Pubs n' Pulp
2019 Books
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- "A good lesson in empathy for people with disabilities from illnesses or accidents, and their care-givers"-Mimi
- "Liked some of it. It gave a heartbreaking reality of ALS, but much of the drama was contrived. However, it kept me going."-Julie
- "God bless Bill ;-}"-Kristen
- "Loved it!"-Poonam
- "Kristen stole my line!"-Kate
- "Some books I keep, some I pass on, this is a keeper."-Khrista
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- "Not great literature, but I enjoyed the read. I liked the characters."-Mimi
- "A bit repetitive with visual descriptions, but I enjoyed the story."-Julie
- "Loved it! Such a great insight into 'the lost art of stamps'"-Kristen
- "Good story."-Colleen
- "I read the book this time and I really liked it. Rich characters and a good plot. Learned about stamps and that was a bonus."-Poonam
- "This was a fast, entertaining read. I really enjoyed learning how stamps were used in history!"-Vasu
- "I didn't read the book because I've been studying for a big CWS exam but I love you ladies so I came anyway!"-Kate
- "I loved this book. Kristoff's history was fascinating."-Angela
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- "Loved the story regarding the women during the war. Could do without the postwar side story."-Khrista
- "Loved the war intrigue & drama. Now reading the related books about the real spy mistress, Vera Atkins."-Angela
- "I really like the French food theme restaurant and lavender lemon drop cocktail!"-Kate
- "Loved the history but some of the going back-and-forth was confusing, and unnecessary - especially 1946."-Pat (Kate's mom)
- "Enjoyed the war - the training - the women, but could do w/o the 'modern' narrator..."-Kristen
- "The story kept me reading and was enjoyable. However, I was annoyed at the modern chapters and how the story diverged and sometimes seemed unrelated."-Khrista
- "I liked learning so many details about WWII, from female angle this time."-Khrista
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- "Didn't love it but the romance was good."-Julie
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- "So powerful! Learned so much about mental illness in general and OCD in particular! Loved it!"-Poonam
- "What I liked best was Daisy's perspective on Aza."-Colleen
- "Loved this! Great characters, very insightful."-Kristen
- "Loved it! It kept me reading well into the night. However, I got annoyed with her therapist and I thought there was too much spoon-feeding of famous quotes."-Julie
- "As a parent, I am discouraged."-Kate
- "Loved the book! Also the title and where it came from. Excellent insight into mental illness."-Mimi
- "This book was a fast read but I kept thinking about it long after the story ended."-Vasu
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame or a biography if you've already read it.
by Victor HugoWilheim Family Vineyards at Ventana - August 18th, 2019
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- "I read his biography by Robb. Amazing, infuriating, genius! Hard to get into, but fascinating as I read more."-Mimi
- "Loved it after Chapter 5. Last chapters were heartbreaking, but I couldn't put it down. I'm really glad I read this classic."-Julie
- "Amazing story, but a challenge to read. I did enjoy it, despite the struggle. What is up with the goat?"-Kristen
- "Boring."-Poonam
- "Loved the book. Unknowingly read the abridged version. Hugo is funny."-Kate
- "Once I figured out how to tackle this story, I enjoyed it and loved learning more about Paris and medieval times."-Colleen
- "The Junior high version was easy! Loved the story."-Jean
- "The biography made me realize how prolific a writer/poet he was. Not a fan of his writing but perhaps it is better in French (of course it is, as is everything ;-)"-Vasu,
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- "Writing - not so great, and structure was contrived, but wonderful to get the story of a little-known horror in U.S. history. Two thumbs up!"-Mimi
- "Tragic but absolutely fascinating history. The formulaic, fictional story line didn't help the flow of the book, but I didn't let that distract from the interesting history."-Julie
- "Didn't love the writing but good story."-Jean
- "An eye-opening story."-Kristen
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- "Angsty teens - surprised at age of fictional author, didn't really fit."-Julie
- "Well written. Kept me with it. Would recommend."-Khrista
- "Teenage girl drama, twisted expectations of friendship. Depressing."-Angela
- "I didn't like either girl much and didn't think the author had a clear audience in mind."-Vasu
- "Didn't like it."-Poonam
- "I have bedbugs in my cabin in Greer. I will never have time to read again."-Kate
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- "Took a few chapters to get in to but finally got in to. Could have been written as a non-"sci fi" and been a good book"-Khrista
- "Warped!! Fascinating how wearing a cross influenced how he was seen."-Angela
- "Enjoyed the book more than the movie."-Vasu
- "Disturbing. Really good writing though."-Mimi
- "Very dark and depressing. Some good writing though."-Poonam
- "Slow at the beginning, but picked up. At times I couldn't put it down. Dark escape read."-Julie
- "Again with the bedbugs. I'm getting audible so I can listen to the books during the 5-hour drive to Greer."-Kate
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- "Probably should have picked a more uplifting book before the holidays."-Vasu
- "Very interesting. Not my genre, but great ideas to ponder!"-Mimi
- "Loving this story...very timely and disturbing."-Kristen
- "I love sci-fi but this was a little bit of a drudgery to follow the characters. About half-way through I was engaged but it made me feel like a bug."-Julie
- "Parallels to climate change. Humans need to band together. Is it worth it?"-Kate
- "Liked some parts and overall plot but depressing mostly."-Poonam