ANA Book Club?

[msmaggie]

Hey Kaybo,

I thought of another author my kids like.  They will read anything by Eva Ibbotson.  Some of her books are fantasy, with some very unusual ghosties and creatures.  They loved Secret of Platform 13 and the girls especially liked Journey to the River Sea.  There was a little bit of romance in that one-very little bit. Great Ghost Rescue was another fave.  I just read her newest, The Dragonfly Pool and can't wait to recommend it to my classes.

Priscilla

[cindyj]

Just FYI, I started People of the Book today...that's not the next chosen book, don't think there is a next chosen book, I only mention it as Steve brought it up the other day...If we choose a next book, I'll gladly switch to it

Cindy

[saralynn143]

I'd like to recommend a book I just finished: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Like Sarah's Key, it is about something that happened during World War II that I knew little about, the German occupation of the Channel Islands. It's written in a series of letters and other correspondence among a number of delightful characters.

I could tell exactly whose viewpoint I was reading (which happens to be what I found most lacking in The Time Traveler's Wife).

I had to finish it up rather quickly because it is due back at the library today and there is an extensive waiting list. I would have liked to savor it a bit longer.

Sara

[CHD63]

OK, I know we are finished with The Time Traveler's Wife but I just saw the movie yesterday and wondered if anyone else has.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  They stayed very true to the story, although they left out many of the details, of course.  Interestingly they left out much of the sex ...... how did that happen??  So often movies of books twist the interpretations I have made, but this one did not.  Well done and worth the time and money.

Clarice

[leapyrtwins]

I'd like to recommend a book I just finished: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Thanks for the recommendation, Sara.  A friend of mine has read this book and highly recommends it also.  She and I have similar tastes in books, but sometimes she recommendations something that isn't really my style.

But now that I've had two recommendations, I think it's a good sign that I need to read this book 

Jan

[sgerrard]

Yes, let's do the Potato book. I think NancyMc has read it too, perhaps she will join in the discussion.

It is interesting to hear a positive review of the TTW movie from Clarice, after all the comments on how that usually doesn't work out well. I may go see it after all.

Steve

[saralynn143]

I haven't seen the movie yet, and don't know when I am going to find the time! Probably not until it is out on DVD.

Audrey Niffenegger is doing a promotional appearance for TTTW at the Newberry Library this afternoon. I would have gone if it were last week. It would be great to be able to ask her a couple of questions as it might have cleared up some of my lingering questions. Of course, it might just have annoyed her.

I'd love to discuss the Guernsey book. I'm afraid, though, that I had to rush through it too quickly to remember much more than impressions.

Sara

[leapyrtwins]

Seriously.  You guys wants to do the "potato book"?
 
I'm in if that's the plan - just have to buy the book.

Who's game??

[Kaybo]

Just let me know if I need to get it!

K

[saralynn143]

Go for it.

Sara

[Kate B]

Sara,

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

Sounds very interesting....

[leapyrtwins]

I just ordered it from Amazon a few hours ago; price reduced since it's been out a while. 

[cindyj]

hmmm, Potato Peel???  Doesn't sound like one I'd normally try, but that's the beauty of our "club" I suppose...makes me go outside of my literary box   I'll see if I can find it! 

I'm currently in the middle of The Eight  Has anyone read it?  I'm not loving it, but am ingtrigued enough to get through it...I think, anyway...

I did finish People of the Book - Steve, I know you mentioned it here awhile back.  Did you read it?  Anyone else?  I thought it was very well done. 

Cindy

[saralynn143]

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society is scheduled for release as a movie in 2011.

I looked for Sarah's Key as well, but did not see anything in production. That would make an interesting film, switching back and forth between the time frames.

Sara

[saralynn143]

Cindy, the potato peel pie will make sense once you get into the story.

I have not read People of the Book. I have a stack of three or four books on my nightstand that I want to get through, but I will put it on my pending list.

Sara