The letters comprising this small charming novel begin in 1946, when single, 30-something author Juliet Ashton (nom de plume Izzy Bickerstaff) writes to her publisher to say she is tired of covering the sunny side of war and its aftermath. When Guernsey farmer Dawsey Adams finds Juliet's name in a used book and invites articulate—and not-so-articulate—neighbors to write Juliet with their stories, the book's epistolary circle widens, putting Juliet back in the path of war stories. The occasionally contrived letters jump from incident to incident—including the formation of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society while Guernsey was under German occupation—and person to person in a manner that feels disjointed. But Juliet's quips are so clever, the Guernsey inhabitants so enchanting and the small acts of heroism so vivid and moving that one forgives the authors (Shaffer died earlier this year) for not being able to settle on a single person or plot. Juliet finds in the letters not just inspiration for her next work, but also for her life—as will readers.

Sending off to my birthday buddy, who had this on her wishlist. Enjoy!

Received from my birthday buddy...thank you for this wishlist book! I look forward to reading it.

I just loved the way this book was written. I was sad when the book ended. I wanted the letters to just continue. I didn't like that the one Christian character was made out to be a mean old bitty...most Christians are not like that at all. I also didn't like it that they made out that having that character slapped was a good thing...one should never disrespect an elder like that even if they are in the wrong.

I left the book in the Disneyland Fire Dept. on the desk beside the fire engine.

Oh my gosh! I found the book at Disneyland and was overjoyed! It was in the Old Fire Department and I remember thinking 'oh no someone left their book behind'! That was four years ago!!! I am so sorry I did not check in and let you know that it is safe. I have had a very busy four years and just had the opportunity last night to watch the film which nudged me about the book so I found it on my shelf and cracked it open today! Will comment again once I am finished. The film was so beautiful I know I will adore the book even more. Thank you for the share - I will start leaving books for people as well! Rani PS. I live in Vancouver, BC Canada