Marathon City: Book Club: “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins

Join other readers for a discussion of a variety of books—new and old, fiction and nonfiction! Our September selection is “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins.

Lydia lives in Acapulco, Mexico. 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?

Everyone is welcome to join the discussion! Stop by MCPL-Marathon City to pick up a copy of the book. For more information, please contact us at 715-443-2775.