BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS

Petronella is happy to drop by for a virtual appearance at your book club
meeting on Zoom or FaceTime. If you're in Sydney, she may even be able to
make an in-person visit. Contact her about organising a free online author event
for your book club, bookstore or library group.

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Petronella writes novels which look at hot-button topics - perfect for a great
discussion at your book club. You can download a booklet with discussion
questions and some of the background and inspiration for each novel.

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EVERY TIME SHE WAKES

Every Time She Wakes looks at the big and small decisions which change the direction of your life. It makes you consider: if you’d made a different decision, what would your life be like now? In the story, Suze must find her sense of self to answer this question. The book touches on themes of intergenerational attitudes, twisting the truth online and on radio, our choice of careers, and our ability to change our future. Download reading questions here.

 

THE LAST TRACE

The Last Trace delves into questions about memory and how it shapes our identity. It highlights sibling roles and relationships within families. One of the main characters, Lachy, is a water engineer so it also looks at issues around climate change and eco-grief. Download reading group questions here.

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THE LIARS

The Liars explores our hidden histories at both the personal and community level. It touches on topics of family, toxic masculinity and corruption. Download reading group questions here.

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THE GOOD TEACHER

The Good Teacher asks questions about integrity and betrayal, altruism and self-interest.
It explores the power of community and how it can be used for good or evil. Download reading group questions here. (Note: spoiler alert!)

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SIX MINUTES

​Six Minutes highlights a range of hot button topics. It shows the positive and negative sides of social media. Download reading group questions here. (Note: spoiler alert!)