October 18, 2016 Book Club Notes

The Girls (Julie’s Pick)
Discussion:
Julie- Really liked. Loved the language and descriptions. Already recommended. 4/5
Meriah- Really liked it too. Painted such great pictures. Definitely will recommend. 4/5
Ali- Really liked it. Related too much of it. Already recommended. 4/5
Jocelyn- Loved it!! Related to so much with the main character. Many similar life experiences, minus hanging with a cult. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Maren- Felt conflicted. Loved the description of the 60’s, but freaked because I have a daughter. Would not recommend. 3/5
Overall Success!!! Starting a new year, we all shall aim to read all 12 books this year!!!

Favorite Character:
Julie- Suzanne Meriah- No Favorite Character Ali- Tom Jocelyn- No Favorite Character Maren- Tom

$$$ Balance- We will start with a new balance amount after anniversary celebration. Jocelyn paid past dues. Everyone starts fresh at November club.

Next Book Club is Nov. 20th at Meriah’s House….This is a birthday club for Julie and Jocelyn

Book is Defending Jacob by William Landay 431pgs

Next pick is Jocelyn……still deciding.

Possible next club on Dec. 18th with white elephant gift exchange

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

Duties: Meriah-Main; Maren- Glasses, Side/App; Julie-Drinks; Jocelyn-Salad; Ali-Dessert

Dinner: Wings and pizza sticks w/dip, Make your own Naan bread pizzas, Salad, ice cream w/chocolate nut cookies, Beer and Wine

Announcements:
Julie- H2O home cleaning products party on Nov 3rd Meriah- The Cowboy flooded. Plug for Apollo plumbing- Kyle from honey bucket came to the rescue. Jocelyn- Mike crashed my sweet trucky. She survived, but maybe a sign that a new car is coming my way. Ali- Has a roommate. Jake’s friend Jason has moved in. Great cleaner and respectful. Maren- All my babies are growing up and moving on at 1, 3 and 5. We loved our family trip to Disneyland.

Old Business: We want quarter sleeves and sweatshirts. Meriah get info.
SCM Book Club photo shoot. Pin up style. Ali has hair/makeup person.