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    Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins
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    In the not so distant future, California and the Southwestern part of the United States are plagued by a catastrophic drought, leading to the collapse of civilization. Luz and Ray, two survivors, find themselves in a starlet's mansion and decide to escape with a neglected baby to seek a better life. Their journey through the Mohave Desert and the Dune Sea is filled with challenges, leading them to encounter rebel survivors and a cult-like leader in a radically changed landscape. The book is described as a dystopian and realistic storyline that delves into themes of survival, adaptation, and uncertainty in a post-apocalyptic world.

    Punting the prairie dog into the library was a mistake. Luz Dunn knew that now, but it had been a long time since she’d seen a little live thing, and the beast had startled her. She’d woke near noon h...

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    The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi
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    In a near future American Southwest plagued by drought and water scarcity, "The Water Knife" by Paolo Bacigalupi weaves a tale of suspense, mystery, and dystopia. The story follows characters like Angel Velasquez, a water knife, journalist Lucy, and Texan refugee Maria as they navigate a world where water has become the most valuable commodity, leading to intense battles over water rights and survival. Bacigalupi's writing style paints a vivid and realistic picture of a society on the brink of collapse due to environmental disasters and human greed, with elements of crime noir and techno-thriller adding depth to the narrative.

    The sweat of a woman bent double in an onion field, working fourteen hours under the hot sun, was different from the sweat of a man as he approached a checkpoint in Mexico, praying to La Santa Muerte ...

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