Young Professionals Book Club
July 22, 2016
Book Recommendations
It is that time again! Please submit your book recommendations so that a poll may be created. We will be voting on books for the months of August, September, and October. Once the poll is created a link will be posted so that you may vote for your top three choices.
November 30, 2015
Review of I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
This the first time we jumped into a Young Adult novel. Everyone enjoyed the story line and found it to be engaging. The end leaves you wanting more, which is perfect if you liked reading the book and want to continue the rest of the series.
What we liked:
- The story had you guessing, it wasn't predictable
- It had the right amount of creepy to it, maybe a little too creepy at times
- It didn't feel like a Young Adult novel for the majority of the read
- The development of the characters was thought out and made you feel attached to some of them
What we didn't like:
- The romance plot of the story is very Young Adult and had many of us rolling our eyes (aww "teen love")
- Some parts of the book were left unexplained, this could be because it's a series. However, some parts never explained happened early in the book rather than at the very end, so it may not be due to the fact it is a series.
What we liked:
- The story had you guessing, it wasn't predictable
- It had the right amount of creepy to it, maybe a little too creepy at times
- It didn't feel like a Young Adult novel for the majority of the read
- The development of the characters was thought out and made you feel attached to some of them
What we didn't like:
- The romance plot of the story is very Young Adult and had many of us rolling our eyes (aww "teen love")
- Some parts of the book were left unexplained, this could be because it's a series. However, some parts never explained happened early in the book rather than at the very end, so it may not be due to the fact it is a series.
September 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Review of Yes Please by Amy Poehler
We chose this book since it has been talked about recently and thought it would be a hilarious read. Overall the book was fine, but not anything we would necessarily recommend to someone. Several of us have read Tina Fey's book and found that to fulfill the laughter factor compared to Poehler's. We appreciated Poehler's honesty and did learn more about who she is and her rise to fame.
What we liked:
- There were some laugh-out-loud moments in the book
- It was real and didn't feel like Poehler held back or was dishonest about her life
- It provided more insight into Amy Poehler and how she became famous
What we didn't like:
- The book wasn't as funny as we hoped for
- Several read Tina Fey's book and found it to be funnier and a more enjoyable read compared to Amy Poehler's book
- Some parts of the book were slow or tedious, pointless to read - Example: All the names for Parks and Rec
What we liked:
- There were some laugh-out-loud moments in the book
- It was real and didn't feel like Poehler held back or was dishonest about her life
- It provided more insight into Amy Poehler and how she became famous
What we didn't like:
- The book wasn't as funny as we hoped for
- Several read Tina Fey's book and found it to be funnier and a more enjoyable read compared to Amy Poehler's book
- Some parts of the book were slow or tedious, pointless to read - Example: All the names for Parks and Rec
July 31, 2015
Review of The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
Our
meeting for this book was very interesting because each member had a different
insight into the issue. We all were able to learn from one another while
discussing and asking questions. The discussion prompted a lot of reflection on
humanity, the media, viewpoints, and much more – there was much to be said!
What
we liked:
- The
book provided insight into an issue that is still ongoing that we weren’t very
familiarized with
- That
the story dealt with real people with real stories
What
we didn’t like:
- The
focus on facts in the beginning was important to the story, but were tedious and
dull to read
- There
wasn’t much development or details to the story, it felt as if it could have
been expanded upon
June 30, 2015
Review of The Martian by Andy Weir
Our book club has read several Sci-Fi books, but The Martian stood out
from the rest. We were captivated by the realistic Sci-Fi plot line, which was
a deviation from the usual fantasy Sci-Fi plots we’ve encountered previously. From
the start of the book you know you are in for a humorous and sarcastic read
about something potentially plausible.
What we liked:
- A fast read and can’t put it down
- The plot line was exciting and had you wondering what Watney would do
next
- The humor and sarcasm
- It was entertaining regardless if you’re a scientifically minded person
or non-scientifically minded
What we didn’t like:
- For some the parts about science/math/technical jargon were tedious to read
- A few disliked that the science wasn’t entirely accurate
May 5, 2015
Review of Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden
What
a difficult story to read, but an important one to be shared with all. Harden
provided us with facts about North Korea while also telling Shin’s story. The majority
of us enjoyed the book even though the content could be a little too graphic.
What we liked:
-
We
learned more about North Korea and the prison camps
-
The
insight was gruesome but eye opening
-
The
book was balanced between telling a story and sharing facts
What we didn’t like:
-
Some
of the details were intense, very intense
-
The
ending was odd, it didn’t explain much and just stopped
-
The
story was difficult to believe at times, and it didn’t help that the defector
admitted to lying about one portion of his story
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