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Book Club Besties! I’m in a holiday sort of mood and trying to figure out what to get people (as well as myself, ha!). Thought I’d help you all out in case you were trying to find a gift for someone in your book club or some other bookish person.
Now to the gifts!
Fruit salad with coconut whip cream
I know this is pretty simple, but I also thought it was a really good idea when I first saw it. I’ve already tried it and it really is a simple, delicious thing to have, and of course, you can use whatever fruit you like! You just need fruit, honey/agave, and coconut whip cream (I bought mine premade, but I’m sure fresh is even better). I also think it would be a good idea to let the fruit sit for at least 30 minutes with the honey/agave to let the flavors meld (but of course not if you use fruit that browns). It’s pretty straight forward — you just finely chop fruit and add it to coconut whip cream — but here’s the original video, anyway.
Gift Club
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You can never have too many totes! And this one has a cute Art Deco design. $22
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I love the minimalist design of this shirt. Plus, if everyone in your book club gets one, you can look like a cute, bookish unit. $25
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Make the vibes immaculate with this book club candle. $7
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Here’s a blind date with a book that has holiday-themed goodies. Although the book is a surprise, you can still list the recipient’s preferred genre. $20
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I see these ornaments as more of a self gift. $22+
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This would make such a special gift (again, or self gift!). You can get just the pendent or turn it into a necklace. $42+
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These TBR Tarot Cards will definitely come in handy when it’s time to pick the next book club book. $20
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I believe there is no such thing as too many coffee mugs, only not enough cabinet space, and this one is too cute not to add to the collection. $18
I am officially at the age where I would love to receive socks as a gift, and these look really cozy. $13+
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These Novel Teas have literary quotes on each tea bag. Ahhh $14
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I hope this newsletter found you well, and as always, thanks for hanging out! If you have any comments or just want to connect, send an email to erica@riotnewmedia.com or holla at me on Twitter @erica_eze_. You can also catch me talking more mess in the new In Reading Color newsletter as well as chattin’ with my new co-host Tirzah Price on the Hey YA podcast.
Until next week,
Erica