- Emily Henry said she wanted to write a novel from the ex’s point of view—the person who is left behind in those Hallmark Christmas movies. What are your thoughts about this and Nora as a protagonist?
- We meet Nora just as she’s being broke up with—her boyfriend is leaving her for a small town romance. And we eventually learn that this a trend for Nora. Why do you think this kept happening to Nora?
- Oftentimes, these characters are stereotyped as workaholics. But there’s more than meets the eye with Nora. And we learn that while yes, she does love the literary world, part of her obsession with work is to make sure she can always provide stability for both herself and especially for her younger sister, Libby. Why did Nora feel such intense pressure to protect Libby like this?
- Let’s talk about the first meeting between Nora and Charlie. Now what is your impression of their romance overall? Do you think they are a good fit?
- Libby convinces Nora to take a vacation to a small town in NC and live out her own type of a Hallmark movie romance. While on surface, it appears that everything is going against Libby’s plan—Nora falls for Charlie, a city guy—in what ways did Book Lovers end up with a similar story to those Hallmark movies? And in what ways did it differ?
- Charlie leaves behind his career and life in the city to take care of his ailing father. But he never fit in with the town and is constantly uncomfortable. What are your thoughts about Charlie’s struggle with the town? How did Nora help provide a calming presence?
- What was your favorite scene with Nora and Charlie?
- Nora has glamorized her mother and living in the city with her. But it becomes more apparent that her mother put a lot of pressure on Nora that wasn’t appropriate as Libby eventually points out. What was your take on the differing memories of their mother?
- We eventually find out the real reason why Libby wanted Nora to take this trip—Libby and her family are moving to the town and she hoped Nora would fall in love with it as well. What were your thoughts about this and Nora’s reaction?
- Nora eventually realizes it’s time to stop serving as Libby’s guardian but be her sister, instead. What type of impact does this have on Nora and her direction in life?
- What are your thoughts about the ending? What happens next for Nora and Charlie?
- If they turn the novel into a film or TV adaptation, who would you like to see play the main parts?
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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