About the Event
Join us on November 2, 2026 at 7:15PM for a friendly, casual book club and English conversation evening hosted by our local community members! Whether you’ve read the book or just want to practice English, meet neighbors, and learn about other cultures, all are welcome.
欢迎参加由本地居民发起的温馨读书会与日常英语口语交流！无论是否读过这本书，都欢迎。
Event Details:
Community Book Club & English Connection |
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| Featured Book | The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes |
| Volunteers | Ladies, Youth & Student Volunteers Welcome! To help out with planning, management, setup, greeting and clean up. Official community service credit hours will be provided. |
| The Author | Jojo Moyes, famous best selling British author, best known for Me Before You. 知名英国畅销书作家，代表作还有《遇见你之前》. |
| Book Summary: | Based on a true historical event, this touching novel tells the story of a group of brave women who formed the “Packhorse Librarians” in the remote mountains of Kentucky during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Riding on horseback through rugged mountains, they delivered books to impoverished families and children who had little access to reading materials. The story explores themes of female friendship, independence, courage, the power of knowledge, and a passion for reading—making it a deeply engaging read and a wonderful choice for book club discussions. 书籍内容简介：这是一本基于真实历史创作的感人小说，讲述了 20 世纪 30 年代美国大萧条时期，肯塔基州偏远山区一群勇敢的女子组成“骑马流动图书馆”（Packhorse Librarians）的故事。 她们骑马穿行于崇山峻岭之间，为贫困的读书困难户和孩子们送去书籍。故事探讨了女性友谊、独立、勇敢、知识的力量与阅读的热情，非常引人入胜。 |