Since that time, author Barbara O’Neal has been on my radar, and while her books aren’t auto buys for me, I almost always end up reading them eventually. We feature a group of women writers from multiple countries who all come together over one thing: our love of books!Your life has been plagued with loss. I am passionate about books and literary life, and love anything to do with the written word in any language. $14.95.

Her resemblance to Josie is unbelievable. It’s a new take on the classic family drama, and it is guaranteed not to disappoint.

WHEN WE BELIEVED IN MERMAIDS By Barbara O’Neal 352 pp. Paperback: 352 pages. can railroad the entire discussion into a prolonged analysis of their dating life, their blog, whether they should get bangs… (There’s one in every book club.) Romantic, Interesting, BookMovement's reading guide includes discussion questions, plot summary, reviews and ratings and suggested discussion questions from our book clubs…

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To regain their relationship, they may have to lose everything.This was a light read. No other editions available. I was born and raised in southern California, and now enjoy living and writing in the sun-drenched north of England.

When the story begins, Kit is shocked to see her sister in the background of a news broadcast from New Zealand, thousands of miles away from their home in California--especially since Josie had been killed 15 years earlier. Members, please login. It’s hard to strike a balance between questions that are open-ended and inclusive, but not so broad that certain members (ahem!) I’ve found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are open-ended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Book questions and reading guides/discussion guides for book clubs - more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books.

However am unable to find questions for a book club. And of a trauma that has haunted Kit and Josie their entire lives.Now, if two sisters are to reunite, it can only be by unearthing long-buried secrets and facing a devastating truth that has kept them apart far too long. ...Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack.

Any ideas?Does anyone have discussion questions for this book?Please let me know if you have found any. And of a trauma that has haunted Kit and Josie their entire lives.Now, if two sisters are to reunite, it can only be by unearthing long-buried secrets and facing a devastating truth that has kept them apart far too long.

Publisher: Lake Union Publishing (July 16, 2019) It’s what her sister, Kit, an ER doctor in Santa Cruz, has always believed. is a powerful story of love, loss, and the strength and resiliency of the human spirit. And unmistakable. Please let me know if you find any! Membership is free & gives you access to book giveaways, author chats & your private, free book club page. The instant you start to feel better again, your heart clenches at the thought of what sadness lies in wait for you just around the corner. Not very inspiring or interesting. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides.© 2003 - 2017 BookMovement, LLC. “When We Believed in Mermaids is a deftly woven tale of two sisters, separated by tragedy and reunited by fate, discovering that the past isn’t always what it seems. With it comes a flood of emotions—grief, loss, and anger—that Kit finally has a chance to put to rest: by finding the sister who’s been living a lie.After arriving in New Zealand, Kit begins her journey with the memories of the past: of days spent on the beach with Josie. In the fall of 2014, I fell in love with an utterly charming novel called The All You Can Dream Buffet. I chose this based on rave reviews for my book club. With it comes a flood of emotions—grief, loss, and anger—that Kit finally has a chance to put to rest: by finding the sister who’s been living a lie.After arriving in New Zealand, Kit begins her journey with the memories of the past: of days spent on the beach with Josie. It’s a new take on the classic family drama, and it is guaranteed not to disappoint.Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

So, when she sees someone on the news who could only be the sister she thought was dead, she can’t ignore it. Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack. Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack.

Thanks LisaAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.We’re a book blog based out of Minneapolis, MN. Her resemblance to Josie is unbelievable. Kit Bianci has lived her whole life this way, losing family and friends and safe places to call home. I chose this for my book club based on great reviews. Yet all it takes is a few heart-wrenching seconds to upend Kit’s world. I’ve been in a lot of book clubs, and I know it’s not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Sara @ TLC Book ToursHello. Find out more about me at Lake Union is putting out solid books this summer and this is another one I have to add to my list! Live coverage of a club fire in Auckland has captured the image of a woman stumbling through the smoke and debris. It’s what her sister, Kit, an ER doctor in Santa Cruz, has always believed. Purchase When We Believed in Mermaids at one of these fine online retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, and Powell’s. And unmistakable. Thanks.I too am looking for discussion questions for this book. Gone forever. About When We Believed in Mermaids. To regain their relationship, they may have to lose everything.I am a freelance writer, graphic designer and translator for hire, a self-professed language nerd, and an all-around optimist. When We Believed in Mermaids is a truly beautiful novel. Of a lost teenage boy who’d become part of their family.