January 17, 2026 Heartwood (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- Mixed feelings. Wasn’t expecting the deep dive into mother/daughter relationships. Took away from the thriller. I loved the descriptions of the AT. A few unnecessary chapters. Overall, it was just okay. WNR/WNRA. 3/5 Fav- Santo Julie- Eh, could have been better. Started strong with good potential, then became confusing. Too much extra dialog but did enjoy the short chapters. WNR/MRA 2.5/5. Fav- Santos Ali- The story was decent. Filler was annoying. I liked the AT parts and the different chapters. Too much back story. WR/WNRA. 3/5. Fav- Santos and Bev Caitlin- This book ended up really disappointing. Started good then went bad. The author must have mommy issues. I think I enjoythe writing style, but not the descriptions or dialog. WR/Ehh…WRA. 3/5. Fav- The dog Badger $$$Badger: $244.03. Ali is Birthday free! Next Book- Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 307pgs Next Club February 28th @ Julie’s House 12:00. For Ali’s book pick we will be playing book pong. Everyone provide five book titles. Cocktails: Mimosas and Salads all around. Announcements: Jocelyn- Booked for Hawaii in May. Julie- Getting my bladder snatched. Ali- Got new supplemental job. No weed in 12 days. Caitlin- My period is a week early. I’m pissed.

December 27, 2025 Bloodsucking Fiends (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- This book was totally silly and dumb. Felt rushed through at all parts. All f the characters were over the top. Hated the ending. WNR/WRA. 2/5. Fav- The Emperor Ali- Glad it was a quick and easy read. I wanted to like this book, but it felt rushed. Ending sucked. I liked the dialog, but it wasn’t funny. WNR/WNRA. 2/5. Fav- The Emperor and Bummer Jocelyn- This book was just so dumb. Made it hard to take notes. I was ready for funny, but never even chuckled. I liked it because it took place in S.F. WNR/WNRA. 2/5. Fav- Bummer and Lazarus Julie- Very disappointed because I like this author. Boring, the author was lazy. I wanted more with the other vampire. WNR/WNRA. 2.5/5. Fav- Iisha and the men $$$ Balance: $208.02 Next Book- Heartwood by Amity Gaige 316pgs Next Club- January 17th @ Jocelyn’s House Cocktails: Bloody Marys Announcements: Caitlin- Wonderful visit with my parents (with no power). Ali- Bad season. Said goodbye to Drama. Jocelyn- Cy’s home! 😊 Julie- Face is peeling. Suffering through for the beauty.