Characters:
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Who was your favorite leading and/or side character?
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If you could take one of the characters out to lunch, who would you pick, and what would you want to talk about?
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Which character do you think is most like you?
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If you could be a part of the book, which character would you like to be?
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There are many different friendships in the book. Do you have a favorite?
Quotes/Scenes:
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Did you make any footnotes or highlight paragraphs in the book? (You can ask members to keep a note of this beforehand.)
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Did you download and read the Bonus Epilogue?
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What events or scenes in the book really stood out to you, and what was it about them that captured your attention?
Romance:
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DId the romance in the book meet your expectations?
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Would you have dated any of the book’s protagonists?
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Which Hollywood couple would be perfect for the title roles?
Overall/Themes:
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What was your initial expectation from the book? Did it rise to the occasion?
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Did the book’s plot & ending meet your expectations?
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What were some of the themes in the book, and do you think they were adequately covered?
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Sam was dealing with a lot of trauma from past experiences. Did any of that resonate with you from experiences you, or someone you know, have had?
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Summarize the book using only five words.
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What were your thoughts on the book’s title before you read it? Did that change once you read it?
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Who is one person you would like to gift this book to, and why?
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Did someone else in your house also read the book? If yes, what was their opinion about it?
Author:
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Do you think the author’s life specifically influenced the novel? If so, how?
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What do you think the most challenging thing would be to write a novel like this one?
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If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?
Nicole loves to hear about book club discussion about this book. Feel free to reach out to her and let her know how your book club went, or to ask her any questions before or after you meet.
And remember: Don't forget to "Breathe"