Thursday, June 25, 2009

Am I supposed to pick a book? I can't remember if I am on the schedule....someone let me know please. Thanks Crystal

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Guernsey Discussion!!

Hi all, I know I am a few days early. Don't stress - I just wanted to take a break from unpacking and get this done while I was thinking about it.

I really hope you had a chance to read this book, as it is now one of my very favorites. I really did love everything about it. Oh, I am going to put my answers in the comments section, just so I don't ruin it for any of you who haven't read it yet. Here are my questions for you . . .

1. What was your experience reading a novel composed entirely of letters? Are there types of information or emotion that letters convey more successfully than other forms of expression?

2. What were your first impressions of Dawsey? How is he different from the other men in Juliet’s life?

3. In what ways are Juliet and Elizabeth kindred spirits? Do you feel like Juliet replaced Elizabeth? How did Elizabeth change those on the island?

4. What historical facts about life in England during World War II were you especially surprised to discover? Are there ways in which fiction can provide the means for more fully understanding a historical reality?

5. Which member of the Society was your favorite? Whose literary opinions are most like your own? Do you agree with Isola that "reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones"?

I can't wait to hear what you thought!!! And if you can't find it at the library, I would spend the $7 on the paperback, since it is one you will want to keep.

PS. Go here to enter a for a free bookclub trip to Guernsey.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Book for June . . .


Hi all! Just a reminder about our book for June, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer. It is such a wonderful book in every way, that I really hope you all read it. It really is that great. And, if you can't find it at the library, it just came out in paperback, and I would suggest buying it, as you will want it for your personal library.


And I was thinking, since we are a little behind schedule, why don't we have the discussion for this book on the 28th of June? It would really help me out, since I will be in the middle of moving to North Carolina in the middle of the month. Hope that works for you all!


Happy Reading!!