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I am new to NetGalley and "The Nightmare Before Kissmas" is a book that is still on my TBR (will be reading this holiday season). I love that this kit is ready to use for a book club and has so much included in it like recommended themed foods and you can never go wrong with a playlist!

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I loved the little book marks.It was interesting to see the interviews with the author and how this book came together.

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The book club kit is cute and has interesting questions. The interview with the author adds a nice touch. I think the printable bookmarks are great. The recipes and music selection will make the book club meeting has the right vibes.

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Our book club had so much fun with the Nightmare Before Kissmas Book Club Kit! Sara Raasch’s book was already the perfect mix of cozy holiday vibes, swoony romance, and just the right dash of chaos—but this kit made our discussion feel like a full-on holiday party. It wasn’t just a meeting, it was an experience!

The discussion questions were fantastic. They captured the heart of the story—holiday traditions, complicated family dynamics, romantic tension, and of course the hilarious “nightmare” moments that kept us laughing. The prompts got everyone talking, from the die-hard rom-com fans in our group to those who normally prefer something darker. I loved how the questions made us reflect on not just the romance itself, but also what the holidays mean to us personally. It created a really warm and nostalgic conversation that felt perfect for the season.

The extras in the kit were the cherry on top. The themed activities and suggestions made it so easy to set the mood—we had holiday treats, festive drinks, and even some decorations inspired by the kit’s ideas. A couple of us wore Christmas pajamas, and honestly it felt like we were living inside the book’s world for the night. It brought out so much laughter and joy, which is exactly what a holiday romance should do.

What I appreciated most was how the kit balanced fun with depth. Yes, we laughed a lot (especially over the more outrageous “nightmare” scenarios), but we also found ourselves talking about love, expectations, and how the holidays can be both magical and stressful. It gave us a chance to connect in a way that felt authentic and uplifting.

By the end of the night, we were all in the holiday spirit—quoting our favorite lines, arguing playfully over our favorite characters, and even making a list of other festive romances to read together. This kit made our book club meeting one of the highlights of the season.

If you’re picking up The Nightmare Before Kissmas with friends, do yourself a favor and get this kit. It adds the sparkle, warmth, and laughter that every holiday book club night needs. Five stars from me—this will be one we remember for a long time!

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very very cute, but i really dont have much else to say to be honest, its a well organised book club kit

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I received the book club kit for The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch for free for my honest review. I was unsure if I’d even use the kit, but after looking at the kit, I was interested in reading the book so I could answer the questions. I absolutely loved the printable book marks.

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A fun extra to be used by book clubs when discussing this book. Obviously recommended to enjoy the book too, but this resource gets a high rating for its usefulness.

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My book club are reading this book in December, and I cannot wait to show them the contents of this kit! It's fantastic! I love the interview, and the recipe ideas are such an amazing touch. I'll be using the bookmarks as a free gift to each reader too.

Thank you NetGalley and WeAreBookish for this kit!

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The detail in this kit? Amazing. From an insightful author interview, to discussion questions, to BOOKMARKS, to recipes and to a playlist?? We're spoiled. Everything in this book club kit fits so seamlessly into an established book club or even those starting out. It has everything you can need and has such a great flow to make sure everyone is having a good time and able to talk about The Nightmare Before Kissmas! Love this kit so much!

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This kit is so cute???

I love it.

It has made me add this book to my want to read list. So Kudos to this kit indeed.

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A wonderful aid for a book club! Helped out a lot when trying to initiate conversation. Raasch is a wonderful writer, and I look forward to their other books!

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I really just expected some discussion questions and a Q&A with the author, but this book club kit is so much more! Absolutely a beautiful and fun resource for the individual reader as well as clubs reading the book together. The author interview was engaging and extensive, the discussion questions are a good mix of story-related and topic-related, and the printed book marks are ADORABLE. I also appreciated the recipes included (that support recipe creators), though my blood sugar probably doesn't. There's also a playlist, a list of activities, a custom game of Kiss/Marry/Banish, and some reading recommendations - and all those elements are equally engaging, cute, silly, and excellent. Top marks.

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An excellent book club kit! The interview with Sara Raasch and the questions were useful in coaxing shy book readers to open up and start sharing their thoughts. The recipe ideas and the printable bookmarks were a big hit with everyone. <3

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A nice little addition for The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch - some fun questions/activities for local book clubs to use.

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This is a great book club kit, containing everything I will need to get my book club discussions going

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Adorable kit for a book club, or even someone who enjoys being fully immersed in their reading experience! I loved all of the printables, the interview, and especially the 'bites and sips' included!

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I unfortunately fast-clicked when I requested it, and thought this was the book and not a book club kit. But by now, I read the book and really liked it and the book club kit for sure is a great tool - more books should have something like that!

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I haven't read this book yet but I can't wait to do so with this great and bookmark talking points. There’s something wildly fulfilling about sitting in a room (or Zoom square) with people who get it—who light up over the same plot twist, who argue passionately about a morally gray character, who aren’t afraid to say, “That ending? Trash.” I'll make sure to get to this soon.

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This is hands down my favorite printable bookmark I’ve ever seen and I will immediately be downloading it. This also has themed recipes which I will be trying with my book club.

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A kit for a book club! Really creative and I can’t wait to use this alongside my read of the book. I’ve been meaning to start this for a long time.

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