It is a really new school only 3 grades in it so far, and i think its a great opportunity to start a club. I am new to the book club, the party by robyn harding is the first book sent out to me to read and i wasnt disappointed. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of. As a new age dawns in englands twelfth century, the building of a mighty gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal. During the battle, which raged not just in fields but also in peoples back yards, carrie and john mcgavocks plantation, carnton, served as a field hospital for hundreds of injured. I thought narrowing the field might help so i brainstormed some monthly book club theme ideas. Surviving on potatoes on another planet sounds tough, but making this otherworldly app for your book club is easy as can be.
During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. Nov 6, 2012 cool ideas for your next book club meeting see more ideas about book club food, book club parties and food. We had a great discussion of local novelist john greens looking for alaska. Seeding the list with some ideas from some of the best of 2016 lists. Top five alternatives to traditional book clubs reading. Here are some super creative book club ideas you can try, from reading club menus and party favors to book club themes and diy decor the. Literary road trips living in connecticut, im lucky to be surrounded by fascinating literary history and historical sites, basically from all directions. Get inspired for stylish entertaining with these themed dinner party ideas and tips. We partnered with italian winery ecco domani our better than ever book club party planning committee cochair to start you off with some tips, an invitation printable and an ipad mini giveaway.
Set amidst the rolling countryside and lakes of the eastern townships about 60 miles from montreal and just north of the vermont border penny fills her books with the history and charm of quebec. One book, one school programs and lunch bunch clubs. The bib book club biblioteca, or bibliotheek are just two translations for libraryin this case, portuguese and dutch wordsand i think they make for a very nice library book club name children book club names. If its not also obvious from the title of this group these are dinner parties with themes around books. Apr 02, 2014 book club aka read between the wines were coming up on the last meeting of the year and i wanted to share some ideas that have kept our book club thriving. If its your turn to host, youll love these creative ideas that can make your book club party a real pageturner.
Book club travel tales, where you can find ideas in one spot, over there in the right hand column. Jan 02, 2017 so when the kids had the opportunity to join a book club this year through our homeschool coop, i was overjoyed that the lion, the witch and the wardrobe was the first book choice. Every book club member should have a chance to pick a book, and the parties should rotate between hosts. 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.
Netflix party synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favorite netflix shows. I know they are all organized a little differently. One of the most common gettogethers in our lives are our book clubs. Here weve laid out every trick in the book, making this one super fun and easy party to throw. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. Book club aka read between the wines were coming up on the last meeting of the year and i wanted to share some ideas that have kept our book club thriving. 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.
With summer novels hitting store shelves, a book club is a great way to stay upto date on reading, while enjoying wine and conversation with friends. The kite runner 2007 screen the video or dvd of a movie version of a book your club is. Our latest prize book is ask again, yes by mary beth keane, an extraordinary novel that is now available in paperback. Val, an original member and the official record keeper of the 20year book club, let it slip that she had a list of every book they had read going back to their very first meeting in 1995. Top five alternatives to traditional book clubs reading in bed. And theyre reallife, which makes them easier to relate to. Home decor ideas book club table setting book club table setting. Join over 500,000 people and use netflix party to link up with friends and host long distance movie nights and tv watch parties today. Twelve members were in virtual attendance, and thanks to dibyas skills as our zoom host, everyone was able to be seen and heard. Warm days and comfortably cool evenings are made for entertaining outside. Scroll on to find genius ideas thatll make sure your book club party is a story for the ages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Creating a reading group or book club is a great way to stimulate your own thinking, provide new perspective and get to know your friends better. Visit the sweetest occasion for party ideas, entertaining tips and more.
For a detailed explanation, see the battle of franklin trust website. Welcome to book club babble, the site for busy people who love books. Well, on april 9 we made it through our firstever online indianapolis book club meetup. Still, i can think of many groups ive participated in that might have survived if we hadnt put that particular pressure on ourselves. Impress your friends with a super cool modern book club party.
Oklahoma city events designer lindsay gibson shares her ideas for a book club table setting. May 16, 2016 for book club purposes, you can discuss the book before watching the movie, discuss both after reading and watching, or skip the discussion and just make an outing of it. A family, 20292047 by lionel shriver npr best books 2016. And you get extra points for titles that will allow. Librarian nancy baumann presented several book club ideas that worked for her mock newbery programs. When i heard about a book club celebrating its 20th anniversary, my own fiveyear stint seemed pretty meager. This bets on pick is a gorgeous and generous portrait of the daily intimacies of marriage and the power of forgiveness, as two families try to stay afloat amid a resounding tragedy. One womans journey through murder, justice, and forgiveness by katy hutchison. If youre the host, have a few questions in mind to stimulate conversation. Im hearing more and more stories from book club members about the terrific lit trips, large and small, that their groups have taken. Basically this guys wet dream what you think actually goes on at book club. 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.
This genre is often overlooked when searching for book ideas for book clubs, unless the book tops every best selling list out there like gone girl. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Peruse them for ideas of what you can do each month to liven up your meetings. See more ideas about book club parties, food presentation and food garnishes.
When decorating, consider what will withstand in the elementsrain or shine. Welcome to the world of bestselling author louise penny one of the biggest names in crime fiction. Host a book club party for the books with our planning tips, from creating the club to keeping the conversation flowing. Indianapolis book club meetup group indianapolis, in. Now lets talk about ways to get your home ready before guests arrive and some diys you guys can all do together.
What would you put on the menu for a book club dinner. Start a club based on something that takes only 45 minutes to readthe oldfashioned indepth magazine article. Mar, 2014 my edmonton book club is a lot like this very, very little talk about the actual book and a miracle if more than 23 people have read the book. 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. Add some greenery and candlesticks, and keep the rest of the table clear to hold food dishes to be served familystyle. With the weather warming up and summer novels hitting store shelves, a book club is a great way to stay uptodate on reading, while enjoying great wine and stimulating conversation with friends. May 24, 2018 keep the centerpiece simple with a vase of blue hydrangeas almost every southern garden has a bush planted. Book club gifts from spreadshirt unique designs easy 30 day return policy shop book club gifts now. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Let a simple centerpiece provide the drama for a bookthemed dinner that speaks volumes. Book club ideas party themes and ideas country living magazine. With 146 books, the list is more than twice as long as that of oprahs book club. We partnered with italian winery ecco domani our better than ever book club party planning committee cochair to start you off. This months book selection for moms book nook is a psychological thriller.
Go as a group and watch the movie or play based on a book. Monthly book club tips the following represent monthly tips that we have shared with book groups over the years. There is work to be done, but all we want to do is read. Netflix party is a new way to watch netflix with your friends online. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. The deadline for your entries is wednesday, june 3rd at noon et. Were open to book suggestions for our next meeting, and would love food ideas to match the theme. So when the kids had the opportunity to join a book club this year through our homeschool coop, i was overjoyed that the lion, the witch and the wardrobe was the first book choice.
Jul 20, 2017 i am new to the book club, the party by robyn harding is the first book sent out to me to read and i wasnt disappointed. Or if you prefer, the group can decide up front which books to read and then create a schedule. Some of my favs were individual meat loaves, salad and individual chocolate lava cakes, a makeyourown taco bar and pitcher of margaritas, a platter of beautiful cheeses and crusty breads. A childrens book club party kindness over coolness. About four years ago i was a member of our hoa board. An example might be bringing scarlet cupcakes as the desert item for the book scarlet letter. This club started in 1995 in victoria, british columbia, home to our very own abebooks headquarters. This book is a great read about a wealthy seemingly perfect family consisting of kim and jeff and their two teenage children hannah and aidan. See more ideas about book club parties, party and club parties. You could either create a book club entirely around a single theme, or use themes to narrow your focus for each month.
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. Host a modern book club party your friends will love the. 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. The slumber party of your dreams is waiting for you. I know those what you think x is, what x actually is memes are played out and dumb so forgive me. How to plan the best book club party ever taste of home. The everything girls ultimate sleepover party book is packed with ideas for throwing the most amazing sleepover party ever. Heres a novel idea ditch the electronics and throw a book theme party.
For starters here are a few of the booksparty ideas i have used in my book club. One of the better known book club ideas is to make something culinary from the book, such as african redbush tea from the number one ladies detective agency, now widely available in the usa. Just saw this featured in november 2014 issue of parents magazine. Another bonus is that the ideas discussed in those pieces tend to be controversial, which leads to lots of fun, even heated debate.
I organize a childrens book club, and plan to use a few of your ideas for some of our meets. When it comes to entertaining theres nothing more quintessentially southern than blue willow china grandmas of course, hydrangeas. Over the plain houses by julia franks npr best books 2016. As you might have guessed, this is a book club centered around two wonderful things. From invitations to games to goodie bagsyoull find all you need for the ultimate slumber party. The 20 best recipes for your book club taste of home. Sep 07, 2010 our book club dinners are all about the food. A lot happens in 20 years and to maintain a book club through it all is an admirable feat. But, i do really enjoy the night out with the women in both my book clubs i think thats why readalongs via book blogs are so popular you actually get to talk about and dissect the book. This empowering novel is a sweet read for a book club, and is made even sweeter with a platter of honey corn bread. Especially handing out bookworms inside story book pages. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of vintage touches.
Whether its a harry potterthemed birthday or the next book club meeting, these incredibly inspired bookthemed party favors are a terrific way. The everything girls ultimate sleepover party book. Mar 26, 2015 here are some book club ideas for making your first gathering great. A bestselling book theme party heres a novel idea ditch the electronics and throw a book theme party. Mar 04, 20 im hearing more and more stories from book club members about the terrific lit trips, large and small, that their groups have taken. Now that you have the scene all set, lets talk about the menu. My only concern was that the book might not keep the attention of a wiggly 4 year old. Check out our book club party selection for the very best in unique or custom. Omahonys booksellers ltd 120 oconnell street limerick, ireland tel. A few months ago, i wrote about three ways to shake up your book club with new approaches, inspired by my numerous and varied failed book club attempts my current book club operates on the traditional lets all read the same book principle.
Here are some book club ideas for making your first gathering great. But there is always room to breath new life into the hosting duties. Vintage meets modern in these clever and crafty librarianinspired book club party ideas created by zandra and karen june, of the blog little. There are even fiction book club books for knitters that give knitting project instructions in the back. What book clubs want you to think goes on at book club. Pablo blazquez dominguezgetty images newsgetty images. Four more alternatives to a traditional book club sally allen. This season, utilize your outdoor space with comfortable seating and shaded canopies. See more ideas about book club parties, party and club. Reading ideas, recipes, activities, and smart tips for organizing terrific kids book clubs by judy gelman, vicki levy krupp isbn. I served on the social committee, welcome committee and created our quarterly newsletter the fun stuff.
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. Candy book favors with book lover sayings great for book themed event. Friendship books are my friends book club bookworm. Or, check out more club and group gathering invitations.