SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: MAY MEETING 05/22/2021 @ 11:00am Julie’s BOOKCLUB

HOSTESS HAS A BAGEL BAR : All must bring items for bagel bar & BYOB I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah (325 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 -Meeting day and time is dictated by the hostess of the month. III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $320.00 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******June 26th, 20210! 1. Book pick- (Ali)- The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah (394 pgs) 2. Book pick- (Caitlin)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: Bagel Bar everyone bring toppings. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - ___________ V. Announcements: 13 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!! VI. Old Business: 1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts 2. At next club Year end book lists 3. At next club Year end recap VII. New Business: NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Jocelyn, Julie

Bookclub Meeting Minutes April 25, 2021- The Last House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it either. The setting was too similar to our last book. It was meant to be a junk food thriller and in the end it was. It still gave me the feeling of “I have to know.” I might recommend. 2.5/5 Julie- I couldn’t stand the writing style. So dumb, another dud. I was just trying to get through it. Hell no I would never recommend. 1/5 Caitlin- Don’t have much to say. Hard to follow. The whole book was a downer. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Decently written thriller. Kept me wanting to know. Hard to start because it was so familiar to our last read. Good twist at the end. I would recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- No Favorite Julie- No Favorite Caitlin- Conner Ali- Conner Balance $$$- $320. Everyone is paid even. Book pick is Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah 325pgs Next club is May 22nd at Julie’s House 11:00 Next book pick is Ali’s. Possible club date 6/27 Duties: Bring stuff for a bagel bar. Dinner: (App Party)- Jalapeño Poppers/ Skordalia/ Vegi’s with Tzatziki dip/ Brie Jalapeño Pastry Wrap/ Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Drink tasters- Watermelon Chili Lime Booch/ Blackberry Pear Cider/ Cherry Cider

January 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Maren’s Pick)

Discussion: Maren- I thought this book would be more graphic. It was good. I liked the crazy mother in law. Liked the first half better then the second half. Would not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- I loved it! I went into it thinking it was going ot be a silly young adult novel and that is exactly what it was. It was somewhat predictable, and I hated half the characters, but couldn’t put it down. Would not recommend. 4/5 Julie- Lots of hype about this book. Loved that the authors mom inspired the book. Hated all the husbands! I really liked it. Nice fun easy read. I was interested the entire time. Would recommend. 4/5 Caitlin- I liked the book. It was a fun read. Found lots of flaws within the story. Somewhat predictable. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Thought it was a female author the whole time. I liked it overall. Pretty fun read. Would recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Maren- Mrs. Greene Jocelyn- Ragtag Julie- James Caitlin- Ragtag and Kitty Ali- Kitty and Slick “A reader lives many lives. The person who doesn’t read lives but one. But if you’re happy just doing what your told and reading what other people think you should read, then don’t let me stop you. I just find it sad.” Balance $$$- $200. Julie paid $12 to even us out. Everyone is paid to current. Book pick is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge 346pgs Next club is February 28th @ 2:00 at Ali’s House Next book pick is Caitlin’s. Next possible club date 3/27 or 3/28 Dinner: Everyone brought their own snacks. Maren brought beers and cupcakes for Ali’s birthday. Duties: We failed to assign duties. Everyone brings their own snacks and Ali will provide a signature cocktail for us. Issues: We still want new gear! Announcements: Maren- Moved into my new condo. Love it! Jocelyn- No announcements Julie- Chris is pissed he has a mini van as his work car. Maren works for my new neighbor, crazy. Caitlin- I have a new ugly ass box in my yard now forever. Ali- Making this year a healthier one!

December Bookclub: Julie's pick- The Henna Artist

Tonight’s Menu: Julie- Main Jocelyn- Salad Ali- Dessert Caitlin- Drink Maren- Your beautiful face! I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (342 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 Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $80.00 -Maren Owes $30 IV. Next Meeting: *******January 30 or 31st, 2021 1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-9 V. Announcements: 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: 1) Need to discuss missing club- either zoom or pay double dues 2) Make New gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? 3) Do we want to change club day or time? NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Julie, Jocelyn, Maren

November 29, 2020 The Dutch House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- This story was just eh. Did not like that in the middle of the book the author started jumping time periods. Made it very confusing. The whole book was about the past controlling the present. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Caitlin- Did not enjoy the read. Drawled on and on. Kept waiting for something to happen. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Julie- Felt like the author was male. Ugh! BORING. Kept waiting for something to happen. Mad at this book, nothing connected. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- I was disappointed with their obsession with the portraits. No personalization of their own lives. Like reading the Royal Tannenbaum’s with no humor. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Maren- Did not read Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Jocelyn Caitlin- Mauve and May Julie- Sandy and Jocelyn Ali- May and Jocelyn “Do you think it’s possible to ever see the past as it actually was?” “But we overlay the present onto the past. We look back through the lens of what we know now, so were not seeing it as the people we were, we’re seeing it as the people we are, and that means the past has been radically altered.” Balance $$$ - We have $80.00. Jocelyn, Julie, Ali and Caitlin are paid even. Maren will owe $30 at next club. Next Club is 12/27/20 at Julie’s NEW House Book Pick is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 342pgs Next pick will be Maren’s, next club date possibly January 30th or 31st. Dinner: Turkey Soup/ Garlic Bread/ Caitlin’s Quinoa/ Cranberry Ciders Duties: Julie-Main/ Jocelyn-Salad/ Ali-Dessert/ Caitlin- Drink Issues: Need to talk about missing club- either zoom or pay double dues Make new gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? Do we want to change club days or time?

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: September 27th, 2020 Ali’s BOOKCLUB

Tonight’s Menu: Hostess makes a fun cocktail. All bring your own dinner and drinks and a chair. I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Outsider by Stephen King (540 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 Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $460.00 IV. Next Meeting: *******October 25th, 2020 ANNIVERSARY CLUB ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 10/17/20; Possibly the Crow’s Nest 1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________ 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-9 V. Announcements: 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

August 16, 2020 Devolution (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I loved it! This was a fun easy read. I like reading about unprepared people having to figure out how to survive. I also really liked that so many true facts were mixed into the story. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Super fun book. Hated that bigfoot was a bad guy though. Was totally into it the whole time. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Really liked it. Lots of questions came from the book, great discussion pick. Liked the back and forth between the reality of the book. Already recommended. 4/5 Maren- Did not finish Meriah- Did not read Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Mostar and Palomino Julie- Mostar and Alpha Ali- Mostar “It’s great to live free of all the other sheep until you hear the wolves howl.” “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is best able to adapt and adjust to changing environment in which it finds itself.” Balance$$$- $460. Everyone paid up. Next club is 9/27/20 at Ali’s House. Book pick is The Outsider by Stephan King 540pgs Next book pick is Maren’s. Possibly club date 10/25/20. Anniversary Celebration will be October 17th, possibly the Crow’s Nest. Announcements: Maren- I can’t decide between my four jobs and being PTA president. Ali- Cypress is doing a great job in my yard.