Her modern romances are unforgettable but I think her historical novels are equally well written and exciting and boy oh boy did Moyes pick an exciting topic! Moyes typically writes novels that are more contemporary, with the exception of books like The Girl You Left Behind. At times funny, at others heartbreaking, this is a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.

Though they face all kinds of dangers, they’re committed to their job-bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives.īased on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope. What happens to them-and to the men they love-becomes a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. The leader, and soon Alice’s greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who’s never asked a man’s permission for anything. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. The summary of this book would have appealed to me even if it was by a debut author! Horses and books? What could be better! SummaryĪlice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England.

But this book was about more than just a big name author. She is a tried and true author who always writes exceptional books. I think my personal favorite is The Girl You Left Behind, though Me Before You was also excellent.Īnytime I get picked one of her books, I simply can’t pass. Jojo Moyes is one of my favorite authors and I love reading her books.

The giver of the stars summary