The deadline for your entries is wednesday, may 6th at noon et. Themed book clubfood pairings general discussion meal. Bonus points if you have these books already and can. I havent read jenny colgan yet but i do have her the bookshop on the corner sitting in my toread folder on my kindle. Book club ideas book club books, book club food, book. For a time, i was in a lovely, civilized san francisco dinner book club where couples sat down and discussed a book over dinner. Instead choose a unique theme for your bookworm gang.
Murder mystery dinners make for a fun get together with old friends or an icebreaker to get guests talking. We tested the guests memory with a quiz from 20 of the all time best childrens book. Many clubs meets at a restaurant but i prefer the formula where you meet at someones home. A floral centerpiece felt like the perfect feminine element for my table. This simple step before you get started will help everyone get engaged in the book discussion. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party. Feb 22, 2012 for my wifes 30th birthday bash we wanted to do an unconventional themed party something fun, eclectic, yet personal. Spoon marinara onto bread, top with shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni, sprinkle with dried parsley, and bake until bubbly.
Here weve laid out every trick in the book, making this one super fun and easy party to throw. Offering a carafe of wine or two on the bar is a must for any book club meeting. How to host a fall book club gathering williamssonoma taste. Buy the book get the party animal snack mix recipe.
Since book pages and greasy fingers dont go so well together, weve left the baconwrapped cocktail weiners for next time. Nov 01, 2017 12 festive books for book club, another 6 eight hundred grapes. Still other moviebookplay themes casablanca, for example could center more around the decorations and ambience than the actual food served. I wanted to blog about it in case anyone wants some fun ideas for their book club. I was thrilled to be able to add these to my array of sweets and treats. Since the book is all about happenings at the 1893 chicago worlds fair, of course i had to make some fair food. Below are some great book themed parties that we at bibliocrunch have collected to show our love for books, especially book themed parties. Jul 14, 2017 mini pizzas topped with mini pepperoni win. How to host a vintage librarythemed party book riot. Basic popcorn becomes a bookclub themed snack when you pack it up with this cheeky label.
I devoured hello, sunshine by this author over the summer. This book chronicles the trials of an irish family making their way in new york. Of course, the easiest way to do this is by using what you already havebooks. Read a book where the relationships between mothers and daughters are a theme. There is such a diverse offering of books that have been banned over the years that you are bound to find books that everyone can agree on. Encourage guests to dress up in sherlock holmes inspired attire to really bring the theme together. March is womens history month, and our family dinner book club theme is fairness. Stick with it for a year, then see if you want to change themes or how you choose books. For example, last thursday evening i hosted book club at my house. Lindsay personalized storebought bookplates to mark each place setting and topped off the look with specially chosen vintage books that double as party favors for guests. I wanted to set up a tablescape to encompass both themes. If you have any suggestions for possible themes we can do for the book club, leave your suggestions. As you watch the sunset, guests will already be planning the next beach party.
Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help. The inspiration for the food and dessert table all came from details from these old school books. The former indianapolis coltss quarterback has a book club that started out of a pure love for reading. For a time, i was in a lovely, civilized san francisco dinnerbook club where couples sat down and discussed a book over dinner. Each club sets its own formula for organizing the meeting. Seeing the cover of a book i havent thought about in 20 years brought a big smile to my face. She prepared a combination of the warm comfort foods we love in the fall and cool refreshing drinks and desserts we still crave during the warm endofsummer days.
Deepwoods hikers are often forced to scavenge for food, like mushrooms, to eat. But you could also cover all literary bases with a buffet themed around famous books with food in their titles. Are you looking to host a theme party to remember, without breaking the bank. If youre struggling to make inspired choices, definitely dont stick with those ya books or motivational best sellers that everyone is reading. To add another dramatic chapter to the wine selection, make some mixed wine drinks as well. Were all familiar with the concept of a book club but what about one that centers around the themes of food, cooking, eating. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. The theme, because my family knows and loves me, was vintage library. Instead of a dinner, moms may prefer to meet in the middle of the afternoon. And without spending your evenings and weekends combing the internet for party theme ideas and just the right combination of tableware, decorations, party favors, and costumes.
Use this list of book club menus for ideas or search for specific themes or cuisines. Book party ideas and inspiration for library and reading themed celebrations. With all the food memoirs and cookbooks being published these days, there is plenty of material to choose from. Assemble books in stacks of two or three down a dining table, for large groups, or in the center of a coffee table for a smaller crowd. Dinner and a book dinner and a book go one step beyond the usual wine, cheese and crackers with a menu that matches the theme of your book clubs latest selection.
Here are five awesome book club theme suggestions for you and your. We had an awesome christmas book exchange on december 2. To spark your creativity, here are 10 dinner party themes, both. Mar 31, 2014 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. Like a whole plate of buffalo wings, in one convenient bite. What theme you select is limited only by your imagination.
Middle eastern food and family are the backdrop of this novel, and this chickpea dip is a great way to bring your bookclub family to the snack table. You could either create a book club entirely around a single theme, or use themes to narrow your focus for each month. Cute food ideas here and this bookworms idea would make a really cute favor idea too. This is what dinner party food looked like in the 1970s cnn. Book club snacks book club food book club parties book club questions kristin hannah historical fiction novels reading club book suggestions nonfiction books 7 tips for hosting a successful book club thanks to my sponsor st martins press, im sharing about kristin hannahs newest pageturner. My current book club is not that organized, but we do serve something to nibble on while we catch up on life. The food you choose to serve at your book club meetings depends on how much you want to spend and prepare, and whether theres a dominant theme in the book.
Or, if food isnt your priority, call for a pizza and get the eating out of the way before the. Mar 30, 2016 the theme, because my family knows and loves me, was vintage library. See more ideas about book club parties, club parties and food presentation. But theres something a lot of us love just as much parties. The 20 best recipes for your book club taste of home. Also, see novel noshes for book and food pairing ideas from book clubs. Many of those book clubs serve meals, or at least dessert to accompany the discussion. Usually we try to make the treats have something to do with the book we read, if we can at all manage it some are harder than others.
Londoner anna pallai has brought this more innocent food era back to life via her 70s dinner party accounts on twitter and tumblr and now a book, 70s dinner party. Pass a platter of stuffed mushrooms in honor of this book. I thought narrowing the field might help so i brainstormed some monthly book club theme ideas. Partly because it makes it so much easier for me to plan the rest of the party i can then simply choose food, drinks and decorations to loosely fit the theme but mainly because i know that most people love themed parties. Jun 21, 2011 usually we try to make the treats have something to do with the book we read, if we can at all manage it some are harder than others. Jan 10, 2018 if youre by the ocean, take advantage of the natural decor around you and host a simple beach bonfire. A modern twist on a book club party, one that is much more relaxed and takes the pressure off entirely. The food could be based on the geography of the book, food mentioned in the book, or recipes found in the book. Being in a book club is a great way to exchange ideas and mingle with people. Our latest prize book is circe by madeline miller, which is now available in paperback. Book club recipes book club snack ideas reading rewards. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of vintage touches. Life as a food blogger awards many incredible perks.
Adorable favors for your book club hosting a book club party. Pairing food and literature the book club cookbook. We were meeting during the day, and i thought it would be fun to have a book club tea party. Its much more fun, theres champagne and thanks to a little inspiration from the ptouch embellish ribbon and tape printer, there are super cute details that will make your friends. Atonement, ian mcewan serve high tea and transport your book group to prewwii england and the large country estate of the tallis family. More traditional themes say, a mardi gras dinner on fat tuesday are perennial favorites, while creative ideas such as an animal theme all foods come from a particular animal or are shaped like it are fun surprises. Italianamerican cookbook author lidia bastianich, whos. 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. Just a quick bite before diving back into the scintillating conversation. Make your book club evening even more special by preparing a menu that carries out the theme of your book. Whether you want to start or need theme inspiration, here are book club ideas to get you turning pages. And what better way to show your book love appreciation, then to have a book themed party.
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. As with all successful dinner parties it starts with the menu. The novelbound book club picks a food themed book each spring and plans a feast around it. See more ideas about book club parties, party and club parties. And without spending your evenings and weekends combing the internet for party theme ideas and just the right combination of.
Here are some ideas for matching food with the books youre discussing. Mar 01, 2016 many of those book clubs serve meals, or at least dessert to accompany the discussion. Book club initial keychain book lover gifts, book clubs, gift for librarian, book party, book club favors, gift for the girls, book lady elaineyvonne 4. A womencentric liqueur company has started a virtual book club.
If this is the case, i gathered snack ideas that will position. And remember, if you choose to do a themed book club, it doesnt mean you are saddled with that theme forever. We suggest things i want my daughters to know by elizabeth noble, the friday night knitting club by kate jacobs and the rest of her life by laura. Her love of books and food is what inspired our wordy thirty dinner party. We love sugar and charms campfire salmon and her delicious twist on the classic smore. Read on for details on this novelthemed party about food, drink, and great conversation. More traditional themes say, a mardi gras dinner on fat tuesday are perennial favorites, while creative ideas such as an animal theme all foods come from a particular animal or are. But your book club can still fall into a rut once in a while. Sometimes the book s theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. How to plan the best book club party ever taste of home.
You may not know this but i host a book club in my neighborhood. Just like the book itself, the setting of your book club party should be rich with detail and interest. For my wifes 30th birthday bash we wanted to do an unconventional themed party something fun, eclectic, yet personal. Integrating bookrelated cuisine into meetings gives book club members a chance to connect with the literature, try new recipes, and spice up their meetings.
A bestselling book theme party heres a novel idea ditch the electronics and throw a book theme party. Weve got our favorite book club books, plus snacks and treats to fit the theme. That morning, i opened the side door to see a huge package from ghirardelli, full to the brim with their holiday squares for easter. Easy appetizers work best for this book club party theme, so weve chosen a few of our favorite cheesy bites to get you started.
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. I recently joined a food lit book club that is being offered by my local food centric community center, 18 reasons. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club party. Book club party allrecipes allrecipes food, friends. Cute food ideas here and this bookworms idea would make a really cute favor idea too really like this idea. Catch my party features a super style mystery dinner, complete with a classic british dinner of prime rib and mashedpotatoes. Book themed party ideas for literature lovers bibliocrunch. This is what dinner party food looked like in the 1970s. Middle eastern food and family are the backdrop of this novel, and this chickpea dip is a great way to bring your book club family to the snack table. Monthly book club theme ideas book club questions, book.
What better way to encourage a lifelong love of reading in a child. For instance, for our fall book club meeting our hostess jaine chose a menu that reflects the changing seasons beautifully. You can plan your menu around the setting and meals in the book. Clever childrens book theme baby shower hostess with the.
Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Wine and spine theres nothing better than having a book club discussion over a few glasses of wine with your closest friends. Get your bookloving friends together, and throw a book club party. How to host a virtual book club social distancing parties. I am in charge of the menu and often try to pair the food to whatever we have just read. Read on for our suggestions of how to get a food lit or cookbook book club started, tips on how to host a group and a list of. This book lended itself perfectly to a fun food theme. Feb 08, 2010 read on for our suggestions of how to get a food lit or cookbook book club started, tips on how to host a group and a list of suggested titles to get you going. She comes highly recommended from the ladies in our group and this title looks adorable. Continue to the next slides for book club theme ideas. Host a book club party for the books with our planning tips, from creating the club to keeping the conversation flowing.
My mom went through all of my old books, getting lots of them out of storage, and found original recipes from lots of my favorites. Create guest list while making sure to keep the group size manageable. This recipe appears in a homemade life by molly wizenberg and was part of that nights meal. 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. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. This one is described as a story about the messy realities of family, the strength and weaknesses of romantic love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. Art tree designs book club throw pillows cozy up with your gals, a bottle of vino, and a few bookthemed pillows. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. Thanks to emma watson, book clubs are super cool again. Having a book club theme may not be your cup of tea, but if it is here are some unique theme ideas for you. I took all the flowers i could find and arranged them into a tablerunner. It was such a special night, so i thought id write about it for book riot to preserve the memory and share the fun. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house.
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