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SUMMARY:World Read Aloud Day!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 3rd is World Read Aloud Day and we’ll have a special Stories on the Square event that day plus watch our social for tons of free book lists and activities! \nLearn more at https://www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/world-read-aloud-day/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Reader Meet Writer: Code Name Hélène with Ariel Lawhon
DESCRIPTION:Email mainstreetreads@gmail.com by 3pm on Tuesday February 9th to get the free link to attend. Based on a true story\, the newest feat of historical fiction from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia tells the thrilling story of socialite spy Nancy Wake\, one of the most decorated women in WWII. \nIn 1936 Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspapers when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca. No sooner does Henri sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to become Mrs. Fiocca than the Germans invade France and she takes yet another name: a code name. \nTold in interweaving timelines organized around the four code names Nancy used during the war\, Code Name Hélène follows Nancy’s transformation from journalist into one of the most powerful leaders in the French Resistance\, known for her ferocious wit\, her signature red lipstick\, and her ability to summon weapons straight from the Allied Forces. But with power comes notoriety\, and no matter how careful Nancy is to protect her identity\, the risk of exposure is great—for herself and for those she loves. \nCode Name Hélène is a spellbinding and moving story of enduring love\, remarkable sacrifice\, and unfaltering resolve that chronicles the true exploits of a woman who deserves to be a household name. \nARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed\, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been Library Reads\, One Book One County\, Indie Next\, Costco\, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville\, Tennessee\, with her husband\, four sons\, and a deranged cat.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/reader-meet-writer-code-name-helene-with-ariel-lawhon/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Reader Meet Writer,Virtual Author Event
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SUMMARY:Reader Meet Writer: Race Against Time with Jerry Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for another fabulous Reader Meet Writer event (email us for your personal link to attend this event free from Main Street Reads): \n“For almost two decades\, investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell doggedly pursued the Klansmen responsible for some of the most notorious murders of the civil rights movement. This book is his amazing story. Thanks to him\, and to courageous prosecutors\, witnesses\, and FBI agents\, justice finally prevailed.” —John Grisham\, author of The Guardians \nOn June 21\, 1964\, more than twenty Klansmen murdered three civil rights workers. The killings\, in what would become known as the “Mississippi Burning” case\, were among the most brazen acts of violence during the civil rights movement. And even though the killers’ identities\, including the sheriff’s deputy\, were an open secret\, no one was charged with murder in the months and years that followed. \nIt took forty-one years before the mastermind was brought to trial and finally convicted for the three innocent lives he took. If there is one man who helped pave the way for justice\, it is investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell. \nIn Race Against Time\, Mitchell takes readers on the twisting\, pulse-racing road that led to the reopening of four of the most infamous killings from the days of the civil rights movement\, decades after the fact. His work played a central role in bringing killers to justice for the assassination of Medgar Evers\, the firebombing of Vernon Dahmer\, the 16th Street Church bombing in Birmingham and the Mississippi Burning case. Mitchell reveals how he unearthed secret documents\, found long-lost suspects and witnesses\, building up evidence strong enough to take on the Klan. He takes us into every harrowing scene along the way\, as when Mitchell goes into the lion’s den\, meeting one-on-one with the very murderers he is seeking to catch. His efforts have put four leading Klansmen behind bars\, years after they thought they had gotten away with murder. \nRace Against Time is an astonishing\, courageous story capturing a historic race for justice\, as the past is uncovered\, clue by clue\, and long-ignored evils are brought into the light. This is a landmark book and essential reading for all Americans. \nJerry Mitchell has been a reporter in Mississippi since 1986. A winner of more than 30 national awards\, Mitchell is the founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting. The nonprofit is continuing his work of exposing injustices and raising up a new generation of investigative reporters.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/reader-meet-writer-race-against-time-with-jerry-mitchell/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Reader Meet Writer,Virtual Author Event
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Fundamentals of Marriage (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day\, a virtual free workshop and Meet the Authors for The Fundamentals of Marriage by Howard and Danielle Taylor. \nThis virtual event takes place at 7 pm on Thursday\, February 11th. Join us via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpceGoqjkuHdw9dta-b3emVMpSWKkTQtdO \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event. \nBased on biblical principles\, The Fundamentals of Marriage is an engaging\, insightful and interactive workbook that explores 8 essential practices vital to marital success. \nThere’s no fancy formulas or hoops to jump through to understand the roles\, responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Bible to take your relationship to the next level. The chapters in this workbook will help you: \n\n• Master your communication by learning how to speak & understand the language of your spouse\n• Champion & bring out the best in each other\n• Conquer grudges and resentment through utilizing effective forgiveness techniques\n• Manage and direct your finances as a team; and then\,\n• Discover and work towards the purpose and vision God blessed you with so you can become the Power Couple he intended you to be.\n\nEach chapter presents:\n\n• A short reading\n• Personal reflection\n• Discussion questions\n• His & her perspectives\n• Case studies highlighting real stories from real couples.\n\nHoward and Danielle Taylor are certified marriage coaches with the American Association of Christian Counselors\, executive producers on the Christian Television Network\, serial entrepreneurs and the founders of Marriage on Deck\, a marriage media ministry that has served over 4\,000 couples through teaching the fundamentals of marriage. In addition to their marriage workbook The Fundamentals of Marriage\, the Taylor’s also have a marriage talk show on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 p.m. PST/6 p.m. EST on CTN and an eight-part video bible study on Right Now Media.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/meet-the-authors-fundamentals-of-marriage-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illicit Intent Launch Party: Hot Romantic Suspense for Valentine's Day Weekend Kickoff! (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Meet best-selling author Debbie Baldwin with the virtual launch of the second in the Bishop Securities romantic suspense series\, Illicit Intent! Learn about the series and a sneak peek of what’s coming next! Books are available from either our online Bookshop (click on each image for a direct link) or at the store for 10% off the cover price. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86034534250?pwd=OW0xeE9xNkxWWmVRNnpENGVsZzViUT09 \nMeeting ID: 860 3453 4250\nPasscode: 340865
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/illicit-intent-hot-romantic-suspense-for-valentines-day-weekend-kickoff-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reader Meet Writer: The Fortunate Ones with Ed Tarkington (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion with author Ed Tarkington. Email us at mainstreetreads@gmail.com for your free link to attend this special virtual event!\n \nA Winter 2021 Read This Next Title! at The Southern Bookseller Review \n“The Fortunate Ones feels like a fresh and remarkably sure-footed take on The Great Gatsby\, examining the complex costs of attempting to transcend or exchange your given class for a more gilded one. Tarkington’s understanding of the human heart and mind is deep\, wise\, and uncommonly empathetic. As a novelist\, he is the real deal. I can’t wait to see this story reach a wide audience\, and to see what he does next.” —Paula McLain\, author of The Paris Wife \nWhen Charlie Boykin was young\, he thought his life with his single mother on the working-class side of Nashville was perfectly fine. But when his mother arranges for him to be admitted as a scholarship student to an elite private school\, he is suddenly introduced to what the world can feel like to someone cushioned by money. That world\, he discovers\, is an almost irresistible place where one can bend—and break—rules and still end up untarnished. As he gets drawn into a friendship with a charismatic upperclassman\, Archer Creigh\, and an affluent family that treats him like an adopted son\, Charlie quickly adapts to life in the upper echelons of Nashville society. Under their charming and alcohol-soaked spell\, how can he not relax and enjoy it all—the lack of anxiety over money\, the easy summers spent poolside at perfectly appointed mansions\, the lavish parties\, the freedom to make mistakes knowing that everything can be glossed over or fixed? \nBut over time\, Charlie is increasingly pulled into covering for Archer’s constant deceits and his casual bigotry. At what point will the attraction of wealth and prestige wear off enough for Charlie to take a stand—and will he? \nThe Fortunate Ones is an immersive\, elegantly written story that conveys both the seductiveness of this world and the corruption of the people who see their ascent to the top as their birthright. \nEd Tarkington’s debut novel Only Love Can Break Your Heart was an ABA Indies Introduce selection\, an Indie Next pick\, a Book of the Month Club Main Selection\, and a Southern Independent Booksellers Association bestseller. A regular contributor to Chapter16.org\, his articles\, essays\, and stories have appeared in a variety of publications including the Nashville Scene\, Memphis Commercial Appeal\, Knoxville News-Sentinel\, and Lit Hub. He lives in Nashville\, Tennessee.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/reader-meet-writer-the-fortunate-ones-with-ed-tarkington-virtual/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T183000
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SUMMARY:Pulpwood Queens Book Club: The Paris Library
DESCRIPTION:In February we’ll discuss the much-anticipated new The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles  \nThis event will take place LIVE and on Zoom for those who’d like to join from home (hint: we’ll have a surprise or two in store for you!) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81509039047?pwd=TjFsbkhEQVUycVlabFZrVjRPK1NsZz09 \nMeeting ID: 815 0903 9047\nPasscode: 473664 \nBased on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris\, this is an unforgettable story of romance\, friendship\, family\, and the power of literature to bring us together\, perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls and The Paris Wife.  \nParis\, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris\, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear\, including her beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians\, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends\, instead of freedom\, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. \nMontana\, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by her solitary\, elderly neighbor. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor’s mysterious past\, she finds that they share a love of language\, the same longings\, and the same intense jealousy\, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them. \nA powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are–family\, friends\, and favorite authors–The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/pulpwood-queens-book-club-the-paris-library/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reader Meet Writer - Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood by Fatima Shaik (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Email mainstreetreads@gmail.com to join us for this important discussion of Economy Hall with author Fatima Shaik! Free to Main Street Reads readers:\n\n\nIt is impossible to imagine New Orleans\, and by extension American history\, without the vibrant and singular Creole culture. In the face of an oppressive white society\, members of the Société d’Economie et d’Assistance Mutuelle built a community and held it together through the era of slavery\, the Civil War\, Reconstruction\, and Jim Crow terrorism. Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood follows Ludger Boguille\, his family\, and friends through landmark events—from the Haitian Revolution to the birth of jazz—that shaped New Orleans and the United States. \nThe story begins with the author’s father rescuing a century’s worth of handwritten journals\, in French\, from a trash hauler’s pickup truck. From the journals’ pages emerged one of the most important multiethnic\, intellectual communities in the US South: educators\, world-traveling merchants\, soldiers\, tradesmen\, and poets. Although Louisiana law classified them as men of color\, Negroes\, and Blacks\, the Economie brothers rejected racism and colorism to fight for suffrage and education rights for all. \nA descendant of the Economie’s community\, author Fatima Shaik has constructed a meticulously detailed nonfiction narrative that reads like an epic novel. \n\n\nFATIMA SHAIK\, a former professor and journalist\, is a trustee of PEN America and author of six previous short story collections and young adult novels. Economy Hall is her first nonfiction work.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/reader-meet-writer-economy-hall-the-hidden-history-of-a-free-black-brotherhood-by-fatima-shaik-virtual/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Reader Meet Writer,Virtual Author Event
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