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RED Friday: The Hot Beverage, Baked Brie and Mango Tequila Cider
January always feels like a fresh notebook—blank pages, clean lines, endless possibilities. The holidays are behind us, the world is quieter, and it’s the perfect time to gather with friends for a book club that’s about more than just reading. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we believe that new beginnings are best celebrated together—with stories, flavors, and a mug (or cocktail glass) in hand.
This month, we're easing into the year with comfort, warmth, and a little bit of wonde

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jan 92 min read


RED FRIDAY: When winter weather walks off the page
Winter Stories & Comfort: A December Gathering with “The Winter People,” Cranberry Baked Brie, and a Fireside Toddy

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Dec 12, 20252 min read


RED FRIDAY: When Weather Steals the Show
Let's be honest: There’s no month more tailor-made for book clubs than December. Outside, the wind’s howling, snow is threatening to pile up, and the sun clocks out by 4:30. It’s the perfect excuse to pull up a chair, pile on the blankets, and hunker down with friends over strong drinks, hot snacks, and a story built for cold nights.
This month at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the freeze — not by wishing it away, but by celebrating books where the weather isn’t

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Furiously Happy, Jelly Donuts, and the Messiest November Yet
Picture this at your next book club gathering: powdered sugar everywhere, someone yelling “whoa!” at a peanut butter-bacon cocktail, or a copy of Jenny Lawson’s “Furiously Happy” open in someone’s lap while they’re cackling so hard their drink goes up their nose. At RED, that’s just how we like it—messy, cheerful, and a little absurd. Because this November, we’re doubling down on our theme of staying positive in the face of chaos, with a gathering that proves laughter really

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Little Moments: Togetherness and the Small Things in Life
November at RED (Read, Eat, Drink) is all about slowing down and savoring the small things. We’re taking inspiration from Little Women — the little acts that bring us together.
Read: Little Women
Eat: Gingerbread candied nuts
Drink: Slow Cooker Irish Coffee
Book club magic is found in the tiny moments shared at the table.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Nov 14, 20253 min read
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