Funny Story

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• This novel falls into the “forced together” subgenre of romance novels. When you read romance, is this your favorite way for characters to find one another? If so, why? If not, what other types of starting situations do prefer and why?
• How does this novel compare with other Emily Henry titles? Will you be revisiting this one? Why or why not?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• In the novel, Daphne makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to move in with Miles after a shock breakup. Have you ever made an unlikely/whimsical/out-of-character choice after an unexpected piece of news, either good or bad?
• One of the appealing things about Miles is his deep knowledge of Waning Bay. Why does his embeddedness in the community attract Daphne, and how does she follow his example? Have you ever been transplanted to a new location? What did you learn from the experience of having to make a new home in an unfamiliar place?
• Did you enjoy the chemistry and build-up of sexual tension between Miles and Daphne? Why does the novel have them almost have sex several times only to have something interrupt them unexpectedly? In real life, would this heighten desire or create awkwardness that was hard to overcome?
• As a librarian and a lover of books, Daphne often describes her life as though she is narrating a story.