This book has so much theme potential it is worth reading with a club. The outfits and amazing food choices made for a fun evening! The book was enjoyable also. It is a BIG book so be prepared. We picked it up in large print at the library to get it sooner and that one is huge. Don't let that keep your group from picking it. The straw hats and long dresses were the direction we went. The Italian food will have your mouth watering while reading. A few key dishes in the book just had to be included like the escargot, gnocchi, and baked custard. This book club was my absolute favorite because of all the yummy food choices!
We donated gently used shoes for the charity this month. What a great charity to go with a book about a Shoemaker. Check out this site and look for a local drop off if you want to make a difference in your book club. It is amazing how many extra shoes we were able to give.
http://www.soles4souls.org/get_involved/
One member made paper shoes to hold the little wine bottles. Another made biscotti that was amazing! Talented friends make the best goodie bags! It is such a treat after every meeting to see the thought and creativity that goes into these projects.
One member made paper shoes to hold the little wine bottles. Another made biscotti that was amazing! Talented friends make the best goodie bags! It is such a treat after every meeting to see the thought and creativity that goes into these projects. 