Are you thinking of planing a party or book club meeting for the Divergent Book Series by Veronica Roth? Here are some great ideas for planning a fun and exciting theme party! As you already know, I am in multiple book clubs. I love reading and I love getting together with my friends to discuss books. I heard about the Divergent series a while back, so I suggested these books to read for one of my book clubs. I LOVED the entire series, and I wanted others to enjoy this world that Veronica Roth creates too. Read my review of the Divergent Series to see what I thought about the books.
We actually ended up having two different book club meetings for these books. The first meeting was for the Divergent book. At this meeting we came dressed as the faction we thought we belonged in, took faction quizzes while we were there, and discussed the book while eating some fabulous treats. Everyone loved the book! At the meeting we had a couple Dauntless, a few Abnegation, some Amity, a few Erudite, but no one dressed as Candor. I came dressed as Abnegation, but then halfway through the meeting I rolled up my sleeves to show my fake tattoos and revealed that I was indeed Divergent. It was fun! The quiz I took at the meeting concluded that I was actually Erudite; that was different than I was expecting.
Divergent and Dauntless
The next book club meeting was for the final two books; Insurgent and Allegiant. To make this meeting fun and different, I decided to plan my food according to the factions. I hosted this meeting at my house. I created a fun Choosing Ceremony as well. We had a great time discussing the books and feasting on faction food.
Feast of Faction Food
Abnegation Plain Food: Plain water crackers and white cheese. Drink = Water
Candor Bites: Black and White chips with white dip and Sushi rolls. Drink = Margaritas (truth serum)
Dauntless Deliciousness: Death By Chocolate Cake. Drink = Jägermeister
Erudite Brain Food: Smartfood Popcorn. Drink = Blueberry Juice
Amity Freshness: Fresh and colorful fruit. Drink = Flavored Seltzers (for their bubbly personalities)
Factionless Grub: Peanut Butter. Drink = Nothing
I think it’s pretty obvious why I selected each food and drink above. What a fun night!
The Choosing Ceremony
I bought shot glasses from Amazon for a great price, and everyone got their own to take home. For the “Choosing Ceremony,” each book club member was called up by name and had to pour a shot of the drink that went with the faction they were choosing to join. We had three join Dauntless (including me), one Amity, one Erudite, two Abnegation, and no Candor once again. It was fun and we all took the shots at the same time; after everyone had filled their shot glasses and selected their factions. Toasting to “Faction Before Blood!”
Having themed book club meetings is so much fun! It really helps you get into the book and the characters! Make sure to also check out my post about The Fifty Shades Trilogy book club meeting.
Which Faction Would You Choose?
Abnegation (The Selfless), Erudite (The Intelligent), Dauntless (The Brave),
Candor (The Honest), Amity (The Peaceful)
THIS IS AWESOME. I am going to crach your next bookclub. Even if I didnt knowwhat the book was to read. SO creative! Hope to see you soon
Cathy
I haven’t read Divergent yet but both my kids have and enjoyed it. I would love to attend a book club meeting. What a great way to get out for a little quiet time.
I don’t really know anything about that series so I’m not sure what food I would choose. I’d probably just go for everything!
Oh my goodness, what total-fun. I haven’t seen the movie nor have I read the book but my teen-age stepdaughter is all about and would love this. Perfect for some sleepover fun.
This looks so fun! I love your pairings!
We haven’t read the series or watched the movie yet. Waiting until our girls are a couple years older and then we’ll start at the beginning!
Such a great idea – I haven’t been able to read much since Rhys was born, but now that he is FINALLY napping – I’m hoping to start back up!
Oh my gosh! This is such a cool idea! Love it – looks like it was fun.
How fun! I love this idea! I want to read that book too!!
I want to come to YOUR book clubs!! Seriously that is so cool! I absolutely loved the Divergent series. Those are such fun ideas! Maybe the neighborhood where i’m moving in a few weeks has a book club and we can do this there. I hope so. This is so much fun!!
Clever! I have always wanted to do something like this!
Looks like a fun book party, and I am jealous of all those yummy snacks!!! I could go for a slice of that cake right about now!!
what a great idea for your book club meeting! I enjoyed the books as well. It was really interesting to discover more about societies and how people handle diversity and change.
WHAT?!?! I love this. So creative and FUN! I would choose Dauntless after reading the series, but hard to choose Jager as my drink LOL 🙂 How fun!
Such a creative and fun book club party! I want to come!
Oh that would be so much fun, great party ideas, wow!! I love Divergent!!
I would choose Candor! I love how you themed everything to fit the book! I’ve been wanting to read this series and now I’m even more inspired to find the time to sit down and read it!
It has been so long since I’ve done a book club. You have me totally inspired to get involved and do something similar!
I would choose Candor! I seriously want to come to one our your book club events! Super fun and super creative! Shows you really do enjoy the books as well!
My daughter really loved the Divergent series. I’m going to show her this post, she will get a kick out of it!
I’d have to say Candor. Love that chocolate cake.
I haven’t read Divergent, but I love the idea of throwing a party relating to the book. I used to work as a craft coordinator and threw a Harry Potter craft party for our students. They loved it! We had wand making, banners, etc. It was such as success- everyone had so much fun. Everyone gets really into it 🙂
I have not read this series yet but I plan on reading it. I love how you set up all the different snacking centers.
Although I am a nonfiction girl through and through, the few times I do read fiction, I like dystopian. I have not got to this series yet but I want to and your post intrigued me as now I want to know how the food fits in.
Seriously, how fun are you? I LOVE this idea, what a fun meeting! I just finished reading Divergent and loved it. But.. I still can’t decide which faction I would actually choose although the test in the back of the book revealed that I was Divergent 😉
I just read all 3 books on flights thurs and Friday. Loved. In didn’t do the test yet but I suspect i am divergent. I don’t fit one category ever!
Love this party idea!!
It seems like a fun meeting. I want to read that book
Factions, huh? Dauntless, Amity, Adne- what? Now you’ve got my curiosity peeked. I am going to look into all this confusion. I’ll expect Veronica Roth to help me sort it out.
I know absolutely nothing about the book series, but that party looks fabulous! Great job!
Can I join your book club? You have thought of everything!
Great book and movie. And fun club to belong too, I have one here and love it! I haven’t read the ending and can’t wait.
What cute ideas for food!! I’m digging that. I loved this book series. I have no clue which faction I would be, though.
Your book club looks like it would be a blast to attend! I love having themed foods for parties.