Wednesday, January 1, 2020

First Book of the New Year - American Dirt; Jeanine Cummins

Happy New Year!

American Dirt; Jeanine Cummins
Flatiron Books - Release Date January 21, 2020

The book's description gives way too much of the plot, but here's what some who have already read the book have thought:

American Dirt will leave readers utterly changed. It is a literary achievement filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity on every page. It is one of the most important books for our times.
Already being hailed as "a Grapes of Wrath for our times" and "a new American classic," Jeanine Cummins's American Dirt is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.

( I'm already hooked after the first 25%.) 

26 comments:

  1. Enjoy! I hope this book proves to be a great start for the year to come.

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    1. Thanks Jade. I do love the when the FIRST book sets you off for a great reading run.

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  2. My most anticipated 2020 release - enjoy!

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    1. It's really addictive but I'm trying to savor it (just a few chapters at a time).

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  3. That does sound really good! Happy New Year from all of us!!!

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  4. I just heard about this book yesterday and am curious about it now. I hope you love it, Diane! Have a Happy New Year.

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  5. I can't wait to read this one. I'm toying with the idea of nominating it for my book club.

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  6. Hadn't ever heard of it! Thank you. I'll check it out.

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  7. The author spoke at SIBA this year and I think everyone in the room shed a tear or two. I look forward to seeing your thoughts. Happy New Year!

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  8. Your pick sounds awesome! I am going to check it out.

    Happy reading and have a great week!

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  9. I love seeing what people choose for their first book of the year (and decade). I finished one today and loved it so I am off to a good start.

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  10. The book sounds interesting. My first book of the year is Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi, the Man Booker International Award winner from last year. I'm finding it engrossing.

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  11. Diane, I had not even heard of American Dirt, but I went and took a look. Yes, I think it's one I'd like to read. Have already preordered it. Excellent first book for 2020.

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  12. Ooh so exciting that this one has you hooked. I have it on my shelf to read. Happy New Year!

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  13. I can't wait to read this one. Thank you for sharing your first thoughts, Diane!

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  14. I'm curious about this book after seeing a few bloggers are reading this book, too. I'll have to check if our library has a copy.

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  15. I like the sound of this one. I'll be looking for it.

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  16. I hope it's as good as all the hype about it!

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  17. I'm not familiar with this one so I look forward to seeing what you think!

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  18. You are right that the book description seems to have way too much of the plot. But it certainly is intriguing. Looking forward to your thought on this one.

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  19. Diane, I'm glad you are already hooked by this book! :)

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  20. I've seen some buzz on this one and am glad to see you're already enjoying it. It sounds like quite a forceful read.

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  21. What a plug for this book! I'll look it up!

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