American Dirt: February Book Club

I bought it last week on my Kindle.

I used to love reading and writing about the monthly book, must be well over a year since I received one.
Downside to having such a large membership is that you no longer get a look in when it comes to competitions.

I bought it some days ago!

Just received a copy of this book which was a lovely surprise as did not have an email saying that I was a winner!. Looking forward to reading it. Thanks to GN.

What a lovely surprise just now when my copy of American Dirt arrived! I almost bought it yesterday in Waterstones with one of my Christmas book tokens, but so glad I didn’t!! Can’t wait to start reading it, housework can always wait a day or two!!
Many thanks gransnet, I will send in my review!!!

Yippee! I received a copy today too.
Brilliant.
Many thanks GN.
I will read and report.

Got my copy today. A lovely surprise - looking forward to reading it as soon as I have finished my library 'fastback'.

I've received my copy of American Dirt today and will review it as soon as I've read it.
Many thanks GN.

A lovely surprise - I've just received a copy of 'American Dirt'.
Thank you Gransnet. Looking forward to reading it just as soon as possible.

I got one today, I didn't think I had a chance.

Thank you for my copy that arrived today. I will get started on it as soon as I can!

A lovely surprise to receive a copy of American Dirt, thank you

I received. I’ve today will get cracking and get back to you.

I'm reading this at the moment! It's great. But there has been a lot of controversy about it. Look online.

Thankyou for my copy, it was a lovely surprise as I had no idea that it was on the way. I’m looking forward to reading it and letting you know my thoughts.

Have just recieved copy looks good .

Many thanks for a copy of American Dirt. Can't wait to get started but must finish off library book before tomorrow first.

Mine was waiting me when I got in last night; reading f3st coming on!

Got my copy yesterday, can't wait to start it.

Many Thanks. Book arrived today and I am look forward to a good read.

I was delighted to receive a copy of American Dirt as part of the February Book Club. I have to admit that this isn't the type of book I'd usually pick up but I'm glad I got the chance to read it.

I thought the book was a harrowing but important read - a poignant reminder that migrants are humans, with thoughts and feelings like anyone else. I enjoyed the focus on the personal stories of the characters. These stories touched me on an emotional level and made me give a much deeper level of thought and consideration to the plight of migrants around the world.

My question for the author:

The main character, Lydia, is an avid reader who ran her own bookstore prior to fleeing Acapulco. As a reader, I quickly developed a connection with her as I too enjoy reading. Was there a specific reason you chose this career for Lydia? Did you intend or hope for readers to develop a personal connection to Lydia in this way?

A page turner heart wrenching read. Like liska I might not have picked this up in a bookshop, but I am pleased to have read a fictional version of the long journey and deprivations of migrants wanting a new peaceful, safe life.
I would like to ask Jeanine if she envisages a follow up (maybe a short story this time) I am sure we all want to know how life unfolds for both Lydia and Luca. Do they eventually get a Green Card or do they remain undocumented?
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A friend is lending it to me when she gets it back from another friend, allegedly it's very good, I hope it lives up to the hype surrounding it, it appears to be one of the books of the moment. Look forward to reading it.

A book I would have passed by, but so glad I got to read it. Heart wrenching, thought provoking tale that is so poignant.I too would like to know if there will be a follow up.
Thanks for my copy.