The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

By Kim Michele Richardson

Book #1 in the The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series

A blue-skinned librarian battles prejudice to deliver books in 1930s Appalachia.

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320 pages

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In 1930s Kentucky, Cussy Mary, a blue-skinned packhorse librarian, faces deep-rooted prejudice as she delivers books to isolated Appalachian communities. As the last of her kind, she must navigate suspicion and hostility to bring hope and literacy to those who need it most. Will her courage and determination overcome the barriers of intolerance, or will the weight of history prove too great? Inspired by true events, this tale of resilience and the transformative power of books invites readers to journey through a world where courage and compassion can change lives.

From the publisher

RECOMMENDED BY DOLLY PARTON IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE!A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERA LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLERA PBS BOOK PICKThe bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club!The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything–everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt’s Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome’s got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter.Cussy’s not only a book woman, however, she’s also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy’s family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she’s going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler.Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman’s belief that books can carry us anywhere–even back home.Look for The Book Woman’s Daughter, the new novel from Kim Michele Richardson, out now!Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Sourcebooks Landmark: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie BenedictThe Engineer’s Wife by Tracey Enerson WoodSold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

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