May 22, 2016 Book Club Notes

In Dark Dark Wood By Ruth Ware (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Had a cheesy feeling. Obviously a young author. Story felt far fetched and unrealistic. This book is stupid! Not Recommend. 3/5 Maren- Fast easy read. Ending went downhill. Not recommend. 3/5 Meriah- The story was very predictable. Not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- Writing felt amateur. Liked that it was in Europe. Not recommend. 3/5 Ali- Easy read. Parts made more complicated then they needed to be. Would recommend to certain readers. 3/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Tom Maren- Nina Meriah- Nina/Tom Jocelyn- Nina Ali- Nina/Tom
Fruit Loop- Fruitus Lupus, fruit of the moon; associated with the pagan belief that insanity was connected to bathing in the light of the moon.

I’m not being offensive. You cannot offend someone who’s not here. Offense has been taken, just not given. – Nina-

$$$- Balance of $495. Everyone paid, Maren paid off debt.

Next book club is June 26th at Meriah’s house (remember swimsuits) Early start time? Book is The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison 288 pgs Next pick is Jocelyn’s……. Book Pick Order: Jocelyn, Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah

Duties: Meriah-main, Julie-apps/glasses/salad, Maren-side, Ali-dessert, Jocelyn-drinks

Dinner: Kale/sausage stir fry, Quinoa/rice, salsa/lentil dips, Brownies w/blood orange sorbet, beer and vodka crans.
Announcements: Julie- 13 working days left till summer vacation!!! Maren- Lana having pre k graduation. Liam is now crazy...haha Meriah- Looking for a new car. Old landlord finally dropped the floor issue. Got our liquor license. Jocelyn- Bought a 1998 Mercedes to sell to Tero. Sotero’s HS graduation. Ali- Another crazy crash in front of my house.
Other Items: Use due $$ for drinks? Can we get summer tank tops? Remember who has pools 