Plus, 7 bonus Memoir-specific questions.
| How would you re-write the last sentence of the book? |
| How familiar are you with the book’s topic? Have you read anything else about the subject? |
| Do you see yourself reading this book again? |
| What questions do you still have after reading this book? |
| Have you ever been to any locations mentioned in the book? Or which places in the book would you most want to visit? |
| Did you find the book to be a page-turner or a slow burn? |
| Would you have read this book if it hadn’t been a book club selection? Why would you recommend reading this book? And who would you recommend it to? |
| How does this book relate to your life experiences? |
| What is the purpose of this book and who do you believe is the intended audience? Does the book have wide appeal? |
| What is a question you would like to ask the author? |
| What emotions did this book evoke for you? |
| Would you read another book by this author? Why or why not? |
| Did you take away anything from this book and apply in in any part of your life? |
| What biases do you think the author might have? How could these have impacted the way the book was written? |
| Whta parts of the book did you dislike? |
| What would be the ideal food or drink to consume while reading this book? |
| Did the author engage and persuade you in the book? How? |
| What did you think of the book cover art? How would you have made/designed it? |
| What would you title this book? |
| Is this book you usual cup-of-tea or was it outside your comfort zone? |
| If you were making a movie of this book – who would you cast? |
| What would you rewrite as the first sentence of the book? |
| Can you describe the book in one sentence? What is the main point or purpose of the book? |
| Do you think the author could have improved this book? How? |
| Did your opinion of the book change as you read it? |
| How would the book change if told from a different point-of-view? |
| What parts of the book did you enjoy? |
| What do you think of the length of this book? And how long did it take you to finish this book? |
| Which supporting character/person would make the most interesting main character in another book? |
| Did you Google anything while reading this book? |
| What were your expectations before reading this book? Did the book meet your expectations? |
| What was the most memorable or impactful part of the story, anecdote, or example in the book? And why did it stand out to you? |
| Describe the writing style of this book. What was the author’s tone? |
| Is there a piece of advice or wisdom that you disagreed with? What would you suggest as an alternative? |
| Does this book remind you of any other books you’ve read? |
| MEMOIR Questions |
| What do you think is the most important takeaway from the author’s story? |
| Which parts, if any, of the author’s experience could you relate to? |
| Was the author a likable narrator? |
| Are there gaps or anything missing that you’d like the author to fill in? |
| Is the author someone you would like to know in real life? |
| What is the author’s biggest strength? Biggest weakness? |
| How honest do you think the author was? |
