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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780385340991
ISBN: 0385340990
Label: The Dial Press
Manufacturer: The Dial Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: July 29, 2008
Publisher: The Dial Press
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Sales Rank: 31
Studio: The Dial Press



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“ 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.



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Unforgettable and Unique!
Amazing book! A wonderful world of fascinating characters, haunting history and sweet humor. I loved ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - good as pie
For a novel told strictly through letters it is hard to convey information sometimes and even limits ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Love this book
You know you love a book when you hold it to your heart when you are finished and you are sorry it's ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Fascinating history in letter form
The quirky characters come to life via letters in this wonderful read that also educates about life during ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Exactly what you need on a cold and rainy winter night
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was an absolute joy. Wonderful story. Hate to be cliche ... Read More

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