$$$ - We have a $7.00 balance
Paid: Ali, Jocelyn, Maren, Julie, and Meriah.
Owe: Tristana-$5.00 only because absence was legit
Possible dues increase to $10? Still needs to be addressed when all are present.
Book is Burning Room by Michael Connelly. Next book club is Feb. 1, 2015. Ali’s pick.
Duties: Jocelyn-Main, Maren-side, Julie-dessert, Tristana-salad, Ali-drinks, Meriah-glasses (Maren still has glasses) Ali’s Birthday Club!!!!
Discussed Ali’s email about reeling it in. Decided we need to review laws next meeting.
Made 2015 Resolutions for the Club: - Get back on track
-Everyone finishes 6 of the 12 books, whether they like it or not
-Julie gets to host 2 book clubs at her house this calendar year -
-Take a picture every book club meeting. At the beginning of the meeting - Ali is in charge of this.
Announcements: Ali’s birthday event is Jan 17, 2015 – Woodstock pizza and bowling. Save the date
Discussion: What She Left Behind by Ellen Wiseman
(Meriah’s pick)
Had to do a recap for those who did not finish (Maren & Meriah, Tristana?)
Opinions:
Maren- Didn’t really like over all. Not a believable story. 3/5
Ali- Liked the book a lot. Loved the two stories told at the same time. Found Clara’s story more intriguing. Cried three times. 4/5
Julie- Didn’t like authors writing. Seemed like a young author. To wordy. Lots of potential though.
3/5 Jocelyn- Enjoyed overall. Definitely found Clara’s story more interesting. Loved the historical parts.
4/5 Meriah- Read quickly. Found Clara’s story fascinating. 4/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Peg
(adoptive mother)
Meriah- No Favorite
Ali- Alex
Jocelyn- Alex and Ethan
Maren- Ethan and Alex
