The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars is a historical fiction novel by Jojo Moyes set in 1930s Kentucky, inspired by the real-life Packhorse Librarians. The story follows Alice Wright, an Englishwoman who marries an American and moves to a small town, where she finds a new sense of purpose and freedom by joining a group of women who deliver books on horseback to remote communities. The novel explores themes of female friendship, empowerment, and the transformative power of literature, as the librarians face societal resistance and personal challenges.