Book Club Discussion Questions for 'Such a Fun Age' by Kiley Reid

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Kiley Reid’s Such a Fun Age has been, without a doubt, one of the most popular novels of 2020. This fun drama shares the stories of two women struggling with their careers and identities in a way that touches on some serious societal issues: race, socioeconomic status, balancing motherhood vs. career, and so much more. Let’s dive in!

Discussion Guide

  1. How did the author differentiate Emira and Alix’s narrative with writing style and dialogue?

  2. Is Alix racist? What about Kelley?

  3. Is Alix a good mother?

  4. What are some examples of microaggressions that took place in the story? Macroagressions?

  5. Many times throughout the book, Alix sneaks a look at Emira’s text messages and music. Why was Alix initially so intrigued with Emira?

  6. When Alix sees Kelley at the door on Thanksgiving, she is barely able to keep things together. Why does Kelley still have so much power over her?

  7. Emira seems a bit lost and unsure of whether to pursue what she loves (taking care of Briar) or to find an office job that will provide her with health insurance. If you had been in her shoes what would you do? Did she make good choices in the end?

  8. Why did the author choose the title ‘Such a Fun Age’ ?

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Cameron Bruns Ewing is the managing editor of Just Us Gals. She works in Sales at HubSpot while also pursuing a degree in environmental sustainability from University College Dublin.

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