ICE Breakers
DREAMLAND
BOOK OF THE MOMENT
Why do you think Jas shunned her middle class upbringing and support from her parents?
Why do you think Jas stays with Kole?
Do you believe that the future that Rankin-Gee has created is imminent? Or perhaps a version of it? Do you think some of the problems, such as a shortage of housing, have already happened?
Were you surprised Chance turned to crime?
Did you believe Frankie was genuine? Would you have trusted her?
What do you imagine is beyond the wall for Chance and Davey?
How would you describe this book? Dystopian/love story/coming of age/survival/political?
HONS AND REBELS
MISSED OPPORTUNITY
How much or little did you know about the Mitford sisters?
Have you read any of Nancy Mitford's novels or the Mitford Sisters letters?
Did you find it easy to keep up with the large family of siblings and their nicknames?
Did you appreciate Jessica's love of Unity, in spite of their conflicting political beliefs?
Has it left you wanted to know more?
What aspects did you enjoy about this family and what disturbed you about their political choices?
THE GOLDEN ROAD
Have you read any William Dalrymple books before or listened to his podcast?
Was this a marmite read in your book club and if so why?
Did you appreciate the value of Dalrymple’s thorough presentation of the facts? Do you think this was necessary and do you now appreciate the contribution that India has had on transforming the world?
Why do you think we know so little about this story of an Indosphere and what aspects impressed you the most?
THE WILD CARD