The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
This novel told in letters is sweet and sunny, even though it's set during a dark period of history. The action unfolds on the British island of Guernsey (and you'll want to book your trip immediately). A testament to the power of literature, but a love story at heart. (Hot tip: the audiobook is fantastic.)
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Ivy and Bean were sure they would never like each other. But one day Bean finds herself in a pickle and Ivy comes to her rescue, and they immediately become forever friends. This ten book (and expanding) series in the spirit of the Ramona books centers on the universal childhood themes of friendship, adventure, getting in trouble, and sibling relations.
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I loved this historical novel from the bestselling co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. From the publisher: "Annie Barrows once again evokes the charm and eccentricity of a small town filled with extraordinary characters. Her new novel brings to life an inquisitive young girl, her beloved aunt, and the alluring visitor who changes the course of their destiny forever."
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