Printable Book Club Questions for Outlawed by Anna North

What did you think about this alternate history take of the Wild West and the U.S.?
A devastating flu sweeps the country, which kills many people but also makes so many people infertile. Why do you think the author went with that story choice?
What does it say about the society created in this novel where the women who couldn’t have children were either killed or outcast from their homes? Why is the blame always on the women?
Let’s say a flu had a similar impact (causing infertility) to our currently reality—how do you think our own society would react?
Why did Ada decide she wanted to join with the Hole in the Wall Gang? What would you have done if you were Ada?
She experiences quite a few missteps but when did she start to finally find her place among the outlaws?
What did you think about the mysterious Kid? Did you want to know more about this character?
Each of the women in the gang, and also Lark, have been wounded in many ways—cast out of society for being who they are. Did you see parallels to their treatment in the book to that of the LGBTQ community?
Let’s talk about Kid’s ideal world to create a safe haven for women.
What did you think about the ending? What’s next for Ada?
Would you read a sequel to this story?