Before we were yours book club discussion questions. The book was first published on 5 january 2012 in the united kingdom. When the teacher asks a discussion question, every group has a small discussion of its own to come up with an answer. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. That said, the book has stirred controversy for offering what some consider a stereotypical portrayal of a disabled person who feels that lifes not worth living because hes disabled. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. What about his outlook on life did you find most difficult to understand or accept. The sequel to me before you, which is soon to be a major motion picture releasing 632016we all lose what we love at some point, but in her poignant, funny way, moyes reminds us that even if. Its pretty good 4 wow, you need to read this book now 5. How has louisa change from when we first meet her in me before you to the end of still me.
Book discussion questions for any book unleash a book. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Me before you author jojo moyes has been accused of publishing a. Poignant, funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking, surprising and uplifting, me before you is 2012s great love story. Jan 28, 2016 welcome to the first event of the peanut blossom book club for recovering readers in 2016. Jun 06, 2016 why did the movie me before you cut an implied sexual assault from the book. Why would you specifically lead a group discussion. Yes, if i were lou i would have quit working for the traynors. You might choose to lead a group discussion, or you might find yourself drafted for the task.
It was a happy day for me when i found out jojo moyes wrote a sequel to me before you. An introduction to me before you, by jojo moyes the thing about being catapulted into a whole new lifeor at least, shoved up so hard against someone elses life that you might as wellhave your face pressed against their windowis that it forces you to rethink your idea of who you are p. Also some weird shots in the movie, but ill leave that for a spoiler discussion. Me before you is a romance novel written by jojo moyes. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction. I hate that a certain friend feels excluded if they havent had time to read. Jill, our fearless leader, had a great list of questions for the group. In addition to the humor and emotion in the book, the suspense is gripping. Book discussion questions for any book courtesy of bookbundlz story. Sep 05, 2016 say you have picked a book that is a bit more obscure, or one that is brand new, and you cant find a discussion guide. When in trouble return to your focus which is the book. What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart.
Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Welcome to introvert happy hour, where book lovers gather in person, once a month, in more than 240 cities around. How to begin your reading group discussion use name tags. Book club gals read me before you by jojo moyes a writer of. Jan 12, 2016 it was a happy day for me when i found out jojo moyes wrote a sequel to me before you. Louisa clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary lifesteady boyfriend, close familywho has never been farther afield than their tiny village.
Jojo moyes me before you is a book to be savoured and. If you could hear this same story from another persons point of view, who would you choose. The first book left a few loose ends to tie and had characters that i just wanted to see again in. With shades of david nicholls beloved one day, me before you is the kind of book you simply cant put downeven when you realize you dont want to see it end. She is easy to like and humorous as she takes the reader on her journey of selfdiscovery. A sequel titled after you was released 29 september 2015 through pamela dorman books. Can you pick out a passage that strikes you as particularly profound or interesting. Apr 06, 2016 dear literary lady, i want to ask questions at my book club so that everyone can participate, even if theyre waaay behind on the reading. A love story for this generation, me before you brings to life two people who couldnt have less in common a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks. Many members of our group spent last year raving about this book time and time again. This page provides general information about book groups, including with one book programs, some resources for guiding book groups, references for specific types of book groups, and an anonymously contributed guide to establishing and running.
Reading group discussion notes for jojo moyes acclaimed tearjerker. Please be aware that this discussion guide may contain spoilers. As a mental health counselor, a youth worker, a coalition coordinator, a teacher, the president of a board. Me before you by jojo moyes is a novel about a vibrant and energetic young man who lives in the united kingdom and has most of his life still ahead of him. The film was written by the female author of the book, so whatever issues you have with emilia clarkes dialogue are entirely on her. This book is not just about love or disability its about how to proceed and fight in order to achieve something.
Some of the most common reasons that you might be in that situation. For some reason, the main character and caregiver, lou, reminds me of natalie in the movie love actually. Before you dive into the heavy plot points, character development, themes, or other weighty subjects, start off your book club discussion by finding out everyones first impression of the book, advises sadie trombetta, via bustle. If it was the beginning, however, or part of an ongoing discussion, you may have a lot to do before the next session, including contacting people to make sure theyve done what they promised, and preparing the newsprint notes to be posted at the next session so everyone. She lives with her husband and three children in essex, england.
Me before you book club notes penguin books australia. Fortunately my book club was happy to oblige and we made it one of our discussions. What questions could everyone answer and discuss, no matter where they are in th. Poignant, funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking, surprising. Of stars by jojo moyes, read by julia whelanmarie claire book club. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. Me before you is a beautiful, humorous, emotional and direct portrayal of the daily physical and physiological struggles of will, a quadriplegic. Me before you jojo moyes, 2012 penguin group usa 369 pp. This month im pleased to welcome you to the discussion for me before you by jojo mo. You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.
Me before you summary book club discussion questions. Take me with you was released in the us on july 22nd, 2014 by the lake union imprint of amazon publishing. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. I urge you to pick up this book as your first read of the year you wont be disappointed. Lewis good books and good friends are two of the yummiest things in my life. Look out for jojos new book, still me, the next book featuring louisa clark from me before you and after you, coming soon. Jan 05, 2016 after reading this engaging and provocative book i was inclined to get other peoples thoughts and opinions. Welcome to the first event of the peanut blossom book club for recovering readers in 2016. Me before you prestwick house summer reading book club. Lovely uk readers, it will reach you via transworld uk random house group, but im afraid more patience will be in order. Its very different in tone from me before you and still me, although. Emilia clarke and sam claflin as lou and will in me before you.
Fyi, there are spoilers in this post, so definitely stop reading now if you plan to read me before you first after you begins roughly a year later with louisa clark working at a lessthanstellar. General book club questions for study and discussion. This month im pleased to welcome you to the discussion for me before you by jojo moyes. If you were louisa, would you have quit working for the traynors. A personlike a friend, family member, boss, coworker. Dec 14, 2017 are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions. At the bottom of the page you will also find useful links, all in one place. One is to form small groups of about three students. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. This study guide consists of approximately 53 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of me before you. What artist would you choose to illustrate this book.
Say you have picked a book that is a bit more obscure, or one that is brand new, and you cant find a discussion guide. Do you think queenie and briny were at fault for losing their children. Once your book discussion group has decided on a title, send a group member. Im so excited to be kicking off another great year of our lovely group. Alarming similarities to another authors book buzzfeed news. Discussion questions from the tosa wisconsin book lovers club.
Me before you movie tiein by jojo moyes, paperback. To ask other readers questions about me before you, please sign up. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Before we were yours is the perfect novel for a book club discussion. Apr 26, 2016 jojo moyes is the new york times bestselling author of after you, me before you, one plus one, the girl you left behind, the last letter from your lover, silver bay, the ship of brides and honeymoon in paris. After you by jojo moyes book club questions my one and.
Aug 08, 2019 many libraries provide meeting space for book clubs or administer one or more book discussion group. Jojo moyes goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Before we were yours book club discussion questions arlene. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. Me before you by jojo moyes discussion questions from the tosa. Me before you movie tiein by jojo moyes reading guide. Dec 25, 2015 any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Thanks for joining us as we start the second book of our summer reading book club, me before. Fyi, there are spoilers in this post, so definitely stop reading now if you plan to read me before you first. Louisa clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary lifesteady boyfriend, close familywho has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. From the title of the book, me before you, who in this story is the me. I have put together a list of 10 book club discussion questions that will work for any book, and still encourage lively and engaging conversation. After reading this engaging and provocative book i was inclined to get other peoples thoughts and opinions. Me before you by jojo moyes book club discussion questions.
Apr 26, 2016 a love story for this generation, me before you brings to life two people who couldnt have less in common a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks. Book club questions for still me by jojo moyes book club chat. Me before you is one of the love stories that makes you cry, laugh, talk to yourself, and above all it makes you see the beauty of being a blessed human being. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on me before you by jojo moyes. To help you plan an event with your reading group, we created a special kit that includes. There is some much i wanted to talk about with my group, here are my me before you by jojo moyes book club discussion questions. Jan 12, 2015 assisted suicide, book club reads, dignitas, me before you by jojo moyes, the girl you left behind i knew i was an outlier when i was the only person who put my hand up to indicate that i had not enjoyed jojo moyes s novel me before you. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. Jojo moyes talks the giver of stars book and movie adaptation.
Were they brought to life in a cliche or in a unique manner. Two commonly used discussion techniques can be put together to allow a discussion that involves everybody at the same time. Book club gals read me before you by jojo moyes a writer. Me before you will move many readers to tears, but not in an overly manipulative way. Kelly davies it may only be january 4th but its going to take some book to eclipse this as the best book of the year. Doing so, and starting slowly, will give you a jumpingoff point to discuss what about the selection kept you turning the pages, she says, or what made the book. Introduction the thing about being catapulted into a whole new lifeor at least, shoved up so.
If you are not enjoying your reading group and cannot fix it drop out and start or find a new one. If you were to talk with the author, what would you want to know. Were you able to relate to the way will felt after his accident. Download einty book club kit download lfe book club kit. Louisa clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary lifesteady boyfriend, close familywho has.