Wisknladdle La Jolla: Meeting number one

And then there were three....

We booked and then re-booked a date in hopes that more members could participate but alas! We were few! We made up for it with a great conversations concerning our first read: Why Men Love Bitches. The title put us off at first, but it has a bit of a cult following,we had heard good feedback from a few friends so we thought, why not! A good book to start off with. The three of us brought very different perspectives to the table, one of us currently single, one of us in a two year domestic partnership, and one of us in a 10 year dating relationship. We touched on our favorite AND not so favorite portions of this how-to-not-be-a-doormat manual. We really got into how we each are applying certain parts of what we learned or believed to be true from this book into our real lives. We all agreed that despite a lot of general content, we each had something we could take away from this selection!







On to the food: Pictures attached! We loved this location in La Jolla, its pretty adorable. Self serve gratis coffee, daily breakfast items that rotate-we got ourselves a cup and ordered the flatbread. Gruyere cheese, bacon,cilantro and peppery spice, and zucchini. This was so full of flavor, Wisknladdle really does savory very well. Our server was polite and attentive, letting us take our time and keeping our waters full. The drink menu here is something of a fantasy. Strawberry Juleps, Honey Mimosas, ( we had some with passionfruit juice!) Moving onto breakfast we ordered Chilaquiles (farm fresh eggs, chipotle chicken, red onions & cilantro) Ricotta Pancakes (Meyer lemon curd & Crows Pass blueberries & blackberries) and the not your average Biscuit & Gravy (shishito and cheddar biscuit, chorizo gravy, fried green tomatoes & an egg)

We also got into a small discussion about the book club itself! analyzing why people may or may not be interested, our content, future selections, ect. It was also suggested that we have a standing date each month in order for people to better plan. Like every third Sunday for example. We also talked about miking it up, like meeting at someones house one week, then a restaurant the next. Details and the next book selection to follow. Be prepared for the next read to be more topically diverse with a heavier, more intellectual and complex title. We are going to mix it up each month to broaden our horizons. We were surprised at how much we all got out of WMLB, so we encourage you to dive right in and take a chance even if you're not sure of your interest level. Thanks for coming ladies! Cheers and Happy Reading!

Book 1: Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl - A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship

Lets do this ladies! Get the book and start reading! Aim to finish by June 27th when we will meet for our first brunch! Currently taking suggestions on brunch options, I'm thinking hillcrest or something in Del Mar? Check out yelp.com and other San Diego websites for reviews and prices and post your ideas here. I will make reservations near the event date. We will have a small questionnaire to get the ball rolling, but come prepared with your comments!

Listed below are a few tips since we are new to the book club scene!

1: Read the book - This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets.

2: While your reading, try to think of a good group question for the brunch. When writing book club discussion questions, avoid questions that are too general, like "What did you think of the book?" Also avoid questions that have yes or no answers. You want to ask questions that are open ended and help people talk about themes and how the book relates to deeper issues.

3:Don't feel obligated to get through all the questions that are on the questionnaire. Lets leave it open and relaxing. The best questions sometimes lead to intense conversations. That's a good thing! The questions are there as a guide. While you will want to get through at least three or four questions, it will probably be rare that you finish them all!