The Mountains We Call Home: The Book Woman's Legacy

By Kim Michele Richardson

Book Overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek comes a triumphant tale of a librarian's fight to bring literacy to the prisons of Kentucky and the underserved neighborhoods of downtown Louisville, revealing a story of fierce love, quiet strength, and the healing power of books.

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. A vivid portrait of mid-century Kentucky, from the hills and hollers of Appalachia to a vibrant city neighborhood on the cusp of urban renewal, The Mountains We Call Home explores the effects of criminalization and incarceration on the poor and powerless, while tracing the societal consequences of fractured family bonds.

Gritty, heartbreaking, yet infused with hope, The Mountains We Call Home is an authentic American tale and a powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the written word.

"Woven so seamlessly of important themes that it has the potential for changing lives." --William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464239339
• ISBN13: 9781464239335
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Heart and Soul of the Book Woman

5 stars, Heart and Soul of the Book Woman THE MOUNTAINS WE CALL HOME: THE BOOK WOMAN'S LEGACY By Kim Michele Richardson I have read the other two books in this series, and liked them, so I was sure that I would like this one, too. There are some sad parts, but it has a happily ever after, which is all the Book Woman ever wanted. Cussy and her husband Jackson find themselves in prisons, separated for all time, at least if feels like it. Their horrible crime is Cussy's usual cross to bear, miscegenation. Their daughter Honey is busy working on her book route in the Kentucky mountains of home. Cussy makes some new friends. Highly recommend. I binge read this book twice, so far, I'll probably read it two more times before it is released for publishing. I wouldn't have minded if the Book Woman was in my life. Her whole family seems really nice. I received a complimentary copy of #TheMountainsWeCallHomeTheBookWomansLegacy from #NetGalley #SourcebooksLandmark #KimMicheleRichardson I was not obligated to post a review. #miscegenation #PackHorseLibrarians #Kentucky #historicalfiction #booksaboutbooks #HEA #triggerwarning #strongfemleprotagonist #standalone