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We loved Christmas Jars so much last year; we were excited to read the sequel Christmas Jars Reunion for our last family book club. We started it just before Christmas and I wasn’t surprised that we didn’t finish it by New Year’s Day.  It was a little strange reading a Christmas book in February.

Overall the story was good, but not as strong as the original.  Nevertheless, we enjoyed the excuse to discuss the book, eat food and enjoy a couple of brief activities.  I’d give it 3 1/2 slices.

Because so much of the story happened at Chuck’s Chicken, we held our meeting during a dinner of oven fried chicken and tator tots.  While we ate we discussed the book – its strengths and weaknesses and the overall message.

At one point in the book, Al and his young friend Queen play a game of 20 questions.  We went around the table and each of us directed similar questions to others around the table.  I was hoping for some thoughtful answers, but we stayed pretty silly.  At one point, my son said “Darn! I have a good question for myself!”

Finally, I asked everyone to think about the dream vacation Maryann was able to enjoy.  Then I asked where each person’s dream trip would take them.  There were a few vague answers like – everywhere. My animal lover wanted a world tour of all the zoos of the world.

Now we’re moving on to The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner.  What are you reading right now (besides my blog)?