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