Member Reviews
Even though I haven't used the kit, I love the flow of it. Not only will it assist with the bookclub discussion, but it will help me put together content for my review. One of my goals is to read for entertainment and absorbing the story, which this kit will be a test of my knowledge. I can't wait to get into it.
By the way, the cocktails will be made and enjoyed.
I will say the view of this kit is better in the Netgalley app vs kindle.
My book club hasn’t used this yet, but I can’t wait to use it. The themed drinks are a huge plus as our group is a group of moms who are meeting virtually and enjoying our wine and each other’s company. This is a great book club kit!
I loved this book! Such a great debut! It had so many layers and heavy topics throughout the whole book and despite that It kept me wanting more. The character development was strong and I felt bonded towards Emira and Briar! Well done!!
Thank you NetGalley
What book club isn't complete without some themed drinks?! And luckily this kit comes with everything needed to have a great book club event; thoughtful questions, a conversation with the author, and a coloring page. I could just see the character-themed cocktail recipes that were included kick start the conversation! Thank you for sharing this adorable and helpful book club kit!
This is the second Book Club Kit I've read from this publisher. I love the way these are formatted and color coordinated to the book covers. Speaking of book covers, I love the "color the cover" page at the end. Too bad my copy is digital. The author interview really adds to the reading experience, and the questions are thought provoking. I love these kits and will continue to look for more. I would love to see these Book Club Kits available on the publisher's website for all books.
This book kit included some drink recipes inspired by the characters, as well as some insightful questions and a conversation with the author, Kiley Reid. I thought the drink recipes was a fun idea and would really step up a book club meet-up. The discussion questions were insightful and really got you thinking, however, I don’t know that the content in the book kit would be something I’d be willing to pay extra for. If it’s included at the end of the book, then I think it’s a great addition.
I read this book awhile ago and enjoyed it - this was a great refresher of some of the discussion themes and a neat interview.
I wasn’t that huge a fan of Such A Fun Age, feeling that it was over-hyped. So when I saw there was a book club kit available, I figured it might enhance my understanding of and feelings toward the book. There are quite a few thought-provoking questions included, as well as a discussion with the author, Kiley Reid, which provided some good insights. I am now considering a possible re-read of the book, with these questions in mind. The creators of this book club kit also included two cocktail recipes, one for each of the main characters, which was a fun touch.
The format and layout for this Book Club Kit was really off and a mess in kindle, but perfect in NetGalley Shelf app. The graphics are really beautiful and so wonderfully laid out!
There's even some fun Character-Themed Cocktails, an author interview, and your own coloring page. Such a fun experience to add on to reading!
I was excited to view this Book Club Kit, as I run a book club of my own and am often looking for discussion guides for our bi-monthly meetings.
The design of this resource is so aesthetically pleasing. I would love to have copies of this for each of the women in my group just because of its beauty!
I really enjoyed the cocktail recipes that went along with the themes of the book. It was a great touch! I also very much liked the discussion questions as they can spark conversations that can go on and on.
I did not feel the coloring page was necessary.
This book was an EYE OPENER. I really enjoyed the story and reading from someone else perspective in that situation. I flew through this book so quickly and immediately posted about it and recommended it to everyone! I look forward to reading more books from Reid!
*Also, the cover is SO PRETTY.
I thought this was going to be the actual book. Yes, I know it says that it isn't in the description, but apparently I can't read. Still a nice set of questions though, one that I plan on using and consulting once I actually read the book.
This book club kit is a perfect companion for this book. With some insightful questions and even some themed cocktail recipes this is a perfect addition to a book club discussion.
Thank you Netgalley for this.
This guide will be awesome to have for a book club discussion! In addition to a reader's guide, and a conversation with the author Kiley Reid, it includes a cover coloring page and some character-themed cocktails! This will be great to have if my book club decides to read Such a Fun Age in the future! And we can all make the cocktails to drink during our meeting!
These discussion questions were very insightful, and very approachable for all types of readers. A great addition to this title. The conversation with Kiley Reid was very interesting! I LOVED the addition of themed cocktail recipes and a coloring page. A very unique and unexpected treat, making this my favorite of the book club kits!
Pros: Such a Fun Age was one of my favorite reads of 2020, and I'm disappointed it did not end up being a selection for the book club I lead. Even so, I enjoyed reading this book club kit because it was like having a mini book club . . . with just one member! The discussion questions were very thoughtful. I expected the questions to continually ask about race, but I appreciated how they encouraged readers to talk about many social aspects of this book including socio-economic status, motherhood, employer-employee relationships in addition to race. As this is Kiley Reid's first novel, I was very interested to read the Q&A section and learn more about her and the background for creating this novel. I am excited to know that this will be adapted into a screenplay. I think a book club could have fun casting the movie. Also, the character-themed cocktails were a fun added bonus! These would be perfect for a hostess to make for a book club.
Cons: The coloring page felt a bit like filler to make this kit longer. However, I can also see a book club having a few of the suggested cocktails and coloring while discussing the book! A coloring page also feels like something Emira would have done with Briar, so now I think this is actually a pro!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Library Resources for the opportunity to read this book club kit! I've read several of these kits and enjoy each one and how they uniquely reflect the book.
This book was everything to me! The character development and writing were excellent. A great representation on race differences in relationships. The book makes you think while also rooting for the characters to do the right things and prove you wrong. Emira, the main character has been one of my favorite and most thought about characters in a long time. Would recommend everyone read this thought-provoking book at some point.
Thank you NetGalley and Kiley Reid for this copy!
Here’s a new one. Not a book review (I did love Such a Fun Age), but a book club kit for the book. It includes a two drinks inspired by the two main characters, Emira and Alix, a bunch of questions for discussion in your group, and interview with Kiley Reid, and a printable coloring page of the cover.
There aren’t many social aspects of life that I miss during the pandemic, but this kit made me want to have a book club where we drink and color while talking about the book. Maybe goals for after all of this is over. Maybe I’ll be the badass leader of an intersectional feminist book club where we read everything from steampunk to thoughtful, literary fiction. Goals, I guess.
This made me want to seek out more book club kits for inspiration, and for wishful thinking. 🙂
Book Club Kit: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Publisher: Penguin Random House Library Resources
Genre: Historical Fiction | Literary Fiction | Women's Fiction
Release Date: February 11, 2021
I have not yet read Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid.
This book club kit is the perfect companion to the book. It asks thought provoking questions that let you take a deeper dive into the book. I enjoyed the Q&A with the author. There are also some fun cocktail recipes included! There is also a fun surprise at the end!
I think this will definitely enhance the reader's experience with reading Such a Fun Age!
I'm so grateful Kiley Reid, Penguin Random House Library Resources, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.
I am giving this 3 stars because it is very short and if you had to actually pay money for this book, it does not give a lot of extra material. If the price was right, this would be an okay resource for a book club. However, in my opinion, there just isn't a lot of questions for an actual book club. The book has some questions and then an interview with the author.