Book basket exchange party

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Find out how to host a book exchange for a Christmas or holiday party. This also works well for children's events, family events, & even girl's night out!

I've been thinking about this party since last spring. When my best friend Mac suggested we throw a party together with our other best friend Chelle, I knew this would be the perfect theme. Chelle is a graphic designer (who I'm trying to convince to open an etsy site) and Mac has great taste in decorating and is the most awesome baker ever - as one guest said when "our powers combine parties happen" - ha ha ha. The idea of the party is to bring a book to exchange with someone else. We had…

THE OUTLANDER VERSION of a BOOK PARCEL Books. An unfolding world with hours of joy. Word by word. Page by page. I have a fondness for books. I consider myself the most important part of the Book Equation. The Reader. I have been the Writer. And the Researcher and the Pain Bearer. But the Reader is my favorite. The recipient of the gift. I can mark almost every memorable moment of my life by the book I was reading. Each Book a cobblestone in the road. Looking back, it is a beautiful road. But…

This past weekend I attended my friend Thomas Wegner's 7th Annual Books & Bottles Party. Here’s how it works: everyone brings a copy of a book they love and a bottle of alcohol. From the paper chain decor (made from a VC Andrews novel!) to the room filled with book...

Hosting a book exchange with kids is easier than you think and tons of fun. Here are a few simple tips to get you started.

I have some FUN NEWS! I'm thrilled + excited to announce that I am working with Gibbs Smith on my first book (they've published Tara Geurard's amazing wedding books and Kimberly Whitman's entertaining books!). I