Introduction

You don't choose the book. The book chooses you… Long ago, a bookshop was born – the beating heart of all those who find hope within the pages of a book. With the words penned upon the echo of old forests, new worlds are created.

It’s ready and waiting to welcome all those who know where to find it…

Strangers Jo, Adelaide and Kye are the least likely people to find themselves across the threshold of a bookshop.

But as their midnight book club shows them that a single book can change everything, all three realise that their own stories can be rewritten.

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Chapter Five
Jo

Jo’s heart is racing as she carefully negotiates the sink, her hairy boots narrowly avoiding sending a plate and cup flying from the drainer. Not the best footwear for shop-breaking, but then she didn’t set out to do such a terrible thing this evening, did she? A fleeting thought reminds her it’s not too late to do the right thing and she doesn’t have to carry on with her madcap idea, but Jo finds she can’t help herself. The truth is, she doesn’t want to do the right thing. There’s something undefinable pulling her forward, compelling her to tiptoe her way (not easy in Chewbacca boots), with the help of her phone’s torch, through the unremarkable little kitchen towards a heavy wooden door – a door that’s ajar. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

From the publisher:

1. Which of the three main characters – Jo, Kye, and Adelaide—do you most resonate with, and why?

2. How does the Midnight Bookshop function as more than just a physical space for the characters? What does it symbolize in their individual journeys?

3. Jo, Kye, and Adelaide each confront major personal challenges. How do their interactions with the bookshop and with each other help them address these struggles?

4. What is the significance of the books chosen by the characters? How do these sel
ections reflect their inner conflicts and aspirations?

5. The theme of second chances appears throughout the story. How does the author explore the idea of rewriting one's life, and do you think the characters truly achieve a fresh start?

6. Fay is both a mentor and a catalyst for change. How does her enigmatic presence shape the characters' growth, and what do you think her ultimate purpose is within the narrative?

7. The story blends elements of realism with fantasy, especially through the magical qualities of the bookshop. Do you feel this blend enhances or distracts from the themes of personal growth and healing?

8. Friendship plays a crucial role in the characters’ transformations. How do the dynamics between Jo, Kye, and Adelaide evolve over the course of the novel, and what do they teach each other?

9. The concept of imagination shaping reality is a recurring motif. Do you think the author successfully conveys this idea? How do the magical elements of the story support this theme?

10. Though Adelaide's arc focuses on leaving an abusive relationship, the story also explores broader issues of control and identity. What parallels can you draw between her circumstances and the struggles of the other characters?

11. The silver dragon is a recurring symbol in the narrative. What do you believe it represents for the characters, and how does it tie into the broader themes of healing and hope?

12. The Midnight Bookshop's ability to appear and disappear raises questions about its magical nature. What do you think the bookshop's vanishing act signifies in terms of the characters’ independence and their ability to move forward on their own?

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