Yay for book clubs!

I have been involved with a fabulous book club for the past year. We have read some fantastic, and not so fantastic books. While trying to explain to my co-ed softball team why I can't make some Fridays due to book club, I got some funny looks, and some interests in starting another book club. Apparently, in the guy's world book club is something nerdy people do. And according to the ladies, it's something fun to do. In my world? It's a perfect opportunity to drink some wine, eat some good food, and have great conversation.What's not to love? Okay, so it's a bit nerdy. I'm a proud nerd :)

So I've organized another book club to include another set of fabulous ladies and I added an element of food. Well, not just me. My wonderful, marvelous, amazing friend Sheryl thought of this too. For our first official read for this new club I picked out a Spanish novel. It's not written in Spanish, but written by a Spanish author and translated into English. It's called The Wrong Blood by Manual de Lope. It looks intriguing and emotional.

The element of food comes in when we meet for book club and have a potluck style dinner. Since I'm hosting I'll make the main course which I am taking as a perfect opportunity to try to make paella! Part of my problem is that I don't eat beef or pork, and most recipes call for chorizo. Which I'm sure tastes delicious with the saffron and seafood. Another part of the problem, or challenge, is that there is a different kind of rice you are supposed to use. I'm confident that I can at least make a tasty rice dish! Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted....