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The mystery is set in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, which did, in fact, give birth to the hodad legend. Did it surprise you that this was a real place, and that its connection to the hodag is depicted accurately?
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9
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69
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March 10, 2026
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Jon tells Morgan he doesn’t think he “can be in a relationship with someone who has such a blatant disregard for their own safety.” Do you think he judges her fairly? What evidence suggests he’s correct and what makes you think he might be mistaken?
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17
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98
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March 10, 2026
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Morgan often decides whom to trust or how to act based on instinct and gut feeling. What did you think of this investigative technique? Do you think it made her more or less effective than more traditional investigators?
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6
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37
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March 10, 2026
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Morgan makes it clear to Rita and Roger that she’s skeptical of Andy’s story, yet she agrees to investigate. Why do you suppose this is? Later, when she reminds them they become angry about her doubt. Was a fair response on their part?
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6
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31
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March 10, 2026
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Were you surprised at the town’s reaction to Morgan’s investigation?
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12
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92
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March 10, 2026
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Were you aware of the missing masterpiece discovered over the course of the novel, or others like it? What did you know about this bit of history beforehand?
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7
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60
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March 10, 2026
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Had you heard of eDNA before, and if so, what did you know about it before reading the book?
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9
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99
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March 10, 2026
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Jon and Morgan argue about David’s intent. Morgan thinks he did truly care about her, while Jon reminds her David was a con man and was likely faking affection. What are your thoughts about this?
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10
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80
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March 10, 2026
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Had you heard of a hodag or a cryptozoologist before reading the book?
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18
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134
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March 10, 2026
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What clues led to the book’s resolution? Why do you think Morgan was able to solve the crime while the police weren’t?
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6
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42
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March 10, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend The Beast of the North Woods? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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12
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102
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March 10, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Haven’t Killed in Years? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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12
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92
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February 2, 2026
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Gwen wonders if her infatuation with Elyse is due to “the idea that our lives were both shaped so significantly by [Abel], yet so different. What do you think of her perspective here? In what ways do you think Abel “created” each of the girls?
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4
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32
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February 2, 2026
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The book begins: “On the day my mother was released from prison I stubbed my toe four times. Same toe. Four times. It was a statistical anomaly and, in hindsight, a warning that bad things were coming my way.” What did you think of this opening?
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15
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76
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February 2, 2026
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Annie tells Grace she thinks people are a little like Russian dolls, with each new experience adding another shell. What did you think of this imagery? Did it ring true to you?
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18
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129
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February 19, 2026
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What would your Desert Island Reads be, and why? (In the context of the novel, this is a book that has meant something special to you at a particular time in your life.)
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23
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166
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February 19, 2026
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What did you think about the format of the silent book club? Does the idea appeal to you? What do you think a silent book club needs to be successful?
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15
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174
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February 19, 2026
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How do you think grief is portrayed in The Forgotten Book Club?
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14
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116
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February 19, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend The Forgotten Book Club? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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18
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141
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February 19, 2026
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What did you think of the author’s portrayal of people with ADHD? Do you think it was accurate? What’s your experience with the condition? Do you feel there’s a stigma associated with it?
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17
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150
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February 19, 2026
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Frank kept a book journal, which chronicled what he read and his reactions to it, but also drifted into a more diary-like journal. Did it surprise you that Grace didn’t know about this habit? Do you keep a book journal, and if so, what do you note?
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17
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85
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February 19, 2026
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What do you believe was the turning point for Grace to join the silent book club?
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9
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107
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February 19, 2026
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Have you read many of the books mentioned in the novel? Did you find titles you added to your “to be read” list?
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14
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141
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February 19, 2026
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Frank had hundreds – perhaps thousands – of books by the time he died. What did you think of his habit of saving the books he’d read? Do you do likewise, and if so, how many books are in your home?
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27
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210
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February 19, 2026
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Why do you suppose Frank didn’t share more information about his book club with Grace?
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13
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126
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February 19, 2026
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Who from the silent book club do you think impacted Grace the most?
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14
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121
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February 19, 2026
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How do you think Grace changes over the course of the novel?
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12
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118
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February 19, 2026
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Grace used to read for pleasure, but at some point in her past she’d stopped. Do you think that’s a common experience? Have you ever paused your reading for an extended period of time?
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20
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182
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February 19, 2026
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What do you think you can learn about someone from their favorite book?
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10
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91
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February 19, 2026
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Have you read the author’s previous book, The Memory Library? If so, how do you think the two compare? What elements of the author’s style did you find appeared in both novels?
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8
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68
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February 19, 2026
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