Waiting on Wednesday / Can’t Wait Wednesday
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here, at Wishful Endings, and my version is a mix of what I’m waiting to read, whether it’s a new release that is not out yet, or an older book on my TBR shelf, which I really want to read but haven’t got around to it yet.
Here’s my ‘Can’t wait to read’, book for this week:
The Giver of Stars
by Jojo Moyes
From Amazon
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium
Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. 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.
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. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky.
What happens to them–and to the men they love–becomes a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. 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.
Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope. 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.
What have you been wanting to read?
Well, most people know Jojo Moyes story, and this is exactly why I wanted to read this book, because it was different to her most recent bestsellers – a historical fiction, no less. But what really made me want to read this was because it is SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! I have to read this book BEFORE I watch the film, so that the film doesn’t spoil my reading enjoyment. But… will the book spoil my viewing enjoyment?
Most likely, because films made from the books never quite match up to the detailed gorgeousness of an original story that has come directly from an author’s mind.
Is this on your TBR or have you already read it? What your ‘Can’t wait for’ book? Do let me know in the comments below. Thank you!
Luv Sass x
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I always need to read the book before I see the film too!
This sounds awesome! Based on a true story about a group of women who delivered books on horseback? Sign me up! 🙂
Sounds really cool. I love the first cover so much better though.
That’s a new to me one! Not my kind of read but I hope you will positively love it!
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Ahh! I am super excited to read this one, too! It shall be interesting to see what Jojo does with an historical. Great pick! 🙂
I also have the arc of this one and am REALLY looking forward to tucking into it… Thank you for further stoking the excitement Sassy!
You were right! I do like the sound of The Giver of Stars. Now off to get a copy!
I prefer to read the book first too–which is why there are so many movies out there I have yet to see . . . I thought this one seemed different than her recent books–I hope this one will be another hit for the author. It certainly sounds like it will be good. I hope you love it when you read it. Have a great week!
This looks really interesting. Thank you for sharing. I haven’t read anything by this author before even though I keep meaning to pick one up.
I’ve seen so much love for this one recently — I hope it’s as good as it sounds!
I really need to bet onboard and read this author!
I still need to read her books, but I’ve heard they’re fabulous. I hope you love this one!
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You were right! I do like the sound of this one.
I don´t know when I´ve read the last time a Jojo Moyes book. Thanks for sharing, the summary sounds awesome.
Ooh! This sounds good, and I do enjoy reading books based on true events. I hope you get to read the book, and love it!