For example, last thursday evening i hosted book club at my house. Our best spread was an italian pasta salad from the barefoot contessa cookbook and beautiful crusty bread and carrot cake and. Go one step beyond the usual wine, cheese and crackers with a menu that matches the theme of your book clubs latest selection. Book club ideas party themes and ideas country living magazine. My book club only does books that involve food, but we cook dinner ourselves rather than eating in a restaurant. It was such a special night, so i thought id write about it for book riot to preserve the memory and share the fun. Life as a food blogger awards many incredible perks. Book theme party book club party ideas bite me more. Gummy worms labeled for your little bookworms activities games. We decided to theme up the gathering with a menu inspired by the book. Apr 15, 2019 if hosting book club and providing the food is a lot to manage, suggest making it a potluck or have everyone bring their favorite snack to go along with a theme.
Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house. Meet at someones house or a restaurant for a monthly brunch and book discussion. 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. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. 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. These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious lunch and an adorable party appetizer. Read on for details on this novelthemed party about food, drink, and great conversation. Get sophisticated with a meal celebrating the seasonal harvest or offbeat with a theme your friends have never seenor tastedbefore.
Weve got you covered with our dinner party theme generator. The cutest book club party ideas ever country living. Book club party allrecipes allrecipes food, friends. Pass a platter of stuffed mushrooms in honor of this book. For my wifes 30th birthday bash we wanted to do an unconventional themed party something fun, eclectic, yet personal. With over 30 different ideas, youre bound to find a gettogether that matches your taste and style.
During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. 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. How to host a book birthday in the theme of your childs favorite book. Jul 06, 2007 im hosting a bookclub meeting in which the book we read is set in france.
See more ideas about book club parties, food presentation and food. With the movie playing, a sign reading ricks cafe over your dining area and classic cocktails ready upon guests arrival, youll be all set. It may be a little obvious for the first on a list of book club ideas, but. Monthly book club theme ideas book club questions, book club. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club. Heres an abundance of one of the worlds great cuisines. The theme, because my family knows and loves me, was vintage library. A 1960s flower power party can mean tiedyed placemats, beads in the doorway and endless music choices think the original woodstock festival. It will definitely make choosing books easier and there are so many to choose from in this list of monthly book club theme ideas. Stick with it for a year, then see if you want to change themes or how you choose books. Reading with friends can be a fun social gathering. Cute food ideas here and this bookworms idea would make a really cute favor idea too. Having a book club theme may not be your cup of tea, but if it is here are some unique theme ideas for you. April is the next to discuss, the great gatsby and the story of edgar sawtelle.
Still other moviebookplay themes casablanca, for example could center more around the decorations and ambience than the actual food served. Last month we launched a new monthly series, gatherings from the kitchn, showing you our own dinner parties, large and small. Read books that are soon to be on the big screen with this theme. Sep 07, 2010 we usually just do snacks nuts, hummus, fruit, cookies for our meetings. That morning, i opened the side door to see a huge package from ghirardelli, full to the brim with their holiday squares for easter. Sometimes its tough to choose the right read for your book club. Diy vintage books, table vintage, vintage ideas, vintage library, page table, book club parties, book themed parties, free kids books, idee diy. This would be perfect to tweak and make into a birthday party or even a bridal shower. Check out these monthly book club theme ideas to narrow your choices.
Instead choose a unique theme for your bookworm gang. Deepwoods hikers are often forced to scavenge for food, like mushrooms, to eat. Whether you want to start or need theme inspiration, here are book club ideas to get you turning pages. Apr 08, 20 last month we launched a new monthly series, gatherings from the kitchn, showing you our own dinner parties, large and small. As with all successful dinner parties it starts with the menu. But i have a friend whose book club has become a theme competition where the hosts take turns not only leading the discussion, but do themed food, decorations, costumes. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of vintage touches. Themed book clubfood pairings general discussion meal. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. Mar 01, 2016 read the themed book clubfood pairings discussion from the chowhound general discussion, meal planning food community. Sometimes the book s theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu.
In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club party. Continue to the next slides for book club theme ideas. We usually just do snacks nuts, hummus, fruit, cookies for our meetings. Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu.
Is your book club having a hard time each month choosing what to read. Menu suggestion for a frenchthemed bookclub dinner home. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We started off with faiths cozy and communal italian polenta party, and this week ill be sharing a brunch i hosted for my book club, a bright weekend gathering full of fresh spring flavors, makeahead recipes, and a fun, bookthemed table setting. Cheddar cheese a chutney brioche, tuna tartare, smoked salmon tea sandwiches and cup cakes decorated with pansies. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. When we threw it all together at the last minute, we realized how much depth the food added to the discussion, so we decided to share our menu and questions with you. Book exchange or book club party a book clubthemed party. Art tree designs book club throw pillows cozy up with your gals, a bottle of vino, and a few bookthemed pillows. Themes for parties theme party ideas for adults shindigz. 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. You could either create a book club entirely around a single theme, or use themes to narrow your focus for each month.
Dinner is at 7 and id probably not get home until after 5. Whether its a classic theme that adults love or the latest craze your kids are. Jul 14, 2017 33 book club snacks that will monopolize the conversation. Weve got our favorite book club books, plus snacks and treats to fit the theme. We have supplies for all the most popular party themes here at shindigz. Budget was tight, but because of the nature of the party was able to do all the decorations for pretty much nothing.
The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers. Get your bookloving friends together, and throw a book club party. We hope you find it helpful should you choose to host a book club for where the crawdads sing. How to host a vintage librarythemed party book riot. Just a quick bite before diving back into the scintillating conversation. Reading themes book themes theme ideas party ideas reading resources book club questions book club food book club parties starting a book i love the idea of having a monthly book club theme. Feb 22, 2012 for my wifes 30th birthday bash we wanted to do an unconventional themed party something fun, eclectic, yet personal. 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. A bestselling book theme party heres a novel idea ditch the electronics and throw a book theme party. We talked about our book of the month, but there was a quiz on hand and lots of eating.
We might even make some of these to decorate our own houses. We had a fantastic indian dinner when we did madhur jafferys memoir and another. Book exchange or book club party a book club themed party. Her love of books and food is what inspired our wordy thirty dinner party. Make your book club evening even more special by preparing a menu that carries out the theme of your book. The breakfast book club if breakfast or brunch with your girlfriends is a favorite weekend activity, why not include a book discussion. If you tie in the food from that era, youre probably talking comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, with whipped creamtopped gelatin for dessert. How to host a book club party step choose the book. Use this list of book club menus for ideas or search for specific themes or cuisines. Cook the books dinner party book club party catch my party. Book party ideas and inspiration for library and reading themed celebrations. 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. These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious lunch and an adorable.
These 40 book party themes so creative and include cakes, clever food ideas, free printables, party favors, and even entertaining games. What would you put on the menu for a book club dinner. Vintage meets modern in these clever and crafty librarianinspired book club party ideas created by zandra and karen june, of the blog little. Read the themed book clubfood pairings discussion from the chowhound general discussion, meal planning food community. Twelve literary book slide box party favors book club book themed event. Host a book club party for the books with our planning tips, from creating the club to keeping the conversation flowing. Im hosting a bookclub meeting in which the book we read is set in france. Bloggers zandra and karen june, the team behind the blog little yellow couch, host a libraryinspired book club gathering with plenty of. Here weve laid out every trick in the book, making this one super fun and easy party to throw. Its on a monday, so the food would have to be relatively simple to prepare, or itd have to be made in advance.
Here are five awesome book club theme suggestions for you and your crew along with a killer read to kick off each one. Venerated caterer peter callahan compiles his 30 plus years of entertaining experience for serving visually stunning and palateelectrifying food in new ways in his newest book, party food. And remember, if you choose to do a themed book club, it doesnt mean you are saddled with that theme forever. How to plan the best book club party ever taste of home. Book club ideas that will totally impress your friends. 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. Mar 30, 2016 the theme, because my family knows and loves me, was vintage library. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. How to host a book club for where the crawdads sing by delia. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party.
Choose any of these delicious supper club menus and download our supper club playlist to make your party last. I thought narrowing the field might help so i brainstormed some monthly book club theme ideas. Ina shares all her catering secrets when she hosts a book party for a friend. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Aug 16, 2018 how to host a book birthday in the theme of your childs favorite book. 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. If you have any suggestions for possible themes we can do for the book club, leave your suggestions.
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