The Giver of Stars

✨"You know what's really wonderful about those fireflies? Sure, they live for just a few weeks. Not much at all in the grand scheme of things. But while they're there, the beauty of them, well, it takes your breath away. You get to see the world in a while new way. And then you have that beautiful picture burned onto the inside of your head. To carry it wherever you go. And never forget it."
"Maybe that's the thing we need to understand, Alice. That some things are a gift, even if you don't get to keep them." ✨
~My favourite passage from The Giver of Stars.

It's 1937 in small town Kentucky, and several outspoken, strong women are just trying to do their jobs - bring books to remote impoverished mountain families - but they're met with constant opposition. Based on true events, The Giver of Stars looks at not only the lives of the Packhorse librarians, but class, race, equality, domestic abuse, passionless marriages and justice.
I appreciated the feminism throughout this book, including how Margery didn't have a need to get married, and lived her life apologetically.
Alice wasn't afraid to stand up for herself when others criticized her for not being pregnant.
This memorable read had interesting characters struggling with timeless issues I'm sure we can all relate to.
Does anyone else enjoy when it's more than just romance?

Several of us on booksta just did a group buddy read and created this bookstasolidarity.
Pictured:
@booksandlemonade @kylieisreading @readgenerate @grim_reads @theocbookgirl @mom.who.reads @glitterandplato @melizreads18 and I'm in there.☺️ 
Thank you for doing this fantastic collage Jaymi @theocbookgirl!💜

I received The Giver of Stars in an Instagram giveaway win, thank you @bookswritingandmore💜.

Until next time,

Kara