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Lily King, author of Heart the Lover, will be here for a Q&A!
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February 23, 2026
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
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February 23, 2026
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Many love stories start at the beginning of a relationship, but Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years. What important takeaways did you see them learn about maintaining a happy relationship over the course of their night at La Fin du Monde?
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February 23, 2026
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Were you surprised by the connection between Jane's book and the terrorists' plans?
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February 23, 2026
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Sissy, Brick, and Force of Nature essentially get away with their heist. Do you think there should have been bigger consequences for Sissy's actions? Do you think sometimes it's OK to do the wrong thing in order to do the right thing?
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February 23, 2026
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Who do you feel was the villain in the story? Did your perspective change as the story went on?
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February 23, 2026
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As Jane gets ready for her anniversary dinner, she contemplates an Instagram influencer while choosing her lipstick (“Change your lipstick, change your life!”). What do you think of this trend? Is there an influencer you follow?
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February 23, 2026
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Were you surprised when Jane revealed she was planning to ask Dan for a divorce at their anniversary dinner? Did you sympathize with her?
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February 23, 2026
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What plot twist in Jane and Dan surprised you the most?
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February 23, 2026
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Do you have a favorite character in Jane and Dan at the End of the World? What did you enjoy most about that particular character?
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February 23, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Jane and Dan at the End of the World? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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February 23, 2026
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Did you think Dan and Jane were on the same page when it came to their parenting? Whose parenting style did you prefer?
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February 23, 2026
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Was there a scene or a quote you highlighted? Why do you suppose it resonated with you?
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February 23, 2026
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Jane feels that most “want to believe that the person you are with is good or decent,” but in her heart believes “morality isn’t an absolute; it’s situational.” What’s your opinion of this? Do you agree?
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February 23, 2026
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Jane’s decision to divorce Dan comes after discovering text messages between him and another woman. Why do you suppose Dan didn’t tell Jane about his new hobby?
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February 23, 2026
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When the terrorists burst in, Jane and Dan respond differently to the ambush—Dan freezes in fear and Jane wants to take action. How do you think you would respond in that situation?
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February 23, 2026
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Jane’s publicist tells her, “Books don’t have to be good to sell. They just need a catchy hook, a good cover, and the most important part – visibility. Once you and your book cover are everywhere, people will buy it.” Do you think this is true?
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February 23, 2026
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Catherine thinks to herself that while she might fall in love with Geoffrey, it could never be the same as it was with her former spouse, Nigel. What’s your opinion about second romances, particularly those that occur later in life?
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February 22, 2026
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In reading a note about Paganini’s missing romanza Gabrielle thinks, “Women wanted to fall in love; men, on the other hand, wanted many, many affairs.” What did you think of this? Do you feel she’s justified in her opinion? Do you agree with her?
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February 21, 2026
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The novel explores how music connects people across time, language, and culture. What moments in the book best illustrated music's power to communicate what words cannot?
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February 21, 2026
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What’s your opinion on movies that are based on classics in general? Are there any that you think were particularly well done, or feel were absolutely dreadful?
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February 20, 2026
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Am I the only person who does this?
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February 19, 2026
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How do Gabrielle and Verity's relationships with their fathers compare? How does the book discuss parental responsibility and family legacy?
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February 19, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (2/12/2026)
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February 19, 2026
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Minnesota booksellers not nice in response to ICE
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February 18, 2026
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1000 Books April 2026 Read: The Little Red Chairs by Edna O'Brien
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February 18, 2026
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Do you attend author readings? If so, which author or authors have been the most fun or interesting?
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February 18, 2026
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Sydney author guilty of child abuse after book, Daddy’s Little Toy, depicted adult role-playing as toddler
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February 16, 2026
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1000 Books January 2026 Read: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
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February 15, 2026
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During the Harlem Renaissance, Black music, literature, theater, fashion, and art all flourished. How did the novel incorporate each of these creative disciplines to evoke this time period and cultural movement?
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February 15, 2026
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