I entered this day to yet another incredible thunderstorm. Though it slacked off some, we were met with even more liquid sunshine later in the day. After a morning of incredible creating activity, the afternoon gave itself and me a little breather and so I sauntered over to my favorite bookshelf. The one with all of the books I want to read.......and I picked one.
Honestly, I had never heard of Guernsey. Yes, it's true. I've visited over 30 countries and had heard of various British Isles but the Channel Islands had skipped my attention. That was until I read "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society."
::" I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers." Juliet Ashton ::
Now I have just spent an afternoon discovering new friends, in a new place, all remembering how books got them through a very difficult time during the German occupation in WWII. I was completely charmed and beguiled by this wonderful story. Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. I truly didn't want this story to come to an end. I wanted it to go on forever. I now feel that I am apart of their story and each time one of us reads the book we continue the legacy of the Potato Peel Pie Society.
After my special afternoon of reading all I can say is that there is a homing beakcon pointed at Guernsey. I must go and visit and see if Juliet,Dawsey,Kit, Isola and all of the others are there.
I would like to know if you have read this book and what you thought of it ? Is there anyone from Guernsey ? Has anyone ever been to Guernsey or the Channel Islands ?
