Choose the book or books you want to read and discuss. Determine if you want your guests to come in book-themed costumes or as particular characters in the novel.
Plan a themed menu for the dinner or lunch meeting of your book club. A themed menu related to the novel you're reading can enhance the discussion and fellowship at the meeting. For example at a meeting that discusses "Gods in Alabama," you could serve fried chicken, hush puppies and pecan pie.
Plan an activity to follow the meal and discussion of the book. Options include watching the movie version of the book (if there is one) or a documentary related to the subject matter. You can also play a murder mystery party game such as "Death by Chocolate."
Prepare everything ahead of time so you can enjoy the meeting. Receive your guests on the appointed night with good cheer and enthusiasm.