The Locale: Odessa's & AiYing's
The Book: Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time making movies, their own incomprehensible versions of Coppola and Herzog cult classics.
Until Greg’s mother forces him to rekindle his childhood friendship with Rachel.
Rachel has been diagnosed with leukemia—-cue extreme adolescent awkwardness—-but a parental mandate has been issued and must be obeyed. When Rachel stops treatment, Greg and Earl decide the thing to do is to make a film for her, which turns into the Worst Film Ever Made and becomes a turning point in each of their lives.
And all at once Greg must abandon invisibility and stand in the spotlight. (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12700353-me-and-earl-and-the-dying-girl?from_search=true&search_version=service)
Jesse Andrews
The Meeting: I was unable to attend the meeting, but I understand the girls watched the movie, a Sundance Film Festival winner, which they enjoyed.
The Vote: We are definitely behind here. Ashley was due to present books, but unfortunately, had to leave the club. So that puts Emily next, followed by Rylee.
Up Next: Kate sent out her book choices via email. I did not get a copy of that email, so I do not know the book titles. I have not heard what was chosen or when will be our next meeting date.
Update on Vote: Kate presented...
- The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
- Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie WINS!!
Meeting date @ Kate's and Brenda's is December 5th.
Updates: Not only have we lost Ashley and Jian, but we have also lost Odessa and AiYing, which makes me so sad. : ( I hope that if, at any time, Ashley and Odessa find to time to come back into the club, they would do so. We would welcome them back with open arms.
I think now that the girls are older, in high school classes that demand more time, and involved in so many other academic and sports activities, it is not surprising that little time is left for book club. Yet, whenever I ask, the consensus from the girls is that they want to continue to meet.
I am content to be flexible, meeting when we can with as many as we can. As the girls grow and evolve, so it would seem, does our club.
Daughters should feel free to inviting new friends to fill our void, but we would still want to limit our numbers to 10-12. Moms would also be encouraged to attend, but now that the girls are older, I don't know that it should be a requirement. I'm happy to just focus on spreading and supporting the love of books and reading.
Next to present: Emily & Rylee @ Kate's meeting.
Then:
Updates: Not only have we lost Ashley and Jian, but we have also lost Odessa and AiYing, which makes me so sad. : ( I hope that if, at any time, Ashley and Odessa find to time to come back into the club, they would do so. We would welcome them back with open arms.
I think now that the girls are older, in high school classes that demand more time, and involved in so many other academic and sports activities, it is not surprising that little time is left for book club. Yet, whenever I ask, the consensus from the girls is that they want to continue to meet.
I am content to be flexible, meeting when we can with as many as we can. As the girls grow and evolve, so it would seem, does our club.
Daughters should feel free to inviting new friends to fill our void, but we would still want to limit our numbers to 10-12. Moms would also be encouraged to attend, but now that the girls are older, I don't know that it should be a requirement. I'm happy to just focus on spreading and supporting the love of books and reading.
Next to present: Emily & Rylee @ Kate's meeting.
Then:
- Emily
- Rylee
- Olivia
- Perri
- Cassie