The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows
Winding up her book tour promoting her collection of lighthearted wartime newspaper columns, Juliet Ashton casts about for a more serious project. Opportunity comes in the form of a letter she receives from Mr. Dawsey Adams, who happens to possess a book that Julia once owned. Adams is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society—no ordinary book club. Rather, it was formed as a ruse and became a way for people to get together without raising the suspicions of Guernsey’s Nazi occupiers. (Summary from Booklist)
I really enjoyed this book, which is in the form of letters (it’s set in 1946- letters still existed then!) The story is a great blend of humor and pathos, and one of the themes is how books can change people’s lives. As a librarian, how can I resist such a message? If you’re looking for a quick, heartwarming read, try this book. -Candice Benjes-Small, Library Instruction Team Leader
Check out this book from our Popular Reading Collection near the Front Desk; it is shelved under SHAFFER.