The Book of Lost Friends Book Club Companion
Make your discussion of Lisa Wingate’s The Book of Lost Friends richer, easier, and more engaging—with no prep required.
This 56-page Literature Lust Book Club Companion goes far beyond a basic list of discussion questions. Designed for book clubs, discussion leaders, librarians, and curious readers, it brings together everything you need to explore the novel’s unforgettable story—and the remarkable history behind it.
Inspired by the real “Lost Friends” advertisements placed by formerly enslaved people searching for family members separated during slavery, Wingate’s novel opens the door to conversations about family, identity, memory, education, resilience, and the importance of preserving people’s stories.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Priming the Pump activities to get the conversation started
- Meet the Author and the fascinating story behind the novel
- Story at a Glance for a quick refresher before your meeting
- Character guides, relationships, locations, and journey information to help untangle the novel’s dual timelines
- Thought-provoking discussion questions
- Exploration of important themes and motifs
- Extensive Curiosities & Connections that reveal the real history behind the fiction
- Historical context on slavery, Reconstruction, family separation, the Lost Friends advertisements, Texas migration, racial violence, and more
- Critical Conversation examining the novel’s reception
- Perfect Pairings connecting the book with other books, films, articles, and resources
- Plenty of fascinating details to spark those wonderful “I didn’t know that!” moments
Whether you’re leading a book club or simply want to get more from your own reading, this Companion does the research for you—so you can spend your time reading, thinking, talking, and enjoying the book.
56 pages of Discovery, Discussion, & Delight—with NO PREP!
This is an independently created Literature Lust resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lisa Wingate or the publisher of The Book of Lost Friends.
Digital PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.