5 Book date ideas that will make you fall in love with reading
Do you ever find yourself reading a scene that makes you think, “I wish I could do that.”?
If you’re a book lover, plan a date night. Get inspiration from your favorite literary scene and characters.
Whether you’re a fan of classic romance novels, fantasy, or anything in between, creating a book-themed date night is a creative way to get out of your comfort zone.
But how do you plan an extravagant date? In this article, we’ll explore five creative date ideas that can make a scene from your favorite literary scene become a reality for you.
1. Pick your favorite scent
An exciting way to get to know someone is to select cologne or perfume for one another.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to choose scents that you think represent your favorite characters.
Plus, it will give you an idea of what arouses you and what doesn’t.
2. Backyard viewing party
Select a book that turned into a movie. Instead of watching it on your television screen as a book date, use a projector in the backyard. Arrange comfortable seats and bright lights that set the mood for the evening. Sit back with your company and watch the movie. It will be a night to remember.
Quick Tip: Add blankets to your seating area just in case you feel comfortable snuggling.
3. Playlist Vibes
What song represents your favorite character?
Add those songs to your playlist and take your date to a park or beach to have a picnic.
Decorate the space, start a conversation, and dance to the songs with your date.
4. Creating a book inspired menu
Use your senses. For example, if you use taste, then you might want to create a menu that represents a character from a book.
No matter who you are cooking for, there are plenty of ways to create a menu that highlights your favorite novel.
For instance, if you are reading a book that is taking place in Paris or Italy, you might break the menu into four courses depending on if the date starts in the morning or at night. Here’s how your menu could look:
Breakfast: Stuffed Croissant with a side of poached eggs and avocado
Lunch: Pizza topped with the works
Dinner: Chicken Alfredo
Dessert: French Macaron
Can’t cook?
Go to a restaurant that has themes for your novel.
Take a cooking class.
Get creative and enjoy every delicious bite.
5. Sip or Tell
Whether you are at a bar or in the comfort of your place for your date, choose drinks that represent your favorite character.
On the other hand, you could make the drinks yourself and see how they taste based on the character you chose.
Once your drinks are made, play the game—never have I ever. Don’t want to share? Take a sip.
Book theme ideas for different genres
It’s no secret that there are numerous possibilities for the types of book dates you can plan. Here are some ideas to get you excited:
Romance:Plan a candlelit dinner for two with your favorite dessert and champagne. Set the mood by playing romantic music during your book date. You can even take it a step further and recite poems you wrote yourself.
Mystery: You can go to a murder mystery party. Enjoy the night away as you devour food and drink your favorite cocktails or mocktails.
Science fiction: Grab a telescope, blanket, or even a chair and capture the stars. Don’t forget to bring snacks and drinks for this special occasion.
Historical fiction: Visit an area that has a historical meaning, like a museum, or book a ghost tour.
With so many genres, you’ll look forward to choosing themes that get you in the mood to go out on a book date.
Is planning a book date worth the hype?
Let go and allow yourself to enjoy the date. I’ll let you in on a secret.
Sometimes, when you stop planning how things are going to go on your date, you’ll realize how everything falls into place.
So, grab a book, read, and get creative with setting up your next book-themed date.
Hello there, my name is Vikita. I’m an aspiring author. I’ve written my first fiction novel and want to share the tips, tricks, and some of the things I learned throughout my journey. And I figured this was the perfect way for you to get to know me.
