NCB Book Discussion: The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes In-Person
In Depression-era America, 5 extraordinary women make a remarkable journey through the Kentucky mountains. Alice marries handsome Bennett Van Cleve to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially with her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's traveling library, Alice joins enthusiastically. The leader, smart-talking & self-sufficient Margery, has never asked a man's permission for anything. They are joined by 3 other women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. Though they face all kinds of dangers, they're committed to their mission of bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives. Based on a true story. Funny, heartbreaking, a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, true love, and what happens when we reach beyond our grasp .
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- North County Branch Library Upstairs Meeting Room
- Location:
- North County Branch Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Book Club