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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK
'Wildly romantic' DAILY MAIL
'Epic' DAVID NICHOLLS
'Delightful' THE TIMES
'Beautiful' LIANE MORIARTY
A spellbinding story of love, community and friendship from the author of the international bestselling phenomenon Me Before You andThe Last Letter from Your Lover, now a major motion picture
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THE GREATEST LOVE STORY IS THE ONE YOU LEAST EXPECT . . .
Alice Wright doesn't love her new American husband.
Nor her domineering father-in-law or the judgmental townsfolk of Baileyville, Kentucky.
Stifled and misunderstood, she yearns for escape and finds it in defiant Margery O'Hare and the sisterhood bringing books to the isolated and vulnerable.
But when her father-in-law and the town turn against them, Alice fears the freedom, friendship and the new love she's found will be lost . . .
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'A beguiling tale of unlikely love. The most appealing thing is Moyes' wonderful way with romance. Delightful' The Times
'Beautiful, special . . . with characters so real they feel like dear friends. I loved it and didn't want it to end!' Liane Moriarty
'Inspiring and wildly romantic' Daily Mail, Books of the Year
'Her best book yet. It's a romance - but about female friends, the outdoors and the magic of reading' Grazia
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date3 Oct. 2019
- File size5959 KB
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Review
Inspiring and wildly romantic ― Daily Mail Books of the Year
Utterly enchanting ― Mail on Sunday
An entertaining, immersive and moving read. The Giver of Stars is rip-roaring popular fiction . . . but it is also a novel that celebrates education, intellectual curiosity and, above all, books and the knowledge, comfort, company and power that they can bring. Moyes shines a light on a historic footnote to pay tribute to women's work, endurance and female solidarity ― The Sunday Times
For years I've been a huge Jojo Moyes fan. It's such a great narrative about personal strength and really captures how books bring communities together, especially for these women who are completely bonded by their love of literature ― Reese Witherspoon
A genuinely entertaining book that's a perfect gift for people who need some escape from the everyday and just want to be absorbed in a really cracking story. Set in rural America in the 1930s, it's got a band of feisty characters who are funny and sweet with contemporary resonances to boot ― The best books to give this Christmas, Stylist
With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel. I loved it and didn't want it to end! ― Liane Moriarty
What a wonderful novel. The Giver of Stars is the most sweeping, dramatic, richly evocative book, full of brilliantly feisty women. I whipped through the pages, utterly agog, pretty much feeling as though I was on a horse in 1930s Kentucky myself ― Sophie Kinsella
Epic ― David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day
Timeless, Jojo Moyes' greatest work yet, and one of the most exquisitely-written - and absolutely compulsory - novels about women ever told. Brilliant and perfect and will remind you of why you read; even of why you breathe ― Lisa Taddeo, bestselling author of Three Women
Purest joy - even as it cheerfully breaks your heart. A go-get-em adventure about E Roosevelt's horseback librarians, it celebrates female friendship and the power of books ― Damian Barr
Both a love letter to reading and a hymn to female friendship, this is a tale packed full of romance, tension, and brilliantly drawn characters. Pure pleasure ― Sunday Mirror
I loved this dashing adventure set in 1930s Kentucky, America. Intensely moving and crammed with romance and emotion, this is a full-pack-of-tissues novel. ― Sun
Based on a true story of the real Horseback Librarians of Kentucky this was a truly joyous and divine read. The rich, determined, extraordinary characters consumed me. The history, the setting; everything about this glorious book is superb ― Nina Potell, Prima
Dipped into this on Saturday and then simply couldn't put it down. Superb characters, great story and sense of place. For me, her best yet. And I wept buckets over Me Before You! ― Fanny Blake
Touching on the still-burning issues of control, violence, poverty and racism, Moyes has created a rollicking story that's perfect for long autumn nights. Enjoy . . . ― Stylist
Misfit women rule in a beguiling tale of unlikely love. Moyes writes with warmth and intelligence . . . the most appealing thing about The Giver of Stars, however, is her wonderful way with romance. Delightful ― The Times
This blisteringly good novel is one to add to your basket quick smart ― Fabulous, Sun
Her best yet ― Bookseller
Jojo's characterisation is so vivid, and the insight into the gender and race discrimination of the 1930s is truly eye opening ― Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go
Her best book yet. It's a romance - but about female friends, the outdoors and the magic of reading ― Grazia
Moyes' best yet . . . A stonker of a read. Laced with humour and heartache, it's addictive ― Sunday Post
While her novel is set in the midst of the Great Depression, Moyes crafts a tale that's remarkably contemporary. Moyes depicts the courage and resourcefulness of these women in loving detail. A tribute not just to the brave women who brought the light of knowledge in dark times, but also to the rejuvenating bond of women's friendship. ― Daily Mail
It's an extraordinary story. This is the best thing she has written since Me Before You. Moyes writes with gusto and compassion ― Metro
Based on a true story, this poignant novel is a celebration of strong women and friendship. With a fast-paced plot and intricate characters, fans of Moyes won't be disappointed ― Heat
She's done it again! Joyous. I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing ― Good Housekeeping, Books of the Year
An inspiring, romantic tribute to female friendship and the power of books ― Woman's Own
As passionate about challenging gender stereotypes as it is enthralling in narrative sweep ― i
Explores the interconnected lives of five women with honesty and hilarity ― Cosmopolitan
With strong, memorable female characters and a sprinkling of men who can make a 'heart flutter like a clean sheet on a long line.' The Giver of Stars is a celebration of love, but also of reading, of knowledge, of female friendship . . . inspiring ― Washington Post
The Giver of Stars is the story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond . . . a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion ― SheerLuxe
Uplifting. One of Me Before You author Moyes's best novels ― The Mail on Sunday
A heart-wrenching love story, a nail-biting legal drama and a beautiful study of female friendship ― Daily Mail
Jojo Moyes is on dazzling form ― Sunday Express
This big-hearted tale will stay in your head long after you have finished reading it ― Independent
Moyes's book delivers evocative descriptions of the Kentucky landscape and rich historical detail. But it is in her compassionate portrayal of well-drawn characters that the novel's greatest strength lies ― Hannah Beckerman, Observer
Escapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. This is a novel with real depth and feeling and touches on worker's rights, racism, environmentalism and education ― i
This tribute to female friendship and the joy of books is a compelling read ― Woman's Weekly
A captivating tale of love, friendship and self-actualisation ― People
Escapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. A novel with real depth and feeling. Empowering ― Press Association
An exploration of people's cruelty and also their kindness -- Ruth Junes ― Good Housekeeping
The author of Me Before You pulls off a cracker with this stirring, exciting adventure story inspired by true events, in depression-era Kentucky, women find freedom and friendship by joining a brigade of horseback librarians ― Best
Jojo Moyes is back with another page turner. Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You ― Stellar
Joyous. Pucky female characters and wonderful writing. This is her best ― Good Housekeeping
About five extraordinary women in 1920s Kentucky, who worked on horseback as travelling librarians ― Woman & Home
An enthralling read based on a true story ― My Weekly Special Series
One to get lost in. Escape with this book and follow the story of five women who are embarking on a powerful journey - and refuse to obey any man's commands! ― No. 1 Magazine, Books to cosy up with this winter
A brand-new page-turner . . . based on a true story and tracks five feisty women living in America during the Great Depression ― That's Life
Jojo Moyes is back with this tale based on the real-life horseback librarians of Kentucky ― Hello!
Took me to the mountains of depression-era Kentucky where brave women librarians risked all to deliver books on horseback ― Damian Barr, Big Issue Books of the Year
Celebrates the world of books . . . A fictional yarn about a quintet of extraordinary intrepid women from disparate backgrounds ― RTE Guide
From the very first page, I was drawn into the world and the characters that Jojo Moyes has so carefully created ― Health & Wellbeing
A fabulous adventure story ― Best
Praise for Jojo Moyes ― -
Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love ― Sunday Express
Raw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best ― Marie Claire
Immensely readable and enjoyable ― Sunday Times
This truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it ― Closer
Wonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative ― Daily Mail
A heart-stopping read. Destined to be the novel that friends press upon each other ― Independent on Sunday
Britain's best contemporary female author ― Sun on Sunday
The storytelling treads the delicate balance between heartbreak and hope perfectly ― Good Housekeeping
A triumph ― Heat
A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required ― Stylist
Joyful, with a pitch-perfect ending ― Daily Express
Julia Whelan is perfect as Alice Wright ― The Times, Pick of the Audiobooks
Concentrates on sisterhood and friendship ― Scotsman, Best books to give this Christmas
A sweeping story of female friendship with a dash of romance, set in 1930s Kentucky ― Daily Express
Her writing is beautiful and whimsical with unique storylines ― Liv Arnold, author of Etched in Stone --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
About the Author
Jojo Moyes is a novelist and journalist. Her books include the bestsellers Me Before You, After You and Still Me, The Girl You Left Behind, The One Plus One and her short story collection Paris for One and Other Stories. The Giver of Stars is her most recent bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick. Her novels have been translated into forty-six languages, have hit the number one spot in twelve countries and have sold over thirty-eight million copies worldwide.
Me Before You has now sold over fourteen million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke. Jojo lives in Essex with her family.
From the Inside Flap
Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From the Back Cover
Alice is stifled, bored, and misunderstood.
So when she meets wealthy and handsome American, Bennett Van Cleve, she is quickly swept off her feet.
Marrying him and moving to America seems like a great adventure - but life as a newlywed in stuffy Baileyville, Kentucky, is not at all what she hoped for.
Until, that is, she responds to a call for volunteers to start a travelling library, surprising herself by saying yes, before her husband can say no . . .
Led by feisty and rebellious Margery O'Hare, this unlikely group of women travel far and wide on their mission to bring books and reading to those that need it, and Alice finally finds the freedom, friendship and love that she's been looking for.
But not everyone approves of what they are doing, especially her new father-in-law. And when the town turns against them, will their belief in each other and their work be enough?
The Giver of Stars is a mesmerising tale of female friendship, romance, and the wonder of books and reading, inspired by a remarkable true story.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
Product details
- ASIN : B07P9DRRBR
- Publisher : Penguin; 1st edition (3 Oct. 2019)
- Language : English
- File size : 5959 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 442 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 266 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer reviews:
About the author

Jojo Moyes is a British novelist.
Moyes studied at Royal Holloway, University of London. She won a bursary financed by The Independent newspaper to study journalism at City University and subsequently worked for The Independent for 10 years. In 2001 she became a full time novelist.
Moyes' novel Foreign Fruit won the Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA) Romantic Novel of the Year in 2004.
She is married to journalist Charles Arthur and has three children.
Bio from Goodreads.
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The book explores a host of subjects; (love and finding your "tribe" through genuine friendship.
It also highlights how reading affects people in a positive way: giving hope, comfort and the power to make informed decisions) it was a privilege to read.
- my full review is on goodreads

By Amazon Customer on 14 October 2019
The book explores a host of subjects; (love and finding your "tribe" through genuine friendship.
It also highlights how reading affects people in a positive way: giving hope, comfort and the power to make informed decisions) it was a privilege to read.
- my full review is on goodreads


There is more depth to the story and to the characters -especially the women. I found the location and the historical authenticity of the background fascinating and the quotations at the beginning of the chapters interesting and relevent. (Not something that I find always adds to the flow of a book !)
Very sorry to finish it.