Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock Book Club Hosting Guide

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Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock

  • Book Club Kit

    Here at Tapestry and Tomes, our goal is to help you bring the classics back to life!

    Step into a night of mystery and adventure. This kit is designed to fill your gathering with the nostalgia and intrigue of Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock. 

  • What will I find?

    • Hosting tips
    • Discussion questions
    • Trivia
    • Group activities
    • Recipes
    • Craft and decoration ideas
    • Music suggestions
Book Club Kit

Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock Brought to Life!

A Mysterious Night In!

There's something about The Secret of the Old Clock that makes you want to gather your friends, brew a pot of tea, and start searching for clues. This hosting guide has everything you need to pull off a Nancy Drew night to remember.


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What should we do?

A Nancy Drew night calls for more than just conversation. Here are some activity ideas suitable for any group size.

  • Nancy Drew Trivia
  • Nancy's Evidence Table
  • Hunt for the Will
  • Sketch the Suspect


Pick your favorite or play them all! 

Friendly Competition

Add a little friendly competition to the night with Nancy Drew themed Scrabble!

Mystery twist:

  • Set a timer for each round (Timer Option)
  • Extra points for mystery-related words

What to Eat

These vintage-themed eats will elevate your gathering and ensure every detective at your table is properly fueled to solve the mystery.

Food and Drink Ideas

  • Lemon bars
  • Deviled eggs
  • Charcuterie board
  • Classic French 75
  • Sparkling lemonade tea

Hosting Touches

  • Themed food labels
  • Decorative Plates (See our favorites here!)
  • Vintage Serving Trays

The Nancy Drew Aesthetic

Aesthetics are everything! Here’s what we recommend to create a vintage mystery atmosphere.

  • Flowers (See our favorites here!)
  • Teacups (See one of our favorite sets here!)
  • Old books (Thrift!!)
  • Candles (See our favorites here!)
  • Small keys (See our favorites here!)
  • Clock (See our favorites here!)
  • Play soft jazz or instrumental music

Creative Moments

Allow the creativity to flow during your gathering!

Additional Craft Ideas

Host Your Own Book Club!

Want everything ready to go? The Secret of the Old Clock Book Club Kit includes full instructions and printouts for the ideas in this guide.

The Kit Includes:

  • Everything you need from simple to high elevation ideas
  • Discussion questions, trivia, materials for activities and games, aesthetic suggestions, food and drink recipes, and printable book reviews and bookmarks

A good gathering always leaves room for a little mystery. We hope you enjoy this kit as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

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