At the first meeting, put everyones name on a slip of paper and put it in a bowl to. If you decide to host the next meeting at a restaurant, be sure to call ahead and make a reservation, especially if the venue has a private meeting room that you can reserve. 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. Romford ladiesbook club romford, united kingdom meetup. During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. As you can imagine, it is often difficult to coordinate that many schedules. Get your book clubbook discussion group off to a successful start with this list of key questions to discuss at your first book discussion group meeting. Book club members continually request ideas for dishes and drinks to serve at their gatherings. For instance, my book club meets the second tuesday of the month at 6. Rotate members take turns, each choosing a book for a given month.
The demopolis public library will host the first after hours book club meeting on thursday, jan. Easy appetizers for a book club meeting our everyday life. Italianamerican cookbook author lidia bastianich, whos accustomed to cooking for a crowd, says a bubbling casserole of shellshaped pasta stuffed with ricotta is something everyone. First stop my friend, sandy, also known as the reluctant entertainer. You asked everyone attending the first book club meeting to. How to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. How to host a virtual book club in 5 easy steps read it forward. Sep 08, 2019 book clubs are a great way to get people together who share a common love for reading.
If time remains, the leader should pick a member to share hisher excerpt and to lead a discussion about why that part is important. Simply read the book, network and participate in a group discussion over refreshments. A nice tomato soup would go well with cheese, crackers, olives. Little women book club questions and recipe book club bites. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Get your bookloving friends together, and throw a book club party. Integrating book related cuisine into meetings offers a chance to. Or if you prefer, the group can decide up front which books to read and then create a schedule. With due respect, it is my duty to inform you that you didnt attend. How empowering women change the world by melinda gates. Sometimes the book s theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. About four years ago i was a member of our hoa board. Book clubs are a great way to get people together who share a common love for reading. There are lots of book clubs out there now, and theres more than one way to run a successful one.
Were sharing 20 of the best book club books, plus the snacks and treats they pair so well with. Go ahead and set a regular meeting time and date for your book club with your core group. Remember to support your opinions with evidence from the text. We will discuss the book an economist walks into a brothel.
Ywca hosts a quarterly book club that focuses on social justice issues. Just like your regular book club, the most important thing is to find a time that works for your members. What to serve simplicity is the key to preparing foods that can be enjoyed by a variety of people. Assign a member of the club to choose five books beforehand, and then everyone. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the. If it needs to be a light supper since you mentioned early evening, how about a simple soup served in mugs. Suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks. We meet once a month on the third thursday at lucky perk at 6. Here is a sample invitation letter to club member to attend a meeting. Book club meeting agenda for meeting alycia zimmerman. So i thank you once again for joining the romford ladies book club, and i look forward to meeting as many different members throughout the coming year. Most of the club arranges meeting regularly and every meeting has a specific agenda. This book club meeting will be occurring virtually via zoom, you will be able to log in through video chat or listen in through the phone. A book club is not only a good way to share a common interest, but it is also a fun way to socialize in general.
Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house. See more ideas about food, food recipes and cooking recipes. Consider peoples dietary restrictions, and offer a variety of refreshments that are lowfat, sugarfree, caffeinated and decaffeinated. Once you do, send out a group email or text with a link to the meeting information. Date volunteers october 9, 2019 killers of the flower moon dorie mcguiness 1. Enliven your seminars and meetings with a refreshing assortment of selfserve snacks and beverages for a brief interlude or energy boost. Sandy is the queen of charcuterie, creating the most.
You asked everyone attending the first book club meeting to bring two book suggestions, so expect and encourage everyone to share their choices. Every book club member should have a chance to pick a book, and the parties should rotate between hosts. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. This post is the beginning of a new series of posts i have decided to create for book club bites featuring the classics. Vote all members make suggestions, followed by an open discussion, and vote. Aug 08, 2019 my point is, hosting a terrific book club meeting doesnt have to take a lot of time. If youre the host, have a few questions in mind to stimulate conversation.
Offering a carafe of wine or two on the bar is a must for any book club meeting. This empowering novel is a sweet read for a book club, and is made even sweeter with a platter of honey corn bread. Book club refreshments 20192020 if you cannot attend the meeting that you volunteered to bring refreshments, it is your responsibility to find a replacement for that meeting. Our book club meets tomorrow night and for the first time we are following the lead of my friends club in san luis obispofeaturing a local author. During a book club meeting, the chosen book of the month is discussed. Allow some time for mingling, eating, and drinking before discussing the book. Like a whole plate of buffalo wings, in one convenient bite. If youve been asked to prepare refreshments for a meeting or workshop, here are some factors to consider. Some book clubs serve entire dinners at their meetings, with menus that reflect themes or settings of the book. Book club refreshments 20192020 if you cannot attend the. Serving refreshments at a meeting brushy fork institute.
Lets face it, book club is half as much about the books as it is about the tasty appetizers everyone snacks on while chatting. Mar 17, 2016 read the suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks discussion from the chowhound home cooking, appetizer food community. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. 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. Ive had little women on my reread list for a while and with the new movie coming out this winter, i decided it was the perfect start for this series.
Whether your book club meets weekly or monthly or somewhere in between, we have the best tips and tricks for when its your turn to host, including themed meetings, recipes, and more. Please notify sue davis of any changes you may make. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed up to find that 75% of the people hadnt actually read any of the book, there was an obligatory 5 minutes of book discussion and then everyone sat. For book club meetings with children in attendance, serve finger foods that will appeal to both kids and adults. Welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect. Ive only had experience with mine, so ill share how ours is organized and why i believe weve had such endurance. Demopolis public library hosting first meeting of new book. If you were discussing a gentleman in moscow you could make borscht or blini pancakes served. Or maybe you want more stuff to talk about at your the dutch house book club meeting. This is a specific invitation letter to someone who is not attending a meeting for few months also a meeting agenda. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Simplicity is the key to preparing foods that can be enjoyed by a variety of people. Come join us for the third book club meeting with carla artis, director of client development us northeast at stantec.
To add another dramatic chapter to the wine selection, make some mixed wine drinks as well. Youll want to plan fun snacks for the kids to munch on while they chat about the book theyve just. Ann patchett herself gave some great recommendations based on book riots very own read harder challenge. Wellread black girl book club is usually held on the last monday of every month. Keep the seasonings simple and the presentation casual to make some easy appetizers for a book club meeting. Mar 12, 2016 most of the club arranges meeting regularly and every meeting has a specific agenda. At the very first meeting, come up with a list of 20 books based on suggestions from each group member and distribute it to everyone. Get your book club book discussion group off to a successful start with this list of key questions to discuss at your first book discussion group meeting. Find exciting ideas from book clubs all over the country what theyre reading, what theyre eating, and how theyre blending the two as well as recipes from some of your favorite authors and book giveaways. Invitation letter to club member to attend a meeting.
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. Important questions to ask at your first book discussion. The sacramento book collectors club is a book club and publisher based in sacramento, california. It was founded in 1939 and has been running as a nonprofit organisation since 1954. Here is our list of the 20 best book club recipe pairings.
Tips for running a successful, sustainable book club. After the discussion, why not pick a book for the next meeting. I wish for the romford ladies book club to become an interesting fun group for all its members. 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. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club. How to start a successful book club everyday reading. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Youve gathered your closest friends and chosen your favorite books now its your turn to host the next book club meeting.
The agency head or authorized designee may approve the serving of coffee and light refreshments in the conduct of official state business at certain agencysponsored meetings. Providing food at a meeting or other event can promote attendance and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Oct 30, 2007 set a regular meeting time an ideal size for a book club is 8 11 people. And because were type a like that, we like to send out a reminder message about 15 minutes before book club starts.
For example, if your book club was reading moby dick, you might serve new england style lobster rolls. Our wicked awesome book club is not liable for any mishaps you may encounter by following our methodology. These groups typically consist of female genders and meet up regularly to discuss each other thoughts from the 58 clever book club names. My point is, hosting a terrific book club meeting doesnt have to take a lot of time. Feb 9, 20 valentines day bookmarks i made for my book club. Read the suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks discussion from the chowhound home cooking, appetizer food community.
The book is sign of the cross, written in 2000 by attorney john phillips and is the true story of his successful prosecution of the klu klux klan for cross burning here in southern ca in the. The club houses around 10,00 books, and has published 18 new titles since 1942. One book club keeps it simple since we meet late in the afternoon. Suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks home. The host can decide whether to have the book club party at her house or at a separate venue, such as a restaurant or a coffee shop. Book club recipes book club snack ideas reading rewards. Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and assorted teas afternoon break. Coffeelight refreshmentsmeals with meetings when may coffee and light refreshments or meals with meeting be served. Novel noshes the book club cookbookthe book club cookbook.
Use everything you know about an awesome grand conversation. Wellread black girl book club is a nationwide book club aiming to introduce a cohort of diverse writers to future generations. Choose the appetizers that fit your setting if youre meeting in a library, avoid messy snacks. This rosh hashana honey cake makes for a sweet start to the new year. Here are some more ideas for book club appetizers that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The following is a summary of attendance and discussion from our first book club meeting. Come join us for the second book club meeting with patty clark, chief strategy officer, aviation department at the panynj.
Book club food appetizers snacks ideas for 2019 party finger foods, snacks fur party. This month we will be meeting on monday, march 30 th from 7 9 pm, and we are reading a duke by default by alyssa cole. I served on the social committee, welcome committee and created our quarterly newsletter the fun stuff. At the meeting well have a great discussion about that months book while sipping on some great refreshments. Nerd up after hours is a comic book club where nerds can come together and discuss fandoms. The club is open for all ages and meets in the board room at ywca. A little wine is always good to get the conversation rolling. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party. Your group may be able to reach a consensus on the first book everyone will be reading. The same person can host every time and have different people bring appetizers and small dishes for each meeting, or a different person can host every time.
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