Book Flood

It's like Secret Santa—but for book nerds.

Iceland has a lovely tradition called Jólabókaflóðið* (yo-la-BOH-ka-flowth), which loosely translates to "yule book flood." Long-story-short: Families exchange books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening reading quietly while drinking hot cocoa, coffee, or Christmas beer.

We've rented a super lovely venue in downtown Wentzville, and we're creating our own version of a book flood.

Here's how it'll work: Everyone who participates will create a gift registry on Double Dog's website. I'll email directions to you, but it's super easy! I'll pair you with a book flood buddy, and the two of you will purchase two books for each other, wrap 'em up, and bring them to the venue. (I'll email you a 10% off coupon you can use at Double Dog.) OPTIONAL: Bring up to three gently loved books for a book swap. We'll exchange books, hang out, read (if you wanna), work on puzzles together (again, if you wanna), and generally just chill and enjoy one another's company. This is a come-as-you-are situation, not a dress-in-your-finest situation.

Here's what's included with your reservation: Food. (I make an epic grazing table.) Non-alcoholic beverages. (Totally fine to bring your own yes-alcoholic beverages.) A free libro.fm audio book credit. Great company. A breather from what tends to be a hectic season. And you'll walk away with up to six books: two new ones from your book flood buddy, one from libro.fm, and up to three new-to-you titles from the book swap!