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Max took advantage of the teenage Gabrielle. When she told others in her life about this, she was ignored and the abuse continued. Why do you suppose that was? What, if anything, would have been different had that part of the plot happened today?
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12
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52
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May 19, 2026
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What surprised you the most about the plot? Did you detect any “red herrings”?
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9
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65
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May 19, 2026
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The author, Fergus Craig, has written another series, this one starring Detective Roger LeCarre. Have you read any books in this series, and if so, how do they compare with I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home?
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13
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102
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May 19, 2026
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What was your theory about who killed Desmond and why? Did your opinion change over the course of the novel?
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8
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77
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May 19, 2026
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Were you surprised when you learned the identity of the murder, or when the motive became apparent?
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5
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47
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May 19, 2026
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Were you disappointed that Carol returned to prison?
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9
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69
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May 19, 2026
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Which timeline—past or present—did you find most compelling? How did Clara and William's story enhance the modern narrative?
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11
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61
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May 19, 2026
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Eniiyi studies genetic counseling. How do you think Eniiyi's studies impact how she views her resemblance to her aunt? How does it impact how she views the Falodun family curse?
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16
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100
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March 24, 2026
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Have you read other books by Colleen Oakley? If so, how did they compare?
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6
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51
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April 21, 2026
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Jane struggles with giving up control as her children grow up. If you have children, what has been the most difficult parenting stage you've encountered?
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17
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92
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April 21, 2026
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How do you think love changes and evolves over time in a long-term relationship? Do you think Jane and Dan appreciate each other at the start of the book? What marriage advice would you have offered to them?
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12
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73
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April 21, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of Jane and Dan at the End of the World? (no spoilers, please!)
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23
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139
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April 21, 2026
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Have you ever eaten at a restaurant with a Michelin star? Did it live up to the hype? Or do you think you would enjoy that kind of dining experience?
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16
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91
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April 21, 2026
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When the book opens, Jane is struggling with the state of her marriage along with the monotony and exhaustion of parenting teens. Could you relate to any of the emotions she was feeling?
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12
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73
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April 21, 2026
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Do you feel Monife’s obsession with Golden Boy impacted how Ebun related to men as she got older, and if so, in what ways?
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15
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110
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March 24, 2026
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Which of the Falodun women did you connect with most and why?
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14
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94
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March 24, 2026
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What’s your opinion of the section where Golden Boy and Monife reunite? Did you blame one party more than the other for affair?
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19
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110
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March 24, 2026
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Ebun tells her cousin Monife that she doesn't believe in curses. Monife replies "what if the curse believes in you?" Do you think the curse is real? How do you think the curse impacted each generation of the Falodun family differently?
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15
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84
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March 24, 2026
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Have you read the author’s debut novel, My Sister, the Serial Killer, and if so, how do the two compare?
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27
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233
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March 24, 2026
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What did you think about the way the men in the story were portrayed?
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20
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138
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March 24, 2026
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What did you think of the relationship between the two girls? In what ways did it change as they got older, and why do you suppose that was?
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6
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61
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March 24, 2026
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Were you surprised to learn about Charlotte Osgood Mason? What do you think of the role that white women like Charlotte played in the success of authors like Langston Hughes? Do you think they accomplished more good than harm or more harm than good?
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6
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63
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April 21, 2026
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How did W. E. B. Du Bois help and hinder Jessie's career?
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11
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77
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April 21, 2026
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Many love stories start at the beginning of a relationship, but Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years. What important takeaways did you see them learn about maintaining a happy relationship over the course of their night at La Fin du Monde?
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10
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41
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April 21, 2026
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Were you surprised by the connection between Jane's book and the terrorists' plans?
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12
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86
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April 21, 2026
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Sissy, Brick, and Force of Nature essentially get away with their heist. Do you think there should have been bigger consequences for Sissy's actions? Do you think sometimes it's OK to do the wrong thing in order to do the right thing?
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14
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63
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April 21, 2026
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Who do you feel was the villain in the story? Did your perspective change as the story went on?
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6
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46
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April 21, 2026
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As Jane gets ready for her anniversary dinner, she contemplates an Instagram influencer while choosing her lipstick (“Change your lipstick, change your life!”). What do you think of this trend? Is there an influencer you follow?
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17
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77
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April 21, 2026
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Were you surprised when Jane revealed she was planning to ask Dan for a divorce at their anniversary dinner? Did you sympathize with her?
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15
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91
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April 21, 2026
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What plot twist in Jane and Dan surprised you the most?
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17
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89
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April 21, 2026
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