Just finished reading "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and I cannot recommend it highly enough, I fell in love with the characters and have decided it's worth another time through! Many of you have probably already read it too, but if you haven't, you've just got to. It's a quick read and very hard to put down. May sound a little odd by the title, but trust me...it is a "must read"!!!
In fact, I enjoyed it so much I would LOVE to send YOU, yes you, a copy...so leave me a comment in the next ten days and I will draw two names randomly on March 29th! If you have already had the pleasure of reading this book, still leave me a comment and if you are one of the two people drawn, I will send you a book of your choice.
Here's a quote and summary of the book:
“I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers.”
January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb….
As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends—and what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society—born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island—boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all.
Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society’s members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.
Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.
(summary from bookbrowse.com)
11 comments:
I want it! I'm always looking for a good book recommendation. Pick me, pick me!
Would totally love to read anything you deem as a "must read". Hope you guys are all doing well.
Always looking for new books to read!!
Thank You so much for recommending it and telling me about it. It sounds so exciting and Oh I do love a good read. My problem is finding new literature that I know I would like. So thanks. How is St. George? We might be driving through soon, it would be lovely to see you and your family.
"quick read" and "hard to put down" means I may just be able to find the time read this book! :)
i'm crossing my fingers that i'm one of the big winners, but even if i'm not, i'll check it out the next time i go to the library. i love getting book reccomendations from friends!
Would love a book lift me up right about now!
cool! sounds good to me:) hope st. george is treating you kindly and hopefully we'll get to see you soon-if ever you come through this way, be sure to stop by and see us!
We read it for our book club, and I 100% agree. It is a fantastic book! And I absolutely love the ending. Don't include me in the drawing, I just wanted you to know that I loved the book too.
That was a great book! By the way, I forgot to comment on your previuos post- I was wayyy to jealous!! Your piano is BEAUTIFUL!! ADy starts lessons soon, we need a piano and Bryce said we have to have a player first. ADy is the chosen one!
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