2. “…I have enjoyed the Lunch Bunch Book Club because it’s something different and exciting. It’s fun being able to read a book and then come together meeting with other people to discuss it. You really see other people’s viewpoint. The food is a really great benefit, too.”

4. “I’ve enjoyed the books we have read, and had a wonderful time spending lunch discussing the books we’ve read.”

6. “It’s awesome and it makes you want to read.”

8. “I’ve enjoyed the Lunch Bunch Book Club…because you can share what you like in a book with somebody and see what they think.”

10. “The books were awesome and the food was great.”

12. “I have enjoyed the Lunch Bunch Book Club because it’s not everyday that I get to sit down and talk to someone about an interesting book.”

14. “I enjoyed the Lunch Bunch Book Club for several reasons – one being that it pushes you to read books fast, and the books that you read are very interesting and expand your vocabulary. Plus you get rewarded if you pass the Reading Counts! test.”

16. “…I think that it makes reading enjoyable to those who didn’t think that it can be. I believe that it’s a good idea because it’s made reading fun, and it’s also nice to eat pizza, subs, and get other people’s views on the book too.”

18. “I enjoy…sharing enlightening views on a variety of books.”

20. “I think the Lunch Bunch Book Club is good because it lets me explore the different types of books I might like to read and the authors.”

22. “I like the food…but most importantly, I like the books we get to read and discuss.”

24. “It’s so fun that I try to get a book every time.” -- Laquasia (8 th -grader)

26. “The Lunch Bunch books are awesome to read!”

28. “The Lunch Bunch Book Club rocks this world!” -- Brandie (7 th -grader)

30. “{The Lunch Bunch Book Club} encourages me to read more, {because} when you read a good book it will make you want to read other good books.”

32. “{The Lunch Bunch} is just a great place to be.” -- Alexis (8 th -grader)

34. “…The Lunch Bunch Book Club is a great thing to do at school because it is a chance for people who love to read books to be with other people who love to read books, too.”

36. “I am going to the high school next year, and I am going to miss {the Lunch Bunch}.” -- 8 th -grader

38. “{The Lunch Bunch Book Club} is something, I believe, that every school needs.” -- Zipporah (7 th -grader)

40. “{The Lunch Bunch Book Club} is the thing to do and the place to be…I love this program and I hope it stays at J.V. Martin forever.” -- Jake (7 th -grader)

42. “…the conversations are really intense.” -- Maci (8 th -grader)

44. “I think {The Lunch Bunch} is a cool way to learn about different books. The other reason I think it is cool is because we get pizza!” -- Robert (8 th -grader)

46. “I wish we could have {The Lunch Bunch} during the summer too.” -- Virginia (8 th -grader)

48. “The best part is that most English teachers give extra credit {for participating in the Lunch Bunch Book Club}.” -- Leslie (8 th -grader)

50. “Whoever thought of this idea must be very smart.” -- Toccarra (8 th -grader)

52. “I like the fact that if you love reading you will have others to share the book with and have an intelligent conversation with.” -- Samantha (8 th -grader)

54. “The Lunch Bunch is a really fun way to share what we read about.” -- Alan (8 th -grader)

55. “I love the Lunch Bunch Book Club because it combines all my favorite pastimes…reading, talking about books, and eating – what could be better than that?!” -- Ariel (7 th -grader)

56. “The things I like about the Lunch Bunch are good people, good discussions, good conversations, good books, and last, but not least, good food. -- Robert (8 th -grader)