Printable Book Club Questions for The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

Why do you think Jodi used the title The Book of Two Ways? In what ways does the title have multiple meanings?
So we’re lead to believe for a majority of the book that Dawn is almost in a multiverse situation—one where she chooses to go back home to her family and the other, where she goes to Egypt to reconnect with her work and Wyatt. First, which storyline were you most engaged with and why?
Have you ever made a pivotal choice in your life and wondered what if you had made a different choice?
If you somehow had a choice like Dawn to be able to reconnect with your past, in the present, would you do so?
Why do you think Dawn couldn’t let go of Egypt and Wyatt?
The author provides a ton of detail about Egyptology—did you like how in-depth she went or was it a bit much for you? And on that note, would you ever want to go to Egypt?
Did you know about death doulas prior to reading the story?
A central theme of the story is death—from Dawn’s research in Egyptian history to her work as a death doula. Why do you think Dawn was drawn to this area?
Let’s talk about Dawn’s relationship with Brian. Was she ever in love with him or was he more there to provide comfort and stability?
Were you surprised at the reveal that Wyatt is actually the father of her daughter Meret?
And this is where we find out there aren’t multiverses happening but the story is told out of order—after the reveal of Meret’s paternity, Dawn eventually ends up in Egypt, which is the Egypt storyline we’ve been following the entire time. Did this reveal catch you off guard or could you tell where the story was going all along?
Ending time! So let’s first talk about our thoughts on why the author left the ending a cliffhanger.
Now, who and which life, do you think Dawn chose in the end and why? Is she better suited for Wyatt or Brian?