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A great book club kit for Sally Rooney's Beautiful World where are you. Gives questions and answers that may be used in a book club. Bookmarks that you can cut out and keep and a lovely recipe for Fruit Crumble.

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I used this after I met up with a friend who had also read the book and it really helped lead our discussion of the book! I’m excited at the prospect of using something similar to help lead discussions with our whole group. The discussion questions were insightful but also broad enough to allow the conversation to follow naturally. My one minor critique is that it is quite a few pages which would make it difficult to print out a copy for each member of our club. It’s definitely a great resource and I hope to see more like it in the future.

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I love these Book Club Kits and especially the ones that include an interview with the author. I am impressed with how well thought out these book club kits are. They always include really great extras, like the videos and the bookmarks. I think they're a great resource for a book club to use. The included discussion questions are perfect for encouraging deeper exploration of the book's characters and themes, and I loved how Netgalley began including this in request. Will definitely use in the near future with my very own book club.

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Sally Rooney's writing hits hard in a very unexpected way. Reading this book was everything. The emotions overwhelmed me in a way that felt like a warm hug. Can't wait to read more of her.

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just used this for my book club and it worked great. it was so helpful for a deeper dive into this book. super thankful to we are bookish for their resources.

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Loved this book and found this kit a helpful addition for diving deeper into it. Thanks NetGalley for putting together the exclusive interviews and Sally Rooney trivia. Excited to try the fruit crumble recipe.

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Fabulous book club kit! It contains great questions to get you thinking about what you read in more depth and fun little things like a bookmark and a fruit crumble recipe! This will also come in handy for my job as a librarian, as it contains inspiration on what books to read next and tips on how to engage readers with books.

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I really appreciate the creation of this kit. I will say that the visuals of this one are a little less impressive than the other ones I've seen posted on here, but the quality of the content is still there.

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Huge "thank you! to NetGalley and We Are Bookish for this beautiful and very thoughtfully put together resource!

From the get-go i could see the time and attention put into this book club kit. Trigger warnings are not always available with book club kits so this was a welcome change to see and much appreciated! It will better help me and others pick a book that suits our club best or to allow members to opt out appropriately.

I loved the wide range of questions offered, being able to keep the conversation flowing is key to a successful book club! Being able to also get insights from the author herself can add so much depth to not just the bookclub meeting but also can give the reader more insight on what the author was thinking while writing or appreciate the writing process that much more after reading the authors work.

Sally Rooney is one of my favourite author due to her unique writing style. However, it can sometimes be hard to know how exactly to generate conversation surrounding her work. The interview with the author and trivia are such a unique and interesting way to generate conversation with this book!

I absolutely adored the added extras like the bookmarks and recipes! These little add ons make a big difference especially for "Ice breakers" at the beginning of the club to get the conversations flowing!The recipes were such a fun touch! How fun would it be to include these in your next book club (either pre made or as an activity to make together) and they would also make for adorable book-ish birthday food spreads!

This kit was absolutely bursting with resources and could be used again and again with different groups and would create a different expereince every time!

Thank you again to NetGalley and We Are Bookish for this free resource! I can't wait to use some of these ideas for an upcoming book club!

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This book club kit would be great for book clubs that like in depth discussions, including trivia about the author and even a recipe that’s mentioned in the book. For myself and my book club, the questions felt quite academic and it reminded us of English class in school, so it’s not for everyone.

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Thank you - this was a great resource for our discussion of Rooney's Beautiful World, Where Are You. We also appreciated the recipe!

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I loved this kit! It is always great to get to think in a deeper way about the books we love and get some new points of discussion.
Also loved the bookmark. I've been using it a lot! :)

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Thank you as always for the amazing book club kits. I can't wait to be able to use this one. I hope to use all of these kits eventually.

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This is such a great Book Club Kit, the information given is super interesting, the questions very engaging and the bookmark & recipe are super fun! Highly recommend!

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Sally Rooney's books often delve into complex themes and can be challenging to read, so this book club kit is an excellent companion. It provides trigger warnings and resources related to the topics covered in her work. Additionally, it includes Q&A sections to enhance your understanding of the book. I particularly appreciate the recommendations for further reading.

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This was an amazing collection of prompts for my book club preparation! I wish this was available for more books. We had a blast with the trivia part and the bookmarks.

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This was an amazing collection of prompts for my book club preparation! I wish this was available for more books. We had a blast with the trivia part.

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Thank you! I am looking forward to using this material in the future in my book club! Great material!

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A bit disappointed that this kit didn't include an author review, but still. I appreciated all the extra bits and bobs. That recipe looks fire, and I'm gonna try it! 👀

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"Beautiful World, Where Are You" by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's "Beautiful World, Where Are You" is an introspective and richly layered novel that explores the complexities of relationships and the existential questions of modern life. Through the intertwined lives of Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon, Rooney delves into the intricacies of human connection, desire, and the search for meaning. Her sharp, nuanced writing captures the subtle tensions and profound emotions of her characters, making their struggles and triumphs deeply relatable. This novel is a thoughtful and compelling exploration of what it means to navigate love and friendship in a world that often feels overwhelming.

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