The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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.. “ 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 th

"Charmingly captivating!" according to Ashton Marie De Lorenzo. Before downloading this book based on a recommendation from a dear friend I was skeptical due to the incredibly long title. Thank goodness I was taught to never judge a book by its cover. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is charming, unique, and absolutely one of the best reads I've ever come across.I had forgo. ILuvGoldDogs said How is this book NOT on the Best Sellers List???. In spite of the fact I thought this book had one of the corniest titles I'd ever seen, I decided to read it anyway. I couldn't put it down. It is one of the most unique books I've ever read. I loved all the characters, their quirks and most of all, their hearts. Fascinating story, rich in history, rich in unforgettable characters. Flawlessly Written Utah Mom The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a uniquely written novel. It is written as a series of letters to and from Juliet Ashton, the witty writer of a published collection of anecdotes of her experiences in London during World War II. The war is recently over and Juliet is trying to rebuild her life and looking for

From Publishers Weekly The letters comprising this small charming novel begin in 1946, when single, 30-something author Juliet Ashton (nom de plume Izzy Bickerstaff) writes to her publisher to say she is tired of covering the sunny side of war and its aftermath. . The occasionally contrived letters jump from incident to incident—including the formation of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society while Guernsey was under German occupation—and person to person in a manner that feels disjointed. Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life—as will readers. All rights reserved. When Guernsey farmer Dawsey Adams finds Juliet's name in a used book and invites articulate—and not-so-articulate—neighbors to write Juliet with their storie