The Giver of Stars

I was captivated by this book! I couldn’t put it down. I want BBC to make an adaptation. So many parts towards the end had me tearing up. Loved the ending. Loved all the characters.

If you are not familiar with FDR’s lending library program its a great read for book lovers.

Packhorse Librarians were real. History woven into a story, made fun reading. Shared it with my book club.. they loved it

It took me just a minute to get engaged with the book. I think I was distracted at first. When the plot started unfolding, I was swept away to the stories and strength of these amazing women. They delivered used books on horseback or mule on dangerous routes to reach the poverty stricken uneducated Kentuckians often dealing with prejudice and suspicion. So many layers, the author dove into. Great connection to historical fiction. Even though we have modernized our society, the deep roots of prejudice toward a woman can still be felt from different aspects of our society. Great read. When you are finished with this book, you should also read the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Read both books back to back. Different stories but gave me a strong sense of just how brave these women were. Heartbreaking at times.

Beautiful written story! Did not disappoint. A wonderful tale of strong women who did not bend to the will of others and continued to give books through out their small area! I absolutely loved the writing and the details given. The characters were extremely well developed and had lots of depth to them! It dragged in some places for me but not enough to take away from the rest of the story. I wish it had been a little shorter, but beautifully written regardless. I'm so glad I got this book from BOTM

This is the first book I've read by this author and now I'm hooked! She brings you into a world where women are brought together in order to survive a catastrophic event that changes everyone's lives. A world of love, cruelty and sacrifice. I wish I could do this writer justice with this review! If you read this book, you'll be looking for the rest of this author's writings too.