Depending on what book you’re reading, you can use it as a launching pad to determine the menu. For example, serve some southern specialties if you’re reading “Gone with the Wind.” But for a general book club meeting, stick to appetizers and light meals.

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Appetizers
Most book club parties only serve appetizers, so make sure yours are delicious!

Easy Cheesy Veggie Roll-Ups
Spinach Tart
Tortellini Antipasto
Walnut and Cheese Appetizer
Asian Chicken Appetizer

Main Courses
Finger foods like kabobs are really popular at book club parties.

Teriyaki Kabobs
French Onion Sliders
Mini Pizzas
Broiled Fig & Gorgonzola Finger Sandwiches
Spinach Party Spirals

Side Dishes
Potato Skins
Creamed Cole Slaw
Dilled Potatoes with Feta
Hush Puppy Recipe
Cottage Cheese Rolls

Desserts
Have a plate of cookies available as soon as the main meal ends.

Anise Biscuits
Oatmeal Fudge Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Rice Pecan Tea Bars
Ginger Snap Cookies

Beverages
Drinks like tea and punch are ideal for book club parties.

Fruity Iced Tea
Iced Peppermint Tea
Chai Tea
Fruit Tea Punch
Lemon-Tea Whammy

Presentation Pointers:

1. Before you begin discussing the book, have a couple plates of appetizers stationed around the room. Let your guests mingle before the book talks starts.
2. If you’re the host, you’ll most likely have to lead the book discussion. Have a few questions prepared, and a few answers, just in case your guests are shy.
3. Keep things casual at your party. Everyone should be dressed in normal clothes. It’ll make your guests feel more comfortable, and might help stimulate the conversation.

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