Guernsey Recap

Great meeting last night. Lots of yummy pies, and one not so delicious potato peel pie. Thanks to all who participated. Check the bottom of this post for the potato peel pie recipe, and for Margie's famous chocolate fudge pie.

Everyone really enjoyed the book. Most people agreed that it was hard to get into at the beginning because of the introduction of so many characters, but by the second half, everyone was hooked. It was witty, clever and a great ending, although abrupt. Everyone related to Juliet's character, and thought the book was entertaining. We were going to enter our book club into the sweepstakes to be sent to Guernsey on a trip, but we missed the deadline - the winner was chosen back in August.

For next month Moloka'i is the book we will read, and the meeting will be held at Margie Harton's home, with a Hawaiian theme. You won't want to miss this! Details to come.

Potato Peel Pie recipe
2 c raw, grated potato skins (add some of the white part to keep the texture more tender), then use mashed potatoes for filling,
1/3 c grated onion, 1 egg, beaten, 3 tbls flour, 1 beet (cooked--I bought a fresh one but I bet you could use a canned one), Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a small pie plate. Mix grated potato peels wiith egg, onion and flour. Press the mixture into the pie plate and up sides to form a crust. Bake crust for 20-25 min. While crust is baking, cook potatoes, drain & mash. You can add your favorite mashed potato flavorings here such as garlic, onion, milk, butter, salt etc., Fill crust with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with beets ( I julienned them first). Bake in oven at lower temperature of 375 for 10 minutes or until browned.

Margie's Chocolate Fudge Pie recipe
go to Ukrops bakery, pick up chocolate fudge pie, take home, eat.

Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society 10/15/09

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Heidi Maxfield's Home.

***Please bring a favorite pie (sweet or savory) and/or pie recipe to share with the group.***

If you'd like to read more about the book, check out the book's official website HERE.

If you cannot attend our meeting this month, but would like to participate, please leave a comment(s) on any of the discussion questions below:

1. The circumstance that sets the book in motion is called the inciting moment. What was the inciting moment of this book?
2. Describe the character development. Who did you identify with? Did your opinions about any of the characters change over the course of the novel?
3. How does the author use language and imagery to bring the characters to life? Did the book's characters or style in any way remind you of another book?
4. What do you believe is the message the author is trying to convey to the reader? What did you learn from this book? Was it educational in any way?
5. Why do you think the author chose the title? Is there a significant meaning behind it?
6. Is there a part of the novel you didn't understand? Are you confused by a character's actions or the outcome of an event?
7. Do you think the setting, both time and location, played a large roll in this novel? Could it have happened anywhere, at anytime? If so, how would the novel have changed?
8. In your opinion, is the book entertaining? Explain why or why not.
9. What is your favorite passage?
10. How did this book touch your life? Can you relate to it on any level?