In 2008, I combined my love of books with my love of parties. The idea was simple... our family would choose and read a great book. I would invite others to read the same book. I would collect $5 from each participant, plan games, contests, decorations, food and prizes all focused on the theme of the book! The money given by each participant would allow an ample budget for loads of book club party fun! The parties have been wildly successful. As a homeschool mom, I'm proud to say that we learn a little something, too!



Read more here about me, my family and my Book Club Parties. Discuss with me upcoming books and parties, make book suggestions, discuss other books I've read or books you're reading. Also, hopefully (sometime soon) get complete BOOK CLUB PARTY INSTRUCTIONS for all the book club parties I've thrown since 2008!

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

UNHOLY NIGHT by Grahame-Smith

     I have to admit, I was sort of afraid to read this one.  I mean, historic-fiction is amazing... but we are talking about the Bible here.  I believe the Bible and was seriously thinking this book might be in some way be a bit blasphemous!
     I am happy to report that it was not, and I absolutely LOVED the book.  Basically Balthazar is a thief who pretends to be a wiseman when he escapes from Herod's prison and certain death.  Upon stumbling upon the Baby Jesus and his mom and dad, he has no choice but to help them escape when first born boys around them are being killed right and left.  I guess even a hardened criminal has a heart!  During this non-stop race to stay alive, Balthasar crosses paths with Pontius Pilate and John the Baptist.  It truly is the greatest story NEVER told, and the ending... REALLY GREAT.
    5 stars for this one.  I LOVED it and cannot wait to discuss it at our December book club party!!!