X-Mas Party

Memoir's 2011 Christmas Party!!!!!!!!!!

Location: KC's house in Ft Worth

Date: Dec 11

Time: 7pm

Gift Exchange: Book Themed

Now we need to decided on whether or not it will just be book club members and significant others. I know that is what I have stated and a few others but I need a definite answer! If others show up, then we will make it a pot luck so we don't have to worry about food!

Are we factoring in game night here or should we plan for it next year?

Also, thought about putting together 4 raffle drawings. Two for $2.00 and two for $4.00 to go towards our book club fund. Any takers, suggestions, or ideas? Also - any one want to donate something for the raffles, that would help very much. The raffle will be 4 gift baskets.

November Meeting Change

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Nov 27

Time: 7pm

Location: Elizabeth's

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IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!!!!!!!

The November 13 meetings is Fairest by Gail Carson Levine picked by Elizabeth.
This meeting will be pushed back to Nov 20 due to scheduling conflicts.
Time and Location TBA

Reflections from October 9, 2011

What we disscused

• My book pick Come Closer
• About new releases
• The award ballot was shown for our mandatory meeting in January
• Future books and meetings
• KC has volunteered her house for the X-Mas, but we are still waiting on a confirmation for that. If she cannot, any other takers?
• A theme was suggested for the Gift Exchange, make it book related - let us know if you have someother idea or if you do not like this one

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Come Closer

Sara Gran

Classified as Horror

This is a psychological thriller. You get caught in a deluision that you do not really know what is happening, why these things are happening, and who is really doing them? Is she truly possed by a demon or is her inner self coming out?

You just have to read it to find out!

Please comment

Thanks

-M

Members, Guests, and Gatherings

Give A Round Of Applause News:
We have a new member who is interested in joining our group ... Tammy! *clapping*
We also have a special guest joining the October Meeting ... Kendall! *clapping*

Gathering and Discussion Changes:
There has been a change in our November and December schedule. In November we will be discussing Elizabeth's book, Fairest.

In December we will be having our Chrismas Party/Game Night.
Do we have any volunteers for hosting this event. My (Mistie's) apartment is always open my same concern is my pets. Just let me know what you want!

Some Ideas and things to catch up on ...

Hello Ladies,
It has been awhile so here is a simple update and request on information that we need! Please comment on all, Thanks!

Anniversary Dinner
Since we are trying this new book club idea and in September it is actually our gathering month not our book discussion month - so why don't we just plan our Southern Ball on that day since it should already be marked on everyones calendar? Makes it more simple instead of planning an extra day?

And for those who have not voted for the dinner menu please do so, soon!

January Mandatory Meeting
Any categories for our award ceremony?

Memory Book Volume II
Okay, so my idea for the next volume is crazy wonderful, but I need quotes from everybody from every book club book you read. Think of it as the quotes you see on book covers by reviewers and other authors saying something positive about it. Just email me when you have them written down.

If you haven't read you don't really have to make up a quote or you could and just be something random and silly, like the page 99 test and just pick a random quote on that page!

A New Book Club ...

Okay, so there has been a debate about our book club and the meetings. We got a new idea from a fellow book club member that we are going to try out this second half and see how it goes.

July 17 - Mandatory Meeting
August 14 - Book Club Discussion (Acene)
September 11 - Book Club Gathering
October 9 - Book Club Discussion (Mistie)
November 13 - Book Club Gathering
December 11 - Book Club Discussion (Eliz)

If any one does not like or agree with this idea - it can be discussed at our mandaotry meeting on July 17th. We can go out for dinner, have a movie night, or something ... so what would you like to do?

Everyone Has Obligatons

Acene has requested to post-pone our July Meeting to August, this is something the members need to decide on. So please comment and tell us what you would like for our next meeting date.

On a side note: Every one has there own personal obligations, whether it be school, work, or being a mom. There is a reason why everything is planned out in advance (about 3 months worth of time) and everything is voted on. THIS IS STILL A BOOK CLUB whether we get together to just to hang out or to discuss the current book and one of things I really love about our book club is that we are not forced to read the book that is chosen, whether obligations arise or we just don't like the topic/genre of the current book that is being read.

Heck, we all know I have not finished a couple of the books or just didn't read it because I did not like it and I was still welcomed at the meetings, just like other members as well. So please don't be a hypocrite, when in the past you didn't finish books or even read them either! This is suppose to be about friendship and our love for reading and just being able to have a good time and talk shop about books, even if we get off topic. So whatever is decided on when we should meet up, be sure to be up front about your issues and hopefully we can fix them and make everyone happy about our book club!

Is Anyone reading the books anymore?

I would like to know if anyone has started Hood? If no one has started it then why have a discussion about it if only one person is talking about it? It doesn’t make sense to me. A book club is about chatting about a book that most of the book members had read. I was disappointed that only two members had read KC’s book and its been happening more often then not. It just seems that it’s more about a club then a book club where the people talk about office duty then books. Now I love our book club don’t get me wrong but I really would like most of us had read the book and finish it. I don’t like to be rush in reading a book by the end of a month. I just don’t think it’s fair for those who are slow readers, work & school, moms, and/or busy lives. I’m just say’n.

Grocery List for Surprise

The menu has been jotted down and now must be voted on. Everything in orange must be voted one, the beverages and appetizers are a must for a Southern Ball. Unless we have a majority vote on not keeping the beverages and appetizers -- it stays. The main course, the side, and the dessert are yours to pick. May the best meal win!

BEVERAGES
Mint Julips
Sweet Tea

APPETIZERS
Fried Medley
- Fried Okra
- Fried Pickles
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Mozzarella

MAIN COURSES
Stewed Duck
Fried Chicken

SIDES
Black Eyed Peas
Cornbeard
Sweet Potatoes

DESSERTS
Personal Peach Cobblers w/Homemade Ice Cream
Lemon Meringue Pie
Homemade Ice Cream

The Surprise and Anniversary

This pasted meeting the Surprise was announced and it was a Photo Book from Shutterfly!
This photo book goes all the way to the beginning, from 2007 to present time. It includes all members and pictures from events, out book lists, and other little tad bits.

If I have not already received your order payment, you have until Friday afternoon to let me know if you want a copy with the group discount! I will be placing the order at Noon! I can get you a copy of the book at anytime the only catch would be that you would end up paying the original price instead of a group price.

As for our Anniversary it has been decided that we will be having a Southern Ball! Yes you heard correctly, a Southern Ball! So we just need to decided on the date, it will be hosted at Sasha's house.

The weekend of Sept 17 or 18 or the weekend of Sept 24 or 25: Saturday or Sunday night. There will be a meal and like the picnic there will be a grocery list divided up among us and our guests by price. The Supper Club members will cook the dinner so other members will not have to worry about the food.

There is a dress code and you will be required to dress up, women will have to dress in gowns and men will have to dress up in suits.

More information to be posted later, right now we need to vote on when the Ball will take place, so comment below what day works best!

Reflection on The Radleys

Hello Ladies!

So, my book pick this time was The Radley's by Matt Haig. I chose this book because it was first recommended to me by a customer at work and when I read the description I was instantly intrigued. It's not your typical vampire novel and that's what makes it interesting. It tells the story of a family of vampires trying to appear normal in the suburbs of modern England. Their world is torn upside down when the daughter, Clara, accidentally kills a classmate of hers that was trying to rape her. The Radley's now have to scramble to not only tell their children they are vampires but to cover up Clara's killing. It's wonderfully told with just enough action to keep you reading. I hope everyone had as good a time at the meeting as I did!

Much Love,
KC

Hood King Raven (book one) by Lawhead

An interesting and entertaining, twist to the Robin Hood legend. Hood is nicely written with a well-researched picture of eleventh century life. I have heard it's a little too drawn-out for the non-fan of the Robin stories. Please remember it's not the same old Robin Hood story, so keep that in mind when you read it. Robin isn't so charming, just say'n.

Snowflower and the Secret Fan ...

The Movie here is the IMDB link for the trailer! It looks pretty good, not like the book but close enought!


It shows a release date of July 15. Any takers, we could make it a book club field trip!