November Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: Doll Parts by Penny Zang
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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.

This month we’re chatting about: Doll Parts by Penny Zang!Some stories refuse to stay buried. In this haunting and evocative debut, Penny Zang delivers a dual-timeline suspense that blends the atmospheric dread of The Virgin Suicides with the sharp investigation of I Have Some Questions for You.

At its heart is a decades-old mystery and the unraveling of a friendship bound by secrets, obsession, and tragedy.In college, best friends Nikki and Sadie were inseparable—two outsiders clinging to each other while navigating professors, heartbreak, and the chilling lore of the Sylvia Club, a campus legend tied to a string of Sylvia Plath–adoring girls whose supposed suicides left shadows across the school. Aspiring writer Nikki became obsessed with their stories, until a tragedy tore her and Sadie apart forever.

Now, nearly twenty years later, Nikki is dead. Sadie, reeling from the loss, is drawn back into Nikki’s world in ways she never expected—especially when her grief entangles her with Nikki’s husband and lands her inside her ex-best friend’s suburban life.

Ghostly reminders of Nikki emerge, and Sadie soon suspects her friend’s search for answers about the Sylvia Club may have made her its final victim. A chilling exploration of girlhood mythology, and the secrets that echo long after they should be silenced.

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

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

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

November Adventures in Reading Kids Club: The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book.

This month we’re chatting about The Honest Truth by Dan GemeinhartAn unforgettable journey of courage, friendship, and determination in this moving debut that has already earned a place in the Scholastic Gold line of classics.

Mark is, in many ways, just like any other kid. He has a loyal dog named Beau, a best friend named Jessie, a love of taking photos, and a notebook filled with haiku poems. But Mark is also very different: he’s sick—the kind of sick that means hospital visits, endless treatments, and a future filled with uncertainty.

Tired of feeling powerless, Mark makes a bold decision. With Beau by his side, he runs away from home, determined to fulfill his dream of climbing Mount Rainier. Armed only with his dog’s devotion, his camera, and his notebook, Mark sets out on an adventure that is both dangerous and breathtaking. It’s a journey filled with challenges and risks, but also moments of wonder, beauty, and the kind of truth that only comes from following your heart.

Beyond the adventure, this a heartfelt exploration of bravery, friendship, and the choices we make when time feels short. It asks readers to think about what really matters, what it means to live fully, and how love and loyalty can carry us through even the hardest times.

Join us as we discuss this extraordinary book that will inspire laughter, tears, and plenty of thoughtful conversation.

November Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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 romance club, “Kiss & Tell!”

This month, we’re chatting about Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire

The queen of dark romance returns with the first book in a sizzling new series, where love is powerful enough to challenge destiny—and dangerous enough to burn everything down.

Juliette Calloway has lived her entire life on display. As the daughter of Rosebrook Falls’ most powerful family, her world is one of elegance and expectation, where every smile is practiced and every move is scripted. But beneath the polished perfection, Juliette longs for freedom, for passion, for something real.

Roman Montgomery shouldn’t exist – not on paper, anyway. A ghost in the shadows, he’s the secret heir to a criminal empire, forged in blood and rivalry. His life is built on silence and survival, his legacy one of danger and vengeance.

When Juliette and Roman collide, their chemistry is instant and undeniable. No names. No histories. Just stolen moments, reckless smiles, and a heat neither can resist. Roman is magnetic, mysterious, and utterly infuriating. Juliette is bold, beautiful, and quickly becomes the one thing he can’t stay away from.

But when Roman is forced to step into the Montgomery empire, the truth shatters their fragile world. Their families are sworn enemies, and their love is not just forbidden—it’s impossible.

Every kiss is treason. Every touch, a risk. And in a town where secrets kill and loyalty is everything, Juliette and Roman will have to decide: will their love rewrite history, or destroy them both?

A dangerous, intoxicating romance that will spark fierce discussion about passion, loyalty, and fate.

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

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

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

November Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Books & Banter is our general fiction book club, focusing on great new reads that matter! 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!

This month’s pick is The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin and you are cordially invited…to a book club like no other.

Set in Victorian London, this is a captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London. It’s a tale of forbidden reading, dangerous secrets, and the power of women who dare to break free from the roles society has forced upon them.

London, 1895. In an age when women’s lives are defined by their husbands, three very different women receive a mysterious invitation to afternoon tea at the secluded home of Lady Duxbury, a thrice-widowed countess whose past is cloaked in scandal and whispers of murder. But beneath the polite veneer of teacups and conversation lies something far more daring: a secret book club, a sanctuary where women can claim their voices, share their truths, and discover the courage to rewrite their destinies.

Among the attendees are Eleanor Clarke, a devoted mother trapped in a cruel marriage; Rose Wharton, an American “dollar princess” uncomfortably cast into the mold of English aristocracy; and Lavinia Cavendish, a gifted young artist harboring a dangerous family secret.

As their lives intertwine, these women form bonds of sisterhood and resilience, discovering strength they never knew they possessed. But secrets can be perilous, and in a world quick to silence rebellious women, one misstep could cost them everything.

Rich with atmosphere and heart, The Secret Book Society celebrates friendship, bravery, and the timeless power of books to change lives, ripe with discussion possibilities!

Black Friday = BOOK Friday!
2025-11-28 08:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Shop Small and WIN BIG!

Join us this Black Friday AND Small Business Saturday (November 28th 8:00 a.m. – 8 p.m., November 29th 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for deals, steals and lots of local holiday spirit! Here’s a sneak peek at store happenings and specials for you, with plenty more taking place all around the square all day long:

10% off ANY in-store purchase

Free gift-wrapping and holiday wax seals on our gift cards

Free Treats for Shoppers

Free personal shopping AND blind date assembly. (We’ll help you assemble the perfect gift, wrap it, and have it ready for you to take with you!)

PLUS: Free SHIPPING at our ONLINE BOOKSHOP HERE!

Not just books – we have lots of delightful items to pair with your purchases, from candles to literary teas, bookmarks to tee-shirts, BLIND DATES, BOOK BUNDLES, and MORE!

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

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

10% off ANY in-store purchase

Free pen/post-its while supplies last

Free gift wrapping

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

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

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

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

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

December Fab Fantasy Book Club - Fallen City by Adrienne Young
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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!

This month, we’ll be chatting about Fallen City by Adrienne YoungA tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and the relentless hand of fate. For fans and collectors, the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION will be a treasure in itself, featuring stenciled edges, custom character endpapers in full color, unique foiled case stamps, and shimmering foiled cover elements—available only while supplies last!

Set within the great walled city of Isara, a rebellion one hundred years in the making begins to smolder. Luca Matius, heir to a powerful but cruel dynasty, expects only to inherit his uncle’s seat in the Forum. But as a novice to the city’s Philosopher, he is drawn into a catastrophe that will change the destiny of his people.

Maris Casperia, daughter of a Magistrate, has been raised to serve Isara’s corrupt inner circle. Yet her years spent with the last Priestess—keeper of stolen Old War magic—have awakened in her a vision of a different future. When her path collides with Luca’s, the spark of love sets off a chain of divine events neither can control.

As secrets shatter the fragile balance of power, Luca becomes the reluctant symbol of rebellion, while Maris is forced onto the opposing side of a holy war. Torn apart by loyalty and destiny, their fates entwine in a story the gods themselves are writing. Even if they find their way back to one another, will there be anything left to save?

Join us for a rich discussion of Young’s epic exploration of sacrifice, power, and love in a city on the brink of collapse.

December Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club - A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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.

This month we’re chatting about: A Murder in Paris by Matthew BlakeFrom the #1 internationally bestselling author of Anna O comes a dazzling new psychological thriller that intertwines family secrets, wartime mysteries, and the slippery nature of memory.

Olivia Finn has built her life on the science of remembering. As a memory expert at Charing Cross Hospital in London, she’s trained to untangle the truth from illusion. But when the police summon her to the famed Hotel Lutetia in Paris, Olivia is thrust into a mystery unlike any she’s faced before.

Her grandmother, Josephine Benoit, has appeared at the hotel in a distressed state, claiming she committed a murder there at the end of World War II. At first, Olivia dismisses the confession as the delusion of age and confusion—until hotel records confirm that a woman did indeed die in that very room in 1945.

Determined to protect her grandmother while uncovering the truth, Olivia digs into Josephine’s past. But as her investigation deepens, the shadows of wartime Paris begin to stir once more. People connected to the hotel—and to Josephine’s story—start dying in the present day, forcing Olivia into a dangerous race against time.

Set against the glamorous, haunted streets of Paris, this novel asks chilling questions: Can memory be trusted? What secrets lie hidden in the past? And how far will someone go to silence the truth? Prepare for an addictive, atmospheric thriller that will ignite discussion long after the final page.

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

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

PARADE Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

See you on Main Street!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Charmed Library

We’re opening 2026 with pure bookish magic! Join us Sunday, January 11, for an enchanting afternoon with USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman, celebrating her newest novel, The Charmed Library—a whimsical, heartfelt love letter to libraries, favorite childhood stories, and the readers who wish their fictional heroes could step off the page. ORDER NOW!

Set in the cozy town of Blue Sky Valley, The Charmed Library follows Stella Parker—an assistant librarian with a rare gift: she sees words come alive. When a burned journal alters her abilities and her beloved fictional hero suddenly appears in the library after hours, Stella is drawn into a world where books blur into reality, magic has rules, and every story comes with a cost.

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

Readers and reviewers are already calling this Moorman’s best book yet, praising its magical realism, heartfelt romance, and its glowing celebration of the power of books, community, and connection.

Moorman will be in conversation with local favorite Dorothy McFalls, bestselling author of the Moonlight Dragon series, making this an unforgettable afternoon for fantasy readers, romantics, and lovers of good books and libraries!

ORDER TIX BEFORE NOON JAN. 11th

📅 SUNDAY, January 11📍 Flowertown Players Theatre (doors open 3 PM)🎤 Author conversation: 3:30 PM🥂 Charcuterie reception & signing: 4:30 PM at Main Street Reads
—Includes a signed FIRST EDITION hardcover of The Charmed Library —PLUS 10% off Jennifer Moorman AND Dorothy McFalls titles on event day—A perfect holiday gift! We’ll happily print a gift-ready ticket featuring the book cover for you to present to your favorite reader.

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

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Moorman is the USA TODAY bestselling author of five novels, including The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds, The Magic All Around, and the Mystic Water Series. Praised by Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and others, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds is described as “imbued with Moorman’s trademark touch of magic,” “a seamless blend of history and magical realism,” “an absolute treasure of a book,” and “absolutely mesmerizing.”

A double major graduate of Middle Tennessee State University from the Recording Industry and English programs, her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including People, Parade, Writer’s Digest, The Nerd Daily, Women’s World Magazine, Hollywood Weekly, and many more. She holds degrees with concentrations in mass communications, linguistics, and fiction writing, reflecting her diverse background in storytelling and communication.

She put together a band and toured the United States as an accomplished professional singer for five years. She also worked many years as a senior editor for Harper Collins, guiding authors through the writing, editing, and publishing processes.

Jennifer is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast One Happy Thing with fellow bestselling authors Kerry Anne King and Maddie Dawson. When she’s not writing, you can find her testing a new recipe, chasing rainbows, or stargazing. Jennifer lives in a magic house in Nashville, Tennessee.

January Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. Green
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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.

This month we’re chatting about: Haven’t Killed in Years by Amy K. Green ($30.00 Book club price: $27.00 Hardcover, 368 pp)Here’s a fast-paced, darkly witty thriller about identity, inherited trauma, and the shadows we can’t outrun. Gwen Tanner has lived quietly for twenty years, ever since she was given a new name and hidden away as the daughter of notorious serial killer Abel Haggerty.

She keeps her world small and guarded—until severed body parts begin appearing at her front door with a chilling message: I know who you are. To protect her secret, Gwen must hunt down the new killer, pulling her back into the disturbing orbit of true crime obsession and the myths built around her father.

As she confronts her own past, Gwen grapples with whether she can trust others—or even trust herself. The work invites discussion about nature versus nurture, the ethics of true crime culture, and the resilience required to reclaim a life shaped by fear and notoriety.

January Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Zed Moonstein Makes a Friend by Lance Rubin
2026-01-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book.

This month we’re chatting about Zed Moonstein Makes a Friend by Lance Rubin ($19.99 Book club price: $17.99 Hardcover, 336 pp)

Zed Moonstein has never been great at making friends, but at least he’s always had Rishti—his one true bestie, fellow tech geek, and co-explorer of MonoTown, home to the ultra-cool MonoLyth.

But middle school changes everything. Different classes, new social circles, and Rishti’s cooler new friend leave Zed feeling outdated, like last year’s MonoPhone.

Then he stumbles onto a secret prototype app on his mom’s work computer: MonoFriend. Soon Zed is chatting with “Matt,” an A.I. pal who seems to understand him better than any human ever has. Matt is supportive, funny… maybe too perfect. As their bond deepens, Zed starts to realize that a digital best friend might be real enough to cause real-world trouble.

A funny, fast-paced, and eerily timely story about belonging, jealousy, and the slippery line between tech and trust.

January Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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 romance club, “Kiss & Tell!”

This month, we’re chatting about Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen ($18.99 Book club price: $17.09 Paperback, 592 pp)

When a shy, bookish heroine crosses into the Enchanted Vale to rescue her imprisoned father, she never expects to become the captive of four cursed fae princes—each one beastly by night and dangerously magnetic by day.

To win her freedom, she strikes a bargain: she’ll help the princes find their fated mates and break the curse that binds them. But fairy-tale logic quickly unravels as she begins falling for all four—sweet and scholarly, brooding and deadly, charming and flirty, and the fiercely stubborn prince who seems determined to keep her by his side forever.

With magic fading and the wickedly irresistible Prince of Thorns threatening war, she must decide how far she’ll go to save the princes she never meant to love.

A sensual, high-stakes “why-choose” Beauty & the Beast retelling, full of endless enchanting magic.

January Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Amity by Nathan Harris
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Books & Banter is our general fiction book club, focusing on great new reads that matter! 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!

This month’s pick is Amity by Nathan Harris ($29.00 Book club price: $26.08 Hardcover, 320 pp)

From Nathan Harris, NYT bestselling author of The Sweetness of Water. This is a sweeping story about the price of freedom in the uncertain years after the Civil War. In 1866 New Orleans, emancipated siblings Coleman and June remain trapped in the long shadow of their former master, Mr. Harper.

Two years earlier, Harper dragged June to Mexico to escape Reconstruction; now, a mysterious letter summons Coleman there as well. Believing he’ll finally be reunited with his sister, Coleman sets out—only to be thrust on the run with Harper’s daughter, Florence, across the unforgiving Mexican desert.

As crooked pursuers close in and June faces her own frontier peril, both siblings learn that true freedom isn’t granted—it’s claimed. Richly drawn and emotionally resonant, Amity is a powerful new contribution to the literature of emancipation.

February Fab Fantasy Book Club: Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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!

This month, we’ll be chatting about Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken ($32.99 Book club price: $29.69 Hardcover, 400 pp)A mythology-infused fantasy about destiny, betrayal, and forbidden love. For centuries, the world believed the old Gods and Giants were only legends—until it’s revealed they’re merely sleeping, trapped in mortal bodies and waiting to rise again.

The daughter of the most ruthless of these hidden Gods has been raised as a weapon: trained to obey, to fight, and to bleed for a war she never chose. Her latest mission sends her to Endir University, a place of ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal the legendary hammer Mjolnir before it can spark catastrophic conflict. Failure means death for everyone she loves.

But Aric Erikson—the icy heir of her enemy—complicates everything. As loyalty blurs with longing and lies unravel, she must decide whether she is her father’s blade…or the spark that ignites a rebellion against the Gods themselves.

Perfect for fantasy readers craving high stakes and simmering tension. (NOTE: The deluxe limited edition is available for a limited time!)

February Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Book Club: The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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.

This month we’re chatting about: The Storm by Rachel Hawkins

A sultry, twist-filled thriller set on the hurricane-battered shores of St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama—where the past is never truly washed away. The town is infamous for three things: its deadly storms, the historic Rosalie Inn, and Lo Bailey, the woman long suspected of killing her lover, political golden boy Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie in 1984. When a writer arrives to dig into the decades-old crime, inn owner Geneva Corliss hopes the attention might revive her struggling business.

But he brings someone unexpected: Lo Bailey herself, returning home determined to finally clear her name. As Geneva grows closer to Lo and the writer, she begins to question their motives—and whether Lo has come seeking redemption or revenge. With another dangerous storm barreling toward the coast, this novel explores how secrets, ambition, and old wounds can be as deadly as any hurricane, making it a gripping pick for book club discussion.

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

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

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

Hanebrook Jewelers Inc

Everything Chic

Guerin’s Pharmacy

Simple Treasures

The Axe Joint

Maggie Rose Boutique

Accent on Wine

East Winds

Main Street Reads

Lowcountry Olive Oil

Katie Mae’s

Skin Solutions Day Spa

Cotton Down South

The Azalea Bar

Collaboration Clothing Store

Hippie Soul

Sole shoe Co of Summerville

Fly Modern Apparel

Affordable’s Apparel

Fleet Feet Summerville

Louise of Summerville

Soil and Soul Nursery Exotic Plant Shop

Join Us on the Moors: A Wuthering Heights Release Day Private Screening!
2026-02-13 14:30 - 17:15 | Cinemark Movies 8 Summerville, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, South Carolina, 29485, United States
Join us for a dramatic, moody, and unforgettable afternoon at the movies as we celebrate the release of the brand-new Wuthering Heights film adaptation—together, as readers and romantics should.

We’ve reserved a private Cinemark auditorium just for Main Street Reads customers, so together we can experience this gothic classic on the big screen surrounded by fellow book lovers.

🎟 Seating is limited to 70 guests — advance tickets required HERE

📍 Event Details

Location: Cinemark Theatre, 4488 Ladson Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

Date: February 13th, Release Day of Wuthering Heights

Doors Open: 2:30 pm

Film Starts Promptly: 3:00 pm (No previews — please don’t be late!)

Ticket Price: $8 total (tax included)

Upon purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on which auditorium we’ll be in and how to identify yourself upon arrival.

📚 About the Book: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

First published in 1847, Wuthering Heights is one of literature’s most haunting and enduring love stories. Set on the wild Yorkshire moors, the novel follows the fierce, obsessive bond between Heathcliff—a brooding outsider taken in by the Earnshaw family—and Catherine Earnshaw, whose passion for Heathcliff is as intense as it is destructive. Told through layered narrators and marked by themes of class, revenge, and doomed love, Wuthering Heights explores how love can both exalt and devastate, leaving generational scars in its wake.

🎥 About the Movie

This bold new adaptation stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Owen Cooper, and Shazad Latif, is expected to bring fresh intensity to Brontë’s gothic masterpiece. The film leans into the raw emotional power of the story, emphasizing the passion, cruelty, and longing that define Heathcliff and Catherine’s relationship. With sweeping moorland visuals, a modern cinematic sensibility, and electrifying performances, this version promises an emotionally charged take on what was an original “dark romance.”

🎁 Bonus for Attendees

10% off any edition of Wuthering Heights and/or related store merch at Main Street Reads until and including movie day, February 13th.

Commemorative bookmark for every guest (upon arrival)

Moody. Romantic. Unhinged in the best way.Join us for Wuthering Heights the way it was meant to be experienced—on the big screen, together.

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Blind Date with a Book This Weekend!
2026-02-14 10:00 - 2026-02-15 16:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
“Blind Date with a Book” is back this weekend for Valentine’s Day – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

We have dozens of books wrapped and ready to go – buy a book and choose a blind date book FREE…

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a little gift from your Shelf Care Crew at Main Street Reads!

February Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Hattie May Begins Again by Sharon G. Flake
2026-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a free pizza party and chat about the selected book.

This month we’re chatting about Hattie Mae Begins Again by Sharon G. Flake

Hattie Mae has always known the rhythms of Seed County, North Carolina—milking cows, tending gardens, doing the work her family relies on. But when she’s sent north to Miss Abigail’s School for Exceptional Young Ladies, the elite Philadelphia boarding school feels like another world entirely.

Her classmates—from polished Lisa to the girls who mock her accent, her clothes, her manners—insist a Southern Black girl like Hattie could never become a doctor, a scientist, or anything extraordinary. And Hattie fears they might be right. As waves of Black families arrive in the city seeking new futures during the Great Migration, Hattie sees herself reflected in their longing and resilience.

Slowly, she learns that belonging isn’t given—it’s claimed. A tender coming-of-age story about courage, identity, and lifting others as you rise, ripe with book club discussion opportunities

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

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

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

February Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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 romance club, “Kiss & Tell!”

This month, we’re chatting about The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros!

In this sweeping, dual-timeline love story, 28-year-old Georgia Stanton returns to her great-grandmother Scarlett’s Colorado estate to rebuild her life after a brutal divorce. The last thing she expects is to clash with Noah Harrison, a bestselling “golden boy” romance author chosen to finish Scarlett’s final, unfinished novel.

Georgia refuses to let a charming, arrogant writer complete her great-grandmother’s legacy—until the two uncover Scarlett’s letters and realize the manuscript is based on a real World War II love affair with a devastating end. As Georgia and Noah work side-by-side, their undeniable chemistry forces Georgia to confront her own guarded heart. Interwoven with Scarlett’s wartime romance, this emotional novel explores the risks of loving, the wounds that linger, and the stories we’re afraid to finish—on the page and in life.

YES, we’ll have signed copies of Rebecca Yarros new soon-to-be collector’s hit!

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

February Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Books & Banter is our general fiction book club, focusing on great new reads that matter! 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!

This month’s pick is The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia

The Lost Apothecary meets Gothikana in this intoxicating Victorian gothic romance about a botanist who poisons wicked men—and the target whose arrival upends everything she thinks she knows. “Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you? Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds. I should know. I counted myself.”

In the gaslit streets of London, Alina Lis dispenses her own brand of justice—until conceited playboy Silas Forbes, her latest intended victim, turns up alive in her apothecary. Their tense, magnetic connection sparks rumors in high society even as something far more dangerous brews in the shadows.

As hidden identities surface and enemies close in, Alina and Silas must decide whether their dark bond will destroy them—or pull them irresistibly together.

Thrill in the 'Ville Kicking Off 2026 Summerville Book Festival!
2026-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Flowertown Players Theatre, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, South Carolina, 29483
Kick off your Summerville Book Festival experience with a super-special Friday night opener devoted entirely to THRILLS.

Thrill in the ’Ville brings us an electrifying evening of suspense, secrets, and page-turning conversation at the Flowertown Players Theatre, headlined by Yasmin Angoe, celebrating her new hit thriller Behind These Four Walls, recently selected by the TODAY Show as a national February Must-Read.

Angoe will be in conversation with local favorites Alex Lettau and Bob Spearman, and moderated by acclaimed author Lorna Hollifield (Bright Little Girls).

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What Your Ticket Includes

🎟 Admission to the Friday night Bestsellers Stage event

📖 Signed copy of Behind These Four Walls (included with both VIP All Access & General Admission tickets)

🍷 Exclusive post-event “Wine & Sign” Reception at Main Street Reads

✍️ Personalized book signing with all featured authors

🛍 10% attendee-only discount on all panelists’ books during the reception

This is the perfect way to launch a weekend packed with books, conversation, and unforgettable literary moments. For tickets to JUST this session CLICK HERE. For your ALL ACCESS pass that includes ALL Friday and Saturday sessions, three free books and priority seating (best deal at $99), CLICK HERE!

Summerville Book Festival Opening NightDate: Friday, February 27Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.Author Talk: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Wine & Sign Reception: 7:30 p.m.Location: Flowertown Players Theatre, followed by reception at the bookstoreTicketed Event | Signed Book Included
