NEWS

 

Dear Reader,

We’re kicking off a new series in the newsletter called “Ask a bookseller.” Send in your book recommendation questions, and the Main Street Books team will answer them here in the newsletter. Our first letter in the series comes from a reader seeking a comforting fall read.

Dear booksellers,

I love seasonal reading. What books would you recommend for someone seeking a cozy fall read? I love literary fiction, but I’m also not opposed to reading something a little fluffy.

“I don’t read many literary fiction titles, but I would probably pick up The Midnight Library by Matt Haig or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah! The Midnight Library complements the magic surrounding Halloween nicely, and fall feels like the time to read historical fiction. One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is fantasy, but it is high on my personal TBR for the season as well.”

—Catherine, bookseller

 

 

“How about a smart story about a young woman living on on the ‘wrong’ side of the river who simply wants to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons. Her boyfriend’s D&D group has a “no-girlfriend” rule which leads her to an all-girls group. This group of strangers becomes a source of strength and helps Hollis tap into her own longings. This is one of my favorite reads this year because of the friendships that Christen Randall builds. It’s called The No-Girlfriend Rule, and this is one that you do not want to judge by its slightly cringe title. It is wonderful!”

—Adah, owner of Main Street Books

“I love reading a good campus novel in the fall. One of my favorites to recommend is The Idiot by Elif Batuman. The book follows main character Selin through her freshman year at Harvard. The book is chuckle-in-the-middle-of-a-coffee shop funny. Be prepared to be equally frustrated and in love with all the characters.” —Amber, host of The Lit League

Read on for the scoop about Banned Books Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, our book club registry, and more!

With cheer,

The Main Street Books Team

 

Celebrate our freedom to read during Banned Books Week!

On Monday, Sept. 23, Dr. Shireen Campbell will give a public talk at Davidson College entitled “The Power of Reading.” Free with no registration necessary. Details here.

On Wednesday, The E.H. Little Library will host a Silent Reading Party on campus (free, register here).  Main Street Books will be at both community events with an array of banned books for your reading liberation!