NEWS

“I just mean, a story can be beautiful not because of the way it ends. But because of the way it’s written.”
-Alison Espach, The Wedding People

Dear Reader,

We have reached the dog days of summer. With any luck, you are spending your afternoons by a body of water with a paperback book in hand.

Is there anything more beautiful than a well-loved paperback book bloated with moisture from time well-spent by the pool or at the beach? We think not. Crease the spine, turn back the pages, and toss the book into a tote bag—a paperback is meant to be carried around with you.

Lucky for you, Main Street Books has dozens of newly released paperback books in the store right now. Here are a few our booksellers are excited about:

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

An unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.

Toni at Random by Dana A. Williams

An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of legendary writer Toni Morrison and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature.

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.

Check out the full list of newly released paperback books below.

With cheer,
The Main Street Books team

P.S. Join us for our Where's Waldo Grand Finale Party this Saturday, August 1st. Main Street Books will be outside at the Davidson Farmers Market to celebrate with our Waldo searchers. Bring your passport with 28+ stamps to enter the prize drawings (come at 9:15 a.m. to get in line for your raffle ticket). Dozens of prizes = dozens of winners!