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Beyond what Billie says, why do you think she feels that she doesn't belong in the same world as anyone else she knows?
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May 17, 2026
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What did you make of Billie’s awareness of a rage inside her that she first calls The Thing, later Charlotte? She wonders if there’s a Charlotte or something like a Charlotte in everyone’s life, but that people just don’t talk about it. What do you think?
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May 17, 2026
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What did you think of the novel’s post-Troy ending? Did you enjoy the way the various threads wrapped up? Would you have liked to have seen a different ending for any of the characters?
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May 17, 2026
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What was your opinion of the relationship between Ares and Aphrodite? Why were they so attracted to each other, and what kept drawing them back together even after each had caused the other so much pain?
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77
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May 17, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of Aphrodite in Pieces? (No spoilers in this topic, please.)
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26
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May 17, 2026
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Have you read Elizabeth Hardinger’s earlier novel, All the Forgiveness? If so, how does it compare to Won’t Be Long Now?
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May 16, 2026
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Once Mebel decides to take cooking classes, her first step is to decide on a cuisine to learn. What did you think of her choice? What’s your cooking experience, and which cuisine would you like to learn how to cook?
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May 16, 2026
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Why do you think Mebel is so intent on winning Henk back? What did you feel about her choice of how to go about it?
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May 16, 2026
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Gemma calls Mebel “Mebs” and at first Mebel is offended because she's used to “elders [being] treated with reverence.” (p. 99). Does Mebel receive the appropriate deference in class? How do you think her age helps or hurts her at the cooking school?
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May 16, 2026
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The misspelling of her name is a big deal to Mebel, because she feels it marks her as a non-English speaker. Is she correct in her assessment about how the English-speaking world views those who don’t speak the language?
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May 15, 2026
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Mebel thinks that “The more power and money [powerful men] amass, the more fragile their egos become.” (p. 262). What do you feel about this statement? Is it accurate?
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May 15, 2026
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Ares leaves Aphrodite after the couple is discovered. Do you think he should have stood by her, defying Zeus, or did he do the right thing by ending the relationship?
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May 14, 2026
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Scott tells Merritt, “[W]hen you’re the black sheep of the family, everyone is quick to judge.” (p. 278). What did you think of his statement here? Do you feel he’s correct in general, or was this specific to his own circumstances?
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May 14, 2026
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Aphrodite accuses the Graces of trying to “force happiness,” but Aglaia responds, “We don’t force happiness…we find it.” (p.100). What do you think she means?
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78
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May 14, 2026
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Merritt doesn’t share everything with the police. She feels that once they have a suspect they become “blind to all the evidence that points a different way.” (p. 77). What do you think about her opinion here? Is she correct?
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May 14, 2026
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Do you read in bed? If yes, is it usually a physical book or electronic device (and what kind of device - Kindle, phone, etc.)? If you use a physical book, what do you do about lighting?
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May 13, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (5/7/2026)
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May 14, 2026
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International Thriller Writers awards honor genre giants
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May 13, 2026
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How do literary awards influence which books you choose to read, if at all?
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May 13, 2026
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Other than the main characters Aphrodite and Ares, which emerged as your favorites? Were there any that you despised?
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May 13, 2026
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Think about your favorite genre. To you, which author is the master of that genre?
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May 12, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of Happy Land? (No spoilers in this thread, please!)
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45
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June 3, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Aphrodite in Pieces? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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May 12, 2026
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The only god that truly befriends Aphrodite is Apollo. Why do you believe so few of the gods show sympathy for her?
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May 12, 2026
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When Aphrodite complains about Alexandros’s housekeeping, he responds, “I haven’t the time to maintain it.” She replies, “We make time for the things we truly want, don’t we?” (p. 65) Do you agree with her?
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May 12, 2026
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2026 PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award
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May 11, 2026
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Can't access discussion
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May 11, 2026
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Is there a way to track books that we've been assigned before we receive them?
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March 9, 2026
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How do I see a post where someone replied?
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May 9, 2026
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Were you familiar with any of the myths the author includes in the narrative? Which ones? How did the author’s versions compare to those you recall?
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May 10, 2026
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