Main Street Books e-mailed its newsletter, and even though I probably won’t go to the book club discussions, I love finding out what clubs are discussing. There is quite a diverse selection here, from a popular women’s title (”Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows  ) to the real inspiration for an Oscar-nominated movie (”The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” by F. Scott Fitzgerald).

Main Street Books, a quaint, old-fashioned-style bookstore, is easy to find amid the historic row of antique stores and restaurants. Even if you don’t make it for a book club discussion, it’s a fun place to browse. And to get ideas for your own book club selections: 

Book Clubs

We have two book clubs that meet at the store: first Monday at 7 pm and third Monday at 7 pm. New members are always welcome. Members receive a 10% discount on book club books. NOTE: The third Monday book club is the former second Tuesday book club. What’s old is new again!

We also welcome guest book clubs that want to take a little field trip and meet here. Call Vicki to make arrangements.

JULY BOOK CLUBS

First Monday, 7 pm: SENATOR’S WIFE by Sue Miller

Third Monday, 7 pm: MUDBOUND by Hillary Jordan

AUGUST BOOK CLUBS

First Monday, 7 pm: GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Third Monday, 7 pm: CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON by F Scott Fitzgerald

SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUBS

First Monday, 7 pm: SAVAGE BEAUTY (A bio of Edna St Vincent Millay) by Nancy Milford.

Third Monday, 7 pm: BOOTHEEL MAN by Morley Swingle

OCTOBER BOOK CLUBS

First Monday, 7 pm: TEAM OF RIVALS by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Third Monday, 7 pm: THE READER by Bernard Schlink

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUBS

First Monday, 7 pm: THE NECKLACE by Cheryl Jarvis

Third Monday, 7 pm: GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

EVENTS

Thursday, July 9, 7 pm, Kisker Library, 1000 Kisker Rd, 63304: Meet local Chicken Soup for the Soul authors Becky Povich, Theresa Sanders and others. Learn how they were published in this leading inspirational book series.

Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm: Teen program at Kathryn Linnemann Library featuring authors Brian Katcher (PLAYING WITH MATCHES)  and Matt Kindt (SUPER SPY).

Saturday, July 18 – another doubleheader!:

From 12 – 2 pm, meet Denny Swartzlander and buy a signed copy of his book ELEGANTA.

Stick around and meet Matthew and Steve Murrie @ 2pm. Matthew and Steve are the authors of EVERY MINUTE ON EARTH and GUIDE TO THE PLANET.

Saturday, July 25, 10 am, Kirkwood Train Station, Kirkwood MO: Meet Chris Stuckenschneider, author of TWIST OF FATE. This book tells the story of horse rescue on I-44 and the happy ending for one pregnant mare and her colt.

Friday, August 7, 6 pm: Join us for the launch of Elizabeth Lynn Casey’s first book in the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries, SEW DEADLY. The book is GOOD and if you love cozies and sewing it’s for you. If you love a good mystery, it’s for you, too. Elizabeth Lynn Casey is the pen name of local author, Laura Bradford.

Monday, August 10, 7 pm: If you miss Elizabeth Casey (Laura Bradford) at the store on Friday night, join us at McClay Library for another chance to hear about the new series debuting with SEW DEADLY.