Join us for the next Together We Read digital book club! River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan will be available for digital checkout between March 1 and March 15 on Libby*. The Library will be hosting an in-person book discussion event on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at the Headquarters Library. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Award-winning Mexican-American and Indigenous author Jennifer Givhan brings us an exquisitely written, spell-binding psychological thriller—weaving together folk magick with personal and cultural empowerment—that is perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic.
River Woman, River Demon tells the story of Eva Santos Moon, a burgeoning Chicana artist who practices the ancient, spiritual ways of brujería and curanderisma. She’s at one of her lowest points—suffering from disorienting blackouts, creative stagnation, and a feeling of disconnect from her magickal roots. When her husband is taken into custody for the shocking murder of their friend, Eva doesn't know whom to trust—least of all, herself. She soon falls under suspicion as a potential suspect, and her past rises to the surface, dredging up the truth about an eerily similar death from her childhood. Struggling with fragmented memories and self-doubt, an increasingly terrified Eva fears that she might have been involved in both murders. As she fights to keep her family out of danger, Eva realizes she must use her magick as a bruja to protect herself and her loved ones, while confronting her own dark history.
You may also join the discussion with #togetherweread on social media. Don't forget to tag us! @alachualibrary
The Together We Read: US digital book club connects readers through thousands of U.S. public libraries and colleges with the same eBook for two weeks and only requires a valid Alachua County Library District card to get started. This free program is facilitated by the Library and OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for eBooks, audiobooks and magazines and creator of the award-winning Libby app.
*Overdrive/Libby access is limited to Alachua, Putnam, and Levy county residents (members of the PAL Library Cooperative)