Printable Book Club Questions for Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

This novel covers a friendship over a 30 year time frame. Why do you think the author decided to cover so much ground in this novel?
What were some of the driving factors for Kate and Tully to become friends?
Tully’s mother abandons Tully time and time again. What type of impact did that have on Tully’s relationships? Do you think she can ever forgive her mother?
Why was Tully so drawn to broadcast journalism?
Tully is the bright star, while Kate is the supporting player. And Kate goes along with what Tully wants, even going into the same field as her. Why do you think Kate always followed Tully’s lead?
Which decade was your favorite to read in the novel?
Kate falls hard for their boss, Johnny. But he initially only has eyes for Tully, until Kate makes a move on him. Let’s discuss in detail their relationship. Were they a right fit? Or do you think Johnny “settled” for Kate? Did he still have feelings for Tully the entire time? And do you think Tully ever had feelings for him?
Kate gives up her career when she gets pregnant. Despite saying she’ll return to writing, she really never does. Do you feel it’s sad that she never wrote a book or do you think she made the right choice to focus on her family?
How did both Tully and Kate evolve and grow throughout the book?
Motherhood isn’t easy. Kate and her daughter, Marah, have a very violate relationship. While Marah worships the ground that Tully walks. Let’s talk about all these dynamics.
We never see Tully in a committed relationship and she seems pretty envious of Kate and her family at times. Do you think Tully could have been happy in a domestic lifestyle or would it have driven her crazy?
Kate is hit with the shocking news that she has advanced breast cancer. Let’s talk about our thoughts on that and the ending of the novel.
If you’ve watched the Netflix show, how does it compare to the book? Do you like the show or book better?
There’s a sequel to this story called Fly Away, which covers what happens to the characters after Kate’s death. Are you planning to read it?