November 30, 2025 The Invention of Wings (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- I enjoyed this book. Didn’t read the description before starting. Didn’t love the politics, but that’s because I’m just not politics. Did learn a lot about the time. 4/5 WR/WRA Jocelyn- I’m glad that 9 years later I still enjoyed this tale. I love her vocabulary and writing style. To know the main characters were real women fighting for the equal rights of humans makes it even better. I love to learn the politics of long ago in places foreign to me. 4/5 WR/ WRA Julie- I really loved this book. Story was based on two amazing women. I can never understand human cruelty. The story balanced the characters well. Loved the authors note. 4.5/5 WR/WRA Ali- Thought it was a good book. The story could have been a lot different if Sarah had kept Hetty. 4/5 WR/WRA Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Handful Jocelyn- Nina/Mauma/Goodis Julie- Nina Ali- Hetty Balance $$$- $532.57 It’s the J month, Jocelyn and Julie don’t pay. 😊 Next Book: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 400pgs Next club @ Jocelyn’s House December 20th 12:00 Hostess Beverage: Cider tasting. Announcements: Ali’s White Elephant Party is 12/14

December 20, 2024 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I loved this book. So many characters and so much history. At first, I wasn’t sure if I was becoming overwhelmed with so much description, but in the end when everything tied together it was needed. Great depiction of what was happening on the east coast in the 1930s. 4/5 WR/WRA Julie- Intrigued by the cover. This book is strange. So many descriptions, back stories confused me, and it took to long to tie together. Wouldn’t have finished if it wasn’t a club book. 3/5 WRTC/WNRA Caitlin- I didn’t like it at first. The writing style drove me nuts. Run on sentences forever. Once I was invested, I really did love this book. Too many runoff stories though. 4/5 WR/WRA Ali- Fastest I’ve ever read a book in my life. I really enjoyed it. I was a little discouraged in the beginning but then it hooked me. The end could have been more detailed. 4/5 WR/WRA Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Chona Julie- Dodo and Monkey Pants Caitlin- Monkey Pants and Dodo Ali- Dodo, Monkey Pants and Miggy Balance $$$- $572.61 Next Book: Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah 416pgs Next club @ Julie’s House January 26th 11:00 (brunch potluck w/ morning hot tub) Hostess Beverage: Coquito – Coconut Rum Yum (eggnog without the egg) Announcements: Jocelyn- Cypress is heading to Costa Rica Julie- IUD is there, not pregnant. YAY!! Chris will snip. Ellie getting spayed next month. Caitlin- Driving to L.A. on Monday, first baby adventure. Ali- Going to Tennessee next month. Working on buying a house in 2025.