Discussion Questions for Your Books
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Book clubs, whether in-person or virtual, are great ways for authors to reach readers. It’s a good idea to provide discussion questions on your website. Many authors and publishers also include them at the back of the book. Here are some ideas that can help as you think about your book from a reader’s perspective.
It’s good to provide readers with 6-10 discussion questions about your book and its characters.
Try to avoid spoilers as you craft your discussion points.
These are to spur discussion and thought, so avoid ones that can be answered with a yes, no, or quick fact.
Look for themes in your book that you can highlight for readers.
Make a list of pop culture and other references in your book. These can be incorporated into discussion items.
Google '“book club questions.” There are lots of sites with generic questions that you can sprinkle in your list.
If you have different books in the series, make sure that your questions vary and aren’t the same for each book.
Create a page on your website for book clubs with the discussion questions.
Think like an English teacher as you compose your questions. Look for items to compare, contrast, or explain.
