Meeting Minutes: May 21, 2022 The Troop (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- This book was not scary at all, just disgusting! Didn’t like the side interviews, found them distracting and ruined the flow for me. Would recommend to certain people. 2/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the excitement but didn’t really like the book. From the start it was exciting, but some parts just so disgusting. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Instantly thought of Dreamcatcher and Lord of the Flies. Gross! Gross! And Disturbing. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- This book was eh. A little too Lord of the Flies/ Stephen King. Writer had a great style with good descriptions. The story was just gross and sad though. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Newt Caitlin- Newt Ali- Newt and Alex Jocelyn- The Worm and Newt “The tree had a uniformly deformed look, like children nourished on tainted milk.” $$$ Balance: $???. All paid. Book pick is Sand by Hugh Howey 320pgs Next club is at Ali’s house June 26th @ 11:00ish. Bring your own food. Next book pick is Caitlin. Brunch- Bagels, fruit, chips, and The Swampy Worm Announcements: Julie- Mason turned 13. Going to San Diego. Caitlin- Bachelorette now has a penis. So excited! Ali- New job, Procraft Division Manager. Going on vacation first. Jocelyn- Cy got his first tattoo.

Meeting Minutes: June 26, 2022 Sand (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- I liked it, my type of book. Like this author. The whole book made me claustrophobic. Repetitive descriptions but liked them the first time. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- I liked it. Easy read and stayed exciting. Hard for me to imagine controlling sand, so good work for my imagination. Reminded me of a sandy Waterworld. Would recommend. 3/5 Caitlin- This book was wild. First post-apocalyptic book ever! I liked it, really enjoyable. Descriptions were all over the place though. Would recommend. 3.8/5 Julie- I enjoyed this book. Of course, I loved the love story. Vic was a bad ass! Liked the writing style with all the metaphors. Can’t wait to read the series. Would recommend. 4/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Vic Jocelyn- Vic and Conner Caitlin- Vic Julie- Vic $$$ Balance- $320, everyone paid. Book pick is Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune 390pgs Next club is July 31st @ the river. Meet Next book pick is Jocelyn’s. Brunch- Sushi, Sandwiches and Strawberry Mojitos. With no power! Announcements: Ali- Retired in my mind. Starting new job on the 11th. Jocelyn-Cy graduated HS! Broke up with bitchface finally!!! Heading to the Oregon coast and got a new deck. Caitlin- Going camping. Dress shopping date made. Julie- Ayla’s BDay. It’s Summer! I love summer Julie.