SWCR Book Club met on November 20, 2021 at 11:30am at Jen's house in Arlington
Attendees: Jen, Laurie, Pam, Anne, Teri, Serenity (Teri's granddaughter), Dawn, Summer, Harper (Summer's daughter), Buffy and Chrissy (Jen's sister).
Hostess: Jen
Book: Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
Icebreaker: Do you think you could thru-hike (end to end) the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67 like Grandma Gatewood?
Summer
Icebreaker: No
Books: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Paper Towns by John Green
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Harper
Icebreaker: No
Books: Magic Treehouse books
I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire
Jen
Icebreaker: No
Books: No books read
Chrissy
Icebreaker: No
Books: Mister Rogers: a Biography of the Wonderful Life of Fred Rogers by Jennifer Warner
Anne
Icebreaker: Maybe
Books: Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery
Laurie
Icebreaker: No
Books: A Good Day for Chardonnay by Daryenda Jones
Wild Side by Patricia Briggs
Teri
Icebreaker: No
Books: Lots of books; found two new book series
Serenity
Icebreaker: No
Books: Wings of Fire
Princess in Black
Whatever After
Pam
Icebreaker: No
Books: Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery
Dawn
Icebreaker: No
Books: Witchnapped in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Witch Swindled in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Witch Undercover in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Witchslapped in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Witch Silenced in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Killer Witch in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Witch Haunted in Westerham by Dionne Lister
Buffy
Icebreaker: Strong maybe
Books: Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery
Oh, Lords! Who We Date, Why We Date Them, and What We've Learned by Jes Averhart, Terresa Zimmeran
Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail by Heather Anish Anderson
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-1
5-2
14/3 = 4.6
Important Notes:
There is no book club in December. Wishing Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to everyone.
For those participating in December book vote, your 2-3 books are due by Nov 30th.
Book Voting opens Dec 5th and closes Dec 10th.
Voting in the Opening Round of the 13th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards 2021 is open via your Goodreads app.
Next meeting: Thursday, Jan 27, 2022 at 6pm at TBD
Hostess: Dawn
Book: Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters by Emily Carpenter
For those hosting upcoming book clubs, if you know where you want to host club at, please let me know and I will update the Facebook invites.
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SWCR Book Club met on October 28, 2021 at 6pm at Main Street Sports Bar, Glencoe
Attendees: Anne, Pam, Laurie and Buffy
Hostess: Anne
Book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Icebreaker: Were you ever told by someone as a child what to do for a career? If so, did you follow that advice.
Pam
Icebreaker: No
Books:
Mercy by Jodi Picoult
To Late to Say Goodbye by Ann Rule
Oh, Lords! Who We Date, Why We Date Them, and What We've Learned by Jes Averhart & Terresa Zimmerman
Laurie
Icebreaker: No, but told college is a waste and lots of other bad advice
Books:
The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by Darynda Jones
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones
A Bad Day For Sunshine by Darynda Jones
Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston
Buffy
Icebreaker: No, but took one of those aptitude tests.
Books:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Anne
Icebreaker: ??
Books:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich
Book rating:
1-0
2-1
3-0
4-2
5-0
10/3 = 3.33
Next meeting: Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 at 11:30am at Jen's House, 412 Adams St E, Arlington
Hostess: Jen
Book: Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman who save the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery
Important Notes regarding Nov 20th:
Jen's A Very British Brunch for her birthday is the same day starting at 10am.
Jen will be serving coffee, tea and water at her brunch. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and a snack for later if you choose.
SWCR Book Club Christmas Party will follow our book discussion.
Please bring a gift for the Dice Game Gift Exchange (wrapped or in a bag, whichever way you prefer).
Laurie may host a craft and Pam may come up with an additional game to play.
Book donations will be accepted for Chloe's Girl Scout Little Library located at the Legion Pool Park in NYA.
For those hosting upcoming book clubs, if you know where you want to host club at, please let me know and I will update the Facebook invites.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nov 5-6th Holiday Open House in Glencoe - Various shops through town. Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 9am-2pm
Nov 5-6th Christmas Open House at White Birch House, Victoria - 10am-5pm each day.
Nov 6th Public Star Party, Baylor Park, NYA at 7pm
Nov 11th Glitter & Glow Holiday Open House at Shop 501, Chaska from 4-7pm
Nov 11-14th 2021 Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair, Canterbury Park, Shakopee
Nov 13th November Market, NYA from 9am-2pm
Nov 13th SWCR book club members: watch for email asking for participation in next book vote and 2-3 books for voting
Nov 18th GLS Musical - The Little Mermaid, 7pm at GSL High School Auditorium
Nov 20th A Very British Brunch for Jen's Bday at 10am at Jen's house in Arlington
Nov 26th Tree Lightning 6pm at City Square Park, Waconia
Nov 30th SWCR books for voting due to Buffy (for those participating)
Dec 4th Arli-Dazzle in Arlington from 9am-3pm
Dec 4th Hometown Christmas in Chaska from noon to 4pm
Dec 5th SWCR book voting opens
Dec 10th SWCR book voting closes
Dec 11th Glencoe's Holiday Craft & Vendor Festival from 8am-2pm
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SWCR Book Club met on September 30, 2021 at 6pm at EJ's Bar & Grill, Gaylord, MN
Attendees: Pam, Dawn, Buffy, Sandra and Anne
Hostess: Pam
Book: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Icebreaker: If you were going on a weekend trip this coming weekend, where would you go?
Sandra
Icebreaker: Glensheen/train ride in Duluth
Books:
The Rules by Ellen Fein & Sherrie Schneider
The Bonesetters Daughter by Amy Tan
The Fighting Agents by W.E.B. Griffin
The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory
Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Through Painted Desert by Donald Miller
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen
Camino Winds by John Grisham
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Dawn
Icebreaker: By a lake
Books:
Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Anne
Icebreaker: Fall Colors on the North Shore or Northern Wisconsin
Books:
Didn't finish any books this month
Buffy
Icebreaker: Hiking up north on the Superior Hiking Trail
Books:
The Shining by Stephen King
Pam
Icebreaker: Duluth
Books:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-2
5-2
18/4 = 4.5
Next meeting: Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 at 6pm at Main Street Sports Bar, Glencoe
Hostess: Anne (and it's her birthday month)
Book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haid
For those hosting upcoming book clubs, if you know where you want to host club at, please let me know and I will update the Facebook invites.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct 2nd Deep Valley Book Festival at 10am in Mankato
Oct 9th Shell's Oktoberfest 2021 in New Ulm
Oct 15th Fire and Ice Festival and Bonspiel in Chaska
Oct 16th Dawn and Tom's wedding celebration at 4pm at King Pin Pub, Plato.
Nov 18th GLS Musical - The Little Mermaid, 7pm at GSL High School Auditorium
Nov 20th A Very British Brunch for Jen's Bday at 10am at Jen's house in Arlington
Dec 4th Arli-Dazzle in Arlington
Dec 11th Glencoe's Holiday Craft & Vendor Festival
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SWCR Book Club met on August 26, 2021 at 6pm at Lazy Loon Brewing Company, Glencoe, MN
Attendees: Jen, Dawn, Pam, Buffy, Laurie, Jackson and Anne
Hostess/Host: Laurie and Jackson
Book: The Bad Guys in Superbad (The Bad Guys #8) by Aaron Blabey
Icebreaker: Favorite cartoon character (though it turned into favorite cartoon)
Jackson did a great job walking us through the book series and sharing his favorite memories from the books.
Dawn
Books:
The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey
Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger
Favorite cartoon: The Flintstones and the Jetsons
Jen
Books:
No books
Favorite cartoon: Beauty and the Beast
Pam
Books:
The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Favorite cartoon: Scooby Doo (and people started singing the theme song)
Buffy
Books:
No books
Favorite cartoon: Spongebob Squarepants and Teen Titans Go!
Anne
Books:
No books
Favorite cartoon: Scooby Doo
Laurie
Books:
First Grave in the Right by Daryenda Jones
The Awakening by Nora Roberts
The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Braxton
Second Grave on the Left by Daryenda Jones
For I Have Sinned by Daryenda Jones
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Daryenda Jones
Fourth Grave Beneath my Feet by Daryenda Jones
The Bad Guys in SuperBad by Aaron Blabey
Favorite cartoon: Pinky and the Brain
Jackson
Books:
He reads lots of books
Favorite cartoon: Teen Titans and Tom & Jerry
We discussed some upcoming changes to book club in November and December. All members present agreed to the following changes:
- No Christmas Party in December - cancelled.
- November book club will be moved from Nov 18th to Nov 20th where we will celebrate book club, Jen's Very British Birthday Breakfast and Book Club Christmas Party.
Congratulations to Dawn and Tom on their upcoming nuptials! We look forward to watching on Facebook Live and celebrating with you both in October. Be on the lookout for information from Pam on ideas for the celebration in October (paper mache?).
Book rating:
1-1
2-0
3-0
4-1
5-2
15/4 = 3.75
Next meeting: Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 at 6pm at EJ's Bar & Grill, Gaylord
Hostess: Pam
Book: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
For those hosting upcoming book clubs, if you know where you want to host club at, please let me know and I will update the Facebook invites.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Aug 28th Stiftungsfest Craft Sale 9am-3pm in NYA
Aug 29th Stiftungfest Parade at noon in NYA.
Sept 5th Dawn and Tom's wedding in Key West, FL (broadcast via Facebook Live)
Sept 10th-11th Heimatfest 2021 in Jordan
Sept 12th Glencoe Fire Department Car & Bike Show at 11am
Sept 18th Nickle Dickle Day in Waconia
Oct 2nd Deep Valley Book Festival at 10am in Mankato
Oct 9th Shell's Oktoberfest 2021 in New Ulm
Oct 16th Dawn and Tom's wedding celebration at King Pin Pub, Plato
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SWCR Book Club met on July 29, 2021 at 6pm at A-Town Tavern, Arlington, MN
Attendees: Jen, Teri, Pam, Dawn, Buffy, Laurie and Anne
Hostess: Buffy
Book: One Day She'll Darken - The Mysterious Beginnings of Fauna Hodel by Fauna Hodel with J.R. Briamonte
Icebreaker: What do you think about this crazy weather?
Recommendation: Listen to the podcast "Root of Evil". It's about Fauna Hodel and is hosted by her daughter's Yvette and Rasha. There are 9 episodes in the series.
Laurie
Books:
First Grave in the Right by Daryenda Jones
Weather quotes: "Weather is insane." "Stickiness is gross."
Dawn
Books:
No books
Weather quote: "Ready for Fall."
Pam
Books:
Windfallen by Jojo Moyes
The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff & It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
Weather quote: "Way too fuckin' hot for way too long!"
Anne
Books:
One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel
Weather quote: "Ninety by noon is too much!"
Teri
Books:
One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel
Black Dahlia Avenger by Steve Hodel
Weather quote: "I hate heat. I like cold."
Buffy
Books:
One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel
Weather quote: "It's just too much!"
Jen had to bow out early due to not feeling well. We hope you feel better soon.
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-3
4-0
5-1
14/4 = .3.5
Next meeting: Thursday, Aug 26, 2021 at 6pm at TBD
Hostess: Laurie
Book: The Bad Guys in Superbad (The Bad Guys #8) by Aaron Blabey
Kids are welcome to attend.
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SWCR Book Club met on June 24, 2021 at 6pm at Lazy Loon Brewing Company, Glencoe, MN
Attendees: Dawn, Pam, Laurie, Buffy, Jen, Teri, Sandra and Anne
Hostess: Dawn
Book: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Icebreaker: Share an extraordinary thing that happened in your life.
Sandra
Books:
61 hours by Lee Child
The Templar Salvation by Raymond Khoury
Neon Prey by John Sanford
A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Teri
Books:
Her usual assortment of about 30-40 books a month.
Jen
Books:
None
Buffy
Books:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Anne
Books:
None
Laurie
Books:
Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
Spellbound by Kelly Armstrong
The Secret Drawer Club by Barbe Turner
Betwixt by Daryenda Jones
Pam
Books:
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
Dawn
Books:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-1
5-3
19/4 = 4.75
Next meeting: Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 6pm at A-Town Tavern, Arlington
Hostess: Buffy
Book: One Day She'll Darken - The Mysterious Beginnings of Fauna Hodel by Fauna Hodel
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SWCR Book Club met on May 27, 2021 at 6pm at Agave Mexican Restaurant, Mayer, MN
Attendees: Teri, Jen, Pam, Buffy, Laurie, Sandra and Ann
Hostess: Anne
Book: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Icebreaker: Were you surprised to learn how dangerous it is to be a female migrant? Everyone said no.
Sandra
Books:
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
The Knowledge by Martha Grimes
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George
Buffy
Books:
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Teri
Books:
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Jen
Books:
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Pam
Books:
The Winemakers Wife by Kristin Harmel
The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
Britt Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
Laurie
Books:
Good Omens by Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Anne
Books:
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex by Amy J.L. Baker
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-2
5-5
33/7 = 4.71
Next meeting: Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 6pm at TBD
Hostess: Dawn
Book: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
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SWCR Book Club met on April 29, 2021 at 6pm at the VFW, Glencoe, MN
Attendees: Sandra, Jen, Pam, Dawn, Buffy, Summer, Anne and Laurie
Welcome back former club member, Sandra. She'll be joining us over the summer while she's in Minnesota. We're so excited to have you back with us!!!
Hostess: Pam
Books: 1. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni (5 stars)
2. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (5 stars)
3. The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy (5 stars)
4. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult (5 stars)
5. The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel (5 stars)
6. We Are Not From here by Jenny Torres Sanchez (5 stars)
7. The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel (2 stars)
8. The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel (5 stars)
Icebreaker: In honor of Evelyn, Pam had us do a drinking game, where we matched the drink ingredients with the drink name. It was not easy. Congrats to Sandra for being the winner!!!
Buffy
Books:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Total Power by Kyle Mills/Vince Flynn
Dawn
Books:
Did not officially read any books.
Laurie
Books:
Invisibility by Andrea Cremer
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
Jen
Books:
Quit Like a Women by Holly Whitaker
What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding by Kristin Newman
Make Sure You Have a Map by Bryanna Plog
Expat Women Confessions by Andrea Martins and Victoria Hepworth
Should I Stay or Should I Go by Paul Allen
Don't Come Back by Adam Fletcher
Dream Plan & Go by Rachel McMillan
Sandra
Books:
Has read lots of books during COVID.
Anne
Books:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Pam
Books:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez
The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-1
5-3
19/4 = 4.75
Next meeting: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6pm at Agave Mexican Restaurant, Mayer
Hostess: Anne
Book: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
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SWCR Book Club met on March 25, 2021 at 6pm at Northside Grill in NYA
Attendees: Laurie, Buffy, Pam and Anne
Hostess: Laurie
Book: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
Icebreaker: If you could go back in time to save someone, would you?
Pam
Books:
Opposite of Always by Justin Reynolds
Copper River by William Kent Krueger
The View from Mount Joy by Lorna Landvik
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Icebreaker: Depends on who it is but not sure if I could be able to save someone with cancer.
Anne
Books:
Did not officially read any books. Started this months book.
Icebreaker: Probably
Buffy
Books:
No books
Icebreaker: I would if I could
Laurie
Books:
Rift by Andrea Cremer
Opposite of Always by Justin Reynolds
Icebreaker: No
Book rating:
1-0
2-1
3-1
4-0
5-0
5/5 = 2.5
Next meeting: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 6pm at Glencoe VFW
Hostess: Pam
Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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SWCR Book Club met on February 25, 2021 at 6pm at Northside Grill in NYA
Attendees: Pam, Dawn (had to leave early), Buffy, Jen, Anne, Jill and Laurie
Hostess: Buffy
Book: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
Icebreaker: Do you believe in the Windigo? (Question is applicable to the book)
Pam
Books:
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephanie Meyer
Blood Hollow by William Kent Krueger
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
Icebreaker: Yes
Anne
Books: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
Icebreaker: Yes
Laurie
Books: Didn't have them on hand. Please share them with the group if you'd like to.
Icebreaker: Yes
Jill
Books: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follet
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The German Midwife by Mandy Robotham
Icebreaker: Yes
Jen
Books: None
Icebreaker: N/A
Buffy
Book: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Icebreaker: Yes
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-0
4-1
5-4
24/5 = 4.8
Next meeting: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6pm at TBD
Hostess: Laurie
Book: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
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SWCR Book Club met on January 28, 2021 at 6pm at Teri's house in Winthrop
Attendees: Teri, Dawn, Pam, Jen, Buffy, Laurie and Anne
THANK YOU Teri for opening your home to us tonight. Did everyone get to check out Teri's bathtub? It was a hot conversation topic tonight.
It was so GREAT to be back together again!!!!
Thank you Dawn for the amazing birthday cake! Thank you Anne for the two bottles of wine! Thank you Laurie for the cash!
Hostess: Teri
Book: Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett
Icebreaker: Do you have a New Years Resolution or Goal
Pam
Books:
Weapons of Mass Deception by David Bruns & JR Olson (5)
Sherlock Holmes & the Eisendorf Enigma by Larry Millett (3)
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith (5)
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane (5)
Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera (3)
Grace by T Greenwood (4)
Butter by Anne Panning (5)
Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh (3)
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham (3)
The Christmas Blessing by Donna Van Liere (4)
The James Miracle by Jason F Wright (3)
Ghostly Tales of MN by Ruth D Hein (2)
MN Hauntings by Ryan Jacobson (3)
No Time to Quit by Gail Lipe (3)
Jacobs Rescue by Malka Drucker & Michael Hapern (5)
I still See Her Haunting Eyes by Aaron Elster (3)
The Sonderberg Case by Elie Wiesel (1)
Once in a Blue Moon by Lorna Landvik (3)
Think No Evil by Jonas Beiler & Shawn Smucker (4)
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett (5)
Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger (5)
The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson (3)
Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger (5)
Your Oasis on Flame Lake by Lorna Landvik (2)
Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger (5)
Icebreaker: Visit the 92 MN breweries on the Hop Passport! You've sold me and Anne and joining this crusade!
Dawn
Books: Woofy Toofy by R. Buerkle
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett (almost done)
Icebreaker: Find the positivity in everyday.
Jen
Books: Rediscovering Travel by Seth Kugel
Understanding the British by Adam Fletcher
Icebreaker: Keep up on her skin care regiment
Laurie
Books: Is not sharing the books she read (in protest - ha ha!) I'm sure she read (or listened to) a lot like she always does.
Icebreaker: No resolution or goal
Buffy
Books: Leave No Trace by Mindy Meijia
Thirst: 2600 Mile to Home by Heather Anish Anderson
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Witness in the Boundary Waters by Amy and Dave Freeman
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett
Member of the Family by Dianne Lake
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Icebreaker: Section hike the Superior Hiking Trail and hike 100 miles on the North Country Trail (which is part of the SHT)
Anne
Book: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
Icebreaker: Survive and continue to checkout drive-ins
Teri
Books: As always, lots of books, but no list. Ask her about the butter churner position!
Icebreaker: No goal or resolution
Book rating:
1-0
2-0
3-1
4-2
5-1
16/4 = 4
Next meeting: Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6pm at either Maria's in Glencoe, Agave in Mayer or Northside in NYA.
Hostess: Buffy
Book: Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger