What a weekend.
The second annual Summerville Book Festival filled our beautiful town with stories, conversation, laughter, packed stages, and the kind of bookish joy that reminds us exactly why we do what we do. From our marquee events at the Flowertown Players Theatre, to free community stages across town, we saw folks having a “lit” time.
Watch our socials as today and tomorrow we’ll be posting plenty of pics – look for #summervillebookfestival 🙂 And…
To every author who traveled here and shared your words…
To our moderators, emcees, and panelists who led thoughtful, dynamic conversations…
To our incredible staff and volunteers who worked cheerfully and tirelessly behind the scenes…
To our vendors and community partners who helped make the weekend special and seamless…
And to YOU — our readers — who showed up, bought books, filled seats, asked questions, stood in signing lines, and proved once again that Summerville is a literary town…
We thank you. Truly. 💛
Today We Turn SEVEN!
As if festival weekend wasn’t enough — today, March 1, is our 7th Birthday at Main Street Reads! Seven years of stories, book clubs, author visits and special events – it’s hard to believe and yes, it’s gone by in a blink!
Join us for our Birthday Bash from 4:00–5:30 pm at the store (115 S. Main Street). We’ll celebrate the only way we know how — with books, treats, and the best community around. And at 5 pm, we’ll award 7 $50 gift certificates to the seven readers wearing the most Mardis Gras beads collected during our Books & Beads challenge.
Come grab a Mardis Gras mask, a bite of birthday cake, and a photo with fellow readers. We hope you’ll pop in and raise a toast to seven wonderful years — and many more ahead.
🕛 Store Hours Update
Please note: We will open at NOON on Thursday due to a private morning event. Thank you for your flexibility!
📚 What’s Happening This Week (and Beyond!)
Festival glow + birthday joy = a full and fabulous March lineup. Here’s what’s coming up:
Monday, March 2
Main Street Writes Monday (Virtual) | 6:30–8:30 pm
Our weekly writers group — because stories don’t stop just because the festival ends.
Tuesday, March 3
Silent Nights: Quiet Reading Club | 6:30–8:30 pm
No discussion. No pressure. Just peaceful, shared reading time. (Register HERE to attend!)
Wednesday, March 4
Stories on the Square | 9:30 am
Our joyful weekly storytime adventure for kids of all ages.
Thursday, March 5
Fab Fantasy Club: The Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb | 6:30 pm
Wine and apps are free — discussion is lively.
Tuesday, March 10 — A Big Night for Thrillers!
Release Day Celebration
Blood Rivalry: Release Party with Paul Attaway | 5:30–7:30 pm
We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of Blood Rivalry — and yes, the party overlaps with our thriller book club, which makes the whole evening even more electric.
Thrill in the ’Ville Book Club
The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan | 6:30 pm Thriller fans — this one’s for you.
🌟 Mid-March Highlights
March 16 | Adventures in Reading Kids Club
Featuring Alice with a Why by Gilly Macmillan (Kids Club books are 10% off!)
March 17 | Peaceful Mornings: Quiet Reading Club (8–10 am)
Start your day with pages and calm.
March 17 | Kiss & Tell Romance Book Club
Wretched by Emily McIntire — treats provided, conversation guaranteed.
March 24 | Books & Banter Fiction Book Club
The Pohaku by Jasmin Iolani Hakes — thoughtful discussion on stories that matter.
From Festival Weekend to Year Seven
If this weekend reminded us of anything, it’s this:
- Books bring people together.
- Stories create connection.
- Independent bookstores matter.
We are so grateful you choose to make Main Street Reads part of your lives. Here’s to turning the page into Year Eight — together.
See you at 4 pm. 🎉📚