
This is my pick for #lmpbc I said I would pick historical fiction
I enjoyed this enough and it was well written historical fiction, set in 1930‘s Kentucky. But the plot was *slow* and there was so much focus on what was basically a secondary storyline (Alice/Bennett) that the crux of the story lost impact.
Enjoyed listening to this one. If you can get past bad “country” accents, it‘s a good story of women empowerment and resilience in the 1930‘s. Also based on a true events, so that‘s cool.
I loved this story. Some great characters and a good plot line. My favourite was Margery, I could picture her in my mind vividly! I found it an interesting read, too. Well written and very engaging, I can highly recommend it.
A slow start but then I couldn't put it down. The story just kept moving and Moyes created such tension in places that I literally found myself leaning forward as I read. The characters were such fun, I love strong women in times they weren't supposed to be strong. This was my first Moyes, I'll have to pick up more again soon.
I enjoyed this I just didn‘t love it. Female friendship and glorious descriptions of the Kentucky hills were great but over all perhaps a tad melodramatic for my tastes.
While there were some parts in the early/middle sections that seemed to drag a little more than necessary, I found this to be an overall delightful read with a historical angle that I'd never heard of. I found these women, their traveling library, and the friendships they formed, to be quite endearing.
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A few days late for #TravelTuesday It‘s been that kind of week 🤷♀️
It seems like I should have read a million books from a beautiful state like Kentucky, but the two pictured are the only ones I had on my list. I enjoyed them both.
I‘ve enjoyed several trips to Kentucky. Did you know you can sera moonbow at Cumberland Falls? https://sciencemadefun.net/blog/the-science-of-moonbows/
Sunset background here was taken on a trip in 2018.
The Giver of Stars is my favorite book set in Kentucky. I haven‘t read The Last Blue but it‘s on my tbr and I really want to get to it.
I‘ve only driven through Kentucky and not visited. I‘d love to hear recommendations for places to visit.
#TravelTuesday
Thank you @melissajayne for this wonderful #littlechristmasswap gift!! I LOVE red licorice and opening this was heaven sent 🥰
I thought the second half dragged a little after the more condensed first half. But an excellent read.
In a departure from Moyes‘ usual style, The Giver of Stars showcases the packhorse librarians of Kentucky in the early 20th century. You really get to know about these strong women in the narrative, and I was so entranced with the storyline, the struggles the women faced, as well as the nuances of daily life in rural Kentucky. #June #12BooksOf2021
Ahhh I LOVED this book! It really tugged at the heart strings, as it told the story of 5 strong, young, independent women helping those around them and paving their own paths in the process. I think any girl who feels a little lost in this world should read this, and guys too. This story Jojo Moyes tells could apply to absolutely anyone. I'm sad I'm done reading it:)
If you had a book mobile full of children‘s books, what would you call it?
I accidentally posted this as a blurb, so I only add now : PICK ;)
Reading this was pure pleasure, I loved everything: characters, story, setting. I loved to follow characters' lives - and they really had to struggle through things.
I loved the atmosphere, I don't know why but isolated towns are dear to me. And this was a historical also so life was a bit different than nowadays.
Book 2 during #novelnovember
Decided to pick this one for my next listen…
#bookspinbingo @thearomaofbooks
October Book Spin/ Bingo
I am always pumped up, but never seem to do as good as I would like. Oh well!
This was a great read! Very entertaining with a wonderful description of female bonds, love, survival, and finding hope through empowerment and perseverance.
Great book, but I was left with one answered question, which is driving me a little crazy. 🙂
A novel that takes place during the great depression about a group of women in Kentucky that work for the Pack Horse Librarians. Wonderful storyline but a little disappointed with how everything was wrapped up perfectly with a bow.
Listening to The Giver of Stars whilst I get back into watercolor painting after 4 years break. I was only a beginner back then so still in my learning phase.
Hoping to paint some more interesting subjects in the future. Although not yet finished I gained some confidence whilst listening to this beautiful book and getting familiar with my paints again. What a satisfying evening.
This story is so beautifully told. I'm loving it so far.
Margery, Alice, Izzy, Beth, and Kathleen are all women I will remember for a long time. Thank heavens for book club choices bc this is one I might not have picked up in my own.
1. In our travel trailer!
2. BamaGlamper
3. The Giver of Stars.
4. To finish gods in Alabama (paperback) and The Betrothed (audio) and make a dent in The Soulmate Equation (kindle)
#LitsySummerCamp
@ImperfectCJ
I've been jumping around a few books this week and tried out this one before it disappears from my audio library in 3 days. Well, I'm loving it so far!
This book is based on a true story about the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky during the Depression. It was a story of 5 strong women and their friendship, love, and loyalty no matter what forces they faced in their lives. It kept me interested to the very end. I recommend it.
🤩 Today‘s #CuriousCovers prompt is Stars. It reminded me that I never shared this picture or review from November!
✨This is a historical fiction story about librarians that brought books to rural homes on horseback. Horses, books, and girl power made it a win for me, but it wasn‘t a keeper.
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Thank you @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @Eggs !
I finished this a couple of days ago, but am just now finding an opportunity to post about it.
I greatly enjoyed this book, which follows the Packhorse Librarians in rural Kentucky during the Depression Era. What I loved about this book was the exploration of female friendship. The descriptions of poverty were heartbreaking. Ultimately, though, this is a story about strong women showing that they can persevere through anything.
Best book I've read in a long time. The setting and characters drew me in so much that I devoured it in 2 days. The plot was perfectly paced so that I never wanted to put it down!
Amazing. I loved it!
#NutsInMay is off to a good start. I finished the tagged book which is this month‘s pick for my book club. I really enjoyed this story not only because I loved he librarians and the bonds that they formed, but also because it introduced me to a part of US history that I knew nothing about. #BookspinBingo
It‘s raining, again, so audio building to finish this great story! I loved listening to this tale of the library initiative spurred on by Mrs Roosevelt to get books into the hands of rural Americans to increase literacy ❤️
Multi tasking in the backyard: weeding, transplanting, first laundry day of 2021 and cleaning the tub ( the lift flew up in the big winds a few days ago so it was full of cedar hedge junk and pollen) out and trying to get the chemicals balanced. All made better listening to this story. It‘s so nice to work outside
Today has been a good day! I got this lovely card from @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego and listened to my book a lot getting some stuff done. Audio books are great for climbing right into stories ❤️ thx so much Danielle for the catch up note and pile of stickers
One can truly feel the profundity while reading it. It‘s one of those sorts which isn‘t found easily in a reading list but one day you‘ll stumble upon it, left in thoughts!
Friendship, racism, women empowerment and many other powerful themes have been fathomed into a constellation.
P.S. I think it would make a good movie since I didn‘t like many scenes in the book which could be cut out in the film but still I would give it many stars!
//-You know what's really wonderful about those fireflies? Sure, they live for just a few weeks. Not much at all in the grand scheme of things. But while they're there, the beauty of them, well, it takes your breath away. You get to see the world in a whole new way. And then you have that beautiful picture burned onto the inside of your head. To carry it wherever you go. And never forget it-//
~Jojo Moyes
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#thegiverofstars #jojomoyes #bestseller
This Depression Era historical fiction has it all: friendships, marriage troubles, discrimination and otherness, poverty, female empowerment. Mix it together with floods, a mystery, and plenty about books. Winning combination IMHO. And it was just what I needed!
Thanks to that person in my IRL book group who usually picks the meh books. This one breaks her streak!
Full review hot;//www.TheBibliophage.com #thebibliophage2021
‘Maybe that‘s the thing we need to understand, Alice. That some things are a gift, even if you don‘t get to keep them.‘
There was a silence before he spoke again.
‘Maybe just to know that something this beautiful exists is all we can really ask for.‘
This is an excellent audiobook. A little historical fiction and delightful characters about the traveling library. I won‘t give a spoiler but the results of the trial made me laugh out loud. I don‘t think it would have been a good if it wasn‘t in audio but still a good read. If you liked The Paris Library and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, then you will like this, too!
If you want to read a book about strong women, this ones for you! It was similar to another book that I read (The Book women of Troublesome Creek), but it was also different. I believe the only similarity was that they were both written about the horseback librarians. I enjoyed each book equally. I enjoyed the characters, especially Alice.
Just finished this and yall, I heard all the good things you had to say about it and it did not disappoint!!! Now for the book hangover. Any books like this you can recommend?