Book Clubs

Book Club Questions for The Keeper of Stories

Everyone has a story to tell is one of the main themes of the book. Do you believe this? And what would your story be?

Were there any stories in the book that particularly stayed with you, and why do you think that was?

It still amazes her how much he swears. For a fox terrier. What do you think Decius’s role is in the book?

I figured out long ago, if I listen to the few people who shout at me, I am making them more important than they are. Do you think Euan is right to listen to the quiet voices?

What do you think it was that drew Mrs B and Janice together?

Sally dedicated this book to her Dad who was unfailing supportive of her writing. Who would you dedicate a book to?

SPOILER ALERT: She would rather sleep under a hedge than stay another moment with this man. Why do you think it took so long for Janice to leave Mike? Should she have gone sooner?

Book Club Questions for The Book of Beginnings

This author clearly loves stationery! Are you a stationery addict? And do you ever write with a fountain pen?

This is a book about new beginnings and includes the quote from George Eliot: ‘It is never too late to be what you might have been.’ Do you agree? And in another life, what might you have been?

Which character appealed to you the most and why?

Do you think Malcolm will get around to writing his book, and would you read it if he did?!

Have you ever visited Highgate Cemetery – if so, what were your impressions. And if not, has this book made you want to visit – and why?

If you had been Jo, would you have moved back North or would you have stayed in London running the stationery shop there?

Age is a theme within the book. Do you think age matters in relationships?

Rev Ruth reflects on life: “I have come to think of it as being on a stage. Sometimes other people are on that stage with you, and sometimes they leave. And like in a play, I suppose that feels right. There were there for that act or scene in your life” Do you agree with her view?

Book Club Questions for The Secrets of Flowers

This is a book rooted in the author’s love of flowers. What do you think the role of the flowers is within the book? And what are your favourite flowers?

The narrative evolves through two different timelines. Did you feel that these two stories worked well together and were you happy with the conclusion of the book when two stories came together?

Is the history of the Titanic something you are personally interested in? If so, why – or why not?

What to you think Betty and Les thought of Emma at the beginning of the book, and how did their view change as the story evolved?

Les loves his sayings and proverbs. What do you think of his saying: “And as for the future … well … you may not know what you want, but you know how to get it.”

What is your view of Emma’s husband Will? Hero or villain?

How important did you feel scent was as a theme in the book? Are there particular fragrances that you recall that mean something to you?

Emma and Violet were both close to their fathers, but in different ways. Do you think this was an important aspect of the book? And what did you think of Emma and Violet’s mothers?

Emma was planning a lunch for all the people who helped her. If you were invited to the lunch, who would you like to sit beside?

For industry enquires about Sally Page, please contact her agent. Tanera Simons @ Greenstone Literary Agency www.greenstoneliterary.com