Publisher: The Dial Press; Later edition (July 29, 2008)
During WWII, Guernsey, a small island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans who imposed strict curfews upon the villagers. In order to avoid harsh punishment for being caught out after curfew a common alibi was invented, the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was born. The members of this newly formed group decided to actually start meeting and in addition to sharing books, they served dessert such as potato peel pie, the only pie they could make with the scant supplies available. The club not only ignites a genuine love of reading, but offers a common focus and diversion that helps unite them and carries them through the horrors of war with grace and character. The characters are so delightful and likable, I felt sad to have this uplifting story find it's end. I like a quote that is in the inside cover of the book. "Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers". I am certainly glad that this book found it's way into my home! One of the best recent fiction books written!
When Mom recommended this book to me it was a double take on the title... "you said what?" But it really is an enjoyable read and a different approach for a book based during WWII.
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