South Main Book Company

Upcoming book clubs at South Main Book Company. 11/3 at 6pm Spicy Book Club. Hooked by Emily McIntyre. 11/6 at 6pm First Thursday Book Club. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. 11/8 at 11am WFDD Book Club. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Book clubs are the best clubs! Join one of our upcoming book clubs to hang out and dive into all the literary details 📚

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Graphic made by Rowan County board of elections with calendar of dates to vote and address of BoE where early voting occurs - at the old mall - 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W in Salisbury.

What a coincidence! We are open the same hours you can vote today in Rowan County (added reminder - our History Matters Book Club meets at 2pm to discuss Wilmington's Lie).

Rock your "I Voted" sticker today and we will give you 10% off your purchase.

#rockthevote
#GetOutTheVote
#shoplocal

Could this be a more timely visit, Salisbury? Today at 4pm.

Stewart is a wonderful, seasoned public speaker, and this conversation will be incredibly timely. Hope to see you with us.

He is a wonderful, seasoned public speaker, and this conversation could not be more timely. Hope to see you with us.

Protestor with sign stop pretending your racism is patriotism

Young protesters with signs

Music making protestors

Proud American sign

No Kings - All Love - Salisbury NC 10/18/25.

We have lots of great events this Saturday, 10/18!

📚 10:30 am - Saturday Storytime
📚 1-4 pm - Silent Read-In at the Historic Neely School
📚 2 pm - Painting with Devyn
📚 4:15 pm - PFLAG Book Club

#downtownsalisbury #booksky #read

Tally Johnson. Author event at South Main Book Company. 10/22 at 5:00 pm. Tally Johnson has written four books on ghosts in South Carolina, and he is an expert on paranormal activity in the region.

We're partnering with PFLAG Salisbury-Rowan to host author Tally Johnson on Wednesday, 10/22!

He has authored four books on ghosts in South Carolina and is an expert on paranormal activity in the area.

#booksky #downtownsalisbury #ghosts

A stack of books on a table

Indigenous Peoples Day reads:
✨ New Native Kitchen by F. Bitsole & J. Fraioli
✨ A Letter for Bob by K. Rogers
✨ An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by R. Dunbar-Ortiz
✨ Native Nations by K. DuVal
✨ Keepunumuk by D. Greendeer, A. Perry, & A. Bunten

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Stewart D. McLaurin. President of the White House Historical Association. Friday, 10/24 at 4:00pm. Discussing his newest book about White House history. South Main Book Company.

The president of the White House Historical Association, Stewart D. McLaurin, will be at South Main Book Company on 10/24 to discuss his newest book! You can pick up your copy of "The People's House Miscellany" today 📖

#downtownsalisbury #booksky

We'll have candidates running for Salisbury City Council at Main Street Book Company tomorrow! Drop in anytime from 5-7pm to ask questions and learn about the issues they're running on.

#downtownsalisbury #vote #localelections

Don't miss Meagan Church at South Main Book Company on Monday, 10/13! Her newest book, The Mad Wife, is #7 on the NYT best sellers list 🎉

#downtownsalisbury #booksky #themadwife

That's the best kind of misbehavior!

⚠️ Banned Book Spotlight ⚠️

The 12th Captain Underpants book was banned for its depiction of a gay couple. Other books in the series were banned for "potty humor" and encouraging misbehavior.

#booksky #bannedbooks #downtownsalisbury

Banned. The Catcher in the Rye. A Novel by JD Salinger. Banned for vulgar language, violence, critiques of modern society, portrayals of alcohol use.

⚠️ Banned Book Spotlight ⚠️

"The Catcher in the Rye" has been banned by schools for profanity and violence. It was published in 1951, but it covers issues that are relevant for teens, including grief, depression, and the challenge of finding your place in the world.

#bannedbooksweek #booksky #read

Volunteer Drive: Learn Where You Can Help. Friday, October 3 from 5-7pm. South Main Book Company 110 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC Looking for a way to get involved? Join us to connect with local organizations that need volunteers like you!

This Friday, stop by South Main Book Company from 5-7pm to connect with local nonprofits and learn about volunteer opportunities!

#downtownsalisbury #volunteer #indiebookstore

Five books stacked on a desk. When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash; A Drive Across Town by Mark Wineka; Klansville USA by David Cunningham; Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy; The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Looking for books about North Carolina? Check out these staff picks!

📚 When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash
📚 A Drive Across Town by Mark Wineka
📚 Klansville USA by David Cunningham
📚 Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy
📚 The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

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Join our First Thursday Book Club to discuss "All About Love" by bell hooks

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Our new mural is finished! Be sure to head upstairs during your next visit to check it out 🎨

#downtownsalisbury #mural #art #indiebookstore

Have you ever wondered how to join or start a union? On Thursday, 10/9, Triad Labor Council President Anthony Groll will be at South Main Book Company to host a free workshop on labor organizing.

#downtownsalisbury #indiebookstore #union #labor

Kick off Banned Books Week with us by taking your favorite banned book into downtown Salisbury for a Silent Read-In!

Let's fill up our public spaces with challenging, thought-provoking books 📚

#booksky #read #bannedbooks

We don't just love books, we love talking about books! We've got several upcoming book clubs if you're looking to spend more time with written words 📚

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Intro to Zine Making is postponed! This workshop will now be on Saturday, October 4 at 3:00pm.

Let's do good. Nazareth Child & Family Connection has 40+ kids living at their facility. We are donating books their kids request thru the holidays.

Want to help? Grab books off their shelf to buy, add them to our stack, and grab info about foster care opportunities thru Nazareth while you shop.

New journals are in at South Main Book Company! Whether you're keeping a daily journal or grocery lists, your thoughts deserve to be kept someplace special 🖊️

#downtownsalisbury #write #journal

The Mad Wife Check out The Mad Wife - <p><strong>From bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you qu...

"The Mad Wife" comes out on 9/30, but you can preorder your copy today! Give us a call or check out this link: bookshop.org/a/36/9781464...

Best-selling author Meagan Church is coming to South Main Book Company! Join us on Monday, 10/13 to hear her discuss her new book, "The Mad Wife."

#downtownsalisbury #booksky #themadwife