She Likes To Read

If you’re ready to start a book club, thinking of what kind of questions to ask can be a daunting task. The best questions tend to be open-ended and invite people to share their opinions and reflect on what they read. Topics can range anywhere from deep discussions on themes and symbolism to lighthearted debates about fancasting characters. Here are 20 foolproof questions that are always guaranteed to spark conversation and make your next book club discussions more engaging, deep, and fun!

1. Have you read any other books by this author?
2. After reading this book, do you want to read any other books by this author?
3. What themes were explored throughout the book? Which were most meaningful to you?
4. Were there any motifs you noticed?
5. What did the motifs symbolize to you and how did they reinforce the theme(s)?
6. Have you ever been to the location where the book is set? If yes, do you feel it was represented accurately? If no, did reading the book interest you in visiting?
7. Which characters did you most and least connect with?
8. Was there a moment you changed your opinion of a character?
9. Is this book similar in theme, plot, etc to any others you’ve read?
10. How does the cover of the book tie in to the book and it’s themes?
11. What quote can you not stop thinking about?
12. What scene stood out to you the most?
13. If you were in the same situation as the protagonist, what would you have done?
14. Did you learn anything new from the book? (new words, random interesting facts, etc)
15. Had you heard of the book before reading it? If so, do you think it was overhyped or underhyped?
16. If the book were to be turned into a movie, who would you want to see play the characters?
17. Did you notice any major or minor plot holes?
18. How do you feel about the ending?
19. Is there anything you feel could have been added to enhance the story or characters?
20. If the book is part of a larger series, what do you think will happen next?