Whenever I am looking for an uplifting story, one that will bring me joy and a heartwarming escape then I search out one of Kim Vogel Sawyer's stories. I was so excited to join the launch team for her latest book, The Librarian of Boone's Hollow to be released for purchase on September 15th! I received this book through Waterbrook and Multnomah as a part of their launch team for an honest review.
The book is set in the depression era, the backcountry of Kentucky mountains. Addie Cowherd is a student at the university in Lexington Kentucky. Adopted by loving parents, Addie was raised in the city and given every opportunity to pursue her interests. While at the university, Addie learns that the depression has indeed hit home, leaving her parents unable to continue to support her. She is given an opportunity to become a horseback librarian in the Kentucky mountains, in a backwoods hamlet called Boone's Hollow.
Emmet Tharp is the first of his family to go to college. He graduates with his degree yet the economic times of the 1930s make it difficult to put his hard-earned diploma to use. He returns to his home country of Boone's Hollow and tries to find employment of any kind. Fate would intervene, as Addie and Emmet's path's cross in the quest to keep the horseback library program for the residents of Boone's Hollow going.
Through hard work and faith in God the two touch many lives, enriching the community and finding love in the process.
Kim Vogel Sawyer's books never disappoint. Each one is a treasure and The Librarian of Boone's Hollow is no exception. I heartily recommend The Librarian of Boone's Hollow and pray it brings joy as it is read.
