December 19th: SCM Bookclub Agenda

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB Menu: Brunch of frittata, potatoes, sausages, something sweet (possibly cinnabun waffels!!), Champange, fruit. I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Thursday Murder Club by by Richard Osman (355 pgs) -All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question. II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino -Meeting day and time is dictated by the hostess of the month. III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $60.02 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******JANUARY 23rd, 2021! 1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: TBD; BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - __0_________ V. Announcements: Founded in 2007: 14 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!! VI. Old Business: 1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts 2. At next club Year end book lists 3. At next club Year end recap VII. New Business: NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Jocelyn, Julie

November 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes: A Town Called Solace (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- Really liked this book. Smooth read, really entertaining. Enjoyed all the different stories coming together. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Didn’t hate it. Felt like it lacked depth. Three underdeveloped stories. Kept my attention, but meh. Would recommend to certain people. 2.5/5 Ali- At first didn’t like, but easy read. I had to know so that kept me reading. Liked the multiple stories. Writing style rudimentary. Abrupt ending. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- The book was okay. Entertaining overall, but still lacking. Didn’t love the writing style. Predictable. Did like that Solace reminded me of Boulder Creek. Would not recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Mr. Barnes Karl Julie- No one Ali- Clara and Moses Jocelyn- Moses “Maybe it’s a matter of tenses. Of grammar. Our love existed, it does exist, it will exist. On the great continuum of time, perhaps it is the tenses that we cease to be.” Balance $$$- $60.02. Everyone paid Venmo. Book pick is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 363pgs Next club is December 19th at Jocelyn’s House @ 11:00. Holiday Brunch. Next Book pick is Julie’s This meeting's Brunch: Redwood Sandwiches/ Broccoli Cheddar Soup/ Bloody Mary’s

September 25, 2021 Invasive (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Liked how it started with a bang. Liked character development. Hard to follow details with all the chaos. Cute ending. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Caitlin- I’d like to learn more. Enjoyed how it started, nonstop. Didn’t understand all the science talk. Hard to build a relationship with the story. Would Recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- At first getting annoyed with the lack of actual ants, but then they came marching in. Fun read! Glad the main character didn’t end up being a whinny bitch. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Ali- Didn’t Finish Favorite Characters: Julie- Barry Caitlin-Barry Jocelyn-Barry, Buffy and Ez Balance $$$- $520. Everyone is paid even. Book pick is Hell’s Princess by Harold Schechter 335pgs Anniversary celebration on October 23rd. Brunch club on October 24th. Next book pick is Caitlin Dinner: Polenta Pizza Bites, Veggie and Dips, Fruit Cabobs, Quinoa salad, Greek Sushi Rolls, Bruschetta, Baked Brie and Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers

July 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes: A Man Called Ove (Caitlin’s Pick)

Caitlin- I really liked this book. Smooth reading. Kept me interested and laughing. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- I absolutely loved the book. It was funny and heartfelt. A very feel-good book. Would recommend. 4.5/5 Ali- Judged the book by its cover. Didn’t find it as funny as I though it would be, but really liked it. Very good read. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Did not like it! Too depressing. Kept thinking when this gets funny. Felt predictable. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Sonja Jocelyn- Ove and the Cat Ali- Parvaneh and the Cat Julie- Parvaneh and the Cat “And that laughter of hers, which, for the rest of his life, would make him feel as if someone was running around barefoot on the inside of his breast.” Balance $$$- $440. Everyone paid even. Book pick is The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 400pgs Nest club is August 29th at the river. Meet at 10:30 and bring your own food and drinks. 😊 Next pick is Julie’s

August 29, 2021 Meeting Minutes: The Sanatorium (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I didn’t really like the book. Didn’t like the writing style or the characters. Too many mysteries thrown out right at the beginning that got annoying, and the main character sucked. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Ali- Thought I was half right about the killer, but no. Family drama was dumb. Hated the main character. Do like thrillers and this was a good vacation read. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Julie- Cheesy writing style. It was like the Shinning and Clue mixed. So much potential but fell short. Junk food read. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Caitlin- It was meh. Kept me kind of hooked but wasn’t that memorable. Obvious dumb decisions were made through out. Ending was weird. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Will Ali- Will Julie- Will Caitlin- Laure Balance $$$- $440. Everyone owes $20 next club. Book pick is Invasive by Chuck Wendig 328pgs Next club is September 25th at Julie’s. Appetizer party at Julie’s at 6:00. Next pick will be Ali’s

June 19, 2021 The Four Winds (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- I learned a lot, looking things up as I read. Interesting to learn about white discrimination. The ending was okay, but sad. I cried. Would Recommend. 5/5 Julie- Super excited you chose this, my favorite author. A little hard to read because so close to my personal life. Really identified with this struggle. I kept questioning the title, but realized people blew in from all directions. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- Overall I loved it! Love this author and her writing style. One of my favorite time periods to learn about, such a time of survival, hope and love. Predictable at parts, but a great read. Would recommend. 4/5 Caitlin- Liked it for the most part. Hated that the focus on live was only at the end, ruined it. Did love learning about farming. Maybe recommend it. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Jack, Rose, Tony and Loreda Julie- Rose, Loreda and Jack Jocelyn- Rose, Loreda, Jean and Jack Caitlin- Ant Balance $$$- $380. Ali, Julie and Jocelyn paid even. Caitlin will owe $20next club. Book pick is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 337pgs Next club is July 17th at Caitlin’s house 12:00 Next book pick is Jocelyn. Duties: Bring your own food

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 06/19/2021 @ 1:00pm

Ali’s BOOKCLUB HOSTESS HAS A SIGNAITURE COCKTAIL : All must BYOB & Food I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (450 pgs) -All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question. II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino -Meeting day and time is dictated by the hostess of the month. III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $360.00 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******July 24th, 2021! 1. Book pick- (Caitlin)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: Bagel Bar everyone bring toppings. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - __0_________ V. Announcements: Founded in 2007: 13 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!! VI. Old Business: 1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts 2. At next club Year end book lists 3. At next club Year end recap VII. New Business: NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Jocelyn, Julie

May 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes: Where the Forest Meets the Stars (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Not sure how I felt about this book. Reminded me of the Host. Loved all the bird stuff, been having fun watching my yard birds. Lacked details in parts and too much detail in other parts. Hated the end. Would recommend. 3/5 Ali- I liked the book. Easy fast read. Entertaining but had questionable things I didn’t like. Predictable love story. Liked the sarcastic dialog. Story felt kind of pieced together. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Caitlin- It was enjoyable. Easy read, but never captivating. Liked the writing style- humorous. Good job building the characters. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- I liked it overall. Easy read felt like a young adult book. I wished it had stayed more fantasy instead of predictable love story. I really wanted it to be about a changeling. Loved all the bird and nature talk. Didn’t like the end. Might recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Ursa Ali- Tabby Caitlin- Gabe Jocelyn-Ursa, Little Bear and Kittens Balance $$$- $360.00 Everyone paid even. Book pick is Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 450pgs Next club is June 19th at Ali’s House 1:00 Next book pick is Caitlin. Next possible club date 7/24? Duties: Bring your own food. Ali will have a signature cocktail. Breakfast: Bagels from the bagel shop, Champagne and Vodka Pops.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MAY MEETING 05/22/2021 @ 11:00am Julie’s BOOKCLUB

HOSTESS HAS A BAGEL BAR : All must bring items for bagel bar & BYOB I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah (325 pgs) -All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question. II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino -Meeting day and time is dictated by the hostess of the month. III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $320.00 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******June 26th, 20210! 1. Book pick- (Ali)- The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah (394 pgs) 2. Book pick- (Caitlin)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: Bagel Bar everyone bring toppings. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - ___________ V. Announcements: 13 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!! VI. Old Business: 1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts 2. At next club Year end book lists 3. At next club Year end recap VII. New Business: NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Jocelyn, Julie

Bookclub Meeting Minutes April 25, 2021- The Last House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it either. The setting was too similar to our last book. It was meant to be a junk food thriller and in the end it was. It still gave me the feeling of “I have to know.” I might recommend. 2.5/5 Julie- I couldn’t stand the writing style. So dumb, another dud. I was just trying to get through it. Hell no I would never recommend. 1/5 Caitlin- Don’t have much to say. Hard to follow. The whole book was a downer. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Decently written thriller. Kept me wanting to know. Hard to start because it was so familiar to our last read. Good twist at the end. I would recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- No Favorite Julie- No Favorite Caitlin- Conner Ali- Conner Balance $$$- $320. Everyone is paid even. Book pick is Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah 325pgs Next club is May 22nd at Julie’s House 11:00 Next book pick is Ali’s. Possible club date 6/27 Duties: Bring stuff for a bagel bar. Dinner: (App Party)- Jalapeño Poppers/ Skordalia/ Vegi’s with Tzatziki dip/ Brie Jalapeño Pastry Wrap/ Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Drink tasters- Watermelon Chili Lime Booch/ Blackberry Pear Cider/ Cherry Cider

January 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion: Maren- I thought this book would be more graphic. It was good. I liked the crazy mother in law. Liked the first half better then the second half. Would not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- I loved it! I went into it thinking it was going ot be a silly young adult novel and that is exactly what it was. It was somewhat predictable, and I hated half the characters, but couldn’t put it down. Would not recommend. 4/5 Julie- Lots of hype about this book. Loved that the authors mom inspired the book. Hated all the husbands! I really liked it. Nice fun easy read. I was interested the entire time. Would recommend. 4/5 Caitlin- I liked the book. It was a fun read. Found lots of flaws within the story. Somewhat predictable. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Thought it was a female author the whole time. I liked it overall. Pretty fun read. Would recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Maren- Mrs. Greene Jocelyn- Ragtag Julie- James Caitlin- Ragtag and Kitty Ali- Kitty and Slick “A reader lives many lives. The person who doesn’t read lives but one. But if you’re happy just doing what your told and reading what other people think you should read, then don’t let me stop you. I just find it sad.” Balance $$$- $200. Julie paid $12 to even us out. Everyone is paid to current. Book pick is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge 346pgs Next club is February 28th @ 2:00 at Ali’s House Next book pick is Caitlin’s. Next possible club date 3/27 or 3/28 Dinner: Everyone brought their own snacks. Maren brought beers and cupcakes for Ali’s birthday. Duties: We failed to assign duties. Everyone brings their own snacks and Ali will provide a signature cocktail for us. Issues: We still want new gear! Announcements: Maren- Moved into my new condo. Love it! Jocelyn- No announcements Julie- Chris is pissed he has a mini van as his work car. Maren works for my new neighbor, crazy. Caitlin- I have a new ugly ass box in my yard now forever. Ali- Making this year a healthier one!