241112T221959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T235044Z
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SUMMARY:December Third Thursday: Shop 'Til Ya Drop!
DESCRIPTION:Is it never NOT a party down on Main Street? Join us tonight for evening shopping around the square – the square will be LIT and we’ll have plenty of treats at Main Street Reads to cool you off or warm you up\, dependent on what the weather brings 🙂
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/december-third-thursday-shop-til-ya-drop/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Third Thursday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T203000
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CREATED:20240901T041841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T054956Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Nights II: Quiet Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Please only sign up HERE if you definitely will attend\, OR choose our First Tuesday option HERE. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have several comfy chairs and air-chairs\, and readers are invited to bring their own comfort items as well (pillow\, wrap\, snacks\, etc.) Wine will be provided for the p.m. meeting. Other food/beverages are on your own (we suggest Frothy Beard next door for an evening snack).  \n\n\n\nFrom 6:30 – 7:00 pm – you can shop/meet and greet and find your quiet reading spot.From 7:00 – 8:00 pm – no talking\, just reading!From 8:00 – 8:30 pm – you can shop\, share what you’re reading\, or continue reading quietly ’til 8:30.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/silent-nights-ii-quiet-reading-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T200000
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SUMMARY:January Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: If I Go Missing
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free\, and as always our clubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll be chatting about If I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfe.Get ready for a gripping\, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. This is a story of secrets\, betrayal\, and the thin line between paranoia and preparation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe novel follows a woman who suspects her darkest secrets have placed her in mortal danger. Determined to leave a trail in case the worst happens\, she compiles a binder of clues meant for the one person she trusts most—her childhood best friend and next-door neighbor. But as she disappears\, her cryptic message unravels a web of lies that threatens to expose not just her secrets\, but those of the very person she entrusted with the truth. \n\n\n\nThis twisty psychological thriller explores themes of loyalty\, deception\, and how well we really know the people closest to us. Leslie Wolfe’s masterful storytelling will have you questioning every character’s motive\, while her razor-sharp suspense keeps you glued to the page. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of The Girl on the Train or The Last House on Needless Street\, this book offers plenty for a lively book club discussion: Would you risk your safety to uncover the truth about a friend? What happens when trust is shattered? And how far would you go to protect your secrets? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation you won’t want to miss as we dive into the chilling world of If I Go Missing. Who’s guilty\, who’s innocent\, and who’s next? Let’s figure it out—together.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/january-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-if-i-go-missing/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T183000
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CREATED:20241222T060453Z
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SUMMARY:January Adventures in Reading Kids Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a pizza party and chat about the selected book! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about The Witching Wind by Natalie Lloyd. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable discussion about a magical adventure brimming with heart and bravery! When eleven-year-old Roxie flees middle school bullying to join her country music star Granny on tour\, she’s devastated when Granny suddenly vanishes without a trace. Meanwhile\, Grayson\, a foster child\, is waiting for her sister Beanie to become her guardian—but Beanie never shows up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited by loss\, Roxie and Grayson form an unlikely friendship and uncover the legend of the Witching Wind\, a sinister force said to steal what people cherish most. Determined to bring back their loved ones\, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey filled with courage\, loyalty\, and the power of hope. \n\n\n\nThis captivating story is perfect for fans of heartfelt tales about the magic of family and friendship. Bring your thoughts and theories as we explore this heartfelt adventure together!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/january-adventures-in-reading-kids-book-club/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:As night falls\, gather with fellow Empyrean fans at 7:00 p.m.\, midnight Iceland time to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Onyx Storm\, Book 3 in the Empyrean series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be among the lucky few to receive the Deluxe Limited Edition of Onyx Storm\, complete with mesmerizing sprayed edges and exclusive design features. Revel in Empyrean-themed activities\, meet fellow readers\, and take home exclusive Onyx Storm swag to commemorate the night. Embrace the spirit of Fire & Ice with an evening full of Empyrean wonders\, light refreshments\, costume contest and bracelet trading! \n\n\n\nWant to dress as your favorite Empyrean character or in your finest Fourth Wing attire? Embrace your inner dragon rider and join the magic! Prize to the winner 🙂 \n\n\n\nImportant Details: \n\n\n\n\n    Event Starts: 7:00 p.m.\, midnight Iceland time\n\n\n\n    Price: Same as book (all the extras are FREE) $32.99\n\n\n\n    Location: Main Street Reads\n\n\n\n    Tickets Required: Purchase online or in-store to secure your spot – Entry by list only\, no receipt will be needed.\n\n\n\n    Limited Capacity: Just 50 tickets available\, so don’t delay!\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book: After nearly eighteen intense months at Basgiath War College\, Violet Sorrengail stands ready for her greatest challenge. The battle is no longer on the horizon – it’s here. To defend her home\, dragons\, and loved ones\, she must venture beyond familiar lands and forge alliances\, risking everything for the truth. With an army gathering and enemies on all sides\, this storm will test her\, and not everyone can survive… \n\n\n\nPrepare to be swept away in a tale of courage\, magic\, and loyalty that no Empyrean fan will want to miss. Secure your book and your place in the storm – preorder today and brace yourself for a night like no other!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/onyx-storm-midnight-release-party-sold-out/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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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:February Fab Fantasy Book Club: Four Ruined Realms
DESCRIPTION:Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always ourclubs are free and open to all\, PLUS the book club picks are offered atthe 10% off book club discount. \n\n\n\nThis month’s pick\, Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland! \n\n\n\nEnter a world of deceit\, danger\, and breathtaking adventure with this gripping continuation of the Broken Blades series. This tale of revenge\, loyalty\, and power is as intricate as the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION it comes in—complete with sprayed edges\, exclusive endpapers\, and special design features. \n\n\n\nScreenshot\n\n\n\nIn this high-stakes fantasy\, the ruthless King of Yusan is determined to claim his sister’s Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord\, using manipulation and cunning to force the five blades into an impossible mission. Bound by a common enemy but fractured by betrayal\, the blades must infiltrate the foreign realm of Quilimar to steal the ring from the formidable Queen of Khitan. \n\n\n\nAs time ticks away\, their quest becomes more treacherous—not just because of the obstacles before them\, but because of the mistrust between them. Can they overcome the lies that tore them apart\, or will their thirst for vengeance be their undoing? \n\n\n\nWith vivid world-building and complex characters\, Corland delivers a tale of shifting alliances and razor-sharp tension. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of morally gray heroes and intricate heist stories\, this book will spark lively discussions about trust\, betrayal\, and the cost of revenge. Join us as we delve into the thrilling twists and turns. Will the blades prevail against King Joon’s ruthless game? Or will vengeance consume them all?  \n\n\n\nPrepare for an unforgettable journey—and bring your theories to the table! (Best if you read Five Broken Blades first – a prior Fab Fantasy choice!)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/february-fab-fantasy-book-club-four-ruined-realms/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Tackle Your Future Before You Tackle the Super Bowl!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, festive and financially sound event (yes\, treats involved) as we chat about how to get financially healthy\, beginning now! Tackle that portfolio before you head out to tackle the Super Bowl and feel even better about all that partying! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can grab a SIGNED copy of the book for just $14.95 AND meet author and financial advisor Karen Stawicki to learn a bit about: \n\n\n\n\nGuaranteed Lifetime Income – How to unlock steady income sources like Social Security\, pensions\, and annuities to cover life needs.\n\n\n\nCash Value Life Insurance – Discover how a versatile insurance option can protect against unexpected events and create valuable\, tax-advantaged growth.\n\n\n\nInvestable Assets – Explore wealth-building strategies designed to preserve and enhance your standard of living.\n\n\n\n\nWith real-world case studies and actionable insights\, The Power of Three simplifies complex financial ideas into clear steps you can take today. With this invaluable guide\, you can craft a reliable retirement plan designed by credible experts. \n\n\n\nWe can all use MORE – more money\, more confidence\, and more stability as we plan for our futures in unstable times… Come join the conversation at this free event. \n\n\n\nWe ask that you sign up HERE (it’s free) just so we know how many to expect and to plan for treats and chairs). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Karen Stawicki and Samantha Irish\, the powerhouse mother-daughter team behind Compass Financial\, a boutique wealth solutions firm based in Charleston\, SC. With over 50 years of combined experience\, they’re on a mission to revolutionize retirement planning. In their book\, they unveil how traditional financial strategies might be hindering your retirement dreams\, shedding light on sneaky risks and common tax traps.  \n\n\n\nThrough their innovative “Power of 3” approach\, they empower readers to maximize income\, eliminate risks\, and slash taxes\, granting you smooth sailing into your golden years. Dive into their insights today and discover a path to the financial future you deserve. \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP NOW: IT’S FREE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/lets-get-cash-healthy-in-25/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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