Book Clubs: Discussion Questions

Many tools exist to help you determine discussion questions for a particular book (see the guides to the right), however here are some questions to get you started! Note: asking "Why?" following many of these questions may deepen the conversation.

• What words, phrases, ideas, or characters stuck out to you?
• What part of the book most interested you?
• Which character was most relatable to you?
• Did any scene remind you of an experience in your life?
• What was unique about the characters, setting, or storyline of this book?  What makes this feature unique?
• How do you think the author's views and opinions influenced the story? What do you imagine the author is like?
• Did any part of the book make you uncomfortable?  Did the book lead to any new understanding or awareness?
• Has this book encouraged you to read additional materials by the author or on the subject matter?  Why or why not?

The following online resources offer a variety of reading guides for a number of titles.