I just finished reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a novel by Mary Shaffer and Annie Barrows. The story, set in 1940s England, has a lightweight tone that seems a bit forced at times, but the book has a certain appeal. The structure presents a challenge. Because the story is a collection of letters written by the characters, all the action is narrated (described after the fact), rather than happening on the page. As a result, the story sometimes isn’t as dramatic as it could be.
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Nancy Woods 
I’m reading this year a list from Francine Prose’s book, “How to Read Like a Writer”. Currently reading a short story collection by Charles Baxter, “Believers”. I’m really enjoying his style. Before that read a collection of Harold Brodkey’s work and didn’t care for that near as much.
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Mike – What is it about Baxter’s style that you like? What is it about Brodkey’s writing that you don’t care for?
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Funny…. I just picked this book up from Powells today and then saw your comment. I will let you know what I think!
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