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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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9
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75
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March 10, 2026
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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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10
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67
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March 10, 2026
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Had you heard of a hodag or a cryptozoologist before reading the book?
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18
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121
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March 10, 2026
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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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6
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40
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March 10, 2026
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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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12
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87
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March 10, 2026
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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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12
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77
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February 2, 2026
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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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4
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29
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February 2, 2026
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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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15
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61
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February 2, 2026
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Ask the Author
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1
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32
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December 18, 2025
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BookBrowsers Ask Virginia Evans, author of The Correspondent
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41
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1557
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December 18, 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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18
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117
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February 19, 2026
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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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23
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134
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February 19, 2026
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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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15
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106
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February 19, 2026
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How do you think grief is portrayed in The Forgotten Book Club?
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14
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106
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February 19, 2026
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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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18
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132
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February 19, 2026
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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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17
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127
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February 19, 2026
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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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17
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70
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February 19, 2026
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What do you believe was the turning point for Grace to join the silent book club?
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9
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92
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February 19, 2026
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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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14
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115
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February 19, 2026
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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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27
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180
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February 19, 2026
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Why do you suppose Frank didn’t share more information about his book club with Grace?
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13
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112
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February 19, 2026
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Who from the silent book club do you think impacted Grace the most?
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14
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114
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February 19, 2026
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How do you think Grace changes over the course of the novel?
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12
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102
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February 19, 2026
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Grace used to read for pleasure, but at some point in her past she’d stopped. Do you think that’s a common experience? Have you ever paused your reading for an extended period of time?
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20
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124
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February 19, 2026
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Six major publishers join sold-out BookCon 2026
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0
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107
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December 16, 2025
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (12/11/2025)
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31
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226
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December 18, 2025
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What do you think you can learn about someone from their favorite book?
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10
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79
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February 19, 2026
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What percentage of the books you’ve read this year have been nonfiction? Did you have a favorite?
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9
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68
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December 14, 2025
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Accessing past First Impressions
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1
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18
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December 12, 2025
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What did you think of this year's Best Books of 2025 list?
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5
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181
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December 12, 2025
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