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Mystery book mixer: How to host a better-than-book club night in

Think of it as a smarty-pants Secret Santa for any night of the year.

Think of it as a smarty-pants Secret Santa for any night of the year.

Mystery book mixer: How to host a better-than-book club night in

7 years ago
Duration 2:18
Think of it as a smarty-pants Secret Santa for any night of the year.

It's a cold, blustery night and it's time to hunker down, but your friends want to hang out. What should you do? We've got the perfect night-in idea with this mystery book exchange.

A mixture of book club and Secret Santa, this party idea is perfect for the book lovers in your life. Add snacks, candles (and maybe a cute dog or two!) and you have the recipe for a cozy, intellectual, fun, night in with friends.

And in case you're stuck for ideas, our friends at CBC Books have rounded up the best books of 2017.