Out of the Woods

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Which moments in Sarah and Caleb’s relationship were most relatable or compelling to you? Why?

2. How does this book compare to other “marriage in trouble” romance novels you have read, like Taylor Jenkins Reid’s After I Do or Colleen Hoover’s All Your Perfects? Have you read any other romance novels that feature already-married couples?

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

1. Are your family relationships and dynamics more like Sarah’s, or more like Caleb’s?

2. How has your life been shaped by unexpected grief, like the loss of someone close to you, or by unexpected setbacks, like Sarah’s feedback from Cecilia Floodgate?

3. Do you think some of Sarah and Caleb’s struggles with communication are typical of any long-term relationship?

4. Are the struggles with identity and work-life balance in this book reflective of current contemporary challenges and debates on this topic?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How does the absence of technology for much of this book advance arguments about the