1.Alison found out that her boyfriend Will was a serial killer. He killed other women as well as her best friend Liz. Alison left the country when he was caught and confessed to being the ‘Canal Killer’. What would you do if you found out that your boyfriend was a serial killer?
Continue reading “The Liar’s Girl Book Club Discussion Questions”1.What did you think of Andy at the beginning of the book? Did you think she was coddled by her mother? Did your opinion of Andy change by the end of the book?
2. Andy left New York and returned to Belle Isle when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Why did she do that? What does that show about her?
Continue reading “Pieces Of Her Book Club Discussion Questions”1.What were your initial impression of Angela? How did your opinion of her change over the course of the book?
2. What did you imagine Angela’s history would be? Did it surprise you when you found out the secret she was trying to hide?
Continue reading “The Wife Book Club Discussion Questions”1.What did you think of Carl Iverson initially? How did your opinion of him change as you got to know him?
2. At what point in the story did your opinion change about who killed Crystal Hagen?
3. Carl Iverson had a ‘dying declaration’. Do you believe that people tell the truth before they die? Why or why not?
Continue reading “The Life We Bury Book Club Discussion Questions”1.Do you think that there is such a thing as a perfect murder?
2. Have you read any of the following books that was listed on Mal’s blog post Eight Perfect Murders?
1.Which character’s story on the flight list did you enjoy the most? Who did you relate to the most?
2.Why did people write letters to Edward? What purpose does it have for the people left behind? Which letter did you like the most?
3. Edward said that he would not commit suicide. He said that he would not do that to the people he loves because he knows what it feels to be left behind. This part was emotionally charged and moving. What part in the book affected you strongly?
Continue reading “Dear Edward Book Club Discussion Questions”1. Olive, Again had many humorous parts, which part of the book did you find the most funny?
2. There were many themes in the book. One of the main themes relates to old age and the problems older people face. Did it make you more aware of what you may have to face when you reach the 70s? Did you relate to these themes?
Continue reading “Olive, Again Book Club Discussion Questions”1. What did you think of the main character Cassandra Bowden (Cassie)? Did you like her? Why and why not?
2. Did your like or dislike of Cassie change as the book progressed?
3. Do you think Cassie was suited to her job as a flight attendant? What aspect of her personality do you think was suited to her job? Did you think the author succeeded in depicting the life of a flight attendant?
Continue reading “The Flight Attendant Book Club Discussion Questions”1.The book is told in lots of voices. Did you enjoy the numerous voices, or did you find it distracting and confusing?
2. Which character did you like the most? Why?
3. Elodie’s mother Lauren Adler was a famous cellist. She died when Elodie was young and Elodie didn’t get a chance to know her. What expectations are there on children of famous people and how does it affect them?
Continue reading “The Clockmaker’s Daughter Book Club Discussion Questions”1.The Filipinos in the book made sacrifices for their family in the Philippines. Ate, specifically, worked and sent money back to the Philippines in order to care for her son. She sacrificed herself for her child, would you do that? Would you go to all the lengths to provide for your child if you were in her shoes?
2. The Farm had many themes such as class, family, sacrifices, motherhood, love, assimilation, immigration, gender, race, religion etc. Which theme impacted you the most? Which theme stood out?
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