Welcome to our Book of the Month selection for June 2010




The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

It's 1946 and author Juliet Ashton can't think what to write next. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a book that once belonged to her - and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, her curiosity is piqued and it's not long before she begins to hear from other members. As letters fly back and forth with stories of life in Guernsey under the German Occupation, Juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name.

This book became a great success following its publication in 2008. Sadly, the author Mary Ann Shaffer did not live to see her book become so successful. She died in February 2008, her neice Annie Barrows completed the book.

In the UK it is adored by book/ reading groups, and is affectionately know as "The Guernsey Spud Book "

Follow this link to discover more about the island.

Guernsey

Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.The book will be open for discussion in the discussion section from the 23 June.

Happy Reading

I read it and LOVED it! What a fabulous choice!

I picked up my copy the other day and can't wait to start reading it. I'm almost done with my current book and then will open up Guernsey and ENJOY!

I just was told about this book today by a friend! Karma strikes again! She said that she'd lend it to me when she was done

This book is a gem. You folks will love it. It is a favorite of the faculty book club where I work. I am thrilled to re read this one. Love it.

Looking forward to some lively discussions when you have all read it !

I picked it up at the library yesterday and love it so far! I'm nearly done and looking forward to a great discussion.

I ordered a copy from the library. I'll let you know what I think.

I loved this book. Had to come to work and google the Guernsey Islands and WWII to learn more.

Great book, glad I read it, Canna wait to discuss.

I really enjoyed this book too, but I listened to it. There were five different narrators, so each letter writer had a different voice, different personality. It was very well done. Now I have added Guernsey to the very long list of place I'd like to travel to someday. Have you been to Guernsey, Sassenach?

Sadly, I have only passed it in the dark en route to France on the cross channel ferries !!

Glad you enjoyed listening to the book - looking forward to hearing your thoughts when the discussion thread opens on 23rd June.

I picked up my copy today but I'm 2/3 through Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol and have to finish it. But, I'm not working tomorrow so I can stay up late tonite. Hopefully, this book discussion doesn't start for a couple of weeks so that I can give you my .02 on it.

Pauline I'll open the book for discussion on the 23rd June...hope you enjoy it.!

I just started it and it's great. I really like this writing style. It reminds me of that book, Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern. If you haven't read it, it is hilarious, and a great summer read. You figure out the story by reading their letters back and forth which start out as notes passed from first grade. It's a cutie.

I'll be away when you start the discussion so I'll jump in late.