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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week: September 27-October 2 Join the Conversation!
DESCRIPTION:Banned Books Week (September 26 – October 2\, 2021 this year) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September\, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians\, booksellers\, publishers\, journalists\, teachers\, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas\, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. \nThe books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books\, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. \nWe’ll have a special display with over TWO HUNDRED banned books\, with incentives for banned book purchases\, so stop on by!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/banned-books-week-september-27-october-3-join-the-conversation/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Grady Hendrix - The Final Girl Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to meet the master live and in person! Grady Hendrix\, author of Horrorstor and The Southern Bookclub’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is back on top of the review lists with his latest release\, The Final Girl Support Group. \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT/BOOK NOW BY EMAILING US – It’s free to attend but we need to know how many awesome books to have on hand – We expect this to be a sell-out and want to make sure we have enough books for all!!! \nTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER; A Good Morning America Buzz Pick \n“The horror master…puts his unique spin on slasher movie tropes.”-USA Today\n \nA can’t-miss summer read\, selected by The New York Times\, Oprah Daily\, Time\, USA Today\, The Philadelphia Inquirer\, CNN\, LitHub\, BookRiot\, Bustle\, Popsugar and the New York Public Library \nIn horror movies\, the final girls are the ones left standing when the credits roll. They made it through the worst night of their lives…but what happens after? \nLike his bestselling-novel The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires\, Grady Hendrix’s latest is a fast-paced\, frightening\, and wickedly humorous thriller. From chain saws to summer camp slayers\, The Final Girl Support Group pays tribute to and slyly subverts our most popular horror films—movies like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre\, A Nightmare on Elm Street\, and Scream. \nLynnette Tarkington is a real-life final girl who survived a massacre. For more than a decade\, she’s been meeting with five other final girls and their therapist in a support group for those who survived the unthinkable\, working to put their lives back together. Then one woman misses a meeting\, and their worst fears are realized—someone knows about the group and is determined to rip their lives apart again\, piece by piece. \nBut the thing about final girls is that no matter how bad the odds\, how dark the night\, how sharp the knife\, they will never\, ever give up. Learn more about Grady at http://www.gradyhendrix.com \nSee more of Grady’s titles HERE!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/grady-hendrix-at-main-street-reads/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Hilary Rose Bodiford's Under the Influence
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 9th between 4 and 6 pm (yes\, during Flowertown Festival!) for a book-signing with Hilary Rose Bodiford\, celebrating her stunning debut\, Under the Influence. \nThree female influencers are caught in a net built by the dopamine rush that comes with every alert and ding. That is until one of them ends up dead. \nInspired by the author’s real-life experiences in the social media blogging world as @byhilaryrose\, Hilary Bodiford’s first novel explores the dark side of this enigmatic industry in which so many women are mysterious CEOs. \nIngenious mean girls\, emphasis on appearances and wealth\, and the constant need to display a picture-perfect life are realities many bloggers have faced. Under the Influence exposes how these pressures can affect mentally\, not only the content creator\, but those who are watching. \nAnd they are always watching… \nHilary Rose Bodiford is a writer and social media influencer based in Mount Pleasant\, SC. Beginning her blogging life as a southern girl with a love for etiquette and classic style\, she has since expanded her brand to include her true passion; storytelling. Combining her love of mystery with her inside knowledge of the illusive influencer industry\, she creates a world that has merged the two to develop a story so riveting no one will be able to put it down. When Hilary isn’t writing\, she enjoys life with her husband Brent\, two black labs\, and soon-to-be son! \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/booksigning-hilary-rose-bodifords-under-the-influence/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Thrill in the 'Ville October Bookclub: A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins (Girl on the Train) will be the focus of our Thriller club in October\, meeting the 14th. We’ve been super excited about this book and from as fast as we’re running out\, so are you! \nAs always\, treats will be served and we’ll simulcast via Zoom for those who can’t join us live! The Zoom link info is below\, enjoy this big book and we’ll see you soon! Prefer to grab A Slow Fire Burning at our online shop? CLICK HERE \nABOUT THE BOOK \nThe scorching new thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train. \n“A Slow Fire Burning twists and turns like a great thriller should\, but it’s also deep\, intelligent and intensely human.” – Lee Child\n \n“Only a clairvoyant could anticipate the book’s ending” – New York Times \nWith the same propulsion that captivated millions of readers worldwide in The Girl on the Train and Into the Water\, Paula Hawkins unfurls a gripping\, twisting story of deceit\, murder\, and revenge. \nWhen a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat\, it triggers questions about three women who knew him. Laura is the troubled one-night-stand last seen in the victim’s home. Carla is his grief-stricken aunt\, already mourning the recent death of yet another family member. And Miriam is the nosy neighbor clearly keeping secrets from the police. \nThree women with separate connections to the victim. Three women who are – for different reasons – simmering with resentment. Who are\, whether they know it or not\, burning to right the wrongs done to them. When it comes to revenge\, even good people might be capable of terrible deeds. How far might any one of them go to find peace? How long can secrets smolder before they explode into flame? \nLook what you started…\nZOOM LINK for those wanting to join us remotely:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82977512206?pwd=Z2ZWaHdzMlpkNTNxMFVabTZlRHZmUT09\nMeeting ID: 829 7751 2206 Passcode: 667065 \n  \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/thrill-in-the-ville-october-bookclub-a-slow-fire-burning-by-paula-hawkins/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: AF Winter's Man in the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Since we got rained out last time\, AF Winter has graciously agreed to return for an encore! \n\n\n\nMan in the Pandemic offers an intimate snapshot into a recent history we all know too well: Sent to work from home and in isolation from the onset of the pandemic\, Frank Smith is losing control over his carefully constructed environment. \nSoon forced into unemployment\, his hyper-focus turns towards what he can control: walking endless circles in his home\, conserving toilet paper and battling pests as he struggles to hold onto his sanity. Smith tries to make sense of social unrest and systemic racism\, natural disasters and climate change as he faces personal demons of loneliness\, fear and a lifetime of regrets. Simply told yet deceptively complex\, this dark comedy will resonate with anyone questioning their place in the universe as we navigate a world gone mad… \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/book-signing-af-winters-man-in-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:October Living Large Bookclub: Grady Hendrix and The Final Girl Support Group!
DESCRIPTION:Once you meet Grady Hendrix LIVE at Main Street Reads (October 2nd – don’t miss it!) you’ll want to be at our Living Large Bookclub discussing The Final Girl Support Group. \nBest of all\, Grady will be back in NYC but will JOIN US from 6:30 – 7:15 to answer all your burning book questions! \nOur Living Large bestsellers bookclub is open to all – refreshments served. Join us LIVE or if you prefer by Zoom using the following link: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83650205979?pwd=Rm9HK3FrNXZ1Z1ZqY01BYnFsckRDUT09 \nMeeting ID: 836 5020 5979\nPasscode: 140349 \n 
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/october-living-large-bookclub-grady-hendrix-and-the-final-girl-support-group/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion,Celebration,Virtual Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T133000
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Jewel Sweeney's Azalea Cafe!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday afternoon and meet local author Jewel Sweeney and grab a copy of her new release\, Azalea Cafe! \nEverything was lining up in a way that Liz never would have dreamed of. Her café in Summerville\, South Carolina was growing and expanding into catering. Her family supported her completely. The love of her life\, Scott would be her husband in just a few short months. \nLife was joyous. But Liz’s picture-perfect world came to a crashing halt when Scott became the victim of a drunk driver. Although her friends and family are still in her corner\, Liz finds herself submerged beneath the weight of Scott’s death. While she helps to clean out his home\, she finds her Christmas present: a trip to Boston. Her life has changed so much in such a short amount of time. Can she handle any more life alterations? \nSummerville’s own Jewel Sweeney is the author of several books you can find at Main Street Reads\, including her Bugaboo and Ladybug series: \n\nUp\, Up\, & Away: Join Bugaboo & Ladybug as they take a trip in the bright blue skies. Watch them soar like the birds of the air. As the storm approaches\, will they be okay?\nOut of This World: Bugaboo & Ladybug have a long trip to take. They will join the space team to blast off to Planet Mormorfar! Join them as they meet out of this world friends.\nThe Fire Breathing Dragon: Oh no! The fire breathing dragon has awakened and is making his way through Buggleland. Knight Bugaboo must defeat the dragon to save Princess Ladybug.\n\nJewel is also the author of adult titles: A Time to Walk\, The Path Unseen\, Running 101 and Conditioning 201\, and middle-grade novels Blueberry Ballerina and More Than a Jock.\nRead more in this Summerville Journal Scene profile by arts columnist Mary Regan!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/booksigning-jewel-sweeneys-azalea-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:Two Teacher Appreciation Nights at Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:Attention all educators: We invite you to join us for our inaugural Teacher’s Night Out at Main Street Reads. Choose one of TWO special evenings\, either October 24th or November 7th and enjoy treats\, special signings\, publisher recommendations\, huge discounts and more! \nAll pre-K through 12 educators are invited. Whether you’re a teacher\, a community organizer who gets kids involved in volunteering\, a hard-working PTA volunteer\, a part-time tutor\, writing coach\, or the principal: Join us for an evening that celebrates you – the incredible teachers and librarians in our community! We’ll have snacks and beverages\, plus a bunch of goodies (including books!) to give away. \nOur wonderful booksellers will be on hand to recommend great new books for your classroom discussions and libraries and share the benefits we offer to teachers and our local schools\, including our Teacher of the Week program and our School Spirit Week fundraisers. \nWe’ll also provide reading and classroom recommendations from major publishers and encourage you to bring your book lists so we can stock up for your students. In addition\, we’ll have a couple of surprise author book signings AND you’ll receive a 20% off coupon to use for any personal shopping that evening. \nThis is a private event held after opening hours at the store. You MUST RSVP to attend: \nRSVP HERE to attend!\nStop by anytime between 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. and enjoy: \n\nFree wine and/or non-alcoholic beverages\n20% discount on ANY purchases that evening\nFree gift bag of goodies for you\nInformation about Teacher of the Week (free books)\, School Spirit Weeks\, classroom book discounts\, and more\nRecommendations from major publishers\n\nWe know how hard you work. This is one more special way we want to say thank you. We look forward to seeing you on either special night. Please feel free to call us at 843-875-5171 or email mainstreetreads@gmail.com with any questions! \nRSVP HERE to attend!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/two-teacher-appreciation-nights-at-main-street-reads/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Booksigning: The Witches Three Count on Me
DESCRIPTION:“A magical story that captures the fun and spirit of Halloween. I highly recommend it!” – Mary Alice Monroe\, New York Times best-selling author of Turtle Summer and The Islanders\n \nSaturday\, October 30th will feature Trick or Treat at the farmer’s market up the street from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — and at Main Street Reads we’ll have Trick or Treat all weekend long\, PLUS a special book-signing Saturday with Lynda Bouchard\, featuring her new The Witches Three Count on Me! \nWe look forward to spending a SPOOKTACULAR weekend with you all!\nNothing cures being sent to your room on Halloween night like an unexplored forest. Count on it! This is no ordinary night. It’s Halloween and a mischievous boy has run away from home. He takes a path through twisted forest trees and comes upon a frightful scene – three witches up to no good! They see him\, too\, and that’s when the magic begins. Will he outsmart the witches as they try to capture him? Told through the prism of a child’s imagination\, you’ll discover that daring and wit come in handy when three witches are out to get you. \nThis is a story about taking chances\, thinking on your feet\, and being resourceful and brave when you face the unexpected. It’s about discovering that grown-ups don’t have all the answers. The delightful riddle is a fun teaching tool for parents and teachers of grade school children and will have them returning to this clever story again and again – even when it’s not Halloween. \nLynda Bouchard is a former flight attendant who believes that books are the greatest time machines in the world. Following a globe-trotting aviation career\, she founded Booking Authors Ink\, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to Southern authors. Lynda holds a Masters Degree in Public Relations from Boston University and did post-graduate work in Literature at Oxford University in England. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. This is her first book.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/trick-or-treat-booksigning-the-witches-three-count-on-me/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Reading,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Booksigning: Kathryn Smith's New Hit: Baptists & Bootleggers!
DESCRIPTION:Pull up a barstool and get better acquainted with Carry Nation\, Al Capone\, George Remus\, F. Scott Fitzgerald and a host of other historical personalities as you learn of the South’s unique role in the years 1920-1933 when alcohol was banned by the federal government.  \nThis book takes you to major cities and small towns\, all of which struggled between the Baptists and their teetotaling allies who preached temperance and the bootleggers who got rich providing what their customers couldn’t buy legally.  \nKathryn Smith is author of the critically acclaimed biography of Marguerite LeHand\, FDR’s private secretary and advisor\, The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand\, FDR and the Untold Story of the Partnership that Defined a Presidency (Simon & Schuster\, 2016) and of Gertie: The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre\, Heiress\, Explorer\, Socialite\, Spy (Evening Post Books\, 2019)
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/booksigning-kathryn-smiths-new-hit-baptists-bootleggers/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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