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.

SCM Bookclub Meeting Agenda: August 16th, 2019: Jocelyn’s BOOKCLUB (Hopefully at Maren’s Pool again)

Tonight’s Menu: Hostess makes a fun cocktail. All bring your own dinner and drinks and a chair. I. Discussion of Jocelyn’s Book (1 hour discussion): Devolution by Max Brooks (350 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: $410.00 Maren Owes $20 next club; Meriah???? IV. Next Meeting: *******September 27th, 2020?????????? 1. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment [Ali/Jocelyn]- Main & App( ), Side ( ), Salad & Dessert ( ), Drinks ( ) 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-5 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

Meeting Minutes: July 19, 2020 The Lost Girls (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Too similar to our last book. Did not like or hate the book. It was disturbing. Didn’t like the end. Would not recommend. 3/5 Jocelyn- This was a “no satisfaction” book. It was well written, but just sad and disturbing. I would have loved traveling to a lake every summer in my childhood. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Maren- Well written. Easy fast paced read. Wish the ending had tied more together. Would not recommend. 3/5 Ali- So very disturbing although well written. Just did not enjoy. Would not recommend. 3/5 Meriah- Did not read or comment. Favorite Characters: Julie- Mathew Jocelyn- The kittens Maren- Mathew and Ray Ali- Melanie and Emily “There is no harm in the writing. It is only in the reading that the damage would be done.” Balance $$$- $410. Julie, Jocelyn and Ali paid even. Maren will owe $20 next club. Meriah? Next club is 8/16/20. Possibly at Maren’s pool……? Or Jocelyn’s House. Book Pick is Devolution by Max Brooks 350pgs. Duties: Hostess makes a creative cocktail. All bring your own dinner, drinks and a chair. Announcements: Jocelyn- Cypress is going to Montana and we get to spend our 20-year anniversary camping. Maren- Going for a job interview, will have four jobs. Hopefully quitting the one I hate. Ali- Starting new projects and get to dog sit Bear.

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JULY MEETING 07/19/2020 @ 4:00pm Julie’s BOOKCLUB

HOSTESS MAKES A CREATIVE COCKTAIL : All must bring - your own dinner, drinks, and chairs

I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Lost Girls by Heather Young (357 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
-COVID-19 meetings are all outdoors.

III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]-
*Current Balance: $380 Ali, Jocelyn, Maren, Julie all paid up. Meriah Owes $40 (Maybe she doesn’t pay as she’s not coming to club; this effects whether she goes to anniversary however…)

IV. Next Meeting: *******July 19, 2020!
1. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _________________________
2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________
3. Menu Assignment: No more menu during COVID-19 era 2020
4. *Books Not finished Count: - MERIAH-5

V. Announcements:
12 YEARS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!- WE ROCK!!!!
VI. Old Business:
1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts (Maren can make if we purchase clothing items)
2. At next club Year end book lists
3. At next club Year end recap
VII. New Business:


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

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.