One thing I have missed from Texas was getting together with the ladies once a month for Book Club. I always looked forward to the adult conversation and a chance to flex our brain muscles and feast on the comments made by each. After reading this darling book this summer, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
Last night I finally "feasted on the words" once again and hosted our first Book Club dinner. The menu consisted of lots 'o potatoes, in honor of the book title. We also enjoyed a little strawberry salad and French bread from Kneaders.
I gave each lady a pen, a beaded bookmark, stationary, and envelopes. This book is made up entirely of letters, back and forth between friends and strangers alike. There is nothing like getting a letter or note in the (real) mail- not just via email.
I can't wait for next month, and the months to come! If you have ever wanted to be in a book club, DO IT! Start your own! It is such a treat!
14 comments:
Laura, it was so good, thank you so much for starting this. I am enjoying your yummy soup right now, perfect on a day like today!
That is one of my top five favorite books ever. It is so cute. What a cute idea...I might have to tell my book club about what you did...we read the book this summer!
YEAH! Bookclub is the best, huh!? Caroline picked this last spring and we loved it. Your bookclubs were always so beautiful, it looks like this one was no exception.
Delightful!!! I love it.
That is so cool! And everything looked so fancy and amazing! You go girl! Loved it!
It was a blast and you were a wonderful host - THANK YOU!
I am sad I missed it. Next time. Thanks for stopping in...on my blog! Can't wait to get to know you better.
Looks so beautiful! and fun time's! I need to read i guess...my brain needs it i do know that!:)
ps. we found the football!!! it was in the house!
I have had left-over potato soup for three days now, would you be willing to post the recipe?
Laura! I just read that book while I was in utah. LOVED it! I wish I could be in your book club :) Maybe one day. . .
It was so great to see you!
I love that you went all out! I bet it was fabulous.
To answer your question about swine flu shot...yes we will all be getting it. I think it comes in a set of 2. get one, then go back 3-4 weeks later for the 2nd.
I want to be in your book club. That looks so fun! Glad you loved the book!
Wow, that looks soooo awesome!!! You are soo good at giving the bookclub and also cute gifts for everyone! That looks so fun! I think I better do it too!
Wow--when I saw that 1st photo of your table setting, I instantly recalled your BEAUTIFUL buffet table at your sweet baby girl's blessing a few (few?!) months back.
You've got a talent, sister.
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