The Giver of Stars

In "The Giver of Stars," a #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, Alice Wright seeks freedom from her restrictive life in England by marrying Bennett Van Cleve and relocating to small-town Kentucky. However, life there soon feels confining, prompting her to join a group of women delivering books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s traveling library initiative. Led by the independent Margery, these five extraordinary women, known as the Packhorse Librarians, face numerous challenges while committed to sharing literature with those who need it most. This captivating story, based on real events from Depression-era America, explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of books.