Book Clubs - A fun February Project

Just not sure what to read next? Being a southern girl I love looking to the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA)  to see what they recommend. I almost always discover a new gem.

http://www.authorsroundthesouth.com/bookshelf

This month I have the great honor of having Sweet Tea and Secrets grace that page with lots of other fabulous books, like one of my favorite authors - Mary Alice Monroe.

With Valentine's Day around the corner why not challenge all your book-loving friends to go old-school and decorate paper valentine's for each other this year. It'll be big fun...trust me. If you're just too darn busy, buy a box of pre-made ones and pick out the perfect ones for your girls. It's the thought that counts.



And...to put you in the mood...here's a link from the Huffington Post of some funny cards.

Have a fabulous February!
Nancy

Be Mine, Book Club Valentine

Hi book club friends,
My first publication is out! FOREVER IN MY HEART, is one of twelve short stories in the Valentine's Day anthology, BE MINE, VALENTINE. I've got a couple Valentine's Day events planned and this is becoming a favorite holiday all over again. As fun as when I was in the second grade and nervous to give out my very first valentine's day cards, and as sweet as the time I got not only a dozen roses for me--but a dozen rawhides for my dog for Valentine's Day. What are your fondest memories?

Back to business...Book club planning.
Fun for this month's book club gathering doesn't require much planning.
What you'll need:

• Conversation Hearts
• Box of kids Valentine's Day trading cards

Open the box of Valentine's Day cards and spread them out on the table.
Have each book club member pick out a card that they will address to their favorite character of one of the novels they've read. Then couple that with the appropriate Conversation Heart to match. Be ready to share why!?!?!

You might just be surprised at how many extra details we add to the romantic hunks in the books we read that are never on the written page. Funny how many of the guys in the books I read look like Kevin Costner.

I'd love to hear from you with ideas or comments.
Have fun!