Discussion Topics for Reading Groups

General discussion questions could include

• Do you think a story should teach something and have a purpose, or is simple fiction with well written prose enough to make a good book?
• Did you have an emotional response as you read the book? Did it make you angry, frightened, laugh, or cry?
• Were the relationships between the characters interesting? If so, why?
• Was the first chapter enough to grab your attention?
• How was the ending? Was it a satisfying conclusion to the story?
• As a creative non-fiction did you find the telling of the story compelling?
• Who was your favourite/least favourite character?
• Did you identify with any of the characters in the story?
• Did you find some parts of the story more enjoyable than others?
• Was the story convincing?
• Did the story change your opinion of history?
• Is this a book you would recommend, and if so, why? Would you read another title by this author?
• Did you like the cover and appearance of the book?
• Did you skip some of the book or completely read it to the end? If you gave up on the book, can you say why?
• If it was made into a film/TV series, which actors would play the main parts?
• Did it remind you of any other books you have read? Can you think of any other stories with similar ideas, characters or settings?