You Have Got To Get This Book!!

I ought to say that about the Bible (so, if you haven't one . . . get one! if you have one and haven't read it, read it. It is the best book I have ever read and re-read. Evah!). Okay, now that I've mentioned the most important book evah, I must say, this book "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" is one of the best reads I've stumbled upon by a modern writer in a while. Remember, I love the "Ladies No.1 Detective Agency" series and it's modern writing at it's best, in my humble opinion. Guernsey is a gem!

I put down a finished 1,000 plus paged "Hawaii" with absolute exhaustion. It was a long read and had me thinking about how people abuse each other rather than just look beyond our own selfishness (which is beyond just our needs to preserve our lives - the basic food, clothes, shelter). It was a difficult book to read, but worthy of the time it took to do so. I disliked some of the language, I hated the selfish behaviour of the white men who came down from the missionaries . . . and honestly, it's fiction, folks, but some history about the origin of the islands is weaved within . . . making a good story out of it. I was introduced to some fun characters, too. However, I was just so glad to be done . . .

. . . unlike this book Guernsey (that's what I'm calling it). I picked it up yesterday with a sigh, thinking, "please, God, let this book give me some laughs and bring me some new friends". I think I may pray that before all books I read from now on, for He did not disappoint! I did not want to finish it, but there are only so many pages written. Fantastically written! The author's notes were even interesting! I highly recommend you get a copy from the library if you can't cough up the dough to get your own copy. I could not put this book down . . . I did not want to stop to eat (although, I did, you know I did 'cos I'm such a pig). *snort*

I love the book so much I'm going to offer a copy here. If you want to win a copy of your very own . . . leave your name in my comment box and mention your favourite book ever (My goodness! when you love to read it can be a real challenge to do so) and why. You'll help me build a "should read" list and you may win a book I know you'll love! You'll love it so much, you will want to share it, too!

Comment box open! Who wants to win? Winner will be announced this Sunday. Good luck!!
Contest open to all around the globe. I'll mail it anywhere.