The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Novel
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The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club!
The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt’s Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome’s got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter.
Cussy’s not only a book woman, however, she’s also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy’s family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she’s going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler.
Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman’s belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home.
Look for The Book Woman’s Daughter, the new novel from Kim Michele Richardson, out now!
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Don’t miss the next Troublesome Book Woman story!
Kim Michele Richardson is back with a book following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free.
Publisher : Sourcebooks Landmark
Publication date : May 7, 2019
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1492671525
ISBN-13 : 978-1492671527
Item Weight : 10 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches
Book 1 of 2 : The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
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Customers find this book to be a wonderful heartwarming read that beautifully weaves historical fact into its narrative. Moreover, the writing is praised for its wonderful language, and customers appreciate the remarkable characters and the author’s thorough research. Additionally, the book effectively addresses universal themes of prejudice and racism, while also highlighting the resilience of women and the strength of the human spirit.
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