The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society,  by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows,  a favorite of book discussion groups in independent bookstores throughout the United  States.   This novel explores the farming community of Guernsey (off the coast of France)  and its development of the Literary and Potato Peel Society through a series of letters written to fictional London-based author, Juliet  Ashton.   It recounts the occupation of Guernsey by the Germans in World War II through the lens and filters of an amazing set of characters. Mostly the book is about survival, friendship and connection.

At each meeting of the group, we will be using contextual materials to foster discussion of social and cultural issues that go beyond the text itself.   The books we have selected are designed to lead to broader discussions of art and literature, emancipation of body and spirit, with continued emphasis on the multicultural dimensions of these issues.   Joy Mitra will coordinate the contextual materials that will provided contextual enrichment for these discussions.

There are many interesting reads currently available, and we offer a 10% discount on all book discussion items for July and August (20% discount for EWC members).  There's no charge to join - but you do have to sign up in order to be eligible for the discounts and to join in the outings that are being planned.

So just email info@eastwestcrossings, if you're interested in participating.  Give your name, phone number and email, and we'll get back to you with more details.  You can also read about all the selections and proposed activities by going to the Book Club tab at eastwestcrossings.com