Honey Bee Book Club Experience

Choose a novel, memoir, or science book that features honey bees—from beloved titles like The Secret Life of Bees or The Music of Bees to fascinating nonfiction about beekeeping and bee behavior. I’ll join your discussion as a guest beekeeper to illuminate the real-life science and traditions behind the story. Together we’ll explore themes from the book while learning about the remarkable world of honey bees: how colonies function, how honey is made, and what the hive can teach us about resilience, cooperation, and community.

To make your gathering truly memorable, you can add a hands-on or tasting experience inspired by the hive. Options include:

• Bee’s Knees cocktail demonstration (a classic gin, lemon, and honey cocktail)

• Honey tasting flight exploring the flavors of different floral sources

• Beeswax candle rolling

• Honey body scrub making

These interactive elements create a warm, social atmosphere and give everyone something tangible to take home.

I have a curated list of bee-themed books that work beautifully for discussion, or I’m happy to tailor the experience around a title your group has already selected.

A youth version of the Honey Bee Book Club is also available. There are so many wonderful children’s books about bees, and young readers love pairing stories with hands-on activities like candle rolling, honey tasting, or learning how bees make honey.

Whether your group gathers around a table, in a living room, or at a community space, a Honey Bee Book Club brings together stories, science, and a little sweetness from the hive.