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Double, Double, Toil & Trouble

By Leigh Goff

As the days grow cooler and the holidays approach, it’s time to get your book club in the mood for magic! Here are some fun ideas on how to brew up a fabulous gathering for your next book club meeting.

First, you want to set the mood. Change your meeting space into a cozy gathering spot. Dim the overhead lighting, break out the scented candles, and dangle fairy lights. Display seasonal decor such as pumpkins and autumn leaves (or pine boughs and berries for winter). Don’t forget to drape soft throw blankets over your seating and fluff the throw pillows to make your guests extra comfortable.

Create a magical menu of potions and treats to fuel your book discussion. Serve a variety of herbal teas or a fun cocktail like Midnight Magic Espresso Martini (recipe below) on a beautiful tray. Offer snacks like magical mushrooms (stuffed mushrooms), witches’ fingers and dip (veggie sticks with hummus), or moonbeam macarons (store bought is fine!).

Encourage guests to dress in themed costumes. Invite a tarot card reader to start the evening on a mystical note. Give guests a takeaway “magic bag” filled with herbal teas, crystals, love potions (perfume samples), or patchouli scented votive candles.

Finally, close the meeting with a gratitude circle. Ask the group to join hands and offer appreciation for each other, the books, and the magic of friendship. What could be better?

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Midnight Magic Espresso Martiniimages

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Kahlúa
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cacao Dark Chocolate liqueur
  • 1 shot of Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Chocolate Simple Syrup (simple syrup with a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • 3 espresso beans

Instructions:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Kahlúa, Crème de Cacao, and espresso.
  2. Add simple syrup and stir to combine.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to combine and chill.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with three espresso beans and cast your spell.

As I sip this midnight brew,
I conjure magic, old and true.
With every taste, my senses align,
And the magic within me starts to shine.

Cheers to a magical meeting, book clubbers!

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The Spellbinding Book Club

by Leigh Goff

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Double, double, toil and trouble…Get your book club in the mood for magic! Here are some fun ideas on how to brew up a fun gathering for your next book club meeting.

First, you want to set the mood. Transform your meeting space into a cozy gathering spot. Dim the lighting, light scented candles, and add fairy lights. Display seasonal decor such as pumpkins and leaves for the fall (or pine boughs and berries during winter). Don’t forget soft throw blankets and pillows to make your guests extra comfortable.

Create a magical menu of potions and treats to fuel your book discussion. You can serve a variety of herbal teas or a fun cocktail like Midnight Magic Espresso Martini (recipe below). For snacks, you need magical munchies like magical mushrooms (stuffed mushrooms), witches’ fingers (veggie sticks), or moonbeam macarons.

Encourage guests to dress in witchy attire or a theme color. Invite a tarot card reader to start the evening on a mystical note. Give guests a “magic bag” filled with herbal teas, crystals, love potions (perfume samples), or patchouli scented votive candles.

After an evening of good food, delicious drinks, and lively discussion, close the meeting with a gratitude circle. Ask the group to join hands and offer appreciation for each other, the books, and the magic of friendship. What could be better?

Recommended Witchy Reads

Immerse yourself in a spellbinding tale of magic, forbidden love, and self-discovery. Meet Hannah Fitzgerald, a young witch who’s unlocking her powers and succumbing to a whirlwind romance. As she navigates her newfound abilities, Hannah confronts a web of challenges that will keep you under its spell. With its Beauty and the Beast-inspired twist, this captivating story will cast a hold on your heart and keep you turning the pages until the very end.
 
 
 
 
Meet Sophie Goodchild, a young witch entangled in a centuries-old curse that has haunted her true love’s family for generations. Join Sophie on a thrilling adventure as she navigates a world of curses, enchantments, and star-crossed romance, where the lines between magic and reality blur. Disenchanted is a heartwarming exploration of the human experience. With its unique blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy, this book will cast a spell on your heart and leave you enchanted from start to finish.
 
 
 
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In the depths of the bayou, where cypress trees tower and Spanish moss hangs like a curtain of secrets, lies the mysterious town of Koush Hollow, where the glittering facade of wealth and beauty conceals a deadly truth. Sixteen-year-old Jenna joins her mother’s elite social club, the Diamonds & Pearls, which reigns supreme. As Jenna delves into the club’s seductive world, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As she digs deeper, she encounters ancient magic, hidden dangers, and shocking revelations that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Will she survive the treacherous landscape of Koush Hollow, or will its secrets silence her forever? A captivating tale of mystery, magic, and self-discovery, Koush Hollow will draw you into its dark, mystical world and refuse to let go.
 
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Midnight Magic Espresso Martiniimages

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Kahlúa
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cacao Dark Chocolate liqueur
  • 1 shot of Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Chocolate Simple Syrup (simple syrup with a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • 3 espresso beans

Instructions:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Kahlúa, Crème de Cacao, and espresso.
  2. Add simple syrup and stir to combine.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to combine and chill.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with three espresso beans and cast your spell.

As I sip this midnight brew,
I conjure magic, old and true.
With every taste, my senses align,
And the magic within me starts to shine.

Cheers to a magical meeting, book clubbers!

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