Discussion #1: The Beach House

Let’s go ahead now and roll out the first discussion on book #15, The Beach House. Have you finished reading chapters 1-10? If so, let’s talk about your thoughts on questions like these:

• Do you like the way Green opens with the many different characters? Or do you find it confusing?
• Can you envision where each relationship is headed? Or are you finding yourself drawn in to find out?
• What are your thoughts about the storyline? Is it believable?
• So far, how do you compare this novel to other books you’ve read by Jane Green? (If applicable.)

Feel free to answer these questions or just post whatever comes to mind - this forum is completely open, as long as the discussion doesn’t include spoilers! What are your thoughts?

Bookclub Book #15 Release

Yet another novel that just might get you interested: The Beach House by Jane Green. Join in with us by clicking the book page here or in the sidebar under ‘Book #15‘.

We’d like to start in on this book ASAP, so feel free do download an audio version or you can get a copy on Amazon in support of our bookclub: The Beach House. This one looks to be a little more serious than our previous novels, but equally enticing. Why don’t we give it a try and see what we think?

Discussion #2 & Wrap-Up: Secrets of a Shoe Addict

This is the 2nd and final discussion thread for Shoe Addicts Anonymous, chapters 9-25 including the epilogue. What did you think of the whirlwind of events and how they spiraled to a close? How about that ending - did it provide the closure you were anticipating? All thoughts welcome here!

A couple of book #15 possibilities came up in earlier discussions, and I welcome any feedback. Do you have a preference between Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman or The Beach House? If so, please post now before selection is final. Your vote counts!

Discussion #1: Secrets of a Shoe Addict

Alrighty Chicken Lit readers, it’s time to get started on the first discussion on book #14, Shoe Addicts Anonymous. Let’s go ahead and talk about chapters 1 through 8 with these questions to get us started:

• Was the theme of this book what you were expecting after reading book #13?
• Were you surprised at how Abbey, Tiffany and Loreen got themselves into trouble while in Las Vegas?
• Doesn’t it seem like Las Vegas events only added to the women’s already precarious situations?
• Was Loreen oblivious or just in denial when Rod went to work on her? And did you find the cashier scene laughable?
• What about Damon - wasn’t it spooky the way he mysteriously appeared to Abbey in the casino?
• Do you think Sandra’s money making ’secret’ will actually rid the four women of their debt?
• Are you concerned the women are bound to find themselves at odds with the PTA, or in Abbey’s case, the church where her husband is a minister?

We can talk about so many things so far, but I only listed a few ideas. What are your thoughts at this point?