May 20 Meeting at Gayle's

Tonight we assembled at Gayle's house once again to discuss our book, but unlike those in "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" we were free to assemble and not under any threat.  We are very lucky.
Gayle set up a "lovely" tray of cucumber sandwiches among other English treats.  She made two versions of Potato Peel Pie complete with potato peels.  It was all very good so I'm sure it did not compare to what those on Guernsey had to eat during the war. For dessert we had lemon bars and English Short Bread from a shop in NYC -  all very lovely.
After dinner, Gayle asked several pertinent questions relating to the book and a varied discussion commenced.  Of course topics strayed to illegal aliens, empty nest syndrome and then back to the book to discuss the characters and what is was like during the war to send children away to strangers to protect them.  All liked the book and the epistolary style with the exception of Grace who just couldn't get into it.  And that is what is great about our group, we are not "sheeple".

Next month we will assemble at Pam's House after reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.
Bon Voyage to Ellen who is going on a cruise.

See you all in a month if not sooner,

KAthy G
Please read the Biography of Mary Ann Shaffer born in Martinsburg, WV in Comments above.    (Thanks Sharon)