Pubs n' Pulp
2014 Books
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Member Quotes
- "Loved the vivid descriptions...interesting story"-Kristen
- "Loved it! Love her style of writing and enjoyed the characters and setting."-Jean
- "Really liked her humor and storytelling talent, a pleasure to read."-Mimi
- "Liked it. Enjoyed the dynamics between characters especially the banter."-Stephanie
- "Love her writing but a few too many details in this book."-Vasu
- "I really enjoyed this."-Julie S.
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- "Bel Canto was a better book by Ann Patchett, but I love her style of writing."-Vasu
- "Overall a good read."-Poonam
- "I enjoyed the writing style...and the magic."-Kristen
- "I didn't want it to end because of her great writing. I loved the dreams!"-Mimi
- "It had a very dreamy feeling to me. Overall enjoyed the book very much and will read more Ann Patchett"-Julie S.
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- "What a woman. She needs a big dose of empathy for other people! Loved the writing and Strout's insight. Really liked the chapter 'Basket of Trips.'"-Mimi
- "Amazing book. Great insight on small town relationships & intrigues. My favorite chapter was 'Incoming Tide'."-Angela
- "Also really liked 'Basket of Trips'."-Stephanie
- "I liked the book."-Yaara
- "I loved the book, all the characters were so real and you see them everyday it seems. I specially like the character of Henry Kitteridge, so the first chapter was my favorite."-Poonam
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James BrownGusto - April 12th, 2014
Member Quotes
- "The perspective and the way history was delivered kept my attention; well written. Loved it!"-Danielle
- "Amazing history, a bit too many details at times. Fascinating."-Kristen
- "Loved the historical details and wanted even more on all the 'boys'. Very good read."-Mimi
- "Terrific read!! Learned so many things about that era. Loved it!!"-Poonam
- "I learned more about rowing, without actually rowing, than I thought possible. I thought some of the historical details were gratuitous and would have liked more details about the lives of the 'boys'."-Julie
Watch the olympic race here.
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Member Quotes
- "Page turner to the end."-Audrey
- "Hard to put down. Loved it to the end!"-Julie
- "I was really impressed the author was male. Just a great book."-Danielle
- "Midwives help people out!"-Amy
- "Good book, but not To Kill a Mockingbird. I wished I liked the main women characters better. Neat story."-Mimi
- "Fascinating book. I'm still a big believer in midwives!"-Angela
- "Unbelievable story! Compelling, disturbing, amazing."-Kristen
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- "What a fun summer read! I liked the flashback storyline. I want to read more of his work!"-Julie S.
- "This is an author whose works I would enjoy reading again! Excellent!!"-Vasu
- "What started out as a nice summer read ended as a lovely profound book. Great!"-Mimi
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- "Compelling story, and a bit frightening too."-Kristen
- "I loved the book. She was lucky to have advocates in her life."-Jean
- "Great story; didn't grip me the way I felt it should considering the subject matter."-Danielle
- "Loved it! Amazing story."-Julie
- "More in-depth diagnosis is needed for mental illness presentations."-Mimi
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- "Loved it! Didn't want it to end. Very funny "gnat" interactions. Beautiful description of Antarctica."-Julie S.
- "Loved and laughed so hard at the gnats. The book made me laugh and was an easy read"-Jean
- "So funny and deep at the same time. I don't know how she managed that but am so glad that she did!"-Vasu
- "Great fun and insightful. Smart writing!"-Mimi
- "Loved the colorful writing style. I wondered if Bernadette would consider me a gnat."-Julie F.
- "Was very funny , but was a little offended being a New Yorker/Canadian. Bernadette would dispise me!"-Stephanie
- "Where'd you go?? I know now!"-Kristen
- "Was surprised by how wrapped I became in the architecture and "Antarchitecture"-Audrey
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Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
by Chester NezZivaz - September 13, 2014
Member Quotes
- "It was a fascinating read. Learned so much about the history as well as Navajo culture. Loved it!!"-Poonam
- "Favorite Navajo quote: 'Everything that happens in our lives happens in relationship to the world that surrounds us.'-Stephanie
- "Loved it! Really enjoyed reading about the Navajo culture and their perspective of life. Was amazed at how the Navajo traditions were able to help him through PTSD by bringing the entire community together. We are so fortunate to have his memoir as part of WWII history."-Julie S.
- "Amazing man, amazing life. Loved that the code was included at the end of the book."-Mimi
- "I was surprised to learn so much about the Navajo culture."-Danielle
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- "Really enjoyed this fun light murder mystery! I will read more of this series!!"-Julie S.
- "A fun book."-Danielle
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- "Loved it! The nuance of language, intention, and race...can't wait to read "Half a Yellow Sun"-Kristen P.
- "Interesting point of view; kind of made me think more than I expected to."-Danielle
- "Good writing. I didn't like the main character too much, but the ideas in the book, are super worthwhile!"-Mimi
- "She captures all the nuances of race in contemporary society. Loved it!"-Vasu
- "Beautifully written!"-Julie S.
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Member Quotes
- "Though a bit confusing at the beginning, this book is a beautifully-written historic novel of a time overshadowed by the revolution in Cuba. May the butterflies never be forgotten!"-Mimi
- "Enjoyed reading this historic/political novel. I knew very little about this region and it's past of political unrest."-Julie S.
- "Well written Historical Fiction book that really draws you into the lives of four sisters through their eyes, words, and feelings. The reader can look at the many facets of a whole gemstone at one time, instead of a single-sided story."-Danielle
