Indigo Girl | 
It's been on my want to reads list for years and decided to see if Libby had it since I hadn't been lucky enough to find it at any used places. They do have it, so I'm looking forward to reading this, especially since my last book The Other Typist was a bummer
pickNatasha Boyd reimagines the life of Eliza Lucas, left behind by her father at 16 to manage his 3 indebted plantations. Imagining a way out of debt and out of marriage, Eliza gambles everything on a new crop, indigo. A good historical story and an easy read but Boyd‘s prose is so elementary at times that when she includes excerpts of the real Eliza‘s letters the divide between the real person and the character becomes a little too wide.
pickI‘ve thoroughly enjoyed all the books I‘ve read this year, but this one is, by far, my most favorite. I love reading historical fiction and when it is centered around my home state, South Carolina, I find it all the more enchanting. In this novel, you get to read about Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a brave, intelligent, and ambitious girl of 16 who loves botany and South Carolina.
pickBeautifully written book on a unique subject. I was unaware of most of the political and economic things of indigo dye making. I learned so much from this book, I also read about the real indigo lady on whom this book is based. It is a treat for historical fiction lovers and those who love headstrong female MCs. First five star for this year. 5 🌟
#bookspin #February @thearomaofbooks #historicalfiction
Yet another new author for me! And, I'm already hoping she has other novels she's written.
Gatsby and Ozzie are snuggled up on my lap on this cold day as I start this book. They have been enjoying the cold snap results (me on the couch a lot).
pickWhat a brave, strong young woman Eliza Lucas was! She and was so kind hearted. I leaned a lot about indigo while reading this book. I never realized that it was derived from a plant. The people who lived during the time that this story took place didn‘t have an easy life. It amazes me to hear about the things that they endured and overcame. This was a good book. I‘d recommend it to those who enjoy historical fiction.
Actually had to do a poll for this. I had 6 different books that could have gone after this including girl in title and colour in title. But this one ultimately won out and I‘m so glad! #thingsincommon
I‘m #May , I had several 4 star reads, so picking which one of those had a slight edge above the others is interesting. But, I had to go with this one…
Pre-Revolutionary era in what will be the US South. Young woman overseeing her family‘s plantation. Said young woman begins the endeavor to cultivate the indigo plant for dyeing. She‘s also anti-slavery and truly a woman ahead of her time.
A fascinating book! #12BooksOf2021
Hi @laurabeth I am sending this to you in today's mail. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! #LMPBC #Round13 #GroupS13
@sharread Your book came!
Looks like we have our slate for #LMPBC #groupS13! After seeing what others chose, I decided to go with The Indigo Girl. I will begin reading The Indigo Girl on Nov 1 and will have it in the mail to the person after me on the mailing list that @suvata sent out.
I usually use green ink pens—what colors will everyone else choose? We should each have a different color to tell each other‘s notes apart.
I‘m reading this one for our next book club and I wasn‘t sure about its unique slower pace but I‘m getting into the story and her independence is striking for the era! #southernlife #plantations #womenareboss
pickBased on true events, Boyd tells the story of Eliza Lucas, a young woman who against all social mores of 1700s Carolinas manages her father‘s plantations and decides to grow indigo. I want to know more about Eliza after reading this! She faces the odds and the disparities, some from her own mother, to work towards her goal of growing indigo in what will be the United States. Plus, she has strong opinions against slavery. So good! Great listen!
pickI wish I had known before starting this book that it is based on real people and events. Eliza Lucas Pinckney was a very influential woman in the 18th century. If it were purely historical fiction I would lower my rating because the plot seems a bit far fetched at times and a bit dull at others. But seeing as how it is fact-based, I have a higher appreciation for it, even if it felt somewhat like required reading for school. This was my #BookSpin!
Just started listening to this audiobook. Hasn‘t hooked me yet but it has good reviews!
1. We‘re having a family dinner tomorrow night - combination daughter‘s birthday, youngest going back to school and ❤️ Day. I‘m going to a tea with a friend on Sunday.
2. I pay attention to details.
3. Tagged - loved it!
#wondrouswednesday
@Eggs
pickA warm meal on a cold day. I loved this book! It is about a part of our American history that I had no knowledge of.
1. Not that I‘m aware of. 🤷♀️
2. Yes - Goodreads
3. The tagged book. I‘m loving it right now!
@Eggs #wondrouswednesday
Up next for book club! Loving my red amaryllis. 🌺
pickI've had this sitting on my Kindle for...a while, and I wish I had read it sooner. This is an amazing novel, based on the true story of Eliza Lucas's life and legacy! I had no idea indigo played such a large part in the history of the US. This is an incredibly inspiring story of a girl thrust into difficult expectations and not giving up on her dream while being a good human. I want to read more about her!
So many good titles in my #30booksin3months challenge from #JessicaBrody. Target age groups vary and they are both fiction and non-fiction so it's impossible to compare them. Thanks for the fun!
pickA really good read. I am finding that I really enjoy historical fiction. This is a true (then embellished) story about a 16 year old girl that her father put in charge of three plantations. She is spirited and thats not what her Mother wants to see in social settings, she would rather be and has a gift to be...out on the plantation overseeing. This young girl, helped our country when we really needed it, tho she probably didn‘t understand how.
pickThis book dominated my last two days. Eliza, left in charge of her father's multiple plantations treated their slaves with more respect than they were used to. Teaching them to read in exchange for learning from their indigo dye skills. When young women were expected to be seen and not heard, to be wives and mothers, she broke dowm walls and established a trade that saved her portion of the country in the 1700s. Historial fiction at it's best.
pickOmg!! This book was so good. I read it in 2 days flat, ignoring my piled up work xD
pickNothing remarkable as far as plot is concerned but it was an enjoyable, relaxing audiobook. 👍
pickDay 8: #WomaninHistory #MagnificentMarch
Wonderful historical fiction about Eliza Lucas and her indigo endeavor in South Carolina. I never even knew she existed, but she was so important in our country‘s history. #ReadtheUSA2020 #SouthCarolina #AtoZLitsy (Letter I)
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📚A Girl from Yamhill: A Memoir ⭐️⭐️⭐️
📚Are You There, God? It‘s Me, Margaret. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pickWow. I couldn‘t put this down. This is based on a true story, about Eliza Lucas and her quest to grow indigo in South Carolina. The author did a wonderful job imagining what it would have been like to be Eliza. Excellent character building and prose. ❤️❤️
pickBoyd captured the story of Eliza remarkably well. It was based on historical documents and letters and after reading this I admire her strong-will, perseverance, and pure heart. She knew what she wanted and she overcame societal expectations & gender biases. She was clearly a woman ahead of her time. The history was inspiring and I was keened to look it up.
It was also a fun trivia to learn that the state flag of SC is blue because of indigo.
pickNatasha Boyd nicely stitched this story together by reading Eliza's actual historical letters and creating strong personal and emotional motives for each character. The different tensions between Eliza and other characters felt solid and propelled the story forward.
I live in South Carolina, (the setting of the book) so was interested in reading this historical fiction novel about Eliza Lucas Pickney and her experiences and accomplishments as a young woman (a teenager!) whose father left her in charge of the entire plantation plus other nearby properties. I'm still reading and the story is interesting and written to highlight the inequalities among people of the time period.
pickOur last book for this round. Time flies! A fast paced and easy to pick up read. I found some of the content a little far-fetched for the 1700s, but fiction will be that way 😏. Great picks from @suvata @Laughterhp and @litenthusiast Thanks for the awesome bookmark that was sent with this book! 2/5💙s
pickThis book was so good! It was even better knowing it was based on actual facts and life events of Eliza. I don‘t want to say too much since it‘s a #LMPBC pick and 1 more person still needs to read it. You will get extremely frustrated by this book, because of the way everyone men and women treat Eliza because she has ambitions.
#ReadingUSA2019 - South Carolina (finally a state for the month of May)
#LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast
@Laughterhp The Indigo Girl is headed your way. You should get it by the beginning of next week.
pickRead for Litsy Markup Postal Book Club (#LMPBC) Round 5 - Group J.
What a beautiful novel about a real life woman whose vision and persistence changed the face of 18th Century South Carolina. I‘m not giving too much away because I am reading this as part of a group and I don‘t want to spoil the fun for the rest of the ladies in the group. I will say, however, that I really loved this book.
pickI did not know about the process to make indigo. Learned lots with a riveting historical fiction storyline! Great read!
Yay! Look 👀 what I got in the mail today. Thanks, Kelli.
P.S.: The bookmark is beautiful.
#LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast
Finished this one tonight for the #LMPBC swap. I don't want to post a full review until the rest of the group has a chance to read it. I will say though that this book made me want to know more about Eliza Lucas. #GroupJ #Round5 @suvata @Wife @Laughterhp
ANOTHER UPDATE
#LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast
so-soThis is a fictionalized account of the real life of Eliza Lucas, who was instrumental in the success of indigo in South Carolina in the 1700s. While I did enjoy parts of the book, and was inspired to learn more about Eliza, it was slow to develop, and the two love storylines were not convincing. Also, any romanticizing of plantation life with its abhorrent use of slavery in this era makes me feel gross, so there‘s that.
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pickBook 38 of 2018 and I finished it in about a day. It was soooooo good.💜💜💜 It really is amazing to read about what women endured throughout history. Eliza‘s father leaves her in charge of their mortgaged plantations at the age of 16. She vows to turn a profit despite everyone being against her. Based on a true story and a great read for historical fiction fans!!!
pickThis intriguing novel BLEW ME AWAY—new to me author Natasha Boyd is a fabulous storyteller!!!
Eliza Lucas was a courageous + REMARKABLE woman way ahead of her time for the 1700‘s. Interesting to me is this is based off Eliza Lucas‘ actual diaries from 1739-1744 + the author did extensive research to write this book. Definitely worth a pick if you enjoy historical stories!
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