Printable Book Club Questions for The Herd by Andrea Bartz

What was your initial impression of The Herd? Have you ever been to a female coworking space? Would you want to join one?
We follow the story from Katie and Hana’s perspectives. What did you think about their relationship?
They’re both holding secrets from each other. Why do you think they couldn’t trust each other? How did that change as the book went on?
We meet Eleanor before she disappears and she’s glamorous and seems to have it all but we can tell that she’s struggling and putting on a bit of an act. Do you think Eleanor was really trying to leave it behind for Mexico?
When Eleanor first disappeared, what did you think happen to her? Were you surprised when it turned out that Mikki was behind it?
We learn that Mikki seemed to have the idea for The Herd and Eleanor stole the idea from her. Did that change your opinion of Eleanor at all? Why do you think Eleanor could do something like that?
Why do you think Katie agreed to write the story about Eleanor and The Herd?
We eventually learn Hana, Eleanor and Mikki’s secret: a young woman named Jinny died in a drowning accident at Eleanor’s house and all the friends were there. Let’s talk about how the parents help cover up this tragedy. Do you think Mikki will ever reveal that Hana was involved?
The story touches on female ambition and the pressure that women are under. Let’s talk about how this book explored the double standards that women face every day.
Did you relate to any of the characters in this story?
What does the term “commercial feminism” mean? What is your definition of feminism?