March 6, 2016 Book Club Notes

$$$- Balance of 345.00 Paid: Everyone

Next book club is April 3rd at Tristana’s house. Maren’s birthday month!!!

Book is It’s a Long Story by Willie Nelson 400 pgs

Next pick is Maren’s….???

Book Pick Order: Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Ali, Tristana

Duties: Tristana-main, Ali-apps (Joe has glasses), Meriah- salad, Maren-side, Julie-dessert, Joe-drinks

Dinner: Chips and Guac, Chicken enchiladas w/ spinach tortillas, Roasted Peppers and Onions, Spanish Rice, Strawberry Tarts, Beer and Wine.

Announcements: Meriah- New Cowboy OPEN….doing great!!!
Other Items: No info

Books not finished: Jocelyn-0/ Meriah-3/ Julie-1/ Ali-1/ Maren-2/ Tristana-3

Discussion: Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler (Ali’s Pick)

Maren- Slow read. Liked the character development. Ending threw me. 3.5/5 Julie- Hated it. Boring and weird. Time waster. Would not recommend. 1/5 Jocelyn- Ok read, boring at times. Interesting perspective on the grieving process. 2/5 Ali- Boring overall. Good at descriptions but to lengthy at times. Fast transitions. 2.5-3/ 5

Favorite Characters: Maren- Ethen Julie- Edward Jocelyn- Edward Ali- Edward
Human beings can only go “into” houses, cars, and coffins.