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Do you live in or near an area that celebrates a cryptid, or have you traveled to a festival that revolves around one? If so, which one, and how do they venerate it?
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5
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27
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December 21, 2025
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Morgan goes to the Rhinelander visitor’s center to gather information where she encounters Cordelia. What did you think of this interaction? Does Morgan seem to deliberately antagonize the woman, and if so, why do you suppose that is?
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4
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16
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December 21, 2025
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Which plot twist surprised you the most? What red herrings did you see?
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10
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27
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December 21, 2025
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If Morgan hadn’t uncovered the truth, do you believe Andy would have been found guilty of Brandon’s murder?
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15
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47
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December 21, 2025
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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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8
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20
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December 21, 2025
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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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16
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49
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December 21, 2025
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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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5
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22
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December 21, 2025
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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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5
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15
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December 21, 2025
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Were you surprised at the town’s reaction to Morgan’s investigation?
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11
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30
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December 21, 2025
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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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6
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18
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December 21, 2025
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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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8
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31
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December 21, 2025
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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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9
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32
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December 21, 2025
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Had you heard of a hodag or a cryptozoologist before reading the book?
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17
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51
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December 21, 2025
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What did you think of the book’s remote, wintery setting? How did the atmosphere affect your enjoyment of the plot?
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15
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58
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December 21, 2025
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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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5
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18
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December 21, 2025
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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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11
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34
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December 21, 2025
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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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11
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42
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December 19, 2025
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Dominic’s business is hosting “Abel Haggerty Murder Tours,” taking people to sites associated with Haggerty’s crimes. What’s your opinion of this profession? Have you heard of anything like it in real life? Would you go on such a tour?
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27
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94
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December 19, 2025
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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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3
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20
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December 19, 2025
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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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14
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53
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December 19, 2025
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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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17
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47
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December 17, 2025
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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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22
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59
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December 17, 2025
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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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14
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57
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December 17, 2025
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How do you think grief is portrayed in The Forgotten Book Club?
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13
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39
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December 17, 2025
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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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17
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55
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December 17, 2025
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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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16
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58
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December 17, 2025
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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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16
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44
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December 17, 2025
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What do you believe was the turning point for Grace to join the silent book club?
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8
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38
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December 17, 2025
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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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13
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44
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December 17, 2025
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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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26
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103
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December 17, 2025
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