In the midst of Snowpocalypse—an event none of us had on our 2026 bingo card—we hope you’re safe, warm, and well. May your pipes stay unfrozen, your power stay on, and your current read keep you excellent company.
Between snow days, book clubs, cozy reading nights, and oh-so-many new releases, it’s safe to say things are buzzing at Main Street Reads. Here’s what’s happening this week, plus a peek at what we’re hard at work on behind the scenes…
📚 Happening This Week at the Bookstore
🔥 Silent Nights — Tuesday Evening 6:30 pm
Be sure to sign up HERE for Silent Nights, our peaceful, reader-favorite evening of quiet community reading. Bring your current book or grab one here, cozy up with fellow readers, and enjoy a calm night of uninterrupted pages by the “fireplace” (televised fireplace vibes included). No discussion—just shared stillness and stories.
✍️ Main Street Writes — Monday Night (Online Only) 6:30 pm
Our weekly writers group meets Monday evening, online only. Writers of all levels are welcome for accountability, encouragement, and dedicated creative time.
📖 Stories on the Square — Wednesday Morning 9:30 am
A beloved midweek tradition! Join us Wednesday morning for storytime—perfect for young listeners and their grown-ups.
🐉 Fab Fantasy Book Club — Thursday Night 6:30 pm
Thursday brings Fab Fantasy Book Club, where we’ll be discussing Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken. Expect great conversation, epic themes, and plenty of fantasy-loving fun.
🎉 Countdown to the 2026 Summerville Book Festival
February 27–28 — less than a month away!
In between all of the above, we’ve been deep in festival planning—and y’all, it’s shaping up to be great!
✨ 55+ authors (and counting)
✨ More panels, more genres, more FUN
✨ Multiple indoor & outdoor stages
✨ Free community programming + ticketed signature events
Below is a quick, digestible look at what’s happening — with links to grab tickets for your favorite sessions.
Festival Pro Tip:
- 🎟 All Access Pass = Includes 3 FREE BOOKS (Behind These Four Walls, She Drinks the Light, South of Somewhere, ALL Bestsellers Stage events Friday and Saturday + VIP party. PLUS this saves $35 over purchasing invidual sessions AND you get priority (1st 10 rows) seating.
- 🎟 Saturday Pass = 2 FREE BOOKS, all Saturday sessions + VIP party. PLUS this saves $30 over purchasing invidual sessions AND you get priority (1st 10 rows) seating.
⏰ These passes are only available until February 15
📍 Festival Stages at a Glance
- Bestsellers Stage (Flowertown Players Theatre) – ticketed, books included
- Children’s Stage (Hutchinson Square) – FREE
- Lowcountry Stars Stage (Hutchinson Square) – FREE
- Authors Voice Event (Timrod Library) – ticketed
- Health & Healing with Words Salon & Signing – ticketed (breakfast included)
🎭 Bestsellers Stage
Flowertown Players Theatre (All Included in All Access Pass)
Thrill in the ’Ville — Feb 27 Friday Night Opener
A high-energy thriller kickoff featuring Yasmin Angoe, in conversation with Alex Lettau and Bob Spearman, moderated by Lorna Hollifield.
🎟 Includes a signed copy of Behind These Four Walls + post-event Friday Wine & Sign reception.
Kiss & Tell Romance — Feb 28 Saturday
A reader-favorite romance panel spanning sweet to steamy, cowboy to regency to romantasy. Authors include Savannah Reed, Catherine Mann, Robin Hillyer-Miles, Addie Bealer, Elaine Reed, Rebecca Wrights, moderated by Marissa Hale. 💘 Festival-exclusive reader discounts at this session.
Fabulous Fantasy — Feb 28 Saturday
An epic fantasy panel featuring early-release signed copies of She Drinks the Light by Yasmin Angoe, plus fantasy favorites Dorothy McFalls, A.F. Winter, E.M. Etheridge, Denise Lee, and Allen Lyle. ⚔️ New releases, bold world-building, and serious fantasy energy.
Strictly Southern — Feb 28 Saturday Finale
A celebration of Southern fiction featuring T.I. Lowe (with signed early-release editions), Catherine Mann, Gervais Hagerty, Carolyn Hooker, Dan Leach, moderated by Kristen Ness. 🌾 Followed by the VIP/Author reception at Main Street Reads.
💙 Health & Healing with Words
Studio Salon & Signing (Saturday Morning – Included in Both All Access Passes)
An intimate, open-forum conversation on writing through challenge, healing, and hope. Featuring Robert Dorchak Jr., Kristy Dominiak, Maria Cruz, Terri McCrea, Sarah Marie, Henley Carr. ☕ Includes coffee & continental breakfast.
📖 Timrod Library Special Event
A ticketed authors panel with breakfast at the historic Timrod Library, moderated by Dr. Scott Yarbrough, featuring Brad Taylor, Catherine Mann, and Lorna Hollifield. 🎟 Limited to just 30 attendees.
Saturday Events: Hutchinson Square
Children’s Stage (11:00–12:00)
Stories, fun, and creativity for young readers, emceed by Auntie Leslie, featuring beloved and best-selling authors. 📚 Signed books available
Lowcountry Stars Stage (12:00–4:00)
Meet regional authors across fiction and nonfiction, emceed by Leslie Koller and storyteller Tim Lowry. 📚 Signed books available
🛍️ Vendors, Food & Community Partner
Shop books, bookish gifts, art, food trucks, and learn about Summerville’s ever-growing arts scene as a designated South Carolina Cultural District.
✨ Bottom line: It’s a stacked week at the bookstore—and an even bigger celebration of books and community coming up. Can’t wait to share it with you!
- For more on all upcoming events CLICK HERE
- For more on Summerville Book Festival CLICK HERE
See you on Main Street…