Intro to Book Club: The Fall Reading List

Hi Dames and Dolls! This week, I am hoping you all can join me on a reading adventure. That's right, I am starting a Bookclub!

It's simple to follow and minimal effort is needed for participation. I will post seasonally (starting with Fall, of course). With each post, I will list 3 titles to read before the next season's announcement.

I encourage you to interact, read 1, 2 or all 3 of the books listed and use the follow-up post's comment section to chat about the reads! It's as simple as that.

I will post my take and thoughts on the selections (I have not read ANY of the books listed for fall). I wanted to participate in the same way, digesting the information initially and giving my first impressions.

The week of November 17th, I will post my synopsis and any questions for discussion. On that same post/day, I will list the Winter selections.

In addition to the 3 traditional books selected, I will also list a bonus buy or bonus read.

Be sure to check out this season's selection and bonus buy here and/or my youtube channel.

I also have a personal tradition of making a seasonal drink while chatting with friends about recent read. I invite you all who are 21+ to join me. I will also include an alternate version which omits the liquor and makes the punch appropriate for all ages.

The drink for the fall discussion is Harvest Punch.

Get the recipe for the Harvest Punch here!

I am so excited to read with you all! Hope you enjoy and come back the week of November 17th for the follow up conversation.

Book 1:

Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles

Buy/Read the description here

Book 2:

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Buy/Read the description here

Book 3:

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Buy/Read the description here

**Bonus Buy**

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook by Dinah Bucholz

(Personally, I love all things Harry Potter ⚡and this was a no brainer purchase)

Buy/Read the description here

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