Annie Barrows

The co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society visits Next Chapter for a special ticketed event. (SOLD OUT) The bookshop will be closed to the general public for this event.

This JBB favorite starts in London in January of 1946 when writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, one of the founding members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And thus begins the story of the island of Guernsey during German occupation and of the remarkable literary ... (more)society.

Borders is pleased to host bestselling author Annie Barrows as she reads from and signs copies of her book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could ... (more)imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.

Who: Annie Barrows

What: Reading and signing her new novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

When: Friday, 22 August 2008 at Noon

How much: $15 -- We're serving lunch! Reservations are essential.

Why you should care: Annie Barrows is just about the nicest ... (more)person I met in the fall of 2007. She's smart, funny, and incredibly talented. So, when my Random House sales rep gave me an advance of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, I took it home that night to read. I think I stayed up 'til 3 AM to finish it. What an absolutely delicious novel. No book we can sell you this month will make you happier to be a reader. This is one you will one to share with the readers you love. Trust us. Bonus: We're serving lunch with Annie. You'll love it.

Bestselling children's book author, Annie Barrows will be at Warwick's on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00am to read from & sign Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter. What's the worst babysitter you can imagine? Okay, now multiply by a million. Bean's just found out that Nancy is babysitting ... (more)for the afternoon. After Ivy rescues her from prison, the two girls turn tragedy into opportunity.For more on Ivy & Bean, check out anniebarrows.com

Ivy and Bean is a fresh new book created by a group of mothers who know what young girls are looking for. It's rooted in the tradition of Junie B. Jones and Ramona, but with a verve all its own, so open the pages and meet Ivy & Bean. It'll be the beginning of a lifelong friendship!