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I adored this book! I finished it days ago and can’t stop thinking about it. I never knew about the packhorse librarians so being able to discover their story through this book was a treat. I’ve read a few books by this author so I knew going into this book that I would like the writing style. What blew me away was the incredible cast of characters! I fell head over heels for these strong, resilient women. I was so caught up in their journey that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I stayed u
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I'm surprised by how much I liked this book! This is about a group of women in the hills of Kentucky who deliver books to rural areas where people wouldn't otherwise have access to them. There is a body found and one of the women is accused of murder because a powerful man doesn't like her and the library business so there is a trial and a lot of conversation around the power of influential men over everyone else. Good commentary, best Jojo writing I've read, overall really entertaining!
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loved it!
I adored this book, every word of it!!! I will happily place it on my give to everyone I know list! It took me forever to pick this up to read. It didn’t really interest me and and a new Author for me as well. I’m so glad I did it. Wonderful book!
Apr 23, 2020
April (Bookish Fairy Godmother)
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Shelves:
2020-reads,
historical-fiction
May 03, 2020
Connie
marked it as to-read
Jul 02, 2020
Emily
marked it as to-read
Apr 29, 2021
Sherry Bendorf
marked it as to-read
