How did it get to be winter so soon? In between the wind and the rain, we’ve been shelving HUNDREDS of new titles for you! Whether for gift-giving this holiday season, or improving your own stack for those cozy inside days of reading, we’ve got you covered. Get a peek at our current in-stock inventory HERE and if there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ll get it in, usually within days – we’re ordering daily from now through the end of the year.
Here’s what’s coming up on Main Street…
TONIGHT: Teacher Appreciation Night
November 7 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Attention all educators: We invite you to join us for our inaugural Teacher’s Night Out at Main Street Reads. Enjoy treats, special signings, publisher recommendations, huge discounts and more! All pre-K through 12 educators are invited. Whether you’re a teacher, a community organizer who gets kids involved in volunteering, hard-working PTA volunteer, a part-time tutor, writing coach, or the principal: Join us for an evening that celebrates…Find out more »
MONDAY: Main Street Writes
November 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
For the inner writer in all of us, our regular Monday evening writers group! See you soon — and Write ON! Find out more »
WEDNESDAY: Stories on the Square
November 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + 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 »
THURSDAY Thriller Book Club:
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
November 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
This month’s thriller book club selection is The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell, NYT best-selling author of Then She Was Gone and Invisible Girl. We’ll meet November 11th at 6:30 p.m. As always, treats will be served and we’ll simulcast via Zoom for those who can’t join us live! The Zoom link info is below, enjoy this big book and we’ll see you soon! Prefer to grab The Night She Disappeared at our online shop? CLICK HERE ABOUT THE…Find out more »
Living Large Bookclub November: Apples Never Fall
November 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
We’re thrilled to be featuring Liane Moriarty’s latest release, Apples Never Fall, for our November book club discussion. Moriarty has already thrilled readers with Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers – we can’t wait to chat about the latest from this brilliant author! (More on the book below…) Our Living Large bestsellers bookclub is open to all – refreshments served. Join us LIVE or if you prefer by Zoom…Find out more »
Third Thursday: Enjoy Free Hot Cider!
November 18 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
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 shops and restaurants. This month we’re getting fall-festive with fresh hot cider at the store – come on in and warm yourselves while you browse…Find out more »
Dynamic Duo Thriller Booksigning!
Yasmin Angoe and Wanda M. Morris
November 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483 + Google Map
We’re thrilled to bring you not one but TWO amazing authors this month – both with new thriller releases. They’ll be on hand to sign copies and we’ll feature both in our December Thrll in the ‘Ville book club discussion! A smash debut novel from rising star Yasmin Angoe, Her Name Is Knight features an elite assassin heroine on a mission to topple a human trafficking ring and avenge her family. Stolen from her Ghanaian village as a child, Nena…Find out more »
Pulpwood Queens Bookclub 4th TUESDAY This Month
November 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we’ll host our Pulpwood Queen book club on the 4th Tuesday of this month. We’ll be chatting about The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered, hometown memories, and the magical moments in ordinary lives, from the beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe “A gift, a blessing and a triumph . . . celebrates the bonds…Find out more »
Summerville Tree Lighting and Live Window Displays!
November 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Street Reads, 115 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC + Google Map
Join the Town of Summerville for the annual Town of Summerville Tree Lighting Ceremony! This celebration includes pictures with Santa, the countdown and lighting ceremony, letters to Santa, live window displays, and more holiday fun, plus TREATS at Main Street Reads! We’re still deciding what our live window display should be this year – if you have ideas, let us know! The last two years we did “Little Women” but we’re thinking something new this year…Find out more »
Lots of fun new books to choose from in our IndieNext selections for November. Enjoy browsing and stay tuned for a digital sneak peek at our 2021 Holiday catalog!