Refreshments
After your group choses the book they will read and discuss, it's time for the host/hostess for the meeting to think about the theme they will use for refreshments, decorations, and even background music. (Anytime you get a group of people together they expect food and drinks. Right?? So be prepared!) It's great fun to match refreshments, decor and music with the book you are reading. For example:
- The Tortilla Curtain
, by T. C. Boyle or any other title with a Hispanic theme.
- Chips and salsa, Mexican beer, tacos, Mexican blanket for tablecloth, paper flowers, mariachi or salsa music - Kate Jacobs' books The Friday Night Knitting Club
and Knit Two
- Cupcakes (Dakota (the daughter of the owner of the knitting store) loves to make cupcakes and serve them.)
- The Secret Life of Bees
, by Sue Monk Kidd
- Honey Cakes - Atonement
, by Ian McEwen or any books taking place in the British Isles.
- An English Tea with scones, sandwiches and more.
- Or go to the BritShoppe web site for other interesting suggestions. - Angela's Ashes
, by Frank McCourt
- Irish soda bread, green tablecloth with shamrocks, Irish tenors or other Irish music - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel
, by Lisa See
- Chinese spring rolls, crab rangoon, and any other Chinese goodies from an Asian market, Asian music
If your group meets in a coffee shop or Internet cafe, you won't have to think about refreshments. Members can just order off the menu!
You get the idea! I'm sure many of you have done some really creative things when you hosted your book club meeting. Or you've been at meetings that the hostess went all out. I'd love to hear about those creative things. Please contact me and I'll add your ideas and suggestions to the list.
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