The Locale: Emma & Diana's
The Selection
The Book: For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. http://www.kieracass.com/books/
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. http://www.kieracass.com/books/
The Meeting: Our last meeting with Emma & Diana, hosted by them in their home, with packed boxes all around. A bittersweet meeting. Excited for them and their new adventure, moving to Wake Forest. So sad to see them leave. It was a fun meeting though. Reading the novel, reminded mothers of the old TV show, The Dating Game, so we had a mock dating game with the girls. Someone playing the prince, and three girls playing one of the girls in The Selection, one of which, of course, was Natalie. It was a somewhat impromptu, somewhat planned activity, but it was a hoot.
The Vote:Odessa presented...
- Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
- OK for Now by Gary D. Schmidt
- Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar WINS!!!
Up Next:
We will be meeting @ Cassie & Susan's on on August 23rd to discuss Looking for Alaska by John Green.
Updates: We are down to 8 mom/daughter members. We typically like to have 10, which means we have space to invite two new pairs. Olivia and I know of some interested parties. Does anyone else have any moms/daughters in mind?
Next to present: Kate
Next to present: Kate
Then:
- Ashley
- Emily
- Rylee
- Olivia
- Perri
- Emma
- Cassie
- Kate
