pickExtended heavy rains in 1913 caused widespread, devastating flooding that impacted most of the eastern and central US, causing major damage and leading to flood mitigation efforts. Washed Away takes the reader through those days, focusing on Ohio and Indiana, the hardest hit, and telling the story through the experiences of individuals. A really compelling read! #ReadYourEbooks (May)
pickOne day in the life of extremely pregnant Annie, who has the bad luck to be shopping at IKEA on the day of a major earthquake in Oregon. We follow her all day, interspersed with chapters describing her past, as she speaks constantly to the unborn child she‘s carrying. I liked this book and it made me think about what I would do in a devastating circumstance like this one. Very provocative for #camplitsy25
pickI hadn't ever given much thought to the passengers and crew of the Carpathia, the ship that heard Titanic's distress calls, and at much risk to themselves rushed to help. This book is historical fiction, but a lot of work went into the storyline and it contains real people know to surround the story and events, including mistaken identities when there were multiple passengers with the same names, and burials at sea for those rescued but that...
pickAn account of an expedition to Everest which culminated in the deaths of 8 people including 2 experienced guides. In March 1996 three separate groups were caught out not far from the summit by a severe storm. This is a detailed account of the climb & an examination of the factors which led to the tragedy & leaves the reader wondering if such exploration is really worth the cost in lives.
pickWell. That was…a lot. So much was packed into this story. Love, loss, grief, hope. They all show up in different forms multiple times throughout the novel. I cannot wait to discuss all the nuances with #camplitsy25. Definitely going to need to reread closer to discussion day.
Please check TW!
This month‘s #FictionalTraveler: set in Portland
pickI had some feelings about whether to finish or not. I live on the Cascadia fault line and the Big One is a worry. Anna is on her first day of mat leave looking for a crib in IKEA. Portland experiences a catastrophic earthquake , Anna survives , and decides to head out on foot to find her husband, Dom. While walking Anna carries on an internal monologue with her unborn child,Bean. I enjoyed the story but the ending was dissatisfying - 👍❤️🐉
This book is bringing on all my doomsday anxiety. A pregnant woman is on a quest across the devastated remains of Portland. The big one has hit and she is trying to find her husband. I‘m at a pretty tense spot and I‘m not sure if I can continue with it. The pandemic has put me off dystopian books. I used to love that genre ever since I read The Stand as a teenager. Anyone else changed what type of books they read? ❤️😂
pickA quick read, as Annie, who is 37 weeks pregnant, walks to find her husband after a major earthquake hits Portland. I loved the alternating timelines that gave Annie‘s character depth, flaws, and likability. She‘s far from perfect, her choices are haphazard, which helps the pages turn. My only complaint is the ending- I like a bit of wondering, but some events were forced and other parts hanging. Overall, good book!
