The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

I find that the most nerve wracking part of a book club is when it's your turn to host.  Not only do you have to have a clean house and treats, but you also must select a book!  I have been quite vocal of my dislike for previous book club selections, so I was especially nervous about my selection.  However, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society turned out to be a phenomenal choice!

I am very intrigued by anything related to World War II, especially if the Holocaust is involved.  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written in the form of letters, takes place shortly after the war.  The British isle of Guernsey actually became a base of operation for the Nazis.  The novel tells the story of the residents' clever plan to outwit the Germans.  Their plan, a creation of a book club, leads to the correspondence between an author and the residents.

Although it took a bit for me to keep the characters straight, I was amazed at how fluently the story was told through the different points of view.  I loved the various personalities of the characters and the author's ability to make me feel a part of the tight-knit community.  I was saddened to realize that the author passed away prior to the book's completion.  I wanted to read more of her books!