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This month's title is Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan. A heartwarming, deliciously funny and romantic listen.

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Book Club discussion questions

Book Club Discussion questions for Dinner with the Schnabels

1. There is a near-constant stream of communication between the characters (phone calls, texts, notes), and yet, everyone remains ignorant of each other’s experiences. Why is miscommunication used here as a plot device? What does this convey about family life?

2. Dinner With The Schnabels explores how families cope with adversity, particularly the impact of financial hardship on marital issues and mental health. Did the Schnabels’ response to these issues present themselves as authentic? Did their experiences resonate with you?

3. Do you think that Simon grows throughout the story? Or is he just as clueless at the end as he was at the beginning?

4. Do you think the novel offers a realistic snapshot of contemporary family life? Why or why not?

Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan

Things haven't gone well for Simon Larsen lately. He adores his wife Tansy and his children, but since his business failed and he lost the family home, he can't seem to get off the couch.

His larger than life in-laws, the Schnabels - Tansy's mother, sister and brother - won't get off his case. To keep everyone happy, Simon needs to do one little job: he has a week to landscape a friend’s backyard for an important Schnabel family event. But as the week progresses, Simon is derailed by the arrival of an unexpected house guest. Then he discovers Tansy is harbouring a secret. As his world spins out of control, who can he really count on when the chips are down?

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