The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

A #1 New York Times Bestseller and now a Netflix film, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society tells the remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German Occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.

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Published May 5, 2009

290 pages

Average rating: 7.9

815 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society* is a charming and engaging historical novel set during WWII, praised for its unique ep...

Gingerbreadmama92
Jan 02, 2026
10/10 stars
My absolute favorite book. It is a read in one sitting book!
Stizstar
Nov 24, 2025
10/10 stars
An absolute treat. “This obsession with dignity can ruin your life if you let it.”
Carneiroe
Sep 22, 2024
I became so mesmerized by the setting of this book that I talked James into taking a boat from France to Guernsey Island (British Isles) so we could spend a few days there.
njlbo1
Jul 18, 2023
8/10 stars
I started reading this and put it aside for a week or two before picking it back up. Once I went back to it, I really enjoyed it.
Wannabwestern
Jan 15, 2026
Best thing about this book was the letters included in the story.

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