The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

I read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer for the book club I'm in with friends at church. I read it years ago but didn't remember a lot of it, so it was a fun re-read. The book description reads, "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."

This is such a great book. Juliet is just a delightful character whose descriptions and thoughts would just make me laugh out loud throughout the book. So many of the other characters were just so fun and likable, and the author just created such distinct, real people. I also loved that the book is based on real things that happened during this time in history in England and on Guernsey. This is a great read--highly recommended. Now I need to watch the movie!

Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)