October 30, 2022 Life and Death (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- Sad this was not the book I meant to pick. Didn’t like the gender reversal. I want to write her a letter. Would not recommend. 2/5 Jocelyn- I absolutely hated this book the entire time! I should think this book would ruin her career. Just plain stupid, hurt me to read. Would never recommend. 0/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the beginning and end but hated everything else. Wanted more action. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Julie- I had high hopes, thought it would be great. The dialog was so horrible. She completely failed at gender reversal. Would never recommend. 1.5/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- None Jocelyn- None Caitlin- Archie Julie- None $$$ Balance: ??? Book pick is Crooked River by Preston Douglas & Lincoln Child 400pgs Next club is December 3rd at Caitlin’s House 11:00. Bring your own food. Next book pick is Jocelyn, club possibly the 7th or 8th. Lunch: Redwood Sandwiches, Golden Ciders, IPA’s and June Shine Announcements: Ali- Pumpkin party was awesome! Jocelyn- Got new tattoo. Hosting Thanksgiving. Caitlin- Going to San Diego for work next week. I’m too busy!! Julie- Packing to move home.

October 10, 2022 The Hacienda (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Hard to get into at first but liked it. Hard to read at night. Beautifully written with great descriptions. Already have recommended. 3.75/5 Caitlin- Not into it at first, but once I got into it, I was really into it. Enjoyed all the freaky parts. Good descriptions. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Finished on the last day. Well written and great descriptions, but too long sometimes. Scared me. Would recommend.3.5/5 Jocelyn- I judged this book by it’s cover and description. I was pleasantly surprised. Loved that the author put more of an exorcist twist to this story. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Favorite Character: Julie- The House Caitlin- The House Ali-Paloma Jocelyn-Dona Catalina and Paloma $$$ Balance: $440, everyone paid. Book pick is Life and Death by Stephanie Myer 401pgs Next club is October 30th at Ali’s House 2:00. Bring your own food or eat party leftovers. Next book pick is Caitlin Lunch: Snacks and Margaritas Announcements: Club Anniversary will be celebrated October 21st at The Winchester Mystery House- Unhinged at 6:30 November birthdays will be celebrated November 12th- Kayaking

August 28, 2022 The Tree of Knowledge (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I thought it was an easy read. It felt like a tale that’s already been told. Nothing really in depth about this one. Might recommend. 2.5/5 Julie- I think it had potential but fell short. This author didn’t know what he was doing. Would not recommend. 1.5/5 Caitlin- This book was …..okay. Not my style of writing. Very basic. Would never recommend. 3/5 Ali- Didn’t think I’d finish. Thought in the beginning it could be good, but the end was so dumb. Liked the riddles. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Ying and Evalita Julie- Salazar Caitlin- Turner Ali- Brick $$$ Balance: $400 even, everyone paid up. Book pick is The Hacienda by Isabel Canas 321pgs. Next club is October 2nd on Julie’s new porch. Bring your own goods. Next book pick is Ali Lunch: Scramble Hash, Salmon Quinoa Salad, Bagel Sandwich, Hummus and Crackers. And Ciders Announcements: Jocelyn-I live in a frat house now, Animals and men everywhere. Julie- COVID in the house. Sweet Vinnie is 15. Tattoo is done. Caitlin- Having a bachelorette party this month. Going to be Snookie for Amy’s wedding. Ali- Pumpkin Party 10/29. Got hit by a car. Have a new chicken Hot Tub.

July 31, 2022 The Whispering Door (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- I hated this book! J=It just repeated life lessons over and over again. It was trying to be a feel good book, but it was painful to read. Would not recommend. 1/5 Julie- This book was strange in a bad way. Very slow, felt random the whole time. Just so dumb. Would never recommend. 2/5 Jocelyn- This book was painful. I hated it! Authors style was to repeat, repeat, repeat. Would never recommend. .5/5 Ali- DIDN’T FINISH ☹ Favorite Characters: Caitlin-Apollo Julie- Nelson and Apollo Jocelyn- Nelson and Apollo $$$ Balance: ??? Book Pick is The Tree of Knowledge by Daniel Miller 311pgs Next club is August 8th @ the river Next book pick is Julie’s Lunch: New Leaf sandwiches, Snackle Box and Crazy Tea’s Announcements: Caitlin- Got a wedding dress, must bike a lot in March and April 2023 Julie- Got 1st place in league. Such a fun team to play with. Jocelyn- 22nd anniversary today. Sotero moving home. Ali- Acclimating to new job.

Meeting Minutes: May 21, 2022 The Troop (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- This book was not scary at all, just disgusting! Didn’t like the side interviews, found them distracting and ruined the flow for me. Would recommend to certain people. 2/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the excitement but didn’t really like the book. From the start it was exciting, but some parts just so disgusting. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- Instantly thought of Dreamcatcher and Lord of the Flies. Gross! Gross! And Disturbing. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- This book was eh. A little too Lord of the Flies/ Stephen King. Writer had a great style with good descriptions. The story was just gross and sad though. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Newt Caitlin- Newt Ali- Newt and Alex Jocelyn- The Worm and Newt “The tree had a uniformly deformed look, like children nourished on tainted milk.” $$$ Balance: $???. All paid. Book pick is Sand by Hugh Howey 320pgs Next club is at Ali’s house June 26th @ 11:00ish. Bring your own food. Next book pick is Caitlin. Brunch- Bagels, fruit, chips, and The Swampy Worm Announcements: Julie- Mason turned 13. Going to San Diego. Caitlin- Bachelorette now has a penis. So excited! Ali- New job, Procraft Division Manager. Going on vacation first. Jocelyn- Cy got his first tattoo.

Meeting Minutes: June 26, 2022 Sand (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- I liked it, my type of book. Like this author. The whole book made me claustrophobic. Repetitive descriptions but liked them the first time. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- I liked it. Easy read and stayed exciting. Hard for me to imagine controlling sand, so good work for my imagination. Reminded me of a sandy Waterworld. Would recommend. 3/5 Caitlin- This book was wild. First post-apocalyptic book ever! I liked it, really enjoyable. Descriptions were all over the place though. Would recommend. 3.8/5 Julie- I enjoyed this book. Of course, I loved the love story. Vic was a bad ass! Liked the writing style with all the metaphors. Can’t wait to read the series. Would recommend. 4/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Vic Jocelyn- Vic and Conner Caitlin- Vic Julie- Vic $$$ Balance- $320, everyone paid. Book pick is Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune 390pgs Next club is July 31st @ the river. Meet Next book pick is Jocelyn’s. Brunch- Sushi, Sandwiches and Strawberry Mojitos. With no power! Announcements: Ali- Retired in my mind. Starting new job on the 11th. Jocelyn-Cy graduated HS! Broke up with bitchface finally!!! Heading to the Oregon coast and got a new deck. Caitlin- Going camping. Dress shopping date made. Julie- Ayla’s BDay. It’s Summer! I love summer Julie.

March 26, 2022: Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- Loved this book so much! I haven’t felt this way about a book in so ling. Amazing for my soul. Loved the short chapters. Already recommended. 5/5 Julie- I loved it! Flew through it. Loved the short chapters- changing characters. Just fun and heartwarming. Already recommended. 5/5 Ali- Loved this book. This is the best most creative love story I’ve read in years. All the characters were great. Already recommended. 5/5 Jocelyn- Absolutely loved this book! The kindness within the story filled me with so much joy. The writing style was flowing and fun. A true feel-good tale. Already recommended. 5/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Waylyn and Pig Julie- Lydia Ali- Micah, Merlin and Waylyn Jocelyn- Waylyn (Old Man Spider) and Merlin $$$ Balance- $? I think we all paid after club convened. Need to check with Julie about balance. Book pick is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 445pgs Next club is April 30th at Jocelyn’s House after class 11:00ish Next book pick is Julie’s Duties: Bring your own food, Jocelyn will provide a signature cocktail. Brunch: Bagels and Bloodys Announcements: Caitlin- Hates her job Julie- Mason going to his first middle school dance Ali- Lost 15lbs and possibly getting a new job Jocelyn- Cy and his friends thought they lived through a carjacking, but they are dorks.