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Staff Book Reviews

August 29, 2024

We asked our staff for book recommendations in anticipation of upcoming Silent Book Club gatherings. We will be posting them periodically to give you ideas for your next read!!

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MICAH PUTMAN
Associate Director of Park Operations

It is not surprising that Allerton’s Associate Director of Park Operations Micah Putman reads his share of books on gardening and the environment. But occasionally he branches out into other genres including science fiction. Here is his review of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir:

Why did you choose this book? It was recommended by a friend of mine

Did you like it? Why or why not? I liked it very much! It kept me on the edge of my seat, had some good sarcastic humor and pulled a decent range of emotions and kept me interested and entertained the entire read.

Who do you think would enjoy this book? Those who like an easy entertaining book in the Sci-Fi genre.

Need a quiet (and scenic) place to read? Swing out to the Mansion for our Silent Book Clubs. No registration is required. Get more info here.

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