Free Book Club Meeting Minutes Template
Book Club Meeting Minute
Meeting Date: January 2, 2055
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: [Your Company Name], [Your Company Address]
Facilitator: Dell Stokes
Note-Taker: [Your Name]
1. Attendees
Name |
Present (P) / Absent (A) |
---|---|
Dell Stokes |
P |
Etha Lehner |
P |
Anita Wehner |
P |
Jarvis White |
A |
[Your Name] |
P |
2. Books Discussed
Book Title |
Author(s) |
---|---|
The Silent Patient |
Alex Michaelides |
Educated |
Tara Westover |
Discussion Highlights:
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The Silent Patient: Dell and Etha discussed how the twist at the end was unexpected, though Anita mentioned that the build-up to the conclusion was a bit slow for her. [Your Name] appreciated the deep dive into the protagonist's psyche.
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Educated: The group was captivated by Tara Westover's story, especially Etha, who felt a personal connection to the themes of family and self-empowerment. Anita raised questions about the author's decision to leave out more details about her family's side of the story.
3. Key Points & Themes Discussed
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Psychological Thrillers: The group explored the appeal of psychological thrillers, with a particular focus on the unreliable narrator in The Silent Patient. There was a debate about whether the genre often sacrifices character depth for plot twists.
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Memoirs of Overcoming Adversity: The discussion on Educated focused on themes of resilience and the impact of education. Etha shared how the book resonated with her personal experiences, while [Your Name] was more critical of the narrative's one-sided perspective.
4. Decisions Made
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Next Book Selection: The group decided to read Circe by Madeline Miller for the next meeting.
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Next Meeting Date: The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2055, at 7:00 PM.
5. Action Items
Action Item |
Assigned To |
Due Date |
---|---|---|
Purchase Circe for reading |
Dell Stokes |
January 10, 2055 |
Prepare a discussion guide for Circe |
[Your Name] |
January 14, 2055 |
6. Next Meeting Agenda (Tentative)
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Review of Circe by Madeline Miller.
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Discussion of favorite moments and themes from Circe.
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Plan for the next book after Circe.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 PM
Minutes Submitted by: [Your Name]
Date of Submission: January 2, 2055