It would be an honor if you and your book club selected Unflappable to read and discuss. Here are some conversation starters and some basic information about me and the book. If you are discussing Unflappable —let me know by tagging the hashtag #UnflappableBook or drop me a line.

Discussion Questions

When did the story hook you? Was it right away, or did it take time?

Which appealed to you more, the plot or the characters? How did you feel about the episodic structure of the book?

How did you feel about Luna? Could you relate to a character willing to risk so much for an animal?

Could Luna have handed the situation with Mars differently?

The novel is a story of liberation, both for Mars the eagle, but also for Luna. How did she change over the course of the novel? And did that change how her character resonated with you?

Did you have any sympathy for Luna’s husband Adam?

Did you find Warren's footloose ways engaging or objectionable?

How might the story have been different if Ned had been more socially adept?

Is this your first time reading about the world of wildlife rehabilitation? If so, what did you think of it? If not, did it change or reinforce what you already knew?

Who was your favorite peripheral rehabber character?

Gunderman and the rehabbers are both into protecting wildlife, yet he feels they consider him the enemy. Can you think of other examples where people on the same side of an issue become polarized?

Which scenes did you find the most compelling?

Do you have a favorite quote from the book? Or something that made you laugh out loud?

If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?

Have you read any other books by this author? How do they compare to Unflappable?

Into which genre would you place Unflappable?

What did you think of the ending? And, can you see the story continuing?

If Unflappable were made into a movie, who would you cast in the lead roles?

The author has commented that she wrote this book to tell a really entertaining story and to engage readers in the work of wildlife rehabilitation. Was she successful on both fronts? Do you think a novel works as a vehicle for her mission?