Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 8/21/07

Hi Fellow Book Clubbers!
Are you ready for Book Club again? Love Harry Potter??
This is the night for you!

Come hobb-nobb with the Muggles at the Paet Home. Tomorrow, Tues., August 21, at 7 PM. Bring a treat. There will be lots to talk about as we discuss book 7.


At Joy Paet's home.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

In attendance (trying to remember),
Amber Standage
Rhona Slingerland
Keri Magaoay
Aisha Magaoay
Codee Franco
Sarah Ohki
Trish Sessions
Leticia Davis
Jane Gorton
Molly Koch
Joy Paet

Here are some quotes and questions we talked about from the evening:
What would your happiest memory be to summon a Patronus charm?

What was the last word, at the last chapter of Deathly Hallows?

Was there a particular part that brought you to tears?

Professor Snape, evil or not?

At Kings Cross, what was the ‘child’ making noise under a chair?

Why does Voldy believe that he is the only person ever to have discovered the deepest secrets of Hogwarts (the Room of Requirement as a hiding place), when the room is so clearly full of centuries of hidden objects??


"Aren't you two ever going to read Hogwarts: A History?"
"What's the point? You know it all by heart, we can just ask you."


''What's that?'' said Ron, pointing at a large dish of some sort of shellfish stew that stood beside a large steak-and-kidney pudding.
''Bouillabaisse,'' said Hermione.
''Bless you,'' said Ron. (HP4, I just really like this quote)


" Pathetic! With the whole wide world of ear-related humour before you, you go for holey?"


In the chapter, the 7 Potters, why does Harry's wand act by itself and cast a spell that Harry doesn't even know?

Who is your favorite character? Why?

"Of course this is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on Earth should that mean it is not real?"


Can you name all 7 Horcruxes?

Who is RAB?

Accio a summoning charm which enables a wizard to call anything to themselves, even if it is far away.

Avada Kedavra, or the killing Curse, is one of the Unforgivable Curses that witches and wizards must not use. It causes the instant death that cannot be traced to any other source. It is punishable by a lifetime sentence in Azkaban.

Crucio, or the Cruciatus Curse, is one of the Unforgivable Curses that witches and wizards must not use. It causes intolerable pain that slowly drives its victim insane. It is punishable by a lifetime sentence in Azkaban.

Expelliarmus a disarming spell and is used to knock the weapon out of the opponent's hand.

Imperio, or the Imperius Curse, is one of the Unforgivable Curses that witches and wizards must not use. It causes the victim to be completely under the control of the wizard that caste the spell. It is punishable by a lifetime sentence in Azkaban.

Rictusempra is the tickling charm and causes the receiver to laugh uncontrollably.

Wingardium Leviosa is a levitation spell. It is used to make other objects levitate.


The following are our upcoming Book Picks:
September: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson
October: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
November: A girl named Zippy by Haven Kimmel
December: Thorn in my Heart by Caol Higgs
January: Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke

Thanks Jane for organizing our choices.

For those that are keeping track, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie will be released in 2010.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Farewell for Caddie Welling 7/31/07

At Jane Gorton's home.



Caddie Welling, Molly Koch, Jessica Rogers, Jane Gorton, Leticia Davis, Sarah Ohki, Codee and Herbie Franco, Debbie Sell, Rhona Slingerland, Joy Paet

We also wanted to share our goodbye's for Melissa Snow. We all hope she is doing well now in Idaho! And congratulations on your baby!

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix 7/21/07 *Movie Night* FOURTH ANNIVERSARY


It's been four years of reading together! Let's celebrate!




This month is Harry Potter book five - The Order of the Phoenix.
(and at 870 pages, y'all better get crackin'!)
Then on Saturday evening, July 21st let's go see the movie .





So happy reading - for some of us rereading - or just wait for the movie. =)

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Leticia Davis Birthday Fiesta 6/19/07

At Sarah Ohki's house. Sarah you did an amazing decorating job! How FESTIVE!!!!Molly Koch, Leticia Davis, Sarah Ohki, Trish Sessions, Jaquie Franco, Debbie Sell and sister-in-law, Emily Walthius, Jennifer, Keri Magaoay, Bonnie Sessions, Jackie Healy, Codee Franco, Joy Paet, Billie Laws, Tori Sessions

Lety Love! Amor! Amor! Muy, Muy Amor!










Bonnie and Lety kicking up their heals!








What is Lety laughing at do you say? . . .





















. . .We will not soon forget the Mariachi Serenade by a certain Tori-Session's-husband.
Dave, what talent!


Our book for June 2007:
Sea Runners by Ivan Doig
It was a collective bomb. Sorry, to say.
Anyone say different and I'll update this post. =)

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe 4/19/07

At Jane Gorton's home.

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg

This is one where I saw the movie first then read the book.

April 30, 2007
Angela Mueller came back to town! It was only fitting that we have a get together!
Here we are at Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab.












Jane Gorton, Sarah Ohki, Molly Koch, Joy Paet, Tori Sessions, Keri Magaoay, Angela Mueller

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Candle in the Darkness 3/15/07

At Sarah Ohki's home.

A Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin

Book Suggestions:
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

Farewell to Angela Mueller 3/3/2007

Proof of our farewell for Angela Mueller at Aunty Pasto's in Kunia. (albeit a blurry one)
Cortney Nadig, Molly Koch, Joy Paet, Rhona Slingerland, Caddie Welling, Sarah Ohki, Angela Mueller, Debbie Sell, Jane Gorton; not pictured

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Running Blind 2/15/07

At Rhona Slingerland's home.

Running Blind by Lee Child

Okay, does anyone remember anything more about this book than Jack only had one set of clothes? HELLO!
Other than that oddity, this was a really good who-done-it. Great suggestion Angela!

*Congratulations Molly! Camiron Koch born Feb. 7, 2007*

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Molly Koch's Baby Shower 1/18/07

At Angela Mueller's home.













In attendance (in order around the room):
Angela Mueller
Rhona Slingerland
Joy Paet
Molly Koch
Cortney Nadig
Melissa Snow
Elizabeth Baldwin
Jane Gorton
Debbie Sell
Caddie Welling (Jordan & Jaren!)
Sarah Ohki

Molly's Shower for Camiron! Sarah, thanks for the pictures from Angela!
What a fun time!
Does everyone remember the really cute decorations? And Cortney's cookies. Seriously, Cortney, you should go into business!

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

The Greatest Salesman in the World 12/12/06

At Angela Mueller's home.

The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino

We talked about this wonderful book. Then we had a gift exchange. Each of us brought a wrapped ornament. This was such a nice Christmas get-together.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

The Poisonwood Bible 11/15/06 *Tastefully Simple*

At Jane Gorton's Home.
The biggest food tasting meeting we've ever had. Wow, Jane!

We didn't have time to discuss the book, so we decided to discuss it at December's meeting.
The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino

Also for November we decided to read:
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver

In attendance:
Jane Gorton
Sarah Ohki
Molly Koch
Joy Paet
Debbie Sell

???
??? help me out!

Thanks Jane. This sure was fun. And Tasty!

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Hiding Place 10/18/06

At Molly Koch's home

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

This was truly a story of courage and faith. Thank you Molly for the suggested book pick.

A movie version was made in 1975.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Golden Compass 9/20/06

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

Wow. I know we got together to talk about this wonderful book. I can't place where the meeting was held. Was it Rhona's?

This is the next highly anticipated movie from our book club picks. =)