New Position: The Dispatcher!
The dispatcher will be taking notes during our meetings.
The voting poll is open, let the votes begin!
WOO! HOO!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
The Hardbacker
Just something I came across from a member in my romance book club. She has these and they are freaking awesome. The Hardbacker is the best I have ever seen for book covers, check it out. I am totally buying me one, well maybe two. We will see :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Contest ...
Opened to the members who can create our book club mission statement.
Contest to be held until 3/13/2011.
Winner will receive an award of recognition for creating our official mission statement.
You can either wait until the next book club meeting or you can send it to me early in an email, top submit it for voting. Good luck and have fun writing it!
Contest to be held until 3/13/2011.
Winner will receive an award of recognition for creating our official mission statement.
You can either wait until the next book club meeting or you can send it to me early in an email, top submit it for voting. Good luck and have fun writing it!
Beyond Heaving Bosoms Reflection
I chose this title because as a romance reader I knew it would we hard to pick one that fit into every ones little box of reading. So when I stumbled across "Beyond Heaving Bosoms" while googling I fell in love instantly. The title, the chapters, the mini sub chapter titles, all yelled at me to pick this book. I figured instead of just one romance book, well we could get all of them, somewhat. "Beyond Heaving Bosoms" is a 'behind the scenes' for romance. This way everyone gets a little peak at everything I read without actually having to read the romance novels themselves.
The discussion went really well, not only did I get to talk about books but I finally got to talk about romance books. We went into the storyline of a romance with Point of View, plot, and conflict; the different types of heroine and heroes; and the different types of genre.
And in the midst of all this, I learned a few things.
1. What a bodice ripper novel is. Never heard the term before.
2. Ways to respond to people who make fun of me for being a romance reader.
3. That I can giggle at the words Sarah and Candy wrote about the romance genre because I am secure in what I read.
Let me tell you, I giggled and laughed at probably the most off the wall parts, but I am pretty sure I was suppose :) I hope for those who did not finish the title or even start it that you will consider picking it up just to see where I come from and where "Smart" women who read romance novels come from too.
-M
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Feb 2011 Meeting
Hello Ladies,
Feb 13 @ 8pm
Discussing: Beyond Heaving Bosoms
The meeting will be held at Mistie's place and unfortunately I am scheduled to work till 8 but am going to put in a request to leave 15-20 minutes earlier then that. So, if you show up at my apartment and you don't see my car just give me a few minutes. I will send out a text when I get home. Very excited about meeting and I will have snacks and since no one really wanted anything specific I am just going with my ideas ... see you Sunday!
ps, if you have any picures from our gatherings PLEASE bring them or email them to our bookclub email. Thanks!
Feb 13 @ 8pm
Discussing: Beyond Heaving Bosoms
The meeting will be held at Mistie's place and unfortunately I am scheduled to work till 8 but am going to put in a request to leave 15-20 minutes earlier then that. So, if you show up at my apartment and you don't see my car just give me a few minutes. I will send out a text when I get home. Very excited about meeting and I will have snacks and since no one really wanted anything specific I am just going with my ideas ... see you Sunday!
ps, if you have any picures from our gatherings PLEASE bring them or email them to our bookclub email. Thanks!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Dallas Museum of Arts
Has an Arts and Letter Series program this year. Click here to see all the events that are being presented. One in particular stood out:
Erik Larson, Thur 5/19/2011 in the Horchow Auditorium, 7:30 pm, Gerneral seating. Location is the First Presyterian Church of Dallas and the price list as follows:
Full price - 37.00
DMA member - 32.00
Educator/Librarian - 32.00
DPL friend - 32.00
Student - 15.00
So if anyone is interested, let me know. I would really like to go?
Erik Larson, Thur 5/19/2011 in the Horchow Auditorium, 7:30 pm, Gerneral seating. Location is the First Presyterian Church of Dallas and the price list as follows:
Full price - 37.00
DMA member - 32.00
Educator/Librarian - 32.00
DPL friend - 32.00
Student - 15.00
So if anyone is interested, let me know. I would really like to go?
Saturday, February 5, 2011
ATTENTION ALL BOOK CLUB MEMBERS:
Sasha here! And with some exciting news...
I am creating a supper club that will have its very first monthly "meeting" in March! It's my pleasure to invite my lovely book club beauties to be a part of this new idea, as a way for us to well...eat, first off, and to get to know each other outside of our beloved book club. Not to mention trying new & exciting food that we've never tasted or even cooked before!
If you are interested, go to the very top of this page, click 'Design'. At the top of the next page, click 'Dashboard', look for 'Blogs I Follow' and click on the one that says 'Fierce & Famished'--> this is going to be the supper club blog. I've created a post that invites you to leave your name, if you would like to be a member. The only catch? You must be willing to cook*
If you think you can handle that, by all means GET TO CLICKIN', LADIES!
Please respond on Fierce & Famished by Tuesday, Feb. 8th. Prompt input is appreciated (and preferred)!
--Sasha
Friday, February 4, 2011
Food Order
Okay ladies now is the time to let us know what you want at our next meeting. Do we want food, snacks, drinks, candy, or anything in between. Let the orders begin ........
On a side note, I am working on our newsletter. If there is anything you practically would like addressed or mentioned please let Eliz or I know by either text or in the comments below.
On a side note, I am working on our newsletter. If there is anything you practically would like addressed or mentioned please let Eliz or I know by either text or in the comments below.
Friday, January 28, 2011
raffle drawings
2/6/11 - Make sure you bring cash if you are interested, just in case!
I had this crazy thought. That we as members, when we are on our own book will have a gift to raffle off at the book club meeting. The raffle will cost between $1-$2. The money will go towards the book club fund and a winner will be drawn. This isn't a have to and not all members have to contribute. Just another random idea. Let me know what you think.
I had this crazy thought. That we as members, when we are on our own book will have a gift to raffle off at the book club meeting. The raffle will cost between $1-$2. The money will go towards the book club fund and a winner will be drawn. This isn't a have to and not all members have to contribute. Just another random idea. Let me know what you think.
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Reflection on Serial Killers Club
Hey girls, it's KC here!
I just wanted to post a small reflection about the meeting. I chose Serial Killers Club by Jeff Povey. It's about a guy who accidentally kills a serial killer known as the Grandson of Barney and finds a small want ad in his pocket inviting Grandson of Barney to a party hosted by Errol Flynn. Curious our hero, known to us as Dougie, attends in GOB's place and discovers a club for Serial Killers. Who knew such a thing existed? Dougie decides to join the club and pretends to be GOB and along the way meets FBI Agent Wade who tells Dougie he has 2 months to kill the members of the club or Dougie will be put in jail for his murders. As Dougie carries out his task of killing serial killers he falls in love with a new club recruit Betty. He also discovers that the infamous Kentucky Killer has come to town and Agent Wade is obsessed with tracking down and getting KK. Dougie later discovers that KK was none other than his beloved Betty, who only pretended to like him so she could kill him. Betty kills Agent Wade and Dougie kills Betty. The book ends with Dougie telling us he uses Agent Wade's car and badge and is continuing his vigilante search for serial killers.
The reason I chose this book was that I thought it was very interesting and it gives a bit of insight on what goes on in a serial killers mind. I also liked it because the main character is an idiot and still manages to do something smart. In the meeting we talked about whether or not we would follow in Dougie's example and impersonate a serial killer. We also discussed how there was a bit of ambiguity in who the Kentucky Killer was and why the serial killers were so arrogant with their own safety until the end of the book.
We also surprised Misty with an early birthday cake and card! The look on her face was priceless! We also did an awards ceremony. As is detailed in the posts below. All in all I think the meeting went well and had fun. I hope you all agree and have a good weekend!
Much Love,
KC
I just wanted to post a small reflection about the meeting. I chose Serial Killers Club by Jeff Povey. It's about a guy who accidentally kills a serial killer known as the Grandson of Barney and finds a small want ad in his pocket inviting Grandson of Barney to a party hosted by Errol Flynn. Curious our hero, known to us as Dougie, attends in GOB's place and discovers a club for Serial Killers. Who knew such a thing existed? Dougie decides to join the club and pretends to be GOB and along the way meets FBI Agent Wade who tells Dougie he has 2 months to kill the members of the club or Dougie will be put in jail for his murders. As Dougie carries out his task of killing serial killers he falls in love with a new club recruit Betty. He also discovers that the infamous Kentucky Killer has come to town and Agent Wade is obsessed with tracking down and getting KK. Dougie later discovers that KK was none other than his beloved Betty, who only pretended to like him so she could kill him. Betty kills Agent Wade and Dougie kills Betty. The book ends with Dougie telling us he uses Agent Wade's car and badge and is continuing his vigilante search for serial killers.
The reason I chose this book was that I thought it was very interesting and it gives a bit of insight on what goes on in a serial killers mind. I also liked it because the main character is an idiot and still manages to do something smart. In the meeting we talked about whether or not we would follow in Dougie's example and impersonate a serial killer. We also discussed how there was a bit of ambiguity in who the Kentucky Killer was and why the serial killers were so arrogant with their own safety until the end of the book.
We also surprised Misty with an early birthday cake and card! The look on her face was priceless! We also did an awards ceremony. As is detailed in the posts below. All in all I think the meeting went well and had fun. I hope you all agree and have a good weekend!
Much Love,
KC
Monday, January 10, 2011
Great News ...
We offically have a bank account and we also have a tax exempt number ... Woo Hoo!
So, now that we are tax exempt we can buy the book selections in units. At our next meeting we will figure out how to work this but for right now we kind of have to play by ear ...
Now comes the disucssion part, Borders has:
5 copies of beyond heaving bosoms for 15.00
10 copies of Wrinkle in time for 6.99
So if you want Elizabeth or Mistie to purchase either copies let us know you want one and we need to set up a date for you to give other the money. Or if you already have a copy, also let us know, just comment below.
So, now that we are tax exempt we can buy the book selections in units. At our next meeting we will figure out how to work this but for right now we kind of have to play by ear ...
Now comes the disucssion part, Borders has:
5 copies of beyond heaving bosoms for 15.00
10 copies of Wrinkle in time for 6.99
So if you want Elizabeth or Mistie to purchase either copies let us know you want one and we need to set up a date for you to give other the money. Or if you already have a copy, also let us know, just comment below.
Votes are in ...
Memoir had it first award ceremony at our first mandatory meeting and it went really well.
Here are the categories and who won ...
Most attended meetings in 2010 - Jennifer
Least attended meetings in 2010 - Acene
Most read novels in 2010 - Jennifer
Most popular book in 2010 - Outlander
Hierachy - Sheriff and Deputy
Sheriff - Mistie
Deputy - Elizabeth
Treasury - Jennifer
Congrads to all and I hope everyone had fun!
Here are the categories and who won ...
Most attended meetings in 2010 - Jennifer
Least attended meetings in 2010 - Acene
Most read novels in 2010 - Jennifer
Most popular book in 2010 - Outlander
Hierachy - Sheriff and Deputy
Sheriff - Mistie
Deputy - Elizabeth
Treasury - Jennifer
Congrads to all and I hope everyone had fun!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Mandatory Meeting
Due to the votes and most everyone I have spoken with, the Mandatory Meeting will be this Sunday Jan 9th @ KC's place for the monthly bookclub meeting.
Any Comments, Questions, or Concerns?
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