June 28, 2020 Summer Sisters (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion:
Maren- Really liked it. Took me back to high school. Easy read. Would recommend as a poolside read. 3/5
Ali- Didn’t enjoy it. Tame version of My Brilliant Friend. We’ve read this same book a million times. Too much familiarities. A very young adult book. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- Judy Blume should not write adult novels. Finished just so I could get through it. Kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did. Just a bunch of weirdness all along. Would not recommend. 2/5
Jocelyn- This book was terrible. The worst airport kiosk book choice. I have serous doubts about the label New York Bestseller now. It was very young adult. So predictable it made it boring and it’s the same tale we have read in so many other books. Would not recommend. 1.5/5

Meriah- Did not read or comment.


Favorite Characters:
Maren- Trisha
Ali- Sharkey
Julie- Lamb
Jocelyn- Jocelyn and Nathen

“Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought her back again.”

Balance $$$- $380. Ali, Jocelyn, Julie and Maren are paid up. Meriah owes $40- Maybe discuss Meriah not paying for now since she isn't coming to club or reading. However this will effect the Anniversary in which she may not be able to attend if not paying into it....

Next club is July 19th outside Julie’s (Or maybe Maren’s pool again…?)

Book pick is The Lost Girls by Heather Young 357pgs.

Duties: Hostess makes a creative cocktail. All bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 06/28/2020 @ 4:00pm

Maren’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (419pgs)
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.

II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
-Please note that even if we are virtually meeting that club was scheduled ahead of time. Please prepare to be present from 4-6pm.

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $280.00 ??? Maren Owes $40, Meriah Owes $40; Julie owes $40; Jocelyn and Ali owe $10

IV. Next Meeting: *******July 26th, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Julie)- _________________________
2. Book pick- (Meriah)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-4

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!

VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)- Anniversary Photo shoot next October

VII. New Business:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap

NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

May 24, 2020: Acid for Children (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion:
Ali- It tripped me out. My brother is this era, thinking this is how my bro grew up. He was not really a crazy guy to begin with. I had thought he was more druggy crazy before reading this. I related with my childhood friends. Already have recommended. 4/5
Maren- Liked the growing up part, but High School dragged for me. I liked all the different places he talked about. Unbelievable they never got caught. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5
Julie- Always thought Flea was off and a wierdo. This book educated me that he was just insecure. It was an easy read. I liked the way he wrote although it started to drag with the all the lists of people and bands. Would not recommend. 2.5/5
Jocelyn- Overall the book was eh. His ever so enlightening drug trips got old. Liked the first quarter of the book when he was little and then it got old. He does have an incredible memory and liked that he was an avid reader and grew up in the world of jazz. Would never recommend 2/5
Meriah- DID NOT READ?

Favorite Characters:
Ali- Hellel
Maren- Flea and his NY friend
Julie- Old guy from the cemetery
Jocelyn- (Nana) Muriel Florence Cheesewright

“Book love put me in the moment, where all satisfaction in life lay.”

Balance $$$- $280? (I can’t read my chicken scratch). Jocelyn and Ali paid. Julie and Maren will owe $40 next club. I have no idea about Meriah….

Next Club is June 28th outside Maren’s House
Book pick is Summer Sisters by Judy Bloom 415pgs

Duties: Bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair.

Announcements:
Ali- I bought a new car! Don’t want to work anymore after my pandemic leave.
Maren- I don’t want to work at the church anymore.
Julie- I’m learning the guitar. I can play A and D. Makes my fingers hurt though.
Jocelyn- Nada.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: APRIL MEETING 04/26/2020 @ 4:00pm

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB – Via ZOOOM Chat Room

Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (550 pgs)
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.

II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino
-Please note that even if we are virtually meeting that club was scheduled ahead of time. Please prepare to be present from 4-6pm.


III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $208.00 ** Ali owes $22 & Maren Owes $10, Julie, Jocelyn & Meriah will Owe $20

IV. Next Meeting: *******May 24th, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Ali)- Acid For the Children By Flea (379 pgs)
2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-1
V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!
VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)- Anniversary Photo shoot next October

VII. New Business:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap

NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

March 22, 2020 Meeting Minutes- The Woman in the Window (Meriah’s Pick)

APOCOLYPSE 2020- A new era. Month 1 of meeting via chat room- what has this world become!!

Discussion by Zoom:

Meriah- Thought it was alright. I didn’t really want to pick it up most of the time. Overall it was just err. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- Hated it! Boring! Hope it makes a better movie then a book. Would never recommend! 2/5
Jocelyn- I absolutely hated it. The pace was so slow. I do feel like the author was trying to make it seem like a Hitchcock movie. Could have been cool but wasn’t. Would not recommend. 1.5/5
Maren- I loved it! I related to the book with this COVID lockdown. Quick read, really fun. Would recommend for a beach read. 4/5
Ali- Hated it. Stupidest book ever. Girl on the Train all over again. Felt I had to read it just to get it over with. Don’t care to see the movie. Would not recommend. 2/5

Favorite Characters:
Meriah- Mr. Little and David
Julie- Detective Little
Jocelyn- Ethen and Ed
Maren- Ed
Ali- Detective Little and Bina

“My dear girl, you cannot keep bumping your head against reality and saying it’s not there.”

Balance $$$- $208. Next club Julie, Jocelyn and Meriah will owe $20, Ali will owe $22 and Maren will owe $10

Next club is Maren’s Birthday!!!

Next club is April 26th at Jocelyn’s house or Zoom

Book Pick is Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver 550pgs

Next book pick is Ali’s- Acid for the Children by Flea

Dinner: Everyone was getting ready to cook their own dinner after our virtual bookclub….sad ☹

Duties: Jocelyn-Main/ Meriah-App and Salad/ Maren-Side/Julie-Dessert/ Ali-Drinks

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MARCH MEETING 03/22/2020 @ 4:00pm

Meriah’s BOOKCLUB
Tonight’s Menu: ________- Main ~ ______-Salad & App~ ________- Dessert~
_______- Side~ ________- Drinks

I. Discussion of Maren’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn (455 pgs)
-All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question.
II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino

III. Treasurer's Report by Meriah Haro [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $208.00 ** Ali owes $2 & Maren and Julie Owes $10 from last club;

IV. Next Meeting: *******April 26th, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( )
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-1
V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!
VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW
2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)- Anniversary Photo shoot next October
VII. New Business:
• At next club Year end book lists
• At next club Year end recap
NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Maren, Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn

February 16, 2020 The Great Alone (Julie’s Pick) Meeting Minutes

Discussion:
Julie- Absolutely loved it! I just love this author. The way she writes, I feel like I’m there. I liked the time period too. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Meriah- Loved it! Finished too early, couldn’t put it down. Great descriptions. Would recommend. 4.7/5
Jocelyn- Overall I enjoyed the book. Loved the descriptions of Alaska and the rugged lifestyle. Such a great time period. I did find it way too predictable. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- Liked the book overall. The end scenes went way too fast. Once Ernt went down it became too predictable. Just didn’t like the end. Already have recommended. 4/5
Maren- I read it got bad reviews so I was hoping I didn’t hate it. I really really liked it! I did feel like- Come on Cora. I just don’t understand why women can’t leave. Would recommend. 4.5/5
Favorite Characters:
Julie- Large Marge and Tom Walker
Meriah- Lanora, Large Marge, Cora and Tom Walker
Jocelyn- Large Marge
Ali- Large Marge and Tony
Maren- Large Marge and Cora

Leni stood beside her, imagining the sight of her dad’s pale, stiff body being dragged down into the dark. The thing he hated most. “Survivors,” Leni said. The irony was not lost on her. It was what her dad had wanted them to be. Survivors.

“You know what they say about finding a man in Alaska- the odds are good, but the goods are odd.”

Balance$$$- $208.
Ali will owe $2, Julie and Maren will owe $10 next club.

Next club is March 22nd and Meriah’s House

Book pick is The Woman in The Window by AJ Finn 455pgs

Next book pick is Jocelyn…..?

Next possible club date is April 26th.
Dinner: BBQ Cauliflower/ Jalapeno Poppers/Goddess Salad/ Homemade Pizzas/ Vegan Chocolate Mousse/ Grapefruit Spritzer
Duties: Meriah-Main/ Maren-App and Salad/ Ali-Side/ Julie-Dessert/ Jocelyn-Drinks