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05/31/2026

The perfect cap for AAPI Month, Isabel J. Kim's Sublimation is so so good: many ideas I've also thought about the nature of immigrating and then repatriating, with a sci-fi twist. I'd recommend for fans of Gailey's Echo Wife and Mieville's The City & The City. https://bookshop.org/a/214/9781250376794 (affiliate)

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05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Looking for something fun to do locally this weekend? Something that's:

☑️ Fun
☑️ Family-Friendly
☑️ FREE

We've got you Monroe! Join us this Sunday May 31st, at 2pm for an amazing free concert from the talented Sky Valley Philharmonic at the historic Wagner Performing Arts Center, right here in Monroe.

This is the second appearance at the Wagner for Monroe's very own philharmonic orchestra, and we'd love to have you to join us to celebrate! Learn more here: https://www.monroeartscouncil.org/events/awakenings

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05/28/2026

We will be one of the stops for the Downtown Monroe Flower Crawl on June 6th, and to be sure there are enough flowers for participants you will need to buy a ticket by 2pm tomorrow May 29th!
Our friend https://www.instagram.com/swanlundashley/ who makes gorgeous botanical jewelry will also have a table here during the event and you can browse her goods, and the bookstore of course, even if you're not able to participate in the whole Crawl. Would you like to learn to make origami flowers? I can teach you that!

BOOK NOW FOR 10% OFF!!! TICKET SALES CLOSE 5/29 2PM

DOWNTOWN MONROE FLOWER CRAWL - JUNE 6TH 11AM - 3PM

Explore Downtown Monroe and gather floral items for a lovely Spring bouquet!

Bring your friends, neighbors and family!

Tickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-downtown-monroe-flower-crawl-tickets-266993

(Funded in part by a City of Monroe Lodging Tax grant.)

05/27/2026

Congratulations on the release of Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies!
We have signed bookplates for each purchase on MainStBooksMonroe.com

05/26/2026

Got an order from in! Dawn Chen's The Witch Who Chases the Sun has been doing really well here, can't wait for A Vampire in Beijing. Speaking of Vs, Blood, Sweat & Qu**rs: Vampiric Love Stories looks like fun, and timely considering the IWTV adaptation returns soon 😉

05/26/2026

I finished and loved audiobook The Ballad of Ronan McCoy, written and narrated by actor Colin Morgan. If you're looking for a beautiful, moving story of friendship, family, and coming of age this one should not be missed: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780008765064-the-ballad-of-ronan-mccoy?bookstore=mainstbooksmonroe

05/25/2026

https://theonion.com/respect-for-friend-drops-after-reading-book-they-recommended/

EDMOND, OK—Saying she was now forced to totally reassess a person she had once held in the highest esteem, local woman Sara Vogler confirmed Monday that her respect for longtime friend Darci Strouse had plummeted after reading a book Strouse enthusiastically recommended. “She said she’s read t...

05/24/2026

Did you know you can buy Main St. Books Monroe t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies? : D

Buy merchandise from Main St. Books Monroe. Featuring Blossom Comfort Colors Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

05/23/2026

If you, like me, worry about movies disappearing from streaming services and would like to hoard some physical media just as a precaution... DVDs on sale for $1.