How To Host A Romance Novel E book Swap

Lengthy dwell Galentine’s Day! Let’s be actual, February is maybe the dreariest month of the yr (it’s nonetheless chilly and it’s nonetheless darkish). However a day devoted to celebrating feminine friendships is a vibrant spot in an in any other case wearisome 28 days. It’s meant to be celebrated! And what could possibly be extra enjoyable than internet hosting a romance novel guide swap?

Romance novels are such an enormous a part of our nation’s literary tradition, thanks in enormous half to #BookTok and extremely profitable collection like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing. (Romantasy, anybody?) With probably the most romantic day of the yr upon us, why not host a romance novel guide swap? The style has grown, and it’s a lot greater than predictable plot traces and foolish guide covers. Right here’s the way to host your personal, step-by-step!

Featured picture from our interview with Sophie Collins by Christie Graham.

What Is A E book Swap, Truly?

E book swaps are precisely what they sound like. Company convey a beloved guide to commerce, and everybody leaves with a new-to-them guide. Since it is a themed guide swap, invite your company to convey a romance or romance-adjacent novel to share. Historically, you’d be swapping books that you simply’ve already learn and love, however be happy to let your company know they will convey new books as nicely, particularly if romance is a brand new style to them. A lot of the enjoyable is selecting a guide to share!

The enjoyment of a guide swap is which you can invite as many associates as you want. This celebration works with a big group of 20 or extra, and might be equally as enjoyable with simply 5 or 6 company. Ship a bunch textual content or whip up an Evite, and you should definitely embody that company ought to convey a romance novel to share! Then the enjoyable begins. 

First, resolve in your menu. Straightforward, serve-yourself meals is greatest for a gathering like this. A romance novel guide swap is an ideal time for mild bites and a enjoyable signature cocktail!

Bear in mind, you don’t have to organize a three-course, sit-down meal for a gathering like this. Hold it informal, and hold it enjoyable!

Set The Scene

Prepping your private home for a guide swap doesn’t need to imply a full deep clear. However take the time to tidy up, clear litter, and resolve the place company will place their books. Having a desk in a central location so company can take a peek in any respect the books up for grabs is right. That is the place the swap will occur! 

As company start to reach, present them the place to place their guide, then supply them a drink. The celebration can begin with chit-chatting, catching up, and light-weight bites. Activate a enjoyable playlist and revel in time with the women. No strict schedule is required, however you should definitely verify in case any of your company want to depart at a sure time. You wish to be certain everybody has time to take part within the swap!

Swap Your Books

As soon as it’s time to swap, collect your company across the desk with the books and clarify the swap guidelines. In the event you’ve ever performed White Elephant, the identical guidelines apply. 

1. Write numbers on small slips of paper, then have everybody select one from a hat. This may decide when the company will take their flip.
2. The visitor who picked primary chooses the primary guide. The visitor who picked quantity two goes subsequent and might select a guide from the pile or decide one which has already been chosen. A guide can solely be chosen twice, and in case your guide has been taken, you select one other from the pile. 
3. Proceed swapping till everybody has a guide!

Relying on how giant your group is (and the way a lot time you’ve), it’s enjoyable to have company share a fast synopsis of the guide they introduced earlier than you begin swapping. If a visitor has introduced a guide they’ve learn, they will additionally share why they like it. Perhaps share the spice degree, how dreamy the love curiosity is, or a selected scene that makes the learn completely price it. It makes the swap a bit of extra thrilling, and perhaps much more aggressive too! 

Get pleasure from Time With Your Buddies and Your New E book!

A guide swap is a straightforward and enjoyable means so that you can collect the women and supply a enjoyable expertise for everybody. By the top of your time, everybody will depart with a brand new guide and new reminiscences. Take this as your signal to ship the invite and have fun the feminine friendships in your life. Cheers to Galentine’s Day, and completely satisfied internet hosting!

This put up was final up to date on February 7, 2026, to incorporate new insights.