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When Devlin and Gabrielle attend a concert, Devlin insists on picking up an outfit at a second-hand store, although Gabrielle resists. What did you think of this scene? Do you shop at thrift stores? Why or why not?
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16
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43
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March 6, 2026
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When Devlin learns that the violin he purchased may have been stolen, he turns to Walter for help. What would you have done in Devlin’s place?
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15
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53
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March 6, 2026
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Many characters get unexpected second chances. Which character's transformation moved you most? Do you believe we all deserve second chances?
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16
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48
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March 6, 2026
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Geoffrey learns about manscaping and attempts the grooming technique (injuring himself in the process). Is there a modern trend that you find surprising?
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19
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79
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March 6, 2026
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By the end, Verity realizes her decades-long pursuit of the violin was misguided. What does the novel say about revenge and obsession? Can you sympathize with her motivations?
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3
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23
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March 5, 2026
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Do you believe objects can hold genuine power to transform lives, or is the change more about the meaning we give them? What items in your own life hold special significance?
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8
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39
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March 5, 2026
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Gabrielle thinks, “It was a disconcerting feeling – knowing that your one chance at achieving something great was already over.” How did you react to this statement? Is it possible for one’s career to peak too soon, and if so, how does one move on?
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5
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21
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March 3, 2026
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Walter, Devlin, and Gabrielle are all isolated at the beginning. How does their unlikely friendship transform each of them?
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12
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56
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March 1, 2026
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How does the prominence of the land and flowers shape the reader’s understanding of the story?
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0
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14
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March 1, 2026
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What's your favorite quote from The Violin Maker's Secret?
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1
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29
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March 1, 2026
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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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11
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35
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March 1, 2026
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What surprised you the most about the plot? Did you detect any “red herrings”?
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8
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52
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February 28, 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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12
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49
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February 28, 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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7
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54
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February 28, 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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4
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32
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February 28, 2026
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Were you disappointed that Carol returned to prison?
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8
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42
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February 28, 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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10
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37
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February 27, 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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71
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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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5
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27
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February 26, 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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16
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62
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February 26, 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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11
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32
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February 25, 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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22
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97
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February 25, 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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15
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57
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February 25, 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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11
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48
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February 25, 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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96
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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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77
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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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91
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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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62
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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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144
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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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96
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March 24, 2026
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