New York Times Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick. Set in Depression-era Kentucky, this sweeping tale follows the brave Packhorse Librarians who rode through dangerous mountain terrain to bring books—and hope—to isolated communities. A celebration of female friendship, courage, and the transformative power of stories.
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A New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick that captures the heart of Depression-era America through an unforgettable story of courage, friendship, and the transformative power of books.
When Alice Wright flees her suffocating English life for small-town Kentucky, she discovers something even more confining—until Eleanor Roosevelt’s traveling library program offers an escape. Alice joins an extraordinary team of women who become the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky, riding through treacherous mountain terrain to bring books to isolated communities.
Led by the fiercely independent Margery, these five remarkable women forge bonds that transcend convention as they navigate a landscape that shifts from breathtaking to brutal. They face dangers from the elements, from men who resent their independence, and from a society that underestimates them at every turn. But they refuse to be stopped—because they understand that the books they carry aren’t just stories. They’re weapons of knowledge, keys to different lives, lifelines to people who’ve never imagined such possibilities.
Jojo Moyes weaves a tale rooted in true history, bringing to life the women who defied expectations and changed their corner of the world one book at a time. The Giver of Stars is a sweeping celebration of female friendship, resilience, and the quiet revolution that happens when stories find their way into hungry hands. Perfect for readers who love historical fiction with heart, unforgettable characters, and the kind of story that lingers long after the final page.
A gorgeous and inspiring tale of female friendship, courage, and the power of books... I couldn't put it down.
A timely and affecting novel about female empowerment and the book's capacity to inspire and comfort.
Moyes celebrates the power of reading in a terrific book that only reinforces that message.
A spirited, warmhearted, and genuinely moving tale... Moyes has written a tribute to the women who fought to bring books to those who needed them most.
Moyes' tale of female friendship and fortitude is a fast, pleasurable read with a message bound to resonate.
Moyes has crafted a powerful novel of friendship, love, and sacrifice, all set against the backdrop of the Depression-era South.
The Giver of Stars is a celebration of love, but also of reading, of knowledge, of female friendship, of the beauty of our most rural corners and our enduring American grit: the kind of true grit that can be found in the hills of Kentucky and the valleys of the human spirit.
| Weight | 0.80 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.42 × 0.82 × 8.35 in |
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