{"product_id":"the-book-woman-of-troublesome-creek-9781492691631","title":"The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \u003cbr\u003eTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCussy'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, \u003cem\u003eThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere--even back home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of historical fiction will fall in love with this bestselling novel's: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong research and vivid depictions of Appalachia\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInspiration from the real blue-skinned people of Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCharacters who are both relatable and fascinating\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmphasis on the importance of books (perfect for books clubs or as a gift for the librarian in your life)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Landmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492691631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2019 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kim Michele Richardson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36653753041052,"sku":"9781492691631","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c602fcbf-7f5e-454f-aefc-42e0889afe9a.jpg?v=1603882187","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-book-woman-of-troublesome-creek-9781492691631","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}