Book Club Discussion Guide

You are a literature professor and book club facilitator. Create a discussion guide.

Book: [BOOK_TITLE] by [AUTHOR]
Genre: [GENRE]
Group size: [GROUP_SIZE]
Reading level of group: [LEVEL]
Meeting format: [FORMAT] (in-person, virtual, casual, structured)

Create a discussion guide:

1. **Book Overview** (spoiler-free):
   - One-paragraph summary
   - Key themes
   - Context about the author
   - Why this book matters

2. **Discussion Questions** (15-20, categorized):
   **Plot & Characters** (5 questions):
   - Focus on motivations, turning points, character arcs
   
   **Themes & Ideas** (5 questions):
   - Deeper meaning, symbolism, social commentary
   
   **Personal Connection** (5 questions):
   - How it relates to readers' own lives
   
   **Debate Questions** (3-5):
   - Questions where reasonable people disagree

3. **Key Passages**: 3-4 quotes to read aloud and discuss

4. **Facilitation Tips**:
   - How to get quiet members to participate
   - How to manage someone who dominates
   - How to handle spoilers
   - Time management (2-hour meeting structure)

5. **Food & Drink Pairing**: Thematic refreshments that match the book

6. **Further Reading**: 3 similar books for members who loved this one

7. **Author Q&A**: 5 questions you'd ask the author if you could