The mountains we call home : [large print] the book woman's legacy : a novel / Kim Michele Richardson.
When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding a home even while separated from those she loves.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781420534702
- ISBN: 142053470X
- Physical Description: 533 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: [Waterville, Maine] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Published in 2026 by arrangement with Sourcebooks, LLC."--Title page verso.A standalone and companion novel to the The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series.Includes a note from the author, a recipe, a reading group guide with discussion questions, and images (pages 495-525).Series enumeration from Fantastic Fiction.
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Available copies
- 16 of 49 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 3 copies available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 13 current holds with 49 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | L.P. RICHARDSON (Text) | 33114026802843 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
| Statesville Main Library | L.P. RICHARDSON (Text) | 33114026803262 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Available | - |
| Troutman Branch Library | L.P. RICHARDSON (Text) | 33114026802835 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
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Summary:
When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding a home even while separated from those she loves.
