Attendees: Callah, Christopher, Denise, Heather, Nathan, Randy (I think that was Raven's friends name), Raven, Rhonda, & Tina.
The only ones that were at book club that read the book were Callah and Rhonda. Callah didn't like the book and Rhonda did like it. They didn't talk about it because I will still try and read it and they had already discussed it amongst themselves. Julie B. said that she didn't care for it in an email and I know that Lisa I. read it, but I don't know if she liked it or not...if she didn't like it then I might have to not read it!
We talked about Rhonda's white chicken and how it might be a rooster :(! I guess that around 6am it sounds like it is cock-a-doodling, which isn't a good thing. We hope that it isn't going to be a rooster! We talked about Raven and Randy's internship and working in the costume and design business. Denise told us that she did the whole Bulldog, which is very impressive! She will do it a couple more times before the big race. Callah had her 98 year old Grandma make a Pecan Pie for book club and it was delicious!
We talked about other things, but I can't remember what about, but it was very fun!
Our next book club will be on Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 7pm at Rhonda's house. The book that we will be reading is The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Dragon-Tattoo-Stieg-Larsson/dp/0307454541/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281221130&sr=8-1 Also, since so many of us have pre-ordered the book Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (comes out 8/24), which is the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy we figured that we could talk about this book too.
We hope that we will get to see more of our members at the next book club! This will probably also be my last book club pregnant, then we should have a new little member :)
-Heather
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Book Club 8/3/10
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to send out a reminder that next Tuesday 8/3 we are having book club! We will be discussing Little Bee by Chris Cleave. We will meet at Rhonda's house at 7pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it!
-Heather
p.s. If you come you will get to check out Rhonda's chickens :)
Just wanted to send out a reminder that next Tuesday 8/3 we are having book club! We will be discussing Little Bee by Chris Cleave. We will meet at Rhonda's house at 7pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it!
-Heather
p.s. If you come you will get to check out Rhonda's chickens :)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Book Club Recap 7/6/10
Attendees: Callah, Christopher, Denise, Heather, Rambo, Rhonda, & Tina. With appearances by Cooper and Nathan.
We discussed the book The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall. Only Rambo, Rhonda, and I read the book. We told everyone the story of Edgar Mint and I would write those details here, but I don't want to ruin any details of the book incase you still want to read it. It is a little depressing and some of the members who didn't read the book didn't have a desire to read the book after we discussed what it was about. The three of us that read the book really liked it, even though Edgar was in horrible situations throughout most of the book. The writing was really good and even though Edgar did some bad things he was a very likable character and a good person at heart. The story does have a good ending!
After we discussed the book it was on to more fun topics! Oh, but first we all had some Crack Pie that Denise and Rambo brought over, which was a big hit! We talked about how Callah finished the Artist's Way and how she got really frustrated with the book and the author, but she finished it! We talked about how Tina has been standing up for herself with her kids and we were all very proud of her! Next we spent a huge amount of time talking about Rambo's parents and how much fun they are :)!
The next book club is Tuesday August 3rd at 7pm at Rhonda's house. We will be reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bee-Novel-Chris-Cleave/dp/1416589643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278622359&sr=8-1
We hope that you can make it!!!
-Heather
We discussed the book The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall. Only Rambo, Rhonda, and I read the book. We told everyone the story of Edgar Mint and I would write those details here, but I don't want to ruin any details of the book incase you still want to read it. It is a little depressing and some of the members who didn't read the book didn't have a desire to read the book after we discussed what it was about. The three of us that read the book really liked it, even though Edgar was in horrible situations throughout most of the book. The writing was really good and even though Edgar did some bad things he was a very likable character and a good person at heart. The story does have a good ending!
After we discussed the book it was on to more fun topics! Oh, but first we all had some Crack Pie that Denise and Rambo brought over, which was a big hit! We talked about how Callah finished the Artist's Way and how she got really frustrated with the book and the author, but she finished it! We talked about how Tina has been standing up for herself with her kids and we were all very proud of her! Next we spent a huge amount of time talking about Rambo's parents and how much fun they are :)!
The next book club is Tuesday August 3rd at 7pm at Rhonda's house. We will be reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bee-Novel-Chris-Cleave/dp/1416589643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278622359&sr=8-1
We hope that you can make it!!!
-Heather
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Book Club Tuesday July 6th
Hello!
I just wanted to remind everyone that book club is in a week and a couple of days on Tuesday July 6th. We are reading and discussing the book The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall. Even if you have not read the book we would love to see everyone!
Tuesday 7/6/10 @ 7pm at Rhonda's house!
I just wanted to remind everyone that book club is in a week and a couple of days on Tuesday July 6th. We are reading and discussing the book The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall. Even if you have not read the book we would love to see everyone!
Tuesday 7/6/10 @ 7pm at Rhonda's house!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Book Club Recap 6/8/10
Attendees: Christopher, Heather, Lisa I., Michelle, Rhonda, Valesca, with appearances by Cooper, Nathan, and Raven :)
We first discussed the book/journal The Artist's Way. Rhonda told us that Callah is doing a great job at following the advice in the book and that she is taking a lot of classes to "enhance" her artist! Great job Callah! Rhonda said that she has stopped doing the Artist's Way because she was very hostile at the author for making her write three pages a day and Rhonda didn't have the time to do that. Valesca is going through "the program" and is working on writing a feature film. The rest of us haven't done it.
Next we talked about Switch by the Heath brothers. Rhonda, Christopher, and I read the book. Rhonda and Christopher thought that some of the ideas in the book were really helpful and were things that they could apply to their jobs. Rhonda has even implemented some suggestions the book has to her work situation (like no phones in meetings). I didn't think that the book was very applicable to me because it mostly discussed situations that applied to companies and not stay-at-home moms. All of us enjoyed the book.
Now we got to the good stuff! This is when we discussed all of the non-book club goings on. I will just let you imagine what we talked about :) I will let you know that Rhonda is already thinking about what to do for her 50th birthday party and was thinking of possibly doing some destination birthday! Sounds like a lot of fun!
We would love to see everyone else at the next book club!!!! Julie, you will be here in spirit :)
Our next book club is Tuesday July 6th, 2010 7pm at Rhonda's house.
We will be reading two books (or one or zero if you don't have time, but still want to come!). They are: Little Bee by Chris Cleave http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bee-Novel-Chris-Cleave/dp/1416589643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276145372&sr=8-1 and The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Life-Edgar-Mint-Novel/dp/0375719180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276145405&sr=1-1
Hope to see everyone there!
-Heather
We first discussed the book/journal The Artist's Way. Rhonda told us that Callah is doing a great job at following the advice in the book and that she is taking a lot of classes to "enhance" her artist! Great job Callah! Rhonda said that she has stopped doing the Artist's Way because she was very hostile at the author for making her write three pages a day and Rhonda didn't have the time to do that. Valesca is going through "the program" and is working on writing a feature film. The rest of us haven't done it.
Next we talked about Switch by the Heath brothers. Rhonda, Christopher, and I read the book. Rhonda and Christopher thought that some of the ideas in the book were really helpful and were things that they could apply to their jobs. Rhonda has even implemented some suggestions the book has to her work situation (like no phones in meetings). I didn't think that the book was very applicable to me because it mostly discussed situations that applied to companies and not stay-at-home moms. All of us enjoyed the book.
Now we got to the good stuff! This is when we discussed all of the non-book club goings on. I will just let you imagine what we talked about :) I will let you know that Rhonda is already thinking about what to do for her 50th birthday party and was thinking of possibly doing some destination birthday! Sounds like a lot of fun!
We would love to see everyone else at the next book club!!!! Julie, you will be here in spirit :)
Our next book club is Tuesday July 6th, 2010 7pm at Rhonda's house.
We will be reading two books (or one or zero if you don't have time, but still want to come!). They are: Little Bee by Chris Cleave http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bee-Novel-Chris-Cleave/dp/1416589643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276145372&sr=8-1 and The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Life-Edgar-Mint-Novel/dp/0375719180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276145405&sr=1-1
Hope to see everyone there!
-Heather
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Book Club Tuesday June 8th
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to remind everyone that book club is this Tuesday June 8th at Rhonda's house. So far Rhonda, Christopher, me, and possibly Michelle and Lisa K. will be there. If you are coming can you please let Rhonda know? She doesn't want to go overboard on the food if only three of us are going to be there.
We will be discussing Switch by the Heath brothers, but if you haven't read it you can still come for the evening!
Hope to see you there!
Heather
I just wanted to remind everyone that book club is this Tuesday June 8th at Rhonda's house. So far Rhonda, Christopher, me, and possibly Michelle and Lisa K. will be there. If you are coming can you please let Rhonda know? She doesn't want to go overboard on the food if only three of us are going to be there.
We will be discussing Switch by the Heath brothers, but if you haven't read it you can still come for the evening!
Hope to see you there!
Heather
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Book Club Recap 4/27/10
Attendees: Callah, Christopher, Denise, Heather, Julie, Keo, & Rhonda.
This book club we met at Barnes & Noble in Encino to hear Ed Lin do a reading of his book Snakes Can't Run, which was our book choice for this month. Ed read three passages in the book and he was very animated during his readings! He likes to do voices. There were mic troubles, but luckily that didn't stop Ed :). After the reading there was a Q&A and some of our members asked questions about the book and Ed's process of writing (of course I don't remember the specific questions and answers!). After book club some of our members chatted for a little bit and then we all left. We didn't really talk about the book among the members, but I think that it was well liked!
**Below are the details for our next book club**
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath here is the link to amazon that tells more info about the book http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/0385528752/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273092237&sr=8-1
Book club will be on Tuesday June 8th at 7pm at Rhonda's house
Just as an FYI, I went to put a hold on this book at the library and I was #65 in the list and there were only 18 copies. This means that I wouldn't get the book until after book club :(
-Heather
This book club we met at Barnes & Noble in Encino to hear Ed Lin do a reading of his book Snakes Can't Run, which was our book choice for this month. Ed read three passages in the book and he was very animated during his readings! He likes to do voices. There were mic troubles, but luckily that didn't stop Ed :). After the reading there was a Q&A and some of our members asked questions about the book and Ed's process of writing (of course I don't remember the specific questions and answers!). After book club some of our members chatted for a little bit and then we all left. We didn't really talk about the book among the members, but I think that it was well liked!
**Below are the details for our next book club**
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath here is the link to amazon that tells more info about the book http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/0385528752/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273092237&sr=8-1
Book club will be on Tuesday June 8th at 7pm at Rhonda's house
Just as an FYI, I went to put a hold on this book at the library and I was #65 in the list and there were only 18 copies. This means that I wouldn't get the book until after book club :(
-Heather
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