Are you a part of a book club? It's usually a small group organized by a neighborhood library or bookstore and members meet regularly (ex. once a month). Of course due to COVID-19 restrictions, most book clubs have turned virtual.
A book is chosen beforehand and members are given a few weeks to read it. During the meeting, the host/moderator asks some guide questions to initiate the discussion.
There's usually some light snacks like coffee and pastries, or wine and cheese.
I think it's a good excuse to throw a small gathering and talk about books! But I wouldn't be surprised if the conversation moved to topics not related at all to the book.
If I were to host a book club, I would give out party favors at the end of the evening. Here's what I would put inside:
What book lover wouldn't appreciate a bookmark? These are made using brush lettering on cardboard.
I found this pencil at the New York Public Library gift shop. There's inspiration on the pencil itself and it's very useful for making notes.
A set of book plates. These are letterpress cards from Etsy but you can make your own with sticker paper or card stock and double-sided tape.
Write your name at the bottom of the book plate and attach this on the first page of your favorite book.
I'll wrap everything up in a goodie bag ready to be distributed to my friends at book club...TADA!
One day, when we can all gather again, I hope to be able to do this. If you belong to a book club, what other fun things do you like to do?
When I make bookmarks, I like to put reading quotes on them, too. I made some for Christmas out of greeting cards and ribbon scraps I had saved through the year. The Caroline Kennedy quote with certain words highlighted is brilliant for a book plate.
ReplyDeleteMy close friend is in a book club that enjoys wine as much as reading. I think if I hosted it would be coffee instead of wine since I don't drink, but I could package one-pot size coffee beans in small cloth bags with a coffee or reading quote on the tag.
I love that you make bookmarks, and quotes, and recycling Priscilla! Your ideas are wonderful! A coffee/tea party sounds so much fun!
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