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  • Verity by Colleen Hoover

    In this episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover Verity by Colleen Hoover. They try to piece together the "truth" behind this shocking story and share if they're on Team Letter or Team Manuscript! In the next episode, they'll be covering a historical novel with two courageous and resilient women at the center of its story, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.

    BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

    1. At the beginning of the book, Lowen talks about the indifference and normalcy of tragedy in a city as big as Manhattan. Do you think that society as a whole has become more desensitized to trauma? If so, why do you think that is?
    2. Do you think chance encounters like with Lowen and Jeremy only happen in books, or do they happen in real life too?
    3. Would you let your curiosity get the best of you and read the manuscript?
    4. Do you think you could fake the extent of Verity’s injuries for as long as she did?
    5. If you were Lowen, would you have shown Jeremy the letter or kept it a secret?
    6. Final verdict - are you Team Letter or Team Manuscript?!

      7. FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

      @colleenhoover

      1 hr 11 min
    7. Ask the Author: Emma Rous

      In their first ever Ask the Author mini episode, Kayla and Rachel get to share about their chat with Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair. They get the inside scoop from Emma on her inspiration for the book, and share their opinion on who should play Vera on the big screen!

      FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

      @emmarousauthor

      27 min
    8. The Au Pair by Emma Rous

      In this week's episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The Au Pair by Emma Rous. They discuss the very complicated Summerbourne family tree, and Kayla explains what type of snack she would use to describe this book! In the next episode, they'll be covering the BookTok phenomenon, Verity by Colleen Hoover. They'll get to answer everybody's burning question... are you team letter or team manuscript?!

      BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

      1. A lot of shocking things happened in this book, but what was the most shocking revelation for you?
      2. They alluded to the fact that Dominic and Ruth were having trouble conceiving so it felt odd that Dominic showed interest in Laura out of nowhere. Do you think that Dominic intentionally slept with Laura to try and get her pregnant?
      3. Do you think Vera was involved in Ruth and/or Dominic's death? Did you have any other suspects throughout the book as to who was blackmailing Seraphine?
      4. Would you be able to still have a relationship with your grandmother, or any family member, after they did some of the crazy stuff that Vera did to scare Seraphine in this book?
      5. What’s your ideal vacation spot?

        6. FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

        @emmarousauthor

        46 min
      6. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

        In this episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. They discuss the disturbing events that unfold in this story, and Rachel gets to gush on all things art therapy! In the next episode, they'll be covering another spellbinding mystery, The Au Pair by Emma Rous.

        BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

        1. What would it be like to be silent for that long? Do you think you would survive without communicating with others for so long?
        2. What did you think about a professional psychotherapist quitting their job and starting a new one specifically to see a patient? Did that feel like appropriate behavior?
        3. Do you think people study psychology or enter helping professions to heal themselves?
        4. How did you feel hearing from Alicia through her diary and from others, but not from her directly even though she’s a main character?
        5. Many people were confident that Alicia was guilty, but Barbie, her neighbor, was just as confident that she wasn’t guilty. Did you think that Alicia was guilty throughout the book? Did you have any other suspects?

          6. FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

          @alex.michaelides

          57 min
        6. The Long Game by Elena Armas

          In this week's episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The Long Game by Elena Armas. They reminisce about their time on the soccer field and share their Valentine's Day plans! In the next episode, they'll be covering a listener-recommended book, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Trust us, you don't want to miss it!

          BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

          1. Do you think the way Adalyn’s dad treated her was warranted because he was her boss? If he had been kinder in that situation, do you think it would have changed Adalyn’s trajectory and character development?
          2. How did you feel about the immediate use of the word “darling”? Did it feel sincere or slightly condescending?
          3. In the earlier parts of the book, were you more Team Adalyn or Team Cameron? Or did you have another favorite character?
          4. In multiple different scenarios Adalyn was stereotyped as a "princess" - did you agree with that stereotype?
          5. This book had some fun twists that gave the characters more complexity and helped us understand why they were the way they were. Were you surprised by what happened with Cameron and his stalker? What about the big reveal at the end when we found out Josie was Adalyn’s half sister?

            6. FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

            @thebibliotheque

            51 min
          6. The It Girl by Ruth Ware

            In their debut episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The It Girl by Ruth Ware. They dive deep into the many twists and turns of this thriller, and Rachel gets a chance to share what it was like reading a book set in the place where she is currently living! In the next episode, they'll be covering The Long Game by Elena Armas in celebration of Valentine's Day.

            BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

            1. Do you remember that feeling of first being in college or living on your own? It was a weird mix of feeling like you were exactly where you were meant to be, and also like you had no business living on your own! How do you think this newfound independence and also pressure played into the outcome of this story?
            2. This book was full of suspects! Who were your main suspects?
            3. Why do you think Will reacted like he did to Hannah in their apartment if he wasn't guilty? He essentially pushed her straight into the arms of a killer!
            4. Do you think you could fully forgive your significant other after they suspected you of murdering your best friend, and their girlfriend at the time?
            5. Just for fun, how do we feel about the pet name ducky or ducks?

              6. FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:

              @ruthwarewriter

              51 min

            About Books and Boards Pod

            From the publisher's feed

            Welcome to Books and Boards Pod! Long distance sisters Kayla and Rachel love nothing more than a good book and a board full of their favorite snacks. Living so far apart, they got tired of texting…