The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is a heartwarming epistolary novel set just after World War II. Writer Juliet Ashton discovers a letter from a Guernsey resident, leading her into the lives of the island’s eccentric literary society—formed during the German occupation as a clever alibi. Through their letters, Juliet learns of the island’s charm, resilience, and love of books, ultimately traveling to Guernsey and finding life-changing friendships and inspiration. A celebration of human connection, literature, and the enduring power of stories.