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We started having Book Parties in 1995 in Minneapolis. We were looking for a
unique holiday party idea and came up with this. Here's what happens:
- Everyone brings
a wrapped copy of their favorite book, or a favorite book... whatever
you've read that you'd want someone else to read. We've had everything
from Goodnight Moon to Atlas Shrugged; cookbooks, blank books- everything.
It doesn't matter if the book is new or used, but YOU MUST HAVE
ACTUALLY READ THE BOOK.
- All of the
books go into a basket and after everyone arrives and is settled
in with their food and drink, the basket is passed and everyone
takes a book.
- Someone is
chosen to start, and they unwrap their book. The giver of that book
identifies themselves and tells briefly why they chose to bring
that particular book.
- The giver of
the book then opens the book they've chosen from the basket, and
on until all the books are opened.
- If someone
opens a book they've already read, they can trade with whoever's
willing once all the books are opened. THIS IS NOT A WHITE ELEPHANT
PARTY. Please bring a book you'd actually want someone else to read.
It's very cool
because you get a pre-screened book, as well as a list for the coming
year (I post them on my website). We love it and always have a lot
of nice wine and food. And people, of course!
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