This event will be held in SMBC's downstairs event area and will include a photography display by a Lost Boy of Sudan, a book drawing, and beads for sale to go towards the Walk for Wisdom project to fund a well in a village in South Sudan. There will be an art contest and a writing contest based on the theme of “refugees” for the Rowan-Salisbury Schools in addition to the photography display. The artwork will be displayed. Additional local school groups will also be sharing information. Refreshments will be served.

Learn more about the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Art and Writing competition at tinyurl.com/RSSArtWriting and the upcoming Walk for Wisdom event at tinyurl.com/RSSW4W.

Sudan Rowan is a Rowan-based coalition that joins hands with South Sudanese and U.S. partners in efforts to achieve peace and education in South Sudan.

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

New members are welcome! Members receive 10% off their purchase of the monthly selection.

This month, members will discuss Nicole Magryta's Nourish Your Tribe: Empowering Parents to Grow Strong, Smart, Successful Kids.

Join us on Friday, Dec 3, from 6-8 pm, as we celebrate First Friday in Downtown Salisbury! We are hosting three fantastic authors, ready to meet you and sign your books:

• Kate Forrest (The Crusader’s Heart)

• Nicole Gray (The Winter in Lilly)

• Jess B Moore (The Guilt of a Sparrow, Fierce Grace)

Bluegrass band One Fret Over will be playing on the mezzanine. A festive time will be had by all!

Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci

Fire and Blood by George R R Martin

End of the End of the Earth: Essays by Jonathan Franzen

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Fox 8 by George Saunders (author of Lincoln in the Bardo)

Past Tense by Lee Child

Homebody by Joanna Gaines*

*Of which, Wendy says, “I've already read and love, keeping on the nightstand bc I read decorating books at night to calm my soul!”

The Monthly Book Club Pick is a highly anticipated new release from a long-time favorite author: Leif Enger, Join us in the store on Thurs, Nov 4 at 6pm for a lively discussion about this “enchanting and timeless all-American story.” (Grove Atlantic)

Mr. Robert, Children’s Librarian at Rowan Co Public Library, is back for"Not-So-Scary Stories," an engaging Halloween storytelling event on Fri 10/26, 7 to 8 PM. Costumes encouraged. Mr. Robert is a treat for the whole family--he's simply the BEST children's librarian we've ever met! See you Friday at 7pm for family fun!

Susan Boyer visits us again to sign and talk about her Lowcountry book series! Don't miss this free and fun event~

We're opening for special business hours to host Alan Gratz on Sunday, September 10th from 3 -5 pm for a signing of his new book, Refugee.  Don't miss the chance to meet Gratz and spend some extra time at your favorite bookstore!

This month we're reading Joan Didion's Year of Magical Thinking. Join us for discussion on September 7th at 6pm!

Join us for a multi-author signing event with J.C. Sasser, author of Gradle Bird, and Brian Jabas Smith, author of Spent Saints & other stories. J.C. Sasser will read from Gradle Bird, which was a shortlist finalist in the 2015 William Faulkner-William Wisdom novel competition. Sasser will be followed by a reading of Spent Saints by Brian Jabas Smith and a short film presentation by Maggie Harstad.

Talented musician Grant Peeples will be here to help us celebrate our first year as South Main Book Co. ! Grant is an amazing guy with a great vibe and I'm really thrilled that he will be here. 

Join us June 1st for a lively discussion of "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee. I guarantee the lively part as this is a group of incredibly intelligent and funny women who do not hold back! 

This was my favorite book of 2016~ Ten years in the making, Pachinko is an incredible tale of a four generation Korean family in Japan. Min Jin Lee deserves every excellent review she is getting for this book and the prizes that it is sure to be awarded.

Children ages 5+ are invited to join us for an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party! The fee is $10 per child and includes admission to the event and a copy of the story. Anna Jordan will host the event and has planned fun activities. We encourage children to come dressed up as anything their imaginations can dream up!

Also known as the Sustainability Book Club, meet with Dottie Hoy and Gavine Pitner and join in on the discussion of this month's enviromental read, The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben.

Join us Friday night for Phillip's signing of The Barrowfields. Phillip is an attorney from Charlotte and his new book is getting a lot of notice (Ron Rash gave it a great review!) and we are excited to welcome him to South Main Book Company.