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Giver of Stars
Book • 2019
Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, 'The Giver of Stars' follows Alice Wright, an Englishwoman who marries an American and moves to Kentucky, only to find her new life stifling.
She joins a group of women, including the outspoken Margery, to become part of Eleanor Roosevelt's mobile library program.
These women, known as the Pack Horse Librarians, face numerous obstacles, including harsh terrain, social disapproval, and personal struggles, as they bring books and literacy to isolated communities.
The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of books in transforming lives.
She joins a group of women, including the outspoken Margery, to become part of Eleanor Roosevelt's mobile library program.
These women, known as the Pack Horse Librarians, face numerous obstacles, including harsh terrain, social disapproval, and personal struggles, as they bring books and literacy to isolated communities.
The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of books in transforming lives.
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Mentioned by Jojo Moyes as her latest novel based on the true story of the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky.
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