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Did you ultimately find this novel uplifting or depressing ? Why?
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26
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212
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October 18, 2026
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Did Allison's journey toward coming out as a lesbian make her more likely to perform the extraordinary act of helping James?
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20
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149
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October 18, 2026
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Do you think the characters have expectations for their lives that are in line with their circumstances? Which ones expected too much or settled for too little?
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10
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80
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October 17, 2026
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Why do you suppose Cath’s brothers are so insistent that she return to Bridgehampton? What did you make of Tor’s, Frank’s, and Johnny’s characters, and their relationship with their sister?
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6
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55
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October 18, 2026
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Do you think Cath had regrets? If given the chance to start over, do you believe she would have made different choices?
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15
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102
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October 15, 2026
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The author taught in the college program at San Quentin for 14 years. Before the publication date, he was fired from his (unpaid) position out of concern that he posed a security threat. Was this a justified position on the part of the prison?
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12
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96
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October 18, 2026
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Did any of the scenes move you to tears? To outrage?
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17
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131
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October 18, 2026
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Did the novel change the way you see prisons or anything else?
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18
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135
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October 18, 2026
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How has James changed by the end of the book? How has Allison changed?
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9
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80
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October 18, 2026
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If you had to choose one word to describe the author's writing style, what would it be?
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21
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169
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October 18, 2026
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This a braided novel, following two very different characters whose paths don't cross until well past the halfway point of the story. What did you think of this aspect of the novel? Did you like it?
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23
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162
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October 18, 2026
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Did the book have an overriding "message"? If so, what was it?
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10
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93
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October 18, 2026
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Do you believe that James' sentence, the result of a plea deal, is just? If not, what would be a just sentence?
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16
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138
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October 18, 2026
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After Michael leaves, Cath cuts him off and doesn’t exchange letters with him again for decades even when he tries to find her. What did you think of this? Was she right to move on, or should she have reconciled with him?
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17
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110
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October 15, 2026
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What might Cath have done had she lived past the age of 46?
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7
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67
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October 17, 2026
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If a loved one had a severe disability and lacked the mental capacity to decide, do you feel it’s okay for a guardian to choose to skip the Reset? What Reset-related laws might be beneficial to have in place, in your opinion?
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6
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47
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October 17, 2026
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Do you think people who skipped the Reset at 50 will be able to Reset if they reach 100? Why or why not?
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6
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59
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October 17, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Reset? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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8
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72
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October 18, 2026
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The prologue reveals that an escape attempt will be made. As you read the book, did you have a feeling as to whether the attempt would succeed? What made you feel that way?
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19
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145
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October 18, 2026
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Allison plans a prison escape which would seem out of character to most who knows her. James acts out of character when he shoots Black Snake. Do you feel these actions are uncharacteristic, or do they align with what you know about Allison & James?
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12
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89
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October 18, 2026
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How do you share your reading experience with others? Where and with whom do you discuss books? Do you ever read aloud with anyone?
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9
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87
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October 13, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (10/1/2026)
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27
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290
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October 8, 2026
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What scene(s) will remain the longest and the most vivid in your memory?
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12
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97
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October 18, 2026
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Were there any minor characters you especially liked or identified with?
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12
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104
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October 18, 2026
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Literature was important to both James and Allison. James sustained himself in prison by reading novels, and Allison became a literature major (and teacher). How important—if at all—has literature been to you?
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26
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206
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October 18, 2026
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Nonfiction is made up of a lot of different genres - history, science, biography, etc. What’s your favorite type of NF book to read? What’s the last really good book you read in that genre?
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22
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179
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October 5, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (9/17/2026)
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56
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407
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September 24, 2026
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Can you think of other options for the second Reset that would have been better for the story (e.g., reset forever, age normally, or jump to a different age)? What economic/environmental impacts would those have caused?
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5
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42
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October 17, 2026
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Books for the fall spooky season
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17
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192
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October 4, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (9/10/2026)
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41
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372
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September 17, 2026
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