The Author's Cut - Book Club Babble

Photo of ranch in mountains, meant to evoke Yesteryear book club questions.

Yesteryear might be perfect for book club. There's much to discuss. Here are some potential Yesteryear book club questions:

Book Club Recommendations for Historic Fiction Fans

Mary Sullivan

Book Club Questions, Reviews

Picking titles for book club is tough. Here are the titles my book club came up with for this past season (school year 2025-26). Some of these were better than others, but it never hurts to get book club recommendations. See if these might be right for you!

A table of open books in a dark background behind the words "The Art Thief" book club.

The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel, Book Club Questions

Mary Sullivan

Book Club Questions

Would Michael Finkel's 2023 book about a prolific art thief be right for your book club? Includes discussion questions.

Women Don’t Always Want the “Perfect Ending” in Books and Life By Harper Ross

Amy Wilhelm

Reviews, Guest Writer

This Thanksgiving, my family made the eight-hour trek to my mother's to join our extended family for the holiday. When I suggested we make a reservati... Read More...

15 Essential Isola Book Club Questions: Discussion Prompts for Allegra Goodman’s Novel

Kristin Jacobson

Book Club Questions

Spark your book club discussion with these Isola book club questions. Delve into Allegra Goodman's themes of resilience, faith, and survival. Engage with thought-provoking prompts.

Isola Book Review: Allegra Goodman’s Powerful Story of Resilience

Kristin Jacobson

Reviews

Read our in-depth review of Allegra Goodman's Isola, a powerful historical novel about Marguerite de la Rocque's resilience, faith, and relationships. Discover the themes and emotional impact.

Woman standing in a bookstore, surrounded by books

Bookstore Revival: A Nostalgic Journey Back to the Love of Reading

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe

Bookstore revival! Discover the magic of physical bookstores: community, nostalgia, and the love of reading. Learn why book lovers are returning to brick-and-mortar shops.

Best Book to Screen Adaptations of 2024 & 2025

Amy Wilhelm

Should I Watch?, Reviews

There’s something special –and sometimes scary! – about seeing a favorite book come to life on screen. Whether it’s a beloved novel getting the big-bu... Read More...

Why Are Book Club Picks Always So Heavy? How About Some Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Romantasy Instead!

Amy Wilhelm

Book Club Questions, Literary Lagniappe, Reviews

Book clubs bring people together to talk about stories that move us, challenge us, and sometimes even change us. But let’s be real—why do so many book... Read More...

How To Write a Kick-Ass Love Scene

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

We're delighted to collaborate with Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of On Location. How do you write a great love scene? The thought of writing a ... Read More...