Pubs n' Pulp
2022 Books
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- "Unbelievable! So, so eye-opening... that we have not gotten past this realization and done anything about yet!! :-("-Kristen
- "Depressing but such an important read. Love the history-making content. My how far we've come and how far we must go!"-Julie
- "Amazing writing. Makes you think how far we've come and how so very far we need to go. Lots of science info but user-friendly."-Mimi
- "OMG!! How is it possible that we've learned nothing in 60 years?"-Angela
- "Ok, I'm never leaving the house. Or eating much. So sad."-Kate
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- "This story is so compelling - I went back and forth from sadness to anger while reading. Tragic :-(."-Kristen
- "So good but trauma was hard to read. Just amazing work he does outside of being an author."-Julie
- "Yes, powerful and heart-breaking. Good to read withThe New Jim Crow."-Mimi
- "Incredibly powerful. Absolutely eye-opening. I need to learn more about this, and get involved."-Angela
- "Very powerful, heart-wrenching, and educational."-Poonam
- "Beautifully written and so necessary to read."-Vasu
- "Powerful story bring attention to the forgotten."-Colleen
- "Powerful, heart-breaking, thought provoking - back and forth on sadness and anger (agree with above). You wonder "what can I do?".-Audrey
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- "Enjoyed the story and the vivid information about the Dust Bowl."-Kristen
- "Loved it! Now maybe I'll read Grapes of Wrath."-Julie
- "Very dusty. It's no Grapes of Wrath. Decent writing."-Mimi
- "I always enjoy reading Kristen Hannah. And y'all are reminding me that I need to read Grapes of Wrath again."-Angela
- "Very powerful! I loved how it portrayed the strength, courage, and resolve of the female characters"-Poonam
- "Enjoyed the structure and premise but not the writing. I feel her writing is getting formulaic."-Vasu
- "John Steinbeck light but still worth a read for a refresher on the time period and its timely relevance to current events, climate change, and dislocation of people."-Kate
- "Piqued my interest for Grapes of Wrath. Did enjoy for historical aspect, will let you know about the similarities."-Khrista
- "Vivid images of the dust bowl era."-Audrey
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- "Wow, wow, dreadful? amazing? Hmmmm... Just wow."-Kristen
- "Interesting writing style. I had to get past the long paragraphs while reading. Descriptions were vivid. Tragic in many ways."-Julie
- "Relentless."-Mimi
- "Disgusting."-Poonam
- "Creepy, weird, very uncomfortable."-Vasu
- "Uncomfortably powerful and vivid."-Audrey
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- "This orangeless world!... That first year everyone was a little crazy." p.243."-Kristen
- "Loved this book! Enjoyed reading her other two as well."-Julie
- "Good book! Depressing in light of COVID times, but a good story. I needed more about Tyler."-Mimi
- "Loved the book and how it was about the beauty in things and how seeing the good in the bad."-Jean
- "Very beautifully written. I will bet thinking about it for a long time It was hard to put it down."-Poonam
- "Amazing story! Looking forward to reading more from this author. She has a vision of life that vibes with mine."-Vasu
- "Sobering story with elements of hope. Loved this timely read."-Colleen
- "Very interesting book! Couldn't put it down."-Kate
- "As someone who is not a quick reader of post-apocalyptic themes, - well written, enjoyed how the individual stories tied together - great imagery."-Audrey
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- "I absolutely loved this book! It really hit the mark on why I chose it. I wanted a book that would give us insight into what it's like living through war in Ukraine without being too political. Because it's about a journey, I wanted to keep reading to see what happens next. I really enjoyed the way the author described people he met along the journey and how his relationship with his nephew developed. I would definitely read more of what he's written."-Julie
- "WOW! A must read ~ especially with what is happening today in Europe."-Kristen
- "Hard to get into at first, but captivating later on. Lots of mud and rain. The war in Ukraine currently looks weird on TV because it's so sunny a lot of the time. I really liked the change of voice at the end and the masterful poet's descriptions."-Mimi
- "Beautiful book, so poetic and powerful."-Vasu
- "Beautifully translated and written."-Audrey
- "Enjoyed it. The simplicity of life should never be taken for granted."-Karen
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- "It was a wonderful glimpse into the lives of Punjab widxows and their outlook. Very entertaining and fun read!"-Poonam
- "Loved this! The commeraderie of these amazing women made me happy."-Kristen
- "Wonderful! Loved the intrigue, the "stories", the characters, all of it!"-Julie
- "Fun read! Loved the many layers and suspense. Good universals for themes too."-Mimi
- "Loved this book!! It was really fun, but also learned alot about the culture."-Angela
- "Loved! Many layers and quick read."-Audrey
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- "Quirky main character who grew on me over the story!"-Colleen
- "Loved it! The narrator was so unreliable and was also just so weird and wonderful!"-Kristen
- "Really enjoyed this fun read. Some parts were not completely explained, but maybe there will be future adventures with Molly."-Julie
- "Not Pulitzer writing, but a nice, clever story. The ending left me feeling there was more justice needed."-Mimi
- "Loved the book and loved the charming Molly. A real page turner."-Poonam
- "Enjoyed this light read so much!"-Vasu
- "Fun, quick, & easy read - loved the precise descriptions and how they relected Molly."-Audrey
- "Easy read and had me reflect on perceiving different peoples abilities and their way of thinking."-Karen
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- "I really loved the book! Well written, complex, layered, learned a lot."-Kate
- "Beautiful writing. Lots of trees. Depressing."-Mimi
- "Loved it. Many branches in the story, some I didn't quite get, but still enjoyed immensely."-Julie
- "Liked the writing, but didn't give me the hope I wanted."-Jean
- "Wow! Amazing writing. Interesting premise... hug a tree!"-Kristen
- "Required stamina but liked learning about trees and rekindling interest in natural world"-Colleen
- "Beautiful writing - new vocab, thought provoking, lots of science. Loved this. A keeper to revisit."-Khrista
- "I enjoyed all the different stories at the earlier part of the book."-Vasu
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- "I enjoyed this book, but there were probably TOO many details. Interesting fair history woven well with the serial killer history."-Mimi
- "Really loved this book. Enjoyed the history and building of the World's Fair as well as the creep-fest with the psycho killer. I guess I'm as much of a fan of true crime as I am of Sci-fi."-Julie