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

June 19, 2021 The Four Winds (Ali’s Pick)

Discussion: Ali- I learned a lot, looking things up as I read. Interesting to learn about white discrimination. The ending was okay, but sad. I cried. Would Recommend. 5/5 Julie- Super excited you chose this, my favorite author. A little hard to read because so close to my personal life. Really identified with this struggle. I kept questioning the title, but realized people blew in from all directions. Would recommend. 4/5 Jocelyn- Overall I loved it! Love this author and her writing style. One of my favorite time periods to learn about, such a time of survival, hope and love. Predictable at parts, but a great read. Would recommend. 4/5 Caitlin- Liked it for the most part. Hated that the focus on live was only at the end, ruined it. Did love learning about farming. Maybe recommend it. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Ali- Jack, Rose, Tony and Loreda Julie- Rose, Loreda and Jack Jocelyn- Rose, Loreda, Jean and Jack Caitlin- Ant Balance $$$- $380. Ali, Julie and Jocelyn paid even. Caitlin will owe $20next club. Book pick is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 337pgs Next club is July 17th at Caitlin’s house 12:00 Next book pick is Jocelyn. Duties: Bring your own food

SCM BOOKCLUB MEETING AGENDA: JUNE MEETING 06/19/2021 @ 1:00pm

Ali’s BOOKCLUB HOSTESS HAS A SIGNAITURE COCKTAIL : All must BYOB & Food I. Discussion of Ali’s Book (1 hour discussion): Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (450 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: $360.00 Everyone paid up. IV. Next Meeting: *******July 24th, 2021! 1. Book pick- (Caitlin)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Jocelyn)- _______________________ 3. Menu Assignment: Bagel Bar everyone bring toppings. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS. 4. *Books Not finished Count: - __0_________ V. Announcements: Founded in 2007: 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

May 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes: Where the Forest Meets the Stars (Julie’s Pick)

Discussion: Julie- Not sure how I felt about this book. Reminded me of the Host. Loved all the bird stuff, been having fun watching my yard birds. Lacked details in parts and too much detail in other parts. Hated the end. Would recommend. 3/5 Ali- I liked the book. Easy fast read. Entertaining but had questionable things I didn’t like. Predictable love story. Liked the sarcastic dialog. Story felt kind of pieced together. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Caitlin- It was enjoyable. Easy read, but never captivating. Liked the writing style- humorous. Good job building the characters. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Jocelyn- I liked it overall. Easy read felt like a young adult book. I wished it had stayed more fantasy instead of predictable love story. I really wanted it to be about a changeling. Loved all the bird and nature talk. Didn’t like the end. Might recommend. 3/5 Favorite Characters: Julie- Ursa Ali- Tabby Caitlin- Gabe Jocelyn-Ursa, Little Bear and Kittens Balance $$$- $360.00 Everyone paid even. Book pick is Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 450pgs Next club is June 19th at Ali’s House 1:00 Next book pick is Caitlin. Next possible club date 7/24? Duties: Bring your own food. Ali will have a signature cocktail. Breakfast: Bagels from the bagel shop, Champagne and Vodka Pops.