The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek review
What is this book about?
Another southern novel delight like our past read, "Where the Crawdads Sing", The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is inspired by the true story of the blue-skinned people of Kentucky in the Appalachian mountains. Set in the 1930s where the populace lives in poverty, men work to their deaths in coal mines and books are scarce. History and historical fiction are woven into this story as we read about our blue-skinned heroine, Cussy Mary aka 'Bluet'. Cussy Mary's desire above all else is to work as a packhorse Librarian to bring knowledge and escape through books to the people spread out among the hills. As she deals with a father who endlessly looks for a suitor for her, prejudice among her colleagues and even the townsfolk who thinks she below human there is still love to be found and her job that she will never give up.
What did the book club think?
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We liked the long list of complex characters and the raw courage Cussy had. There were some surprises in the end and intense dramatic moments but overall the majority said it was a fast read and would be a great book to read for the summer. The information at the end of the novel given by the author on the history and medical condition of the blue-skinned people and images of the packhorse Librarians was enlightening. A reading group guide also included comes in handy when you need help to keep the discussion going. As described by another book critic on the front of it's beautiful cover, "It is an 'unputdownable' work". Enjoy fellow readers!
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Gift bags for each book friend
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DIY: 5X7 burlap gift bags filled with treats in the color blue or blue wrapped candies to celebrate our Bluet of Troublesome Creek. Get creative with these honey spoons representing our beloved 'Honey', chocolate covered blue berries, and a variety of yummy chocolates. Add a tea bag and cookies with your honey spoon. Honey spoons and gift bags available on Amazon.com
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Book club giveaway
Play a literary related game and the winner will get this adorable library card zipper pouch in honor of the Librarian Pack Horse project. Store pens, pencils and your book marks so they wont get missing. What a prize! On Amazon.com
Here are game ideas that you can turn into The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek game
Memory game
Book Bingo
Trivia Questions - read up to ten or so questions that you made up from the book and whoever gets the most answers right wins! Answers from trivia questions should be written down. Example of questions: 1) What was Cussy Mary's nickname? 2) What was the name of her pack horse? 3) What did Cussy Mary's Pa do to let suitors know she was available for marriage?
Here are game ideas that you can turn into The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek game
Memory game
Book Bingo
Trivia Questions - read up to ten or so questions that you made up from the book and whoever gets the most answers right wins! Answers from trivia questions should be written down. Example of questions: 1) What was Cussy Mary's nickname? 2) What was the name of her pack horse? 3) What did Cussy Mary's Pa do to let suitors know she was available for marriage?