Kirsten Miller’s novel is sharp and funny, centered on topics like book banning, censorship, community, hypocrisy and what happens when people try to control which stories others can read.

It gives a book club plenty to talk about: who gets to decide what’s appropriate, how books shape our understanding of one another, the role of libraries in a community and what can happen when we encounter ideas outside our own experience.

I created a free companion guide with discussion questions, themes to explore and a few books to read next.