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Win a Book Wednesday: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”

Win a Copy of "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Richardson

Book Woman of Troublesome Creek propped on a book shelf

About "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek"

"In The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, author Kim Michele Richardson weaves together two real things – the Blue People of Kentucky and the Pack Horse Librarians – into one authentic work of historical fiction.

With lyrical language, the author develops a strong sense of place and atmospheric tone that brings the difficulties and realities of Depression-era Kentucky to life. But what is most memorable is Cussy Mary, the novel’s main character, who endures racism and abuse while trying to save those around her in any quiet way she can. Troublesome Creek is a great read for those who enjoyed Beartown and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand."

Reviewed for you here by librarian Sarah. Publication date is set as May 7, 2019.

Want to Win this Book?

  • Leave a comment below on Wednesday, April 3, and share the name of the book you're reading this week.
  • Everyone who leaves a comment here, on Facebook OR Twitter will be entered into a random drawing (Library employees are not eligible). Please only enter in one place.
  • The winner will be contacted by email on Thursday, April 4.
  • The winner can pick up their prize at the Library location of their choice.

Win a Book Wednesdays takes place twice a month. Prize books are Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) of books that will be added to the Library collection within the next month, and can already be found in the Library catalog as "on order."

ARCs are uncorrected proofs given to the Library for review purposes only, and are not for sale.

This will be the final Win a Book Wednesday. Library staff will return with a new book review series in the fall of 2019.

Reader Interactions

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  1. I really want to win “the book woman of troublesome creek”. This week I’m reading Writing skills for college by C.M. Gill to help me with my college tests.

    • Jaqueline – You have won a copy of the book! Look for an email from Library staff today, about how to pick up your book.

  2. I am in the process of re-reading Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series.
    I am currently reading #9 Naked Empire.
    Your service of holding a book or movie is invaluable to me with mobility issues.

  6. I am reading “Three Bags Full, A Sheep Detective Story” by Leonie Swann. This book was recommended by one of the Shirlington Branch librarians and is a delightful read! I always seek reading recommendations from the librarians and have enjoyed each of ones that they have highlighted. This broadens my knowledge, my reading experience, and introduces me to authors who are “new to me,” like Ms. Swann.

  8. I’m currently reading The Library Book by Susan Orleans. While a little on the flowery side, I’m enjoying learning about LA libraries and their activities. I especially like their very artistic library card (hint hint…) which I googled after a brief mention on p. 77. Also looking forward to her reading at OUR Central Library on April 22.

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