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This is a great book club kit for The Nightmare Before Kissmas. It has an author interview with a peek at the next book in the series, discussion questions, printable bookmarks, recipes for book-related snacks and cocktails, a book-themed playlist, activities for book clubs, and suggested games to play. It also includes a few readalikes and book suggestions. This was a fun accompaniment to the Nightmare Before Kissmas.

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This was extremely adorable for a book club. With it being in a PDF form you can save and printout items. Or just post in your virtual book club.

There are discussions questions, drink recipes and a playlist while you read along. If you plan on reading by yourself or with a book club this will be a fun way to interact with the book.

Thank you!!

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This is incredible! It's truly a plug and play guide for a book club. This is fantastic for a busy time of year where we don't have much time for planning.

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Such a nice discussion booklet for the bookclub!

As for the book itself: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch offers a festive and imaginative twist on holiday romance, blending elements of Christmas and Halloween into a unique narrative. The story follows Nicholas "Coal" Claus, the Prince of Christmas, who finds himself entangled in a complex situation involving an arranged marriage with his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess, and an unexpected attraction to Hex, the Prince of Halloween.

Raasch's world-building is both whimsical and inventive, creating a realm where holiday figures are reimagined as royal entities with their own political intrigues. The chemistry between Coal and Hex is palpable, and their evolving relationship adds depth to the narrative. The author's writing style is engaging, with witty dialogue and heartfelt moments that resonate with readers.

However, some readers might find the plot's pacing uneven, with certain sections feeling rushed while others linger longer than necessary. Additionally, the blending of multiple holiday themes, while creative, may come across as overly ambitious, potentially leading to a less cohesive storyline.

Overall, The Nightmare Before Kissmas is a charming and festive read that brings a fresh perspective to holiday romances. Its unique premise and endearing characters make it a delightful addition to the genre, despite minor pacing issues.

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This book club kit for The Nightmare Before Kissmas is a treasure trove of goodies. It's full of creative elements like adorable bookmarks, a playlist, drink and snack recipes, an author interview, and other fun activities. I really like that it includes some trigger warnings up front, that is thoughtful.
Any of the fun activities and discussion questions will certainly bring some fun to any book club meeting!

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Such a great book club kit! The bookmarks are such a cool easy "craft". The recipes that were included look delicious and I can't wait to make all of them. Some of the drink ingredients might be a little difficult to source for everyone as members in our book club are from all over the world, but it seems easy enough to make substitutions. The variety of bonus material is amazing. Not everyone is able to cook or afford ingredients for drinks, but then there's a playlist or an easy "kiss marry banish" game that everyone can participate in. My favorite part is the activities. It will be so fun incorporating them into an event for our members. The graphics are cute and well organized and I will be looking for these book club kits in the future for all of our monthly picks!

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This book club kit is great! I really enjoyed all of the elements included from the informative aspects like the author interview and discussion questions to the special extras like recipes and playlist. This enhanced the experience of the book for me, and I'm so grateful. Truly GREAT job putting this together!

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I loved this book and just convinced my book club to pick it up in December, so this was a perfectly timed announcement! I love the author's Q&A, the discussion questions, and the drink recipes all the most! Very thoughtfully curated, I'm excited to use this for our Live with Coco & Chi chat!

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This kit was so stunning, the art was beautiful, the questions, the organization and the discussions that were presented really made me think deeper and understand the characters better. I read this books to enjoy but this book club kit was much more than fun, I felt smarter when reading and answering questions. And giving my pov or thoughts. -I used this on myself and with myself only, ofc you can do it in groups but i didn’t know that lol

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I adored this book and I loved all the little extras included in this kit! The interview was especially fun. I appreciated the discussion questions too.

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This book club kit is super cute!
My favorite part is the food and drinks ideas, I’m definitely trying the Mexican chocolate cookies!
The questions and discussion ideas are very helpful and the bookmarks!!!
If you’re in a book club don’t hesitate to grab this kit, it is full of great ideas.

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I love the format and style of this Book Club Kit! It is so cute and fun. All the details with games, bookmarks, and questions are useful and add a lot to the kit as a whole. I just finished this book and loaned it to my friend from Book Club so I'm hoping we can use some of this when we get around to discussing the book. I also think the game and drink recipes will be great for any Christmas themed book club meeting and I fully intend to use them for my next official meeting. The only weird thing for me was that there didn't seem to be any Christmas songs on the playlist.

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This book club kit from NetGalley is a fantastic resource for in-person book clubs. It offers a comprehensive package of materials, including content warnings, author interviews, discussion questions, and fun activities like printable bookmarks and recipes.

The kit's interactive elements, such as the playlist and games, make it a perfect way to enhance the book club experience. It's a great way to engage with the book on a deeper level and connect with fellow readers.

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This book is an absolute favorite of mine. It is the perfect balance of holiday romance, family/political angst, and falling in love with the person you’re not supposed too.

Cannot wait to explore the comedy and story for second book in the spring.

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I love these book club kits that NetGalley offers. This one includes content warnings, author interview, and discussion questions about the book. It also has fun items like printable bookmarks, recipes for cookies, pancakes, and a snack mix plus cocktail recipes, a playlist created by the author, activities, and games. This kit is perfect for meeting with your in-person book club. It would be a lot of fun to do all of these items while discussing the book.

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Useful for a book club, it gives excellent ideas for thought, and discussion, also the bookmarks are a nice touch.

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This was such a wonderful, thoughtful and sweet book kit. I love interviews and this one was no different. It added more depth to the characters and I loved getting to know the author and her creation process a bit more. I found the discussion very interesting and a spark for deep conversations. The bookmarks are very cute and this book kit turns into a book party. There are snack and cocktail recipes, a playlist, group activities and recommendations for similar books, all very useful tips for a fun time.

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This is SUCH a wonderful kit! My bookclub is online and is already engaging with the materials! Such a splendid kit! Im gathring a list for the recipes nd am so excited for our zoom later this week! It couldnt have come at a better time!

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The discussion was thoughtful. The bookmarks were cute, and I definitely want to check out the books and recipes that were recommended. Absolutely adored this book. Looking forward to the sequel.

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A great kit! I looked through it and sent it to my book club people and we're definitely going to be using this for our next choice. Love the bookmarks and author interview included.

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