The Mountains We Call Home

“A deeply satisfying companion novel to her “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” series, exploring injustice, belonging, and the transformative power of literacy with compassion and grace.” – Library Journal
“Brilliant storytelling. Cussy is one of the most dynamic characters in American fiction. Without Kim Michele Richardson’s heartfelt, uplifting storytelling, the world would be a sadder place, indeed. I loved The Mountains We Call Home, which is woven so seamlessly of important themes that it has the potential for changing lives.” – William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author
“In The Mountains We Call Home, Kim Michele Richardson once again displays her seamless blend of research and imagination that we expect in the best of historical fiction, yet as I read deeper I realized that Cussy Lovett’s journey and challenges (first inside a prison, then a large city), as vivid and compelling as they are, are only part of Richardson’s achievement: her latest novel is also a marvelous reminder of how literacy and literature can heal and give hope, even freedom.” – Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author
“Kim Michele Richardson brings the story of trailblazing packhorse librarian, Cussy Mary Carter, full circle in this mesmerizing tale of love, resilience, and hardscrabble determination. In the fight to survive prejudice, cruelty, and injustice, Cussy must draw upon her inner strength, the kindness of others, and the sanctuary that can be found within books. An ode to friendship, truth, and the power of the written word, this is a story readers will treasure long after the last page is turned.” – Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shelterwood
“No one writes about gritty courageous women like Kim Michele Richardson. The Mountains We Call Home is an unforgettable page-turner that captures the dark beauty of Appalachia and its people of Kentucky, with their stealth intelligence and covert vulnerabilities.” – Jeannette Walls #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle

Kim Michele Richardson is a New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today bestselling author, as well as a multiple-award winner. She has written five works of historical fiction and a bestselling memoir.

Born and raised in Kentucky, Richardson lives there with her family and beloved dogs. She is also the founder of Shy Rabbit, a writers residency and scholarship for low-income writers.

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