Through 10 days of NC early voting, Democratic accepted primary ballots are outpacing both 2022 and 2024 same day totals. GOP accepted ballots outpace 2022 but not 2024. Democrats 55% ahead of 2022 #s Republicans 11% ahead of 2022 #s #ncpol

Curiosity about new cultures and thoughts always welcome here. Open 10-6 Monday thru Saturday and 1-5 Sunday every week, unless nationwide strikes get us in the streets. #badbunny #quienesbadbunny #generalstrike

No spicy book club tonight - y'all will have to wait and discuss ICE PLANET BARBARIANS by Ruby Dixon in March (the irony!). Still way too ICE-y out there. We are still on #GeneralStrike We know some of you are out there making changes in your own zones - let us know what you are reflecting on?

However you are doing this, I hope to see you tomorrow. #generalstrike

Penguin Random House just printed new copies of THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL by Anne Frank and raised the price 10%. This is such a small thing. Yet this book is so vital at this moment, and corporations are choosing profit over access. This is one of the reasons my store is on strike.

Activism will look different for each of us. You can disagree with what some offer, but we can all contribute our part towards the same struggle. Show up how you can? FWIW I met some Charlotte organizers of this call to action today. Excited to see where their enthusiasm grows. #generalstrike

Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.

A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.

Our bookstore in Salisbury NC is closed for commerce until our neighbors across America can safely get to and from work again. We refuse to participate in an economy that condones murder. Doors remain open to community organizers whenever space is needed and staff can be paid, but time. is. up.

Today will be our peaceful day - in the prettiest little downtown on Earth. #walkforpeace #downtownSalisburyNC

All day today I could only think of the wild convergence of the #walkforpeace likely passing by my storefront Saturday morning while our town's MLK parade occurs blocks away. 2026 - your karma is gonna rock Rowan County, North Carolina, to the core and I am here. for. it.

I don't know about y'all, but I seem able to only read poetry in 2026 and it is a BALM. #theycameforapoet #mayaangelou #stillirise

On Sunday, 1/25, join Rowan Museum Executive Director Aaron Kepley to discuss "Klansville USA." #downtownsalisbury #bookclub #read

Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother murdered by ICE, was also a prize-winning poet; link below connects to her published work. May her memory, may the memories of ALL unalived by orphan-making regimes, be a blessing.

Need a sweet last minute gift? You can never go wrong with a gift certificates to Bookshop.org - bookshop.org/a/36/gift_ca... - or Libro.fm - libro.fm/referral?rf_... Use these links to encourage your friends and family to shop local, even from far away - Merry Christmas!

Tomorrow, Christmas Eve, we will be open from 10am until at least 2pm. Our holiday tradition continues - no questions asked - if someone at the register needs to "put an order on my tab," I will work with you. As a single parent, I know the pressure. Let the bookstore be a giver to you.

We're lining up book clubs for 2026! Mark your calendars, and join us to dive into some excellent reads 📚 #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

It's cold outside, so join us where it's warm and cozy for a winter-themed storytime! #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

We've got a big weekend coming up! We would love to see you at one of our events 🎄🎅🏻🔔 #downtownsalisbury #booksky #indiebookstore

This weekend, Saturday Storytime is all about Santa and Christmas! Join us on Saturday at 1:30 pm 🎅🏻 #booksky #downtownsalisbury #storytime #read

We've got gifts for everyone on your list! Check out our top picks for the season: 🎅🏻Strong Ground by Brene Brown ⭐Town & Country by Brian Schaefer ⛄This Year: 365 Songs Annotated by John Darnielle 🔔All the Way To the River by Elizabeth Gilbert 🎄Dolly Parton: Star of the South by Dolly Parton #read

Christmas is almost here! Get into the holiday "spirit" with everyone's favorite Christmas ghost story: Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as read by The Phoenix Readers. 🎄 Join us for this free show on Saturday, 12/13 at 4pm 🎄 #downtownsalisbury #booksky

Saturday Storytime is moving to a new time! Beginning this Saturday, storytime will be from 1:30-2:00 pm, and this month, we're featuring some of our favorite seasonal and holiday stories. #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

Check out our December book clubs! #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

Stay offline and keep shopping local tomorrow? We'll have cider & Dewey's cookies inside, plus the book cart outside, for as long !as freebies last! Thank you for supporting us this weekend - this has the makings of a fantastic holiday season for book lovers in Salisbury! #CiderMonday #shoplocal

We are thankful for all your support already in 2025 and can't wait to see you this weekend (or CIDER Monday -we will have it flowing!). Thank you for choosing to support small businesses this season. We know options exist out there, and we appreciate those who see us for who we hope to be for all.

We're not like regular audiobook retailers. We're a cool audiobook retailer. That's why we're running a Shop Small Sale now through Dec 1, and every purchase you make supports the indie bookshop of your choice 🎧 Shop the sale: libro.fm/sale/all

Nervous of powerful conversations this holiday season? WE HAVE GOT YOU! Check out our GIFT OF WORDS table by the cookbooks for all kinds of guidance to lower the temperature, bring back your people, or at least keep it non-violent.

Reject modernity, embrace tradition

Stop by today to check out our free books! We're open until 6 pm. #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

On freedom versus fascism, E.B. White wrote, “The least a man can do at such a time is to declare himself and tell where he stands.” We stand w/ Charlotte, piggies (especially in a free press), and any neighbor who uses true words to support others in this hornet's nest of life. #HarperCollins

Is it just me or is it way to cold and icy out here in NC these days? We are struggling with the weight of all of it (we even had to sell off the book truck to cover crazy medical bills - those were real tears there). But none of these changes change us. Grab a free one from us as supplies last.

When DHS dared to call its anti-immigrant racial profiling weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” I knew I was going to have to write about it. Tonight, at Law Dork, here it is: www.lawdork.com/p/gregory-bo...

Adis Ziga is one of the authors who will be at our Local Author Spotlight! His memoir recounts his experiences during the Bosnian War, including the siege of his hometown. His book documents the violence his family experienced while honoring human resilience during conflict. #booksky #read

You can support Overton Elementary School's new pre-school library at South Main Book Company! Check out the shelf of books that the school librarian picked out. All books purchased for donation are 20% off 🎉 #booksky #read #downtownsalisbury

Our Local Author Spotlight is coming up on 11/29, and Mark Wineka is one of several authors you'll be able to meet! His latest book describes preservationists' monumental efforts to save the historic Crawford House in Salisbury. #booksky #shoplocal #downtownsalisbury #indiebookstore

Writing Through Grief will be back this Saturday, 11/8 at 3:00pm. You're welcome to join this writing group even if you couldn't make a previous session. #downtownsalisbury #write #read

If you were following Teen Vogue for their incredibly surprising political coverage, their entire team just got sacked. Can't recommend following Lex McMenamin - and anyone else they recommend - enough.

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, 11/29, we're putting a spotlight on local authors at South Main Book Company 📚 We'll have several local authors with us, including David Whisenant and Mark Wineka. Join us to meet the authors and support their work! #downtownsalisbury #booksky #read

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

If you're looking for information about bookstore events or reading recommendations, then check out our monthly newsletter! southmainbookcompany.com/subscribe/ #downtownsalisbury #indiebookstore

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.

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

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

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 #booksky #downtownsalisbury

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