June 26, 2016 Book Club Notes

Butterfly Garden By Dot Hutchison (Meriah’s Pick)

Discussion:
Meriah- Liked it, finished quickly. Needed more back story. Upset with the ending. Overall good ideas, look for more from this writer. Might recommend. 3/5 Maren- Didn’t like. Don’t like books with rape and murder. Seemed to far fetched. Kept reading to find the twist. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Liked book, kept me intrigued. Some weird aspects to the story, unbelievable. Hoping for more vicious ending. Already recommended. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- Liked the book. Read in a day. Loved the back and forth story telling. Some unbelievable parts. Disappointed with end twist. This story stayed on my mind long after I finished. Could make a great movie. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Julie (from afar) - Enjoyed. Fast read. Would make a great movie.

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Bliss Maren- No Fav Ali- Bliss Jocelyn- Bliss Julie- ??
$$$ - Balance of $535 (not sure of this?) Everyone present paid. Julie exempt for family emergency. Next book club is August 7th at Jocelyn’s house. Book is The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 332 pgs

Next pick is Ali’s, possibly Younger by Susan Monshower

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

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

Dinner: Salami rolls, pulled pork sliders w/ south western salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, sorbet w/ chocolate nut clusters, beer and wine.
Announcements: None
Other Items: BUY TANK TOPS – Texted 4 Bush.