Before we get to the upcoming week, a big, fat, end-of-the-month shout out to JE Thompson (above left) and Sherman Carmichael (above right) for joining us at their Saturday signings. To those of you who (understandably!) didn’t brave the cold, no worries – we’ll keep the hot cocoa on and signed copies available today and through the week!
Here’s a look at what’s coming up, along with our February book picks, and our fifth week in the state-by-state reading challenge. You’ll love this week’s California selections, especially for those who wish they all could be California books…
Questions? Suggestions? Drop us a line at mainstreetreads@gmail.com – ’til we see you on Main Street, enjoy the week!
Main Street Writes
January 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
For the inner writer in all of us, our regular Monday evening writers group! Join us via the Zoom link below and get your writing on track! See you soon — and Write ON! Find out more »
Wednesday Stories on the Square
February 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
Join us every WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for “Stories on the Square, our outdoor storytime adventure – kids of all ages welcome! Treats served and student discounts to ALL attendees! Storytime at Main Street Reads has become one of our featured events, held outside to ensure proper social distancing. We have lots of chairs for younger listeners, hoola-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and fruit snacks to munch while they listen. In case of inclement weather, storytime…Find out more »
Book Signing: South Carolina in 1865 by Karen Stokes!
February 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
Join us on Saturday, February 5th when we welcome author Karen Stokes to Main Street Reads to sign copies of the fascinating new release: South Carolina in 1865 from History Press. The year 1865 brought an end to the war in America, but it also ended a civilization that had existed for nearly two centuries in South Carolina. Plantations, churches, farms, factories and whole villages and towns were pillaged and burned…Find out more »
Meet the Author: Live Booksigning with
Julie Packett – Battling Bots!
February 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
Julie Packett is back with the second in her series: The Chronicles of Ms. Clarke’s Class. This time it’s Battling Bots so you can add to your collection that should already include Science Night, or you can grab ’em both at Main Street Reads, in paperback OR hardcover! We look so forward to having Julie back at the store – help us give her a Summerville warm welcome! Find out more