Author: Robin Diangelo Who Picked It: Katie Who Came: Where we met: Somewhere outside! What we thought: This was a timely one in the wake of the George Floyd murder. We had mixed feelings on it since it was written by a white woman. I wouldn’t say we LOVED it but it’s a hard one…
The Silent Sister
Author: Diane Chamberlain Who Picked It: Linda Who Came: Where we met: Debra’s screened porch What we thought: This was not a fave. We’ve decided that Linda really likes books that start with the words “The Silent…something”. And the rest of us, well, don’t.
American Dirt
Author: Jeanine Cummins Who Picked It: Lisa Who Came: Everyone except Katie Where we met: Met via Zoom…third time because of COVID What we thought: This will easily go down as a favorite book of not only 2020 but of the past several years for me. It had everything. Amazing characters, beautiful writing, riveting story,…
Long Bright River
Author: Liz Moore Who Picked It: Greta Who Came: Everyone Where we met: Met via Zoom…second time because of COVID What we thought: Still very much not the same to meet on our computers but still god to see each other. Rachel brought out the fun by wearing a wig and bringing a cocktail. Others…
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Who Picked It: Debra Who Came: Everyone Where we met: Met via Zoom…first time because of COVID What we thought: Well, this was a (sad) bookclub first when we had to meet entirely virtually because we were all on lockdown due to the Coronavirus. While we all absolutely LOVED the book,…
Wild Game
Author: Adrienne Brodeur Who Picked It: Rachel Who Came: Greta, Linda, Rachel, Debra, Lisa Where we met: Butcher and the Boar What we thought: Who doesn’t love a good mother/daughter memoir?? Wasn’t our first. Definitely won’t be our last. Rachel is always a sucker for these ones and I’m not complaining. I liked this one…
The Gifted School
Author: Bruce Holsinger Who Picked It: Lauren (first pick…so much pressure) Who Came: I seem to remember all of us being there or at least most! Where we met: CoV What we thought: This was an easy read and read a lot like other popular books we’ve read (Little Fires Everywhere and the like). It…
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
Author: Anissa Gray Who Picked It: Sina Who Came: Everyone! Greta’s mom was a special guest and Sina FT-ed in Where we met: Greta’s house…holiday bookclub What we thought: I’m sad to say this is another one that was apparently quickly forgotten from my memory. I just reread the synopsis and some of it came…
Know My Name
Author: Chanel Miller Who Picked It: Katie Who Came: Where we met: I don’t know…but was it at my house? Or someone’s house? What we thought: This was a really good read and addressed the very topical #metoo movement. It got a little long but it was so powerful and she was a beautiful writer.
Silent Child
Author: Sarah A. Denzil Who Picked It: Linda Who Came: Everyone…and Lauren’s first book club! Where we met: Linda’s house What we thought: Full disclosure…I did not read this one. SOunds like most people thought it was a cheesy thriller at best and terrible at worst. Sorry Lauren but the whole book club started with…
We Never Asked for Wings
Author: Vanessa Diffenbaugh Who Picked It: Lisa Who Came: I think everyone Where we met: Baja Haus What we thought: Why do I not remember a think about this book?? I know I read it…help. Maybe that’s saying something? Wait…is this the one that had like a million story lines that we laughed and laughed…
Daisy Jones & The Six
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Who Picked It: Greta Who Came: Where we met: What we thought: This book was literally the polar opposite of Inheritance. I felt like Inheritance would be a slam dunk for the book club and we’d all love it. When Greta picked this one, I (for one) was quite sure I’d…
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