300 Followers. A Visit from Winnie. And Your New Summer Reading Strategy. πΎπ
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Originally emailed June 30, 2026. Archived newsletter: holiday plans, summer events, bundle announcements, and follower milestones reflect the original edition.
Hi β¨
Happy Fourth of July Week! π
This Independence Day, we're celebrating a different kind of freedom. The freedom to slow down, unplug, and get lost in a great story.
Celebrate your freedom to read stories that ignite your heart. We believe in that mission today and every day. ππΊπΈ
We're also giving ourselves the freedom to take a few days to take a breath and reset. We're giving you full permission to do the same!
Hellooooooo, Hopewell!
We debuted at the Hopewell Farmer's Market this past Sunday and it was a perfect day! Coffee roasted. Bread. Veggies. BOOKS. And the most unexpected VIP visitor (Winnie, the bestest dog). πΎ
It was another one of those days where you remember exactly why you started. We left buzzing from the community, the conversations, and ok, maybe because we drank too much coffee. (Pearl Coffee Cart, if you're reading this: we're obsessed!!!) We can't wait to do it all again next month.
Ready for a Summer Reading Strategy Upgrade?
We recently heard a tip from a book festival director that we haven't stopped thinking about.
She keeps an upstairs book, a downstairs book, a car book, and a bathroom book. All going at once.
At first, it sounds like total chaos. But having a book physically staring at you wherever you sit down? It's genius. It's a surefire way to trick your brain away from scrolling.
So tell us - will you give this technique a try this summer? π
Come Find Us!
We have a jam packed summer ahead between markets, special events, and events we're hosting. New bundles dropping every month means there's always something new to discover in person. ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
We Just Hit 300 Instagram Followers! π
This genuinely blows our mind. We are having SO much fun creating content and sharing this crazy little bookshop world with you. If you're not following along yet, come join us. That's where new bundles drop first and the behind-the-scenes magic really happens. Follow us @mainstreetchapters!
With love, good reads, and a little holiday sparkle.
XOXO,
Kimberly
Main Street Chapters
PS -- Rest. Read. Let the holiday be a holiday. We'll be back next Tuesday with new bundles and more book talk. π