The Giver of Stars

Don't miss the latest standalone novel by Jojo Moyes, the acclaimed author of bestsellers such as "Me Before You," "After You," and "Still Me." Set in the late 1930s in England, "The Giver of Stars" follows the journey of Alice Wright, who feels constrained and seeks change. She makes a spontaneous choice to marry Bennett Van Cleve, a wealthy American, and moves to the small, conservative town of Baileyville, Kentucky. However, life there, under the control of Bennett's domineering father, is far from the adventure she hoped for.Things take a turn when Alice crosses paths with the rebellious Margery O'Hare, a woman the town is eager to overlook due to her notorious family background. Margery is determined to bring the joy of reading to the forgotten souls of the area and enlists Alice's help in her mission. As they venture together across vast open landscapes and untamed mountain woods, Alice, Margery, and their companions discover a sense of freedom, genuine friendship, and a new purpose.But when the community turns against them, their bond and belief in the transformative power of books is put to the test. Based on an extraordinary true story, this novel introduces readers to five remarkable women whose spirit and tenacity are as compelling as Lou Clark, the beloved protagonist of "Me Before You."Praised by many, Jojo Moyes' storytelling captures the heart's intricacies. According to the Sunday Express, Moyes "manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love," while Marie Claire describes her work as "storytelling at its best." Heat calls the novel "a triumph," and Good Housekeeping finds it "a deeply satisfying book full of big emotions." Sun on Sunday hails Moyes as "Britain's best contemporary female author." "The Giver of Stars" is available for pre-order now.