February 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes The Favorite Sister (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- ☹ on my pick. My book was shitty! I thought I’d be able to relate to the story. Could have been written better. Can’t take recommendations from other people. Would never recommend, would talk shit about it. 1.5/5 Caitlin- It sucked all the balls! Hated it beyond anything in my life. Would never recommend. 0/5 Jocelyn- This book was torture from start to finish. This was the worst book I’ve read since starting club. Would never recommend. 0/5. Julie- Chose not to read. Favorite Characters: Ali- None Caitlin- None Jocelyn- I was disgusted with them all. $$$ Balance- $170.02. Everyone paid via Venmo. Book pick is Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang 332pgs Next club is March 26th at Caitlin’s House after class. 11:00ish. Next book pick is Jocelyn’s Duties: Bring your own food, Caitlin provides a signature cocktail. Discussion about bringing back planned meals. Brunch: Redwood sandwiches/ Chips and Dip/ Aperitif Announcements: Ali- Lost 10lbs on cleanse, feeling great. Caitlin- Possibly Roaring Camp as our wedding venue. Jocelyn- Cypress applying for jobs. Julie- Foundation almost poured.

Meeting Minutes: January 30, 2022- All The Light We Cannot See (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Absolutely loved this book! Ideal read. Love how he writes, so beautifully. Would recommend. 5/5 Jocelyn- I really enjoyed the book. Loved the writing style with super-fast chapter changes. Could have been 100pgs shorter. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Liked it a lot. Cover doesn’t do it justice. Liked the writing style. The end was interesting. Already recommended. 4/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the book. Could have done with out some of the chapters. Too much fluff. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Papa and Uncle Jocelyn- Marie-Laure, Daniel LeBlanc and Etienne Ali- Volkemer Caitlin- Marie- Laure $$$ Balance- $?? I think everyone paid Venmo style after we left club. Will confirm payment and balance details at next meeting. Book pick is The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll 384pgs Next club is February 26th at Ali’s house after class Next book pick is Caitlin Duties: Redwood Sandwiches/ Caitlin Aperitif/ Ali Drinks and Hot Tub Brunch: an AMAZING Bagel Bar/ Fruit Salad/Muddled Agave and Jalapeno Grapefruit Juice /Bear claw Cake Announcements: Julie- Got permits Jocelyn- Bought Cypress a car Ali- Great birthday month Caitlin- Got engaged

December 19th: SCM Bookclub Agenda

Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB Menu: Brunch of frittata, potatoes, sausages, something sweet (possibly cinnabun waffels!!), Champange, fruit. I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Thursday Murder Club by by Richard Osman (355 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: $60.02 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******JANUARY 23rd, 2021! 1. Book pick- (Julie)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: TBD; BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - __0_________ V. Announcements: Founded in 2007: 14 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

November 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes: A Town Called Solace (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- Really liked this book. Smooth read, really entertaining. Enjoyed all the different stories coming together. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Didn’t hate it. Felt like it lacked depth. Three underdeveloped stories. Kept my attention, but meh. Would recommend to certain people. 2.5/5 Ali- At first didn’t like, but easy read. I had to know so that kept me reading. Liked the multiple stories. Writing style rudimentary. Abrupt ending. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- The book was okay. Entertaining overall, but still lacking. Didn’t love the writing style. Predictable. Did like that Solace reminded me of Boulder Creek. Would not recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Mr. Barnes Karl Julie- No one Ali- Clara and Moses Jocelyn- Moses “Maybe it’s a matter of tenses. Of grammar. Our love existed, it does exist, it will exist. On the great continuum of time, perhaps it is the tenses that we cease to be.” Balance $$$- $60.02. Everyone paid Venmo. Book pick is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 363pgs Next club is December 19th at Jocelyn’s House @ 11:00. Holiday Brunch. Next Book pick is Julie’s This meeting's Brunch: Redwood Sandwiches/ Broccoli Cheddar Soup/ Bloody Mary’s

September 25, 2021 Invasive (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Liked how it started with a bang. Liked character development. Hard to follow details with all the chaos. Cute ending. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Caitlin- I’d like to learn more. Enjoyed how it started, nonstop. Didn’t understand all the science talk. Hard to build a relationship with the story. Would Recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- At first getting annoyed with the lack of actual ants, but then they came marching in. Fun read! Glad the main character didn’t end up being a whinny bitch. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Ali- Didn’t Finish Favorite Characters: Julie- Barry Caitlin-Barry Jocelyn-Barry, Buffy and Ez Balance $$$- $520. Everyone is paid even. Book pick is Hell’s Princess by Harold Schechter 335pgs Anniversary celebration on October 23rd. Brunch club on October 24th. Next book pick is Caitlin Dinner: Polenta Pizza Bites, Veggie and Dips, Fruit Cabobs, Quinoa salad, Greek Sushi Rolls, Bruschetta, Baked Brie and Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers

July 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes: A Man Called Ove (Caitlin’s Pick)

Caitlin- I really liked this book. Smooth reading. Kept me interested and laughing. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- I absolutely loved the book. It was funny and heartfelt. A very feel-good book. Would recommend. 4.5/5 Ali- Judged the book by its cover. Didn’t find it as funny as I though it would be, but really liked it. Very good read. Would recommend. 4/5 Julie- Did not like it! Too depressing. Kept thinking when this gets funny. Felt predictable. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Sonja Jocelyn- Ove and the Cat Ali- Parvaneh and the Cat Julie- Parvaneh and the Cat “And that laughter of hers, which, for the rest of his life, would make him feel as if someone was running around barefoot on the inside of his breast.” Balance $$$- $440. Everyone paid even. Book pick is The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 400pgs Nest club is August 29th at the river. Meet at 10:30 and bring your own food and drinks. 😊 Next pick is Julie’s

August 29, 2021 Meeting Minutes: The Sanatorium (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I didn’t really like the book. Didn’t like the writing style or the characters. Too many mysteries thrown out right at the beginning that got annoying, and the main character sucked. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Ali- Thought I was half right about the killer, but no. Family drama was dumb. Hated the main character. Do like thrillers and this was a good vacation read. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Julie- Cheesy writing style. It was like the Shinning and Clue mixed. So much potential but fell short. Junk food read. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Caitlin- It was meh. Kept me kind of hooked but wasn’t that memorable. Obvious dumb decisions were made through out. Ending was weird. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Will Ali- Will Julie- Will Caitlin- Laure Balance $$$- $440. Everyone owes $20 next club. Book pick is Invasive by Chuck Wendig 328pgs Next club is September 25th at Julie’s. Appetizer party at Julie’s at 6:00. Next pick will be Ali’s