As Memorial Day arrives, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Originally established following the Civil War, Memorial Day remains a powerful reminder that freedom comes at a cost — and that remembrance matters.
As always to help honor history, all of our history, historical fiction and memoir titles are ten percent off today and tomorrow.
We’re grateful for the chance to gather as a community, celebrate stories, and create space for conversation, learning, and connection. And as summer unofficially begins… we’re also kicking off one of our favorite traditions of the year, this year adding the adult age group!:
☀️ Summer Readers Are Leaders Reading Challenge Begins NOW!
We’re awarding OVER $1,000 in gift cards, plus medals, prizes, discounts, and major bragging rights during THREE MONTHS of summer reading fun:
JUNE • JULY • AUGUST
Readers of all ages can participate in one of FOUR age groups:
- Ages 6 & under
- Ages 7–12
- Ages 13–18
- Ages 18+
Each month, the TOP THREE readers in every age group will win:
🥇 1st Place — $40 Gift Card + Medal
🥈 2nd Place — $20 Gift Card
🥉 3rd Place — $10 Gift Card
PLUS:
📖 Participants receive 5% discount on in-store purchases
📚 We’ve curated special recommended summer reads in-store for every age group
🎉 No purchase required to participate
You can read books from anywhere — library books, books from home, ebooks, audiobooks… if you’re reading, you’re leading!
Just stop by Main Street Reads to grab your FREE Reader Log cards, track your reads, and return your completed cards by:
- June 30 (June winners announced in the July 5 newsletter)
- July 31 (July winners announced August 2)
- August 31 (August winners announced September 6)
It’s completely FREE to join and easy to enter — and honestly? We can’t wait to see what our community reads this summer.
UP NEXT:
🇺🇸 Monday, May 25
Memorial Day: Let’s Honor and Remember
We’ll be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as we reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day and honor those who served.
NO Main Street Writes on Memorial Day
Our Monday evening virtual writers group will take this week off for the holiday and return the following Monday.
📖 Tuesday, May 26
Books & Banter Fiction Book Club
This month we’re discussing The Last Letters of Sarah and Walter. As always, our clubs are free and open to all, and wine & apps are free!
👧 Wednesday, May 27
Stories on the Square
Join us Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. for storytime fun for kids of all ages!
Looking Ahead to June
🤫 Tuesday, June 2
Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club
Bring your current read and enjoy a peaceful evening of silent reading with fellow book lovers.
🐉 Thursday, June 4
Fab Fantasy Book Club
We’ll be discussing The Astral Library by Kate Quinn — plus free wine and appetizers!
🔍 Tuesday, June 9
Thrill in the ’Ville
Join our thriller lovers as we discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum.
🕵️ Monday, June 15
Adventures in Reading Kids Club
This month’s pick is Harper Sharpe, Kid Detective by Jarrett Williams. Free and open to all, and the club book is always 10% off.
☀️ Tuesday, June 16
Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club
Start your morning slowly with coffee, calm vibes, and quiet reading from 8–10 a.m.
Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club
This month we’re discussing Seek The Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth. Treats are on us — conversation is on you.
⛰️ Tuesday, June 23
Books & Banter Fiction Book Club
We’ll discuss The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michele Richardson — one of the most talked-about upcoming releases of the summer.
Whether you’re traveling, relaxing poolside, staying local, or simply trying to carve out a little more reading time this season, we hope you’ll make Main Street Reads part of your summer.
Because readers really ARE leaders. See y’all on Main Street!