If your pals are foodies, avid moviegoers or just want to catch up on the best of the best, theres a book club for you. Weve got our favorite book club books, plus snacks and treats to fit the theme. The best part of book club might be setting the scene with creative food, drink and. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. You want to make sure youre going to have a good time with your book club members. Scroll on to find genius ideas thatll make sure your book club party is a story for the ages. Book club members continually request ideas for dishes and drinks to serve at their gatherings. If your book club devoured anthony doerrs all the light we cannot see, check out this wellresearched historical fiction novel that follows three women based on real people throughout the course of world war ii and its aftermath. Girls night in book club menu ideas below are some great ideas for book club menus submitted by my wonderful readers. In 1946 grace healey is in manhattan trying to pull her life together after losing her husband in the war. A great book club member comes prepared, shares their ideas, and listens when others are talking. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. Easy appetizers work best for this book club party theme, so weve chosen a few of our favorite cheesy bites to get you started.
Heres an abundance of one of the worlds great cuisines. Book club ideas to breathe new life into your book club. 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. Instead choose a unique theme for your bookworm gang. Read the menu suggestion for a frenchthemed bookclub dinner discussion from the chowhound home cooking, dinner food community. Using spotify or pandora, create your very own french club playlist. Whether youre looking for a second dose of english class, or a catchup sesh with a dash of literature, you should meet with others who share the same vision for the book club. Stuffed mushrooms, cheese platter, french onion soup and for. Looking for a cute theme for one of your get togethers. Whether youre planning a celebration or simply want to revel in all things gallic, we think youll enjoy these french inspired recipes, crafts, and decor ideas any time of year.
Continue to the next slides for book club theme ideas. Because we all know the best part of book club is the food. Book club ideas help our featured clubs popular books. The plot of the book has each member of the club presenting the book that means the most to them in their lives, so book clubs are sure to take note and find some more books. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. What better way to encourage a lifelong love of reading in a child.
It may be a little obvious for the first on a list of book club ideas, but. The twelve books vary in style, vocabulary, and theme enough to keep you going all year round. I try and keep it interesting, not just different genres. Go one step beyond the usual wine, cheese and crackers with a menu that matches the theme of your book clubs latest selection. This simple step before you get started will help everyone get engaged in the book discussion. I could literally go on with more themed book club meeting ideas. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house.
Book club ideas that will totally impress your friends. This fabulous french grandmothers lemon yogurt cake has a really fun history. Hosting a book club have you been wanting to start a book club. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women. For a typical english meal try one of the following fairly easy options. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party. If you have any suggestions for possible themes we can do for the book club, leave your suggestions. A story about an old grumpy concierge who is not the woman she is perceived to be.
When youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. Book party ideas come dressed up in your festive pajamas, a book club favorite, a red and green theme or wear ugly holiday sweaters. Were sharing 20 of the best book club books, plus the snacks and treats they pair so well with. Everything you need to throw a themed book club meeting. Often, people choose book club names based on the types of books that they read. For francophiles, any time is a good time to celebrate french, but there is one holiday in particular that cries out for a french themed party. These ideas and activities can be applied to any language club, such as spanish, italian, or german. Plus, check out our tips on how to pair wine and cheese and get a free. 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. Even though this book was not a happy one, i got so inspired by the french lifestyle after reading it, i was almost giddy to put together a french themed tablescape and lunch for book club. How to host a book club for the lost girls of paris by pam. Book club ideas for the nightingale by kristin hannah part 1. 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. Where the crawdads sing by delia owens, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, educated by tara westover, little.
Hey everyone, i run a monthly book club and am looking for some ideas for monthly themes. Ive compiled all the book club ideas for tweens that youll need to get started with a tween book club of your own. Here are some ideas but let your imagination run wild. Menu for a bookclub meeting fab book club recommendations. For example, a mystery book club might name itself after sherlock holmes or baker street. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you havent read the. Your local grocery store will have a variety of delicious appetizers to choose from. Whether its an extra stocking stuffer or something that will be perfect for your recipients interest, why not have some. How to host a book club party how to host a book club party. If you are starting a book club with your friends, then you need to find the perfect name for your club. A digital book group, the african american literature book club, already thrives on the internet and its website is full of excellence. A macaron is a true test of french culinary skill, and this foodiebeloved story is. When i was a kid, my dads regular response to our cries of. Here are some ideas for a party with some french panache.
How to plan the best book club party ever taste of home. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. And remember, if you choose to do a themed book club, it doesnt mean you are saddled with that theme forever. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. Paris themed party food can be as easy as serving a variety of hors doeuvres such as cheese pastry puffs, french bread with bruschetta and croissants with a variety of meats and cheeses.
If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. Menu suggestion for a frenchthemed bookclub dinner home. Book club ideas party themes and ideas country living. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Below youll find a fun, easy themed menu along with questions to ask your book club. Engagement party paris party food a french themed menu great ideas of. If youre struggling to make inspired choices, definitely dont stick with those ya books or motivational best sellers that everyone is reading. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. If you do not have a volunteer to host then enjoy the same festive literary ideas in a restaurant or your choice of venue to celebrate one of the best book clubs of the year. Integrating book related cuisine into meetings offers a chance to connect with the literature, try new recipes, and spice up their discussion. But your book club can still fall into a rut once in a while. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club.
Having a book club theme may not be your cup of tea, but if it is here are some unique theme ideas for you. Thanks goes out to those that sent in their favorites and i hope that you. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr is a beautiful work of historical fiction. Monthly book club theme ideas book club questions, book. Starting or joining a book club is initially exciting. Its easy to fall back on classic favorites and storebought treats. Im hosting a bookclub meeting in which the book we read is. Book club food book club reads kids book club teen book club ideas drink recipe book book club parties book wrap starting a book food decorations reading with friends can be a fun social gathering. Book club questions for all the light we cannot see by. Get creative and dont let any ideas get lost in the.
Vintage meets modern in these clever and crafty librarianinspired book club party ideas created by zandra and karen june, of the blog little yellow couch. For example, we have done better than the movie books with movies based on them and debut novels as themes. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Caroline ferriday, a wealthy new yorker, works at the french consulate, raising funds for orphans. The nightingale by kristin hannah book club ideas book club menu, book. Next we are doing around the world books by authors from. A fun way to turn your evening into something very memorable a menu for a bookclub meeting with a theme that matches your book. Sienna livermore contributing editor sienna livermore is a contributing editor at and covering bestselling products and. Whether you want to start or need theme inspiration, here are book club ideas to get you turning pages. A macaron is a true test of french culinary skill, and this foodiebeloved story is the perfect excuse to show off your skills to the book club. Stuffed mushrooms, cheese platter, french onion soup and for dessert a lady finger cream pie. Of all the unique book group ideas on this list, this is the one id most like to see in my hometown. Book recommendations, tips and tricks for good discussions, and more. Read books that are soon to be on the big screen with this theme.
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