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One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated. It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one of her older brothers became violent there was no one to intervene. In this emotional coming-of-age story, Tara turns to books to study her way out of her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and resiliency that has inspired many.
We are two months into 2019 and the library’s holds list for Educated continues to be high. Are you still waiting to get your copy? Have you already read it and loved it? If so, here are five great readalikes we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
Find Educated in the catalogue: https://www.reginalibrary.ca/search/2593954
Also available as an ebook and eaudiobook from Overdrive/Libby and CloudLibrary.