June 30, 2024 Malas (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- Enjoyed this book. Not my typical pick. Realized growing up in the 90’s we were wild. Kind of a long build up. Not sure I liked the end. WR/WRA 4/5 Jocelyn- Overall it wasn’t too bad. Love reading about different cultures. The music scene was my favorite part. I could tell it was a debut novel while reading. Lots of choppy parts. MR/WRA 3/5 Julie- Wanted to like it, but it fell short. Started strong but lost me with way too many descriptions. I felt like why keep reading, I know what’s going to happen. Ending was dumb! MR/WNRA 2.5/5 Caitlin- Started hating Lulu as soon as she wanted to kill a puppy. Wanted the witch curse to be the story. Wanted to like it, but just didn’t. WNR/ WNRA. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Ernie, Romi and Richo Jocelyn- Romi Julie- Marina Caitlin- None Balance $$$- $352.43 all paid. Book pick- 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin 289pgs Next club @ Caitlin’s House June 20th 11:00 Next club date August 17th River Club! Flights- Still to be decided. Alanis Morissette concert is August 7th. Flights: Mexican Appetizers Ali- Street Corn Flatbread Jocelyn- Churro Cheesecake Julie- Turkey Stuffed Jalapenos Caitlin- Shrimp Tostada Bites Announcements: Ali- Rocking my driveway. Got my first paycheck. Jocelyn- Had a great vacation! Cy going to Hawaii. Julie- I have a puppy and she weighs 14lbs already. Building a fence. Caitlan- My baby is the size of a Chinchilla. My house sucks, but it’s going to be great someday.

June 8, 2024 The Wilder Women (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Had high expectations, let down a bit. Could relate with the mom daughter part of the story. Emotionally flat. WRC/WNRA. 3/5 Caitlin- Had high hopes but was beyond disappointed. How can this be the same author? All the characters sucked! The ending was SO horrible! WNR/WNRA. 1/5 Ali- This book was something else. Could have been good but fell short. Transitions were not smooth. Very irritating overall. Ending was dumb. WNR/WNRA 2.5/5 Jocelyn-UGH! This book was terrible. Was it my head space? NO, it was just awful. I had to force feed it. Could be a fun way to head out on a road trip- just follow my feelings. WNR/MRA. .5/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Finn Caitlin- None Ali- Ersula star, Myron and Joel Jocelyn- Myron and Joel Balance $$$- $312.41 all paid Book pick- Malas by Marcela Fuentes 381pgs Next club @ Ali’s House June 30th 12:00 Next possible date July 20th Flights- Mexican Apps Flights: Julie- Greens w/ Walnuts, Feta and Spinach Salad Caitlin- Peach Tomato Burrata Salad Ali- Tortellini Sausage Vegi Pasta Salad Jocelyn- Beet Ricotta Pistachio Salad Announcements: Julie- Getting a puppy in 5 days. Caitlin- My baby is the size of a prairie dog. Halfway there. Ali- Drama is healing from surgery. Jocelyn- Leaving on two-week road trip.