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SUMMARY:June Fab Fantasy Book Club: Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake
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\nThis month we’re chatting about Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake\, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six. This is a darkly witty exploration of sibling rivalries\, dangerous abilities\, and the burdens of unrealized potential. Perfect for fans of speculative family dramas with sharp twists\, this novel dives into the lives of three gifted siblings vying for power in the aftermath of their father’s death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThayer Wren\, the visionary CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and modern tech pioneer\, is gone. Left in his wake is a massive fortune—and a bitter competition among his children for control. Meredith\, the eldest\, is a biotech mogul celebrated for curing mental illness\, but her polished façade conceals an ex-boyfriend threatening to expose her fraud.Arthur\, the golden child politician\, battles a crumbling career and marriage\, hoping the inheritance will save him from failure.  \n\n\n\nThen there’s Eilidh\, the former ballerina turned marketing exec\, desperate for validation after her career-ending injury. \n\n\n\nArmed with telepathic and electrokinetic abilities\, each sibling believes they’re uniquely deserving of the Wrenfare throne. Yet as the will sets the stage for a high-stakes power struggle\, long-buried secrets and simmering tensions erupt\, forcing them to question not just their inheritance but their identity and worth. \n\n\n\nBlake’s incisive prose and biting humor weave a tale that’s as much about family dysfunction as it is about ambition and power. Join us as we delve into the razor-sharp dynamics of the Wren family\, debating morality\, motives\, and the pressures of living up to impossible expectations. Look forward to a thought-provoking discussion.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-fab-fantasy-book-club-gifted-talented-by-olivie-blake/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
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SUMMARY:Just in Time for Dad's Day: Book Signing - Boys AND Beneath the Draper Moon!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect signed gift ahead of Father’s Day? Join us Sunday afternoon for a powerful double-header author event\, featuring two exceptional storytellers bringing history\, heart\, and heritage to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulius Parker – Beneath the Draper MoonAlready a rising literary star in Summerville\, Julius Parker invites readers into a world where forbidden love and family secrets unravel against the backdrop of 20th century America.  \n\n\n\nBeneath the Draper Moon is a gorgeously layered historical thriller\, exploring the intergenerational impact of choices\, ancestry\, and redemption.  \n\n\n\nRaised in Charleston and inspired by the rhythms and dialects of the South\, Parker’s voice brings a haunting and heartfelt resonance to this unforgettable tale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Roger Newman – Boys: A NovelCharleston-based physician and novelist Dr. Roger Newman delivers a deeply moving\, character-driven journey of two boys—one Black\, one White—growing up as brothers in the Jim Crow South.  \n\n\n\nBoys traces their bond through segregation\, war\, and the turbulence of Civil Rights-era America\, asking what it truly means to be family. Praised by national bestsellers and PEN nominees alike\, this novel will stir your soul and spark meaningful conversation. \n\n\n\nStop by to meet both authors\, get your books signed\, and celebrate stories that honor our past while speaking to our present. Whether you’re shopping for Dad or yourself\, this is one summer signing you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/just-in-time-for-dads-day-book-signing-boys-and/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:June Thrill in the 'Ville Thriller Book Club: The Savage Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
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’re chatting about: The Strange Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s your chance to explore the dark\, mythic underpinnings of The Savage\, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. This will offer up a gripping literary thriller centered on Babs\, a formidable crime matriarch in small-town Maine. \n\n\n\nAs Babs juggles a missing daughter\, a malevolent enforcer\, and a spiraling drug empire\, the novel delves into themes of family loyalty\, ancestral legacy\, and the price of vengeance. \n\n\n\nWith a cast of unforgettable characters you’ll want to live with long past the book’s ending\, including Babs’s tough-as-nails lieutenants and her Marine vet daughter Lori\, Currie paints a vivid portrait of love\, loss\, and power dynamics. \n\n\n\nThe death of Sis sets off a cascade of events that will leave no one in Little Canada untouched\, culminating in an explosive reckoning.We’ll discuss the novel’s sharp wit\, emotional depth\, and its exploration of how ancestral ties can nurture or imprison us. Is Babs a hero\, a villain\, or something in between? How does the story balance crime\, mythology\, and profound empathy? \n\n\n\nCome ready to debate\, theorize\, and marvel at this unforgettable tale of a woman’s wrath and the family legacy she both protects and redefines.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-thrill-in-the-ville-thriller-book-club-the-savage-noble-death-of-babs-dionne-by-ron-currie/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Underwild River of Spirits
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 free pizza party and chat about the selected book! \n\n\n\nThis month we’re chatting about Underwild River of Spirits by Shana Targozs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis dazzling middle grade debut has already earned its spot as a New York Times bestseller—and it’s easy to see why. The Underwild: River of Spirits sweeps readers into a richly imagined underworld where rules are everything\, secrets run deep\, and courage means stepping into the unknown\, even when the cost is high. \n\n\n\nSenka lives between two worlds: not quite alive\, not quite dead\, learning the ancient ways of guiding souls across the river to the afterlife under the watchful eye of Charon\, the legendary Ferryer. But everything changes when Poppy\, a living girl filled with grief and determination\, invades the Underworld in search of her brother’s ghost.When a desperate rescue pulls both girls downriver and into the haunting wilderness of the Underwild\, they’re forced to confront vengeful spirits\, terrifying creatures\, and truths that could reshape everything Senka thought she knew. \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Greenwild and Rick Riordan’s myth-inspired tales\, this is a story brimming with friendship\, heart\, danger\, and self-discovery. It’s also ideal for sparking discussion in book clubs—about grief\, choice\, identity\, and what it means to do the right thing\, even when the rules say otherwise.  \n\n\n\nAnd for collectors and early readers\, the first edition is a true treasure\, featuring sprayed edges and a limited special design while supplies last.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-adventures-in-reading-kids-club-underwild-river-of-spirits/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:June Kiss & Tell Romance Club: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
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 romance club\, “Kiss & Tell!” \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re chatting about Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Jimenez has done it again with Say You’ll Remember Me—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that perfectly blends sharp humor\, swoony romance\, and the kind of emotional depth that will stick with you long after the final page. If you love stories that make you laugh\, cry\, and fall head-over-heels\, this one’s a must. \n\n\n\nSamantha isn’t looking for a relationship—her life is too complicated\, her family too fragile\, and her heart already stretched thin. Then she meets Xavier Rush\, a veterinarian so handsome he looks sculpted from marble… and so foot-in-mouth that he almost ruins it on the spot. But sparks fly in spite of his blunders\, and one magical\, whirlwind date changes everything. \n\n\n\nWhen Samantha pulls away\, insisting that a relationship just isn’t possible\, she begs Xavier to remember their night as a beautiful moment frozen in time. But Xavier can’t—and won’t—forget her. Because sometimes one perfect memory isn’t enough. Sometimes\, it’s just the beginning. \n\n\n\nThis is the kind of romance that invites deep discussion about timing\, vulnerability\, boundaries\, and second chances. And yes—plenty of swooning over kittens\, hot vets\, and heart-melting declarations. Abby Jimenez proves yet again why she’s the queen of contemporary romance\, and Say You’ll Remember Me is a heartfelt reminder that the best love stories are the ones worth fighting for.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-kiss-tell-romance-club-say-youll-remember-me-by-abby-jimenez/
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 MEET the AUTHOR at Coastal Coffee AND Main Street Reads!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Two Events | One Night Only!\n\n\n\n\n4:30–6:00 PM: Talk & Signing at Coastal Coffee Roasters 108 E. 3rd North St.\, Summerville\, SC AND\n\n\n\n6:30–8:00 PM: Signing at Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to host William Webster\, author of the explosive new thriller Rockets’ Red Glare\, for a special evening of conversation and book signings! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Joe Pickett\, this high-octane debut introduces Sage Mendiluze\, a Tribal Police Deputy plunged into a multi-state manhunt after a series of brutal murders in America’s national parks. Joined by his loyal Australian shepherd\, Peak\, and partnered with Special Agent Maggie Comstock\, Sage must stop the deadly rampage before the killers unleash chaos on the Fourth of July. \n\n\n\n💥 With breakneck pacing\, explosive action\, and an unforgettable new hero\, Rockets’ Red Glare is your next must-read thriller! \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam M. Webster IV has led a storied career in business\, politics\, and public service\, including roles in both the Bush and Clinton administrations. A White House Fellow and Assistant to the President\, he has also held leadership roles across industries from education to energy. A Fulbright Scholar and law graduate of the University of Virginia\, Webster is also an accomplished ultramarathoner. Rockets’ Red Glare marks his thrilling fiction debut. He lives in Greenville\, SC\, with his wife Teresa. \n\n\n\n📚 Books will be available for purchase and signing at both events.☕ Enjoy a coffeehouse chat at Coastal\, then join us at Main Street Reads for a relaxed evening signing and conversation. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/third-thursday-meet-the-author-at-coastal-coffee-and-main-street-reads/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration,Reader Meet Writer,Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Launch Party! Author Dan Leach w/ Junah at the End of the World
DESCRIPTION:We’re super excited to welcome author Dan Leach to Main Street Reads for the launch of his new novel\, Junah at the End of the World\, releasing June 17th from Hub City Press. You’re invited to meet Dan\, enjoy wine and appetizers\, and grab a signed copy of this remarkable new release!!! \n\n\n\nWhen twelve-year-old Junah Simmons walks into his middle school classroom in September 1999\, the chalkboard reads THE END OF THE WORLD IS HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the months leading up to Y2K\, Junah’s eccentric teacher tasks each of her students to make a time capsule in a shoe box to document their experiences in South Carolina at the end of the world. \n\n\n\nJunah is an outsider at school\, the kid in sunglasses with a speech impediment. Through the time capsule project\, he sifts through the tough stuff: his parents divorce; Rusty\, the school bully; Sadie\, his punk crush who doesn’t know he exists; his mother’s pressure on him to turn to Jesus; his worry and loneliness. Rendered in vignettes and scraps\, this kaleidoscopic novel follows Junah as he confronts the catastrophes of youth while wrestling with the notion that the world itself could end in December. \n\n\n\nFunny\, soulful\, and timely\, Dan Leach’s Junah at the End of the World reminds us that it’s only after accepting the world’s end that we can discover what it means to truly live. With the wit of George Singleton and the punk charm of Sam Pink\, Dan Leach is a writer to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Leach has published work in The Massachusetts Review\, The Southwest Review\, and The Sun. He has two collections of short fiction: Floods and Fires (University of North Georgia\, 2017) and Dead Mediums (Trident\, 2022).  \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Texas Review Press chose him for the Southern Poetry Breakthrough Award and released his collection Stray Latitudes (2024). He lives in the lowcountry of South Carolina and teaches writing at Charleston Southern University. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait for you to meet this author and read this book!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/launch-party-author-dan-leach-w-junah-at-the-end-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing,Celebration
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SUMMARY:June Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Eleven Percent by Maren Uthhaug
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s pick is Eleven Percent by Maren Uthhaug. This provocative novel flips the dystopian narrative on its head\, imagining a matriarchal society where men have been reduced to only 11% of the population and are confined to pleasure and procreation centers. \n\n\n\nSet in a “New Time” where gender roles and power dynamics have been radically reversed\, the story follows four women whose lives intersect in unexpected ways: Medea\, a snake whisperer; Wicca\, a grieving priestess; Eva\, a spa doctor; and Silence\, a recluse in a decaying convent. \n\n\n\nWhile the utopian façade of this world promises equality and safety\, cracks begin to show as the characters question the cost of such a society. Uthaug skillfully explores themes of power\, freedom\, and humanity’s capacity for cruelty\, regardless of gender. \n\n\n\nSharp\, irreverent\, and deeply thought-provoking\, Eleven Percent is perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and speculative fiction that challenges societal norms. Book clubs will find endless fodder for discussion\, from the moral dilemmas posed by the story to the nuanced exploration of gender and power.
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/june-books-banter-fiction-book-club-say-youll-remember-me/
LOCATION:Main Street Reads\, 115 S. Main St.\, Summerville\, SC\, 29483\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Red\, White and Blue on the Green!
DESCRIPTION:Red\, White and Blue on the Green is back!  \n\n\n\nJust a little different now: Come celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family\, complete with games and entertainment in Hutchinson Square and Short Central! Main Street Reads tent will include a game as well as face painting with Annika! \n\n\n\nCome dressed in your best patriotic gear or you can join in the Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty contest on Hutchinson Square.  \n\n\n\nThere will be games and entertainment all morning. Let’s get patriotic in Summerville!
URL:https://mainstreetreads.com/event/red-white-and-blue-on-the-green/
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