Pride and Prejudice Book Club Hosting Guide

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  • Book Club Kit

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

    Pride and Prejudice is a story you return to again and again, and for good reason. This hosting guide has everything you need to pull off an evening as charming and unforgettable as Pemberley itself.

  • What will I find?

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

Pride and Prejudice Brought to Life!

A Regency Night In!

There's something about Pride and Prejudice that makes you want to gather your friends, pour a cup of tea, and let the wit and romance unfold. This hosting guide has everything you need to pull off an evening to remember.


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What should we do?

A Pride and Prejudice night calls for more than just conversation. Here are some activity ideas suitable for any group size.

  • Pride and Prejudice Trivia
  • Mr. Collins Date Confessions
  • Propose Like Darcy Challenge
  • Regency Etiquette


Pick your favorite or play them all! 

Friendly Competition

Add a little friendly competition to the night with two card games straight from the pages of Pride and Prejudice: Vingt-Un and Commerce. Both are mentioned in the novel and would have been well known in any Regency drawing room.

Social twist:

Use Social Favor Tokens to elevate the gameplay!

What to Eat

These Regency-inspired bites will set the tone and keep every guest at your table properly fueled for an evening of wit and conversation.

Food and Drink Ideas
• Lemon tea cakes
• Champagne with fruit
• Lavender lemonade
• Finger sandwiches
• Charcuterie board (cheese, crackers, fruit, veggies)
• Shortbread cookies
• Scones
• Tea bar

Hosting Touches

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

The Pride and Prejudice Aesthetic

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

  • Flowers (See our favorites here!)
  • Tea cups (See one of our favorite sets here!)
  • Old books (Thrift!!)
  • Candles (See our favorites here!)
  • Lace runners or doilies (See our favorites here!)
  • Pearls (See our favorites here!)
  • Vintage serving dishes (Thrift!!)
  • Ribbons (See our favorites here!)
  • Play soft classical 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 Pride and Prejudice Book Club Kit includes full instructions and printouts for the ideas in this guide.


The Kit Includes:

  • Everything you need from simple to elevated 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 romance. We hope you enjoy this kit as much as we enjoyed putting it together!