The Lonely Hearts Book Club

Explore the ways in which Arthur’s character brings the other primary characters together. Although Arthur is originally antagonistic, he forms a close group of friends over the course of the novel. What gives him the power to do so, and why? How does he ultimately keep his new friends connected?

Despite Sloane’s existing relationships, she remains lonely and isolated internally. How does her loneliness dictate her life, and why? What role do books play amidst her isolation?

Explore the ways in which the Racing in the Rain Book Club brings the primary characters together. How does the club start, and how does it evolve over time? What does each individual member contribute to the club? Consider what the club offers its members besides literary discussion.