Located across from the Visitor's Center in historic St. Charles MO, Main Street Books is a locally owned independent bookstore and is the perfect setting to find that special book for every occasion. We specialize in local history and guidebooks, Western history (including Civil War and Lewis and Clark) and children's books, but our inventory includes all categories. We also host three book clubs each month and frequent special events.
Main Street Books was formerly located in the historic Collier Cottage at 621 S Main, St Charles Missouri.
We now carry Mary Meyer Taggies licensed plush - a perfect new baby gift.
Don't forget our Frequent Buyer Program. Buy 12 books and receive the 13th free (average of prior 12 purchases). Ask for your card today.
Be sure to visit Main Street Saint Charles for THE FESTIVAL OF THE LITTLE HILLS August 14-16! The largest festival of the year, drawing more than 300,000 visitors over the 3-day weekend. Activities include over 300 craft booths, with some demonstrations by crafts people and artisans. Also includes numerous food & beverages booths along with live music and other entertainment. For detail information on schedules, parking and more, visit the festival's homepage.
Meet the Authors!
Main Street Books joins with St Charles City County Library District and the Friends of the Library to present a series of author events at library locations.
Glines and O'Donell
Thursday, July 10, 7 pm
Middendorf-Kredell Library
2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO
ST CHARLES CITY COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT, FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY and MAIN STREET BOOKS present Karen Glines, essayist, and Billyo O’Donnell, artist of PAINTING MISSOURI at Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon MO. Please call the library branch at 636-978-7926 for reservations or information. To reserve a book, please contact us at the store.
Ruys Smith
Thursday, July 17, 7:30 pm
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E Jefferson, Kirkwood MO
 MEET THOMAS RUYS SMITH, author of RIVER OF DREAMS, Imagining the Mississippi before Mark Twain at Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E Jefferson, Kirkwood MO at 7:30 pm.
Professor Smith’s book gives a vivid picture of the river that we all know and love in the words and pictures of the times before Mark Twain. Main Street Books will sell books at the event. To reserve a book or if you have any questions, please contact us at the store.
Kristina Sauerwein
Tuesday, July 15, 7 pm
Middendorf-Kredell Library
2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO
 Saint Charles City County Library, Friends of the Library and Main Street Books join to bring you Kristina Sauerwein, author of INVISIBLE CHAINS, the story of the Shawn Hornbeck kidnapping saga. Please call the library at 636-978-7926 for reservations or information. To reserve a book, please contact us at the store.
Max Allan Collins
Wednesday, August 13, 7 pm
Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall,
12033 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO
 Main Street Books and Greater St Louis Sisters in Crime present Max Allan Collins (writing as Patrick Culhane) and Barbara Allan. Take 270 NORTH and EXIT at Dorsett Road. Get in the MIDDLE lane of the exit because you'll turn LEFT about three blocks down Dorsett. (If you pass the White Castle, you've overshot the building) The Steinway Piano Gallery is on the NORTH side of Dorsett Road. The Recital Hall is on the WEST side of the building. This program is free and open to the public. Please come meet the authors. Max Allan Collins has a long and varied resume including movies, mysteries, puzzles, comics and more! RED SKY IN MORNING is a Midwest Connections pick! Main Street Books will sell books at the event.
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