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A warm, funny and unflinchingly honest account of the lives of a group of book-lovers and friends in starving and oppressed wartime Guernsey. I've read it twice now and still can't see where one writer ended and the other took over, so carefully is it written. Brilliant stuff.

A light-hearted and warm story written in the form of letters. Compelling characters and dynamic writing left me eager to keep reading.

Sorry I've been MIA and didn't get to post this! Thank you soooo much @Crimson613l! I love everything!! I did think the address was familiar lol..and the clue about making tamales over the holidays confirmed to me if was you! I have heard so many good things about this book, so I can't wait to read it! I love pens, bookmarks, and making lists! And earthy scents!! I hope you had a great Christmas! #WinterGames #TMSkellington #SecretSanta

This is a lovely.At first I thought it was going to be really twee (no offence, Americans,but I can see why you like this so much) but it quickly starts to recall the horrors of the war,& the format of the book makes it all the more personal and poignant. I have to admit,the occupation of Guernsey is something I really don't know enough about & this was an eye opener. The characters are very engaging & I will happily admit I cried at the ending.

Not done yet, but it‘s adorable!

At first I wasn‘t sure how I was going to like the letter format of this book but I did end up really enjoying it 😊 the title alone was enough to rope me in (and the same could be said about the main character of this book). Juliet is intrigued by this society and all of the things they‘ve had to endure by the German occupation. Juliet knows there is a story here and is determined to give it a voice.

"Chelsea. Home of artists, models, libertines and socialists." ? different times

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#DearDecember
#EpistolaryNovel

💗📚 📝 loved this one!!!

You know me so well, Anna!!! Thank you so very much. I can't tell you how special and amazing this gift is. A million smiles of gratitude. 😁❤️

@aroc

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#manicmonday @JoScho
1. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Love the book and the movie. 💙🥔
2. The Help 💩
3. Sugar Pie. Ella Fitzgerald

This is next on my list! I have waited at least 10 years to read this. It better live up!

What a lovely little book..
I wasn‘t sure I‘d like the narrative style at first. But a few pages in I was in love with this story and all the characters 💜

Rating: 5/5 stars.

What a book! This was an amazing epistolary that got me hooked. After reading the book, I have now pinned the Guernsey as a place I must go to and experience.

This was a cute book. I liked the format of the letter writing and I look forward to watching the movie soon. I liked the story but it was just ok for me. I didn‘t feel connected or invested in the characters and didn‘t find myself wanting anything specific to happen.

I loved this book so much! I was amazed at how much of a story was told in only 270ish pages and all in letters! The hubs and I have a Netflix date tonight to watch the movie ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars

I am not a fan of this format. I would have rather listened. I did enjoy hearing a different perspective on the war. I enjoyed the movie much more.
#unpopularopinion #bookbingo an epistolary book or book of letters #readharder. Task 1 epistolary novel

It‘s a #beerandbook sorta night #octoberfest🍺📚

Sunday evenings are for winding down with a new book and a glass of wine 👍🏻🍷📚

I thought this was such a charming WWII historical fiction novel. The way it was told in letters between the characters was perfect for this story, and I just loved all the quirky characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love this book so much!!! #letters #selfimprovementsept @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I‘ve got to get caught up on my #LitsyLove!!! It‘s been a crazy week! Thank you sweet friends!! 💗💗💗

#LettersEpistolaryNovel
#Selfimprovementsept

Just finished listening to the audiobook of one of my favourite epistolary novels, I found myself laughing and crying as I listened, even though I think this is my third or fourth time through. My first audio version, the narrators were excellent, highly recommended 👍👍

#QuotsySept19 #Bear
@TK-421

Did not anticipate loving this book as much as I did!

This book about friendship, love, loss, and war is so addicting, I just couldn't stop reading it. This is one of my new favorites. I reccomend this book to everyone!

Thanks @laur89 for the chance to win in your #10for10 giveaway!

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society #mbcreadathon #mbcfrogsread12

Day 1 total for #24b4monday and #summersendreadathon. Since this is my first true attempt at a readathon, I'm thrilled with this total and am nowhere near tired so I'm still reading. @Clwojick @Andrew65 @jb72 @TheReadingMermaid

I had another gum grafting surgery yesterday. The two most important things to know ahead of time:
1. Where are the drugs?
2. Which audiobook that I‘ve already listened to will I put on?
I don‘t remember a thing, but it‘s important to listen to old friends. Everything went well. 🤞 that I don‘t have to do this again for a very long time! Sometimes genes really suck.

This was a lovely post-world war II historical fiction story about the importance of human connection that I know I‘m far, far behind the times on reading. I enjoyed the story and the characters but I have to say, the epistolary format really prevented me from feeling sucked into the story. Dare I admit to preferring the recent movie version? I might owe myself a rewatch after finally reading the book.

This was entirely done in letters from one character to the next, and I'm sad to say I was underwhelmed. All of the characters seemed to have the same personality and blend together. A lot of details were obviously thrown in for the reader's sake, too, so it was awkward reading them trying to be passed off as something that would have been written in a letter. The premise and context were good, but the execution was a little disappointing.

The letter format took me a little while to get accustomed to, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story!

What took me so long? I finished this delightful treat last night. What a lovely story that is told entirely through a series of letters between a full cast of characters. I was leery of this format prior to reading the book which is what kept me from starting the book sooner. If you have the same apprehension, let it go. The story flows beautifully! All in all, I feel like I‘ve met a new friend... a friend that I will visit again.

I loved this book so much. I knew I would after enjoying the movie as much as I did. Definitely in my top favorites of the year so far. It‘s completely written in letter form but I like getting the different perspectives and personalities of each character. I took this picture when I found my book holder thing. Ariel, as usual, asleep on my bed. She seemed sad this morning. I think she can sense what happened to our other cat. 😢

⭐️: 5/5

*July Wrap-Up*
July was awesome both in quality and quantity! Moms with 3 kids ages 5 & under don't get much time to read- but thanks to audiobooks I did great!

Guernsey... 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎧
The Last Romantics 3.75 ⭐⭐⭐💫
Home Fire 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
The House of Broken Angels 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎧
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen... 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

See any of your favorites??

#julystats #julywrapup

If you want a book to cuddle up to, then read this book. Set in the island of Guernsey, the novel fooled the life of 32-year-old Juliet who visits Guernsey and falls in love with Dawsey. Set in 1946, this epistolary novel also discusses the German occupation of Guernsey, the various inhabitants of the Society and the novel, the expectations of a single woman author, and the different ravages of the war. I also liked the Netflix adaptation.

I really ate this up- perfect book for the summer; detailed characters, sweet romance, hard hitting facts about world war 2- what else could you want? Super enjoyable!

Reading on my lunch break. After seeing this part, I love Juliet. I wouldn‘t be okay with my books being packed up to display trophies either.

I lied. I got my thriftbooks book haul in the mail today. This was in it. I LOVED the movie. I got excited when I found out it was a book.

📚: 34/52

Some flowers, some sheep, and a lovely pile of white books to enjoy. 🌼🐑📖 Have you read any of these?

#white #books #colorful #flowers #sheep #bookshelf #color #colummccann #transatlantic #theguernseyliteraryandpotatopeelpiesociety #potatopeelpie #thehours #michaelcunningham #anniebarrows #maryannshaffer #hellhathnofury #booklove #book

I love books that provide a map to help you visualize the setting of a story! 🗺

Absolutely loved the intermingling of humor, love, tragedy, and resolve. Historically accurate with suspense sprinkled in. Following a journalist in occupied England, she travels to Guersney Island where the residents leave her feeling loved, welcome, spurned and hated. The unraveling of the stories of the residents, along with the obvious heartache leaves you feeling as though you yourself have been transported back to that time.

I had high hopes for this book. It was ok, but I think it would have been more interesting if it had focused more on the occupation during WWII. I found the story being told by letters a little bit confusing and had to keep checking who was writing to whom. The bits which did cover the war were interesting.

So this book sat upon my TBR for long enough that it duplicated itself as a glaring challenge for me to save it from this precarious stack and savor its words in the deep cavernous nooks of my mind. It was sweet, funny, horrific, heartbreaking, and wonderful. It is a beautiful tribute to those who live through war regardless of side and what the human spirit must do to normalize experiences.

II got my first piece of #LitsyLove mail today!!! I am so excited about becoming a part of this community!!

"Would you like to marry me?" ..."I'm in love with you, so I thought I'd ask."

ICONIC!

What a delightful book! Though I‘m not much of a fan of the epistolary novels, this one managed to captivate me from the very beginning with its charming characters and its obvious love for books. But at its heart, it‘s a story of pure humanity and how sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the greatest of impact. And I think more than anything, it is Elizabeth‘s story that will stay with me. A great read! 📚

This weekend‘s read.