April 29, 2023 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- Definitely a cleansing read after our last book. Better then the authors other books, but still felt run on with lots of repeating. Started good and lost luster as it went. Predictable ending. Might recommend. 3/5 Julie- It was just okay. Easy beach read. Annoyed by both main characters. The big secret dragged too long. A far-fetched tale, but entertaining. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Ali- I’m prouf I finished. It flowed so it made it easier to read. Just didn’t really care about this story. Would not recommend. 3/5 Caitlin (from afar)- Enjoyed it in the beginning but it progressively became cheesy. Turning to only focus on one love story that kept repeating itself. The secret wasn’t big enough for all the buildup. ?/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Henry Cameron and Robert Julie- Henry and James Ali- Henry Caitlin- Henry $$$ Balance- ?? I think everyone paid… Book pick is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 400pgs Next club is June 3rd at the River 😊 Lunch: Bagel Sandwiches/ Salad and Cape Codders Announcements: Check out Fab Fun Fit Box Kickback Shop has website. (Holly’s shop) Julie is going to have a housewarming party this summer.

April 3, 2023 Geek Love (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- This book was WTF. Had potential. Expected more drug abuse for child creations. The authors writing style sucked. Thought she was on drugs while writing. End was rushed, but still too drawn out. Would not recommend. 2/5 Jocelyn- WTF!! This is in the top 5 strangest books I’ve ever read. The whole story was disturbing and sad. Not terribly written I guess, but a terrible way to escape. Under 400pgs but felt like 600pgs. Would never recommend. 2/5 Ali- WTF. Such jerky writing, just sloppy writing style. I hated this book. Flowed like mud on a jagged rock. Torture to read. Could have been good if it was 100% different. Would never recommend- will purposely talk shit about it. 1/5 Julie- Didn’t read (by choice) Favorite Character: Caitlin- The cats Jocelyn- None Ali- None $$$ Balance- $248.13 All paid except Caitlin, bday girl. Book pick is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Tayler Jenkins Reed 400pgs Next club is April 29th at Jocelyn’s House 11:30. Bring your own goods. Announcements: Caitlin- Bday Escape Room 4/15. Getting married in a month. Jocelyn- Cypress 20th birthday coming up. Ali- Losing lbs., shedding that weight. Julie- Ayla needs glasses.