There are plenty of classic holiday books like a christmas carol and fun ones to read to kids like the polar express, but for your book club you want something new something that inspires. Nov 01, 2017 these 12 festive books for book club are light and easy options that feature the joy of the season light romance, family, food and wine, and a little magic. See more ideas about christmas holidays, christmas diy and christmas decorations. Make your book club evening even more special by preparing a menu that carries out the theme of your book. That morning, i opened the side door to see a huge package from ghirardelli, full to the brim with their holiday squares for easter. My current book club is not that organized, but we do serve something to nibble on while we catch up on life.
This year, try one of these festive winter holiday or christmas books for book clubs as you pass the hot cocoa and wrap up in cozy blanket. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. They range from christmas eve in a snowbound scottish castle,memories of christmas in the early sixties,friends xmas reunion in london. May 29, 2018 then you can do no wrong by picking up one or more of these excellent and creative book club gifts. Themed book clubfood pairings general discussion meal. Try one of these easy, elegant menus, designed to feed and impress. We had an awesome christmas book exchange on december 2. As its december, we invite you to come and chat about any book youve read or are reading that is christmas themed from a christmas carol to something more current. Book clubs often switch the theme of their reading conversation to a book with a holiday theme. Dec 14, 2012 posts about christmas party written by broadened horizons. Scroll on to find genius ideas thatll make sure your book club party is a story for the ages. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nov 8, 2016 explore serendipity8356s board book club christmas party, followed.
Apr 11, 2018 if you find yourself rushed and frazzled during a busy week and have absolutely no clue about what to cook for your book club meeting, fear not. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club party. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. For example, last thursday evening i hosted book club at my house. This christmasthemed book is the pure definition of a warm and. Mar 17, 2016 read the suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks discussion from the chowhound home cooking, appetizer food community. For a time, i was in a lovely, civilized san francisco dinner book club where couples sat down and discussed a book over dinner. This party had a reading theme and we decorated the dessert table with a. I love when sellers bundle items like this and give the buyer a discount. This simple step before you get started will help everyone get engaged in the book discussion. Book club ladies night party ideas photo 1 of 7 see more. Sometimes its tough to choose the right read for your book club. Jul 14, 2017 youre going to want to bookmark this list sienna livermore contributing editor sienna livermore is a contributing editor at and covering bestselling.
New book club food mom 67 ideas book club party ideas favorite things 20 ideas for 2019 book club inspired water bottles excerpts from book replace water bottle wrapper. A great many book clubs make a point of theming the food they serve each month to the book theyre discussing. Choose any of these delicious supper club menus and download our supper club playlist to make your party last. Mar 31, 2014 we fell in love with steinbecks ouevre when we read east of eden in our book club, zandra and karen said.
Get your bookloving friends together, and throw a book club party. Mar 06, 2017 in my monthly book club, we often have a hard time selecting our next book because there are so many to choose from. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Book club gifts to give to your best and closest reading pals. Book club ideas party themes and ideas country living magazine. Can anyone recommend a great christmas book for me to read, please other than the dickens christmas books which are the. See more ideas about book club parties, food presentation and food. But i think the christmas party is my very favorite book club thursday, and we try our best to do it right.
Whether for a group of two members or a larger group, these book club gifts will appeal to readers of all stripes. Book club party inspirations lots of fabulous ideas for hosting a book club party or maybe even a book exchange get creative with your bookloving friends. If you have any suggestions for possible themes we can do for the book club, leave your suggestions. I thought narrowing the field might help so i brainstormed some monthly book club theme ideas. This post and its photos may contain affiliate links. You can read the book at any point in the month or if youve already read it, tell us what you think. The next best book club looking for recommendations. Sienna livermore contributing editor sienna livermore is a contributing editor at and covering bestselling products and. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Weve got our favorite book club books, plus snacks and treats to fit the theme. Were sharing 20 of the best book club books, plus the snacks and treats they pair so well with. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Menu for a bookclub meeting fab book club recommendations.
Baking game to the next level with these christmas candy recipes. Aug 7, 2011 explore jmckphotographys board book club christmas party. So you want to throw a bookfueled hohoholiday blowout. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party. An intersting christmas book of short stories is the christmas tree of tales by s. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. Of course, you will also discuss the latest book you are reading, but if that is all you do your meetings will soon become boring. Choose from options like reindeer games and a very mariah christmas to enchant your guests at your. I dont know that this one would work for your club, but the stories are. Cute food ideas here and this bookworms idea would make a. Dec 17, 2014 you may not know this but i host a book club in my neighborhood. Whether youre traveling for christmas or hunkering down at home, there will be plenty of time to start a new book or two or three over the holiday break. I read them a few years ago now, theyre basically mystery stories based around christmas. I wanted to blog about it in case anyone wants some fun ideas for their book club.
Or you could split the difference and focus on christmas day at hogwarts start knitting. Oct 01, 2007 there is a book, which i havent read yet but looks good, the christmas jars by jason f. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Just make sure you buy good quality fresh fish so you dont give anyone food poisoning. Bookish christmas, xmas ornament, xmas gift ideas for friends, bibliophile, xmas gift. Life as a food blogger awards many incredible perks. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. Theres plenty of great food floating around at christmas time. Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. There is something here for everyone, even if you dont celebrate christmas specifically.
During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. Wintersnowchristmas themed books general book discussions. If your book club is succeeding, your readers will care enough about each other. Sep 23, 2019 looking for fun christmas party themes to take your winter celebration to the next level. Thanksgiving christmas new years super bowl valentines day mardi gras. The best new books to read during the holidays southern living. Sometimes the book s theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. Sienna livermore contributing editor sienna livermore is a contributing editor at and covering bestselling. Vintage meets modern in these clever and crafty librarianinspired book club party ideas created by zandra and karen june, of the blog little.
Weve got a great list of some real winner dinners that are not only delicious and homey, but are still pretty enough to impress everyone. A really beautiful series edited by joe wheeler is the christmas in my heart series that has an anthology of stories about christmas. My book club only does books that involve food, but we cook dinner ourselves rather than eating in a restaurant. Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can. Have joined my mums book club and she says they struggle with themes for what to read the next month they all read a book in the theme rather than the same book iyswim. Literary book decor, a surprising theme, cocktails of course, and even a book swap or a donation bin celebrate the true spirit of the month. Suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks home.
Shes a huge reader and is in a book club so thought this year id go with a theme and give her gifts related to her love of reading. Shake up a batch by combining apple brandy with pomegranate juice concentrate, fresh lime juice, and turbinado sugar. Tis the season for long afternoons spent nestled in a cozy reading nook and immersed in a fantastic new book. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Continue to the next slides for book club theme ideas. Starting a book club fab book club recommendations. You could either create a book club entirely around a single theme, or use themes to narrow your focus for each month.