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May 21, 2017 Book Club Notes

The Round House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion:
Julie- Didn’t like it in the beginning, to heartbreaking. Ended up really enjoying it. Wordy at times, but liked the grammar. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Jocelyn- I liked it. Learned a lot about living on a Reservation and the laws that apply. Loved that it was told through a 13-year-old boys point of view. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Yawning in the beginning, then became intrigued. Liked the 80’s descriptions. Loved the frienships. Felt educated. Would recommend. 3/5
Maren- Hard to get into. Lots of characters, but well written. Liked that the village fed everyone. Would recommend. 4/5
Meriah- DID NOT FINISH. WILL GET PIE TO THE FACE!!
Favorite Characters: Julie- Cappy and Mooshum Jocelyn- Father Travis and Cappy Ali- Cappy and Linda Maren- Linda, Aunt Clemance, and Grandma

“How funny, strange, that a thing can grow so powerful even when planted in the wrong place.”

$$$ Balance- $459. Next club: Julie will owe $30; Ali, Jocelyn, Maren and Meriah will owe $20. Next club is July 2nd at Maren’s House. Book Pick is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 381 pgs. Next pick is Ali’s: dRAGON'S tEETH BY mICHAEL cRICHTON.

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

Dinner: Chips/Guacamole and Chips; Turkey Tacos; Salad; Maren’s homemade cookies and Ice Cream; Beer

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

Announcements: Julie- I’m married!!! Ayla is due June 18th Jocelyn- Sotero is moved out!!! Maren- I really like Maro now. Ali- Still going to Tennessee. “Boyfriend” is doing well.
Need to talk with Meriah about club. Used to try hard to be a part of things once a month. Need to figure out work schedule.

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