The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes

In Depression-era rural Kentucky, five women defy convention and take WPA jobs as “pack horse librarians,” riding arduous routes through the hills to deliver books to needy families. As a result, the community and all of the women are forever changed.

I loved this book from the very first page and was sad when it was over. The characters were so well developed, I felt like they were all real people and I was completely invested in their stories.

Highly recommend!