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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ...
Brand
Unbranded
MPN
Does not apply
Country/Region of Manufacture
Guernsey
ISBN
9780385341004

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385341008
ISBN-13
9780385341004
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70981027

Product Key Features

Book Title
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society : a Novel
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Contemporary Women, Literary, Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-291345
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"I can't remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one, a world so vivid that I kept forgetting this was a work of fiction populated with characters so utterly wonderful that I kept forgetting they weren't my actual friends and neighbors. Treat yourself to this book please-I can't recommend it highly enough."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love "Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows have written a wondrous, delightful, poignant book- part Jane Austen, part history lesson. The letters in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society aren''t addressed to you, but they are meant for you. It''s a book everyone should read. An absolute treasure."-Sarah Addison Allen, author of Garden Spells "A jewel...Poignant and keenly observed...A small masterpiece about love, war and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends."- People "It''s tempting to throw around terms like ''gem'' when reading a book like this. But The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is not precious...This is a book for firesides or long train rides. It''s a charming and timeless as the novels for which its characters profess their love."- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "A book-lover''s delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary."- Chicago Sun-Times "I've never wanted to join a [book] club as desperately as I did while reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Ò€¦. [The novel] is a labor of love, and it shows on almost every page."Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor "As the letters unfold, Juliet-and we readers-learn the little-known history of German occupation of Guernsey. We come to know the brave and endearing people who survived the hardships-and a few who did not....In addition to a fine story, this delightful book offers affirming messages about some of the most enduring forces in life-the power of the written word, the strength of the human spirit and the value of relationships, even unexpected ones."- Winston Salem Journal " The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a sweet, sentimental paean to books and those who love them.... It affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times."- Washington Post Book World "Here''s who will love this book: anyone who nods in profound agreement with the statement, "Reading keeps you from going gaga." The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a delight. Tart, insightful and fun."-Mary Doria Russell, author of The Sparrow, A Thread of Grace and Dreamers of the Day "[A] marvelous debut.... Reminiscent of Helene Hanff''s 84 Charing Cross Road , this is a warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining celebration of the power of the written word."- Library Journal "CharmingÒ€¦. [Heroine] Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life-as readers will."- Publishers Weekly "[ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is] a nifty little cloth whose warp is bibliophilia and whose weft is Anglophilia.... I could not put the book down. I have recommended it to all my friends."-Erica Marcus, Newsday " A poignant, funny novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.... This one is a treat."- Boston Globe "A sure winnerÒ€¦. Elizabeth and Juliet are appealingly reminiscent of game but gutsy '40s movie heroines."- Kirkus Reviews "Fast, fresh.... A perfect novel for adaptation by Masterpiece Theater."- Santa Cruz Sentinel "Warm, life-affirming prose Ò€¦ an ideal choice for book groups, and also for individual readers."- St. Petersburg Times "Delightful ... One of those joyful books that celebrates how reading brings people together."- New Orleans Times-Picayune From the Hardcover edition., "I can't remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one, a world so vivid that I kept forgetting this was a work of fiction populated with characters so utterly wonderful that I kept forgetting they weren't my actual friends and neighbors. Treat yourself to this book please-I can't recommend it highly enough."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author ofEat, Pray, Love "Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows have written a wondrous, delightful, poignant book- part Jane Austen, part history lesson. The letters inThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society aren't addressed to you, but they are meant for you. It's a book everyone should read. An absolute treasure."-Sarah Addison Allen, author ofGarden Spells "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyis a sweet, sentimental paean to books and those who love them.... It affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times."-The Washington Post Book World "Here's who will love this book: anyone who nods in profound agreement with the statement, "Reading keeps you from going gaga."The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyis a delight. Tart, insightful and fun."-Mary Doria Russell, author ofThe Sparrow, A Thread of Grace and Dreamers of the Day "[A] marvelous debut.... Reminiscent of Helene Hanff's84 Charing Cross Road, this is a warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining celebration of the power of the written word."-Library Journal "CharmingÒ€¦. [Heroine] Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life-as readers will."-Publishers Weekly "I've never wanted to join a [book] club as desperately as I did while readingThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyÒ€¦. [The novel] is a labor of love, and it shows on almost every page."Yvonne Zipp,Christian Science Monitor "[The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyis] a nifty little cloth whose warp is bibliophilia and whose weft is Anglophilia.... I could not put the book down. I have recommended it to all my friends."--Erica Marcus,Newsday " A poignant, funny novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.... This one is a treat."-Boston Globe "A sure winnerÒ€¦. Elizabeth and Juliet are appealingly reminiscent of game but gutsy '40s movie heroines."-Kirkus Reviews "A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary."-Chicago Sun-Times "Warm, life-affirming prose Ò€¦ an ideal choice for book groups, and also for individual readers."-St. Petersburg Times "Delightful ... One of those joyful books that celebrates how reading brings people together."-New Orleans Times-Picayune
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW A NETFLIX FILM - A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name. "Treat yourself to this book, please--I can't recommend it highly enough."--Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love "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. Praise for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society "A jewel . . . Poignant and keenly observed, Guernsey is a small masterpiece about love, war, and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends." -- People "A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary." -- Chicago Sun-Times "A sparkling epistolary novel radiating wit, lightly worn erudition and written with great assurance and aplomb." -- The Sunday Times (London) "Cooked perfectly point: subtle and elegant in flavour, yet emotionally satisfying to the finish." -- The Times (London), #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW A NETFLIX FILM * A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name. "Treat yourself to this book, please--I can't recommend it highly enough."--Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love "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. Praise for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society "A jewel . . . Poignant and keenly observed, Guernsey is a small masterpiece about love, war, and the immeasurable sustenance to be found in good books and good friends." -- People "A book-lover's delight, an implicit and sometimes explicit paean to all things literary." -- Chicago Sun-Times "A sparkling epistolary novel radiating wit, lightly worn erudition and written with great assurance and aplomb." -- The Sunday Times (London) "Cooked perfectly Γ  point: subtle and elegant in flavour, yet emotionally satisfying to the finish." -- The Times (London)
LC Classification Number
PS3619.H3365G84 2009

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  • A must read for fans of World War II historical fiction

    Very interesting and entertaining historical fiction about the lives of people in England and the Island of Guernsey and how they were affected by World War II via the novel's characters, especially the German occupation of Guernsey. The story is cleverly told through letters and telegrams. Although it touches on some very sad and horrific wartime events and realities, the main storyline and several supporting plots are lighthearted, endearing and even humorous. A very good read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: theswifthouse

  • Interesting view of lives affected by Nazi occupation

    The format was different and I found it hard to follow at times, but the story was good.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: awesomebooksusa

  • Saw movie, wanted book, book better

    WW2. Backwater. Compilation of letters. Interesting.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • The Guernsey Litertary And Potato Peel Pie Society

    I really enjoyed this book. I think everyone should take the time to read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: deal.busters

  • Wonderful story!

    This is an very, very awesome story. I watched the movie twice and now I am going to read the book to get more details which is almost always the case with movies and books.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: danielpillc-0