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July 27, 2013

The Courtesan Prince Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Lynda Williams’ The Courtesan Prince By Derek Newman-Stille What do you find appealing about Reetion society? What makes you uncomfortable about it? What do you find appealing about Gelack society? What makes you uncomfortable about it? In what ways was Von’s personality shaped by his experience as a courtesan? Why do you think the...

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July 12, 2013

Zombie Versus Fairy Featuring Albinos Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for James Marshall’s Zombie Versus Fairy Featuring Albinos How did James Marhsall’s zombies differ from other zombies that you have read about or seen in movies? What did the idea of a depressed zombie add to the plot of this novel? How did Buck’s depression allow him to challenge the world around him? Why did...

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April 8, 2013

Red Planet Blues Reading Questions

  Some Book Club Questions for Robert J. Sawyer’s “Red Planet Blues” What are some of the ethical questions that would come up if the idea of transferring were to be invented? If you had the option, would you transfer? What are some of the questions that you would ask yourself or consider before transferring? In the novel, Dr. Rory...

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March 13, 2013

“Husk” Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Corey Redekop’s “Husk” (ECW, 2012) What was it like to be in the perspective of the zombie? Why do you think the author titled his chapters after the stages of grief? Why do you think the author made his zombie character an actor? If this book were made into a movie, who would you...

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March 4, 2013

“Plain Kate” Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Erin Bow’s “Plain Kate” When Plain Kate was first with the Roamers, she had to quickly learn their ways. What did you find unique or interesting about their ways? The characters in this book often blame witches for their misfortune. How does this relate to our world – who do people blame for misfortune?...

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February 24, 2013

“SuperNOIRtural” Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Ian Rogers’ “SuperNOIRtural Tales” Which is the most terrifying of the Black Lands creatures to you and why does it scare you? -Did you like Ian Rogers’ use of traditional monsters or the new monstrous creations he created? Which of the stories would you adapt into a movie and how would you adapt it?...

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February 22, 2013

“Above” Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Leah Bobet’s “Above” The “Monster”, “Sick”, “Freak”, and “Cursed” people in this book experience severe discrimination. How might their experiences relate to or reflect those of other groups in our society that are stigmatised or discriminated against? Matthew or Teller is a story teller. Why are stories so important in this novel and how...

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February 18, 2013

“The Rest Is Silence” Reading Questions

Some Book Club Discussion Questions for Scott Fotheringham’s “The Rest is Silence” In “The Rest is Silence”, the narrator plays a game with his/her father where they imagine a world without various items. Think of an item and envision what the world would be like without it. What questions or concerns did this book bring up for you about science...

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