June 24, 2023 Survivor Song (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- This was a blind date book. Liked the different take on a virus that already exists. Rocky chapter changes, but fast entertaining read. Didn’t like the end. Would recommend. Would not read another by this author. 3.5/5 Caitlin- Liked how the book jumped right in but hated the writing style. Really unrealistic. Didn’t like the end. Would not recommend. Would not read another by author. 2.5/5 Julie- Perfect vacation read. Fast paced and simple so kept my attention. Could have been longer. Needed more back story. Would recommend. Would not read another by author. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- Fast read but hated writing style. Some parts so run on and lots of repeating. Felt like a book about a different strain of COVID. Surprised it was written before the pandemic. Would not recommend. Would not read another by author. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Luis Caitlin- Josh and Luis Julie- Luis and Josh Jocelyn- Luis and Natalie Balance $$$- $368.16. All paid. Book pick is Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson 348pgs Next club August 6th. Hopefully at the river! Lunch: Pizza/ Salmon Scramble/ Grove Bowls and Bloody Mary’s Announcements: Ali- Got a new tattoo. Have lost 20lbs. Caitlin- Going on my honeymoon. Julie- Ayla is now 6. Becoming a HOA treasurer. Jocelyn- Mike got a new car.

June 2, 2023 Lessons in Chemistry (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- I Liked it. Cute easy beach read. Enjoyed the feminist message for the time. Great job with character development. Ending was a bit confusing. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- I loved the book. At first, I thought it was going to be depressing, but turned out to be quite funny. Liked the writing style. Would recommend. 4/5 Caitlin- Surprised how much I enjoyed it. Tactically hilarious. Kept me engaged the whole time. Already have recommended. 4/5 Ali- DID NOT FINISH (for club but did finish the book overall) Favorite Characters: Julie- 6:30, Harriot and Walter Jocelyn- 6:30 and Mad Caitlin- 6:30 and Elizabeth Balance $$$- $328.17. Everyone paid up. Book pick is Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay 335pgs Next club June 24th at Ali’s House 12:00 Dinner: Chicken tacos by Julie Announcements: Possible float on the 10th or 11th…..