January 7, 2023 Crooked Branch (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- Overall I enjoyed the story. A quick easy read. Felt like it could have been 600pgs. Would have like to hear more about Ginny’s life. Just felt like the story needed more. Would recommend. 3.5/5 Julie- A heartbreaking depressing book. Made me curious about my people. Only wanted to read Ginny’s story. Liked it, but surprised cause I thought I wouldn’t. Would recommend. 3/5 Ali- Thought the book was going to be supernatural, but no. Got me discouraged. Remined me of the Dustbowl. Good book overall…surprisingly. Wish there was more of the historical story. Would recommend 3.5/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the start. Only liked the historical part of the story. Hated the ending, too feel good. Would recommend to certain people. 3/5 Favorite Character: Jocelyn- Roisin and Sean Julie- Ginny Ali- Maire and Ginny Caitlin- Ginny and Sean (would fuck Sean) $$$ Balance- ??? Paid later by Venmo Book pick is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 335pgs Next club is at Julie’s House 11:00. Bring your own stuff Next book pick will be Ali’s Brunch: Chips + Dip/ Cider tastings Announcements: Jocelyn-Working 12-hour shifts. Living the no power life but feel the light within. Julie- I’m HOME!!!!! Ali- Unemployed, possibly getting “married” Caitlin- Flooded from L.A. and now have alien ringworm.

December 3, 2022 Crooked River (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- The book was readable. Kept me entertained, but not amazing. Main character was annoying. Liked the end. Would recommend. 3.5ish/5 Jocelyn- Overall I enjoyed the book. Could be a vacation read. A little predictable, great vocabulary though. Might recommend. 3.5/5 Julie- So many P names. Kept me guessing. Crazy ending. Kept me interested and distracted from the world. Would recommend. 4/5 Ali- Liked the book. Usually like these kinds of books and characters. While reading I liked/disliked/liked, all came together at the end. Would recommend. 4/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- Constance Jocelyn- Constance Julie- Constance Ali- Cold Moon and Constance $$$ Balance- ??? Book pick is Crooked Branch by Jeanine Cummins 408pgs Next club is January 7th at Jocelyn’s House 12:00. Bring your own goods. Next book pick is Julie’s. Brunch: Bagels/ Egg Sandwiches/ Chips + Dip/ Mulled Cider/ Rum Balls Announcements: Caitlin- Going to Idaho and L.A. for Christmas. Jocelyn- Sotero got laid off, but he is shining like a diamond. Julie- More house bullshit but moving Dec.19th. Feeling the love. Ayla is doing great in school. Ali- Removed Tia’s car from my yard. Going through a midlife realignment.

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

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.