Printable Book Club Questions for I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella

Let’s talk about Fixie’s name! How did she earn that nickname? Why do you think she always feels so compelled to fix things? Fixe believes at the beginning that fixing things is her flaw. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
Fixie is quite different from her siblings Jake and Nicole. What did you think about the siblings? Did they have any redeeming qualities? Did you buy Jake’s turnaround at the end or did you think it wasn’t genuine? If you have siblings, what’s the dynamic like in your family?
Why was it so hard for Fixie to stand up to them, especially Jake? What do you think their dynamic will be like going forward? Will they both revert back to old ways?
Fixie has been in love (or lust) with Ryan since she was 10 years old. Why do you think she developed a crush on him? Can you relate to crushing on the wrong person?
Did you think Ryan was at all genuine or could you tell he was just using her?
Let’s talk about the meet-cute between Seb and Fixie! What did you think about their first meeting and the IOU?
Why did Fixie’s siblings take an interest in the store when their mom went on holiday? What do you think Fixie should have done instead of allowing them to try and change things?
Fixie goes to Seb to redeem the IOU and surprises him by asking if he’ll hire Ryan. What do you think Seb thought her IOU would be?
When did you think Fixie and Seb started to really develop feelings for each other?
When did Fixie start to gain confidence? Do you think she’ll be more self-assured going forward?
Fixie and Seb’s big argument really stemmed from a misunderstanding about Ryan. Did you like the ending and how they got back together? Do you think they are in it for the long haul?
If they make a movie or TV version of this novel, who do you think should play the main characters?
Have you read any other of Sophie Kinsella’s books? How did this one stack up to those?