Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | 2008 | Mary Ann Shaffer | Buy |
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2008) by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows tells the story of writer Juliet Ashton, who corresponds with residents of Guernsey and learns about their experiences during the German occupation. The literary society of the title was improvised as an excuse when several islanders were caught breaking curfew, and it grew into something real and meaningful.
The novel is warm and full of memorable characters, from the enigmatic Elizabeth McKenna to the irrepressible Isola Pribby. It was adapted into a 2018 film and remains one of the most popular book club selections in recent memory.