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Southside Book Club

Southside Library Auditorium

Discuss this month's pick in this traditional style book club for eclectic readers. It is a contemporary blend of fiction and non-fiction. The group meets the second Monday every month at 6pm.

American Dirt

Jeanine Cummins's American Dirt, the #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah Book Club pick that has sold over three million copies, is finally available in paperback.

Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the cartels, Lydia’s life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. But after her husband’s tell-all profile of the newest drug lord is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.

Forced to flee, Lydia and Luca find themselves joining the countless people trying to reach the United States. Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?

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400 pages

Average rating: 8.06

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Community Reviews

LouB1985
May 04, 2025
9/10 stars
Oh my word what a book! My heart was pounding with the characters and I could feel the experiences they had come to life… gripping, heartbreaking, wholesome story that I couldn’t put down. Fantastic read!
disco_squirrel
Apr 29, 2025
8/10 stars
Devastating and compelling. A reminder of the need for community and kindness and of the fragility and resilience of life.
Kellyo
Mar 27, 2025
8/10 stars
It was a long one but worth the read.
Angiemreynolds
Feb 03, 2025
Everyone enjoyed this one!

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