Skip to contentIt’s not just the dragons who are creating the heat in Rebecca Yarros’ hit fantasy Fourth Wing. This novel featuring a “ride or die” dragon riding school with a long list of characters, plot twists, and action (of all sorts), which are guaranteed to fire up your book club discussion. No wonder this book rode high on the New York Times bestseller list and because a fave with book clubs!Our Fourth Wing book club questions will help your group discuss themes like– finding your strength, found family, institutional deception, and loyalty. In addition to the questions, you can aid...…Skip to contentIt’s not just the dragons who are creating the heat in Rebecca Yarros’ hit fantasy Fourth Wing. This novel featuring a “ride or die” dragon riding school with a long list of characters, plot twists, and action (of all sorts), which are guaranteed to fire up your book club discussion. No wonder this book rode high on the New York Times bestseller list and because a fave with book clubs!Our Fourth Wing book club questions will help your group discuss themes like– finding your strength, found family, institutional deception, and loyalty. In addition to the questions, you can aid...WW…

Skip to contentThe Violin Conspiracy is full of rich topics for your book club discussion. The story centers around Ray McMillian, a young Black man who is an incredibly talented violin player. Just before he is due to play in the toughest competition of his life in Russia, his highly valuable Stradivarius violin is stolen out of his hotel room and held for ransom.Who is the culprit? Could it be his family, who feels owed a financial benefit since the violin came from his grandmother, or the family of the original owner, who said his ancestor stole it from them? Or is it an unknown player?...…Skip to contentThe Violin Conspiracy is full of rich topics for your book club discussion. The story centers around Ray McMillian, a young Black man who is an incredibly talented violin player. Just before he is due to play in the toughest competition of his life in Russia, his highly valuable Stradivarius violin is stolen out of his hotel room and held for ransom.Who is the culprit? Could it be his family, who feels owed a financial benefit since the violin came from his grandmother, or the family of the original owner, who said his ancestor stole it from them? Or is it an unknown player?...WW…

Skip to contentYou know how sometimes in book club the book you read was so benign that you find yourselves with nothing to talk about? Yea nope, that won’t be happening here. In this book, Adjei-Brenyah has taken a sword (hammer, whip and sauce pan) to the prison industrial complex and shredded it to pieces. He’s presented complicated character motivations, a brutal dystopic set-up, and a tangled mess of ethical contradictions.You will certainly not be at a loss for topics to discuss. But we’ll help you get started with these Chain Gang All-Stars book club questions. Our discussion guide...…Skip to contentYou know how sometimes in book club the book you read was so benign that you find yourselves with nothing to talk about? Yea nope, that won’t be happening here. In this book, Adjei-Brenyah has taken a sword (hammer, whip and sauce pan) to the prison industrial complex and shredded it to pieces. He’s presented complicated character motivations, a brutal dystopic set-up, and a tangled mess of ethical contradictions.You will certainly not be at a loss for topics to discuss. But we’ll help you get started with these Chain Gang All-Stars book club questions. Our discussion guide...WW…

Skip to contentAn exotic, multi-generational family saga, The Covenant of Water is awash with themes for your book club to discuss. We’re betting you’re a little tired if you made it through all 700 pages of this tome, so we’ve done the hard work for you by preparing this discussion guide to get the conversation started at your book club.Our list of The Covenant of Water book club questions covers the major elements of the novel: spirituality, the legacy of British colonialism and the Indian caste system, the various forms of love and marriage, and the poignant pain that comes from being...…Skip to contentAn exotic, multi-generational family saga, The Covenant of Water is awash with themes for your book club to discuss. We’re betting you’re a little tired if you made it through all 700 pages of this tome, so we’ve done the hard work for you by preparing this discussion guide to get the conversation started at your book club.Our list of The Covenant of Water book club questions covers the major elements of the novel: spirituality, the legacy of British colonialism and the Indian caste system, the various forms of love and marriage, and the poignant pain that comes from being...WW…

Skip to contentWhat makes for a great book club book? Based upon what’s been popular this past year, that would be mysterious boxes, imprisoned octopuses, road tripping giraffes, brilliant chemists with charming dogs, crime-solving senior citizens, high anxiety, snarky booksellers, caribbean cake, people who pass…and the perennial favorite– fraught family relationships.These books have a lot to offer, and choosing any of them for your reading group will guarantee you a beefy conversation, which you can get started using our guide featuring 101 handy book club questions.That said, this book...…Skip to contentWhat makes for a great book club book? Based upon what’s been popular this past year, that would be mysterious boxes, imprisoned octopuses, road tripping giraffes, brilliant chemists with charming dogs, crime-solving senior citizens, high anxiety, snarky booksellers, caribbean cake, people who pass…and the perennial favorite– fraught family relationships.These books have a lot to offer, and choosing any of them for your reading group will guarantee you a beefy conversation, which you can get started using our guide featuring 101 handy book club questions.That said, this book...WW…

Skip to contentCrack open one of these best books on Ireland and get inspired to go there. These 30 great Irish reads really deliver on a strong sense of place, moody drama and classic Irish humor.As you work through the list you will find the sharp stick of Ireland’s history poking its way into contemporary society. These books are full of themes like love and loss, drifting families, the Irish diaspora, old enmity and chafing social structures. Although I recommend reading all of them, any one of these books will give you a strong sense of place, setting you right down onto Ireland’s...…Skip to contentCrack open one of these best books on Ireland and get inspired to go there. These 30 great Irish reads really deliver on a strong sense of place, moody drama and classic Irish humor.As you work through the list you will find the sharp stick of Ireland’s history poking its way into contemporary society. These books are full of themes like love and loss, drifting families, the Irish diaspora, old enmity and chafing social structures. Although I recommend reading all of them, any one of these books will give you a strong sense of place, setting you right down onto Ireland’s...WW…

Skip to contentThis list of the best Australian books runs the spectrum from wacky history to institutionalized racism to ’80’s wastelands. It has thieves, hunky priests, imaginary schoolmates, POWs and gumshoes. It’s no wonder that there’s such a strong literary culture in Australia.Melbourne itself is a UNESCO designated City of Literature. Australia hosts several major literary prizes, such as the Stella and the Miles Franklin awards. In addition, this collection of books set in Australia is littered with Booker prize winners and a Pulitzer.Australia’s quality level of literature and...…Skip to contentThis list of the best Australian books runs the spectrum from wacky history to institutionalized racism to ’80’s wastelands. It has thieves, hunky priests, imaginary schoolmates, POWs and gumshoes. It’s no wonder that there’s such a strong literary culture in Australia.Melbourne itself is a UNESCO designated City of Literature. Australia hosts several major literary prizes, such as the Stella and the Miles Franklin awards. In addition, this collection of books set in Australia is littered with Booker prize winners and a Pulitzer.Australia’s quality level of literature and...WW…