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Tips for Hosting a Book Club



Will refreshments be served? (We certainly enjoy them!) Who will provide them? Will they be connected to the theme of the book being discussed? Get great ideas from Oprah.com's Food and Home section. Here are a couple of suggestions to get you started!

Appetizers & Snacks
Make-Ahead Salsa
Quick Lemon Hummus
Smoked Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Quesadillas
Fig and Goat Cheese Wontons
Pita Chips with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Cheese
Avocado and Sprout Sandwiches
Cheddar Batter Bread
Pantry Tomato Tart
Bilini with Smoked Salmon
Beverages
Fresh Lime and Honey Tea
Herbal Iced Tea
Alpine Hot Spiced Wine
Art Smith's Sangria
Electric Lemonade
Vanilla Citrus Punch
Serendipity's Frrrozen Hot Cocoa
Lemon Thyme Martinis
Irish Coffee
Sweets
Espresso Cake
Strawberry and Peach Tartlets
Lemon Chiffon Cake
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Torte
Vanilla Cupcakes
Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Gingered Creamy Fudge
Toasted Ladyfingers with Chocolate Syrup

Food is a great way to break the ice but these suggestions will keep your discussions lively!

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