February 2026 Book, Long Bright River

Talk About Books meets every third Wednesday of the month at Guilford Free Library at 5:30.  All are welcome. There is no registration required. Just let the library know if you would like a copy of the book.

 

Long Bright River by Liz Moore, is a poignant and thought-provoking read that delves deep into the ties that bind and the forces that tear us apart. Moore’s empathetic storytelling offers a window into the struggles of addiction and the enduring hope of redemption. While it may not be a breezy read, its emotional depth and compelling characters make it a worthwhile journey.

The story centers on two sisters, Mickey and Kacey, who, despite sharing the same troubled upbringing, have chosen starkly different paths. Mickey is a dedicated police officer patrolling the gritty streets of Kensington, a neighborhood ravaged by addiction. Kacey, on the other hand, has succumbed to the very vices Mickey battles daily, living on the streets and grappling with heroin addiction.

 Their lives, once intertwined, have drifted apart due to past grievances and the chasm that addiction often creates within families. However, when a series of murders targeting women in Kensington begins, and Kacey goes missing, Mickey’s professional and personal worlds collide. Determined to find her sister and solve the murders, Mickey embarks on a relentless quest, delving deep into the underbelly of the city and confronting her own past.