“Friendsgiving is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your chosen family with good food, meaningful conversations, and—of course—books! Combine your love for literature and the warmth of Thanksgiving with these 10 creative ideas for hosting a Friendsgiving book party. From snacks to activities, we’ve got everything you need to make this a memorable event for your book-loving crew.”
1. Send Book-Themed Invitations
Set the tone with literary-inspired invitations. Design cards featuring famous book covers or quotes about friendship and gratitude. You can even ask guests to RSVP with their favorite book title to include in the party theme.
2. Set a Bookish Tablescape
Transform your table into a literary masterpiece:
•Use stacks of books as centerpieces.
•Write guests’ names on bookmarks for place cards.
•Incorporate candles, fairy lights, and fall leaves for a cozy, autumnal vibe.
3. Create a Bookish Menu
Prepare a spread inspired by classic literature or popular book series:
•“Pride and Prejudice” Tea Sandwiches
•“Harry Potter” Pumpkin Pasties
•“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” Mini Cookies
•“Alice in Wonderland” Mad Hatter’s Tea (hot or iced).
Label each dish with the book it represents for an added touch.
4. Host a Book Swap
Encourage everyone to bring a gently loved book they’re ready to part with. Arrange them on a table, and let guests pick a new title to take home. It’s an eco-friendly way to add excitement and variety to everyone’s reading lists!
5. Plan a Book Discussion
Choose a short story or novella ahead of time for everyone to read. Use your Friendsgiving as an opportunity to discuss themes, favorite characters, or thought-provoking moments.
6. Organize Literary Games
Keep things lighthearted with fun book-themed games:
•Literary Trivia: Test your friends’ knowledge on famous authors and novels.
•Guess That Book Quote: Write famous lines from books on cards and see who can guess them.
•Book Charades: Act out book titles for your group to guess.
7. Craft Gratitude Leaves
Set up a craft station with paper cutouts shaped like leaves. Ask guests to write something they’re thankful for, inspired by a favorite book. Hang the leaves on a “Gratitude Tree” or use them as a decorative garland.
8. DIY Bookish Photo Booth
Create a cozy photo corner with props like oversized books, reading glasses, and favorite quotes on mini chalkboards. Add a comfy chair, fairy lights, and a stack of books for the perfect literary vibe.
9. Screen a Book-to-Movie Adaptation
Wind down with a screening of a popular book adaptation. Choose a crowd-pleaser like “Little Women,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” or “The Great Gatsby” and discuss how it compares to the book.
10. Send Guests Home with Bookish Favors
Wrap up the evening by giving guests a little something to remember the party by:
•Mini notebooks or journals.
•Bookmarks with a literary quote.
•A small treat, like a hot chocolate sachet tied to a favorite book passage.
Closing Thoughts:
“Hosting a Friendsgiving book party is a delightful way to celebrate the season of gratitude with your fellow bookworms. Whether you’re swapping books, playing games, or diving into a great discussion, these ideas will help you create an evening filled with fun, friendship, and, of course, a love of reading. Happy Friendsgiving!”