Somehow we all raced through July and here comes August already – what?! Here at Main Street Reads that means a whole new slate of summer fun, several events, and soon Back to School for our young readers and their teachers and parents… yikes!
Our August lineup kicks off on the 1st of the month this Sunday afternoon with a Mystery and Mimosas party featuring authors Dorothy St. James and Linda Lovely. Join us for some summer sipping (with or without the bubbly) and grab your copies of these fun reads!
Here’s what’s coming up this month and watch for August’s Best Book Picks on Sunday’s post… See you on Main Street!
SUNDAY: Mystery and Mimosas Anyone?
August 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
How ’bout sparking up the start of August with some cozy mysteries and a mimosa? (Or just the OJ or just the bubbly if you prefer!) Mystery authors Linda Lovely and Dorothy St. James will BOTH be with us on Sunday, August 1st at 2 pm to debut their newest books and bring on the dog days of Summerville summer: MANAGING AN HOA CAN BE MURDER: Murder victims in separate Lowcountry homeowner associations appear to have had only two things…Find out more »
MONDAY Main Street Writes
August 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
NOTE: WE WILL MEET VIRTUALLY UNTIL MID-AUGUST WHEN WE’LL RESUME LIVE MEETINGS AT THE STORE (Those still wanting to join remotely will use the same Zoom link below.) For the inner writer in all of us, our regular Monday evening writers group that’s growing every week! Come on out any/every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and bring a few pages with you to share with fellow scribes, or just listen in and learn! Anyone wanting to join in via Zoom, use…Find out more »
WEDNESDAY Stories on the Square!
August 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Miss Colleen is on new mommy leave and substituting in her place is Main Street Reads’ own Ashley Bohinc! 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…Find out more »
And More this Month:
Thriller Book Club August Pick: Eight Perfect Murders!
August 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Reader votes are in and our Thrill in the ‘Ville club is reading Eight Perfect Murders for August, a thriller by Peter Swanson. We’ll be serving refreshments and will have a unique gift for new club members! A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the year “Swanson rips us from one startling plot twist to the next… A true tour de force.” –Lisa Gardner Fiendish good fun. –Anthony Horowitz From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a…Find out more »
Christina Sinisi: Sweet Summer Book Launch!
August 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Join us Saturday morning to celebrate author Christina Sinisi, who penned the popular Christmas in Okracoke and Christmas Confusion! Her newest book, Sweet Summer, launches right here at Main Street Reads and we’re so excited to have her back! About Sweet Summer: Shelby Marano is the youngest of three sisters and was always Daddy’s baby girl—until her father was murdered when she was only eight years old. Ever since, she’s been running from anyone or anything that could truly hurt…Find out more »
Living Large Book Club August Pick:
All the Little Hopes
August 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Our big book for August will be All the Little Hopes, releasing July 27th from SourceBooks, penned by Leah Weiss, author of the fabulous If The Creek Don’t Rise! Leah will join us via Zoom for the live book discussion at Main Street Reads and we’ll make BOTH her great books available at the 10% off book club discount at the store. Refreshments will be served. Join us for this wonderful evening – all are welcome!! A Southern story of…Find out more »
Third Thursday: Music and Fun for All!
August 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
THIS MONTH: “SUMMER in SUMMERVILLE” is the theme… We’ll offer up some cooling treats for visiting readers! On the third Thursday of each month Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans, to complement the extended hours of eclectic shops, boutiques and restaurants. Enjoy partying out on the square, sales and treats at Main Street Reads, and singer/ songwriter/guitarist Mike Kaltofen keeping the vibe cool and festive as we enjoy our downtown community…Find out more »
Bookstore Romance Day
August 21 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
August 21st is the third annual Bookstore Romance Day and we’ll be celebrating here with some spicy treats and hot romance authors! NOTE: If you’re a local romance author and want to be part of the signing fun, email Shari at mainstreetreads@gmail.com! Official Bookstore Romance Day Ambassador(s): Kit Rocha: Deal with the DevilFind out more »
Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars: Virtual Event
August 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join in for this cool virtual Bookclub + Author Event for Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars: Space, Exploration, and Life on Earth by Kate Greene, produced by #ReadingWomenLeaders! #ReadingWomenLeaders is a bookclub series, showcasing women leaders in every aspect of life. Prioritizing autobiographies to center the voices of the women themselves, the club reads and learns about women in the areas of the arts, politics, nature, sciences, and sports, among others. Independent bookstores and readers from around…Find out more »
Pulpwood Queens Book Club August Pick:
What’s Not Said
August 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Join us for an engaging discussion WITH the author, Valerie Taylor, of What’s Not Said, AND get the first look at What’s Not True, releasing just before the club meets! Treats will be served and all are welcome! The book is available at the book club 10% discount and signed book plates will be available. “Taylor’s dialogue is snappy and contemporary . . . A witty and often amusing family drama.”–Kirkus Reviews Kassie O’Callaghan’s meticulous plans to divorce her emotionally…Find out more »
Have you gotten your hands on these July picks yet?
