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Another brilliant book club kit which has offers some seriously interesting, useful and fun content. The author interview is detailed and will be of interest to her fans and any readers who are aspiring authors.

The fact that there's a page which gives a full list of warnings for potentially shocking content, which includes themes and ideas which are alluded to (e.g. racism, police violence) as well as those which explicitly appear in the main plot of the book, was really useful as we all have different tolerances for such content.

As well as this, the kit contains printable bookmarks and music playlist suggestions, which are always welcome additions. I love the book One Last Stop and can't wait to read it with my book club.

The discussion topics are also great and will be put to good use.

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Thank you We are bookish for this kit!! It's a really nice addition for when you finish the book and just want to know more and talk about it with friends!

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I really liked the book club kit! The interview with the author brought up some really good world building points and added some nice behind the scenes, abd the questions posed are good jumping off points for a real chat!

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This was such a fabulously put together book club kit! I found the letter from Casey McQuiston about the inspiration for the book to be really interesting, and their interview answers really added to my understanding of the book. The discussion questions are standard and would work great with any group. The folks I talk about books with can sometimes be more critical, so we might have appreciated a question prompting us to think about the ways white authors can respectfully write about characters of color, particularly in historical context like this book (especially since there was a little bit of a back-and-forth about that topic regarding this book in particular on Twitter a while back). Or a question considering the believability of the book's scifi elements or mystery solved by coincidences. I loved the playlist, and the book recommendations were really useful - I'd heard of the fiction romances before, but the nonfiction books were all ones I hadn't seen before, so I'll definitely be adding them to my nonfiction TBR! My favorite part would have to be the included recipe for Jane's breakfast from the book. That had me drooling!! I'll definitely be making it soon, haha. Overall a really solid, really fun book club kit!

(My one nitpick would have to be that I might have preferred a different font?)

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I really appreciate the book club kit. I haven't read the book yet, but this is a great resource for book clubs. Because of the kit, I am more likely to select this title for an upcoming book club.

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This is a really fun and informative resource for fans of One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. It contains an interview with the author discussing some of their process behind the book, book club discussion questions, printable bookmarks, and more! Of particular interest to me were the further reading suggestions for more information on queer history, and the playlist of important songs found in the book.

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I loved hearing a little bit more about one of my favorite books ever! I'm going to make the Su special soon for myself and re-read OLS. I'm also going to read all the books the author has recommended! Aaaah!

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This would be such a fun read for a book club. This guide is so cool and I love the illustrations.

I love the playlist and The Su Special looks amazing and I’m definitely going to try it.

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I thought this was the book itself! It is still nice to have more information about the book before dividing into it. Thank you for creating this kit! It spiked my interest.

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Okay I'll admit, I thought this was the book itself at first since i've never read a book club kit before, but i'm glad I still chose to read it.

I now know quite a bit about the book before reading it and I really loved how we got the story behind why and how the book was written. I'm definitely going to love reading it!

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Wel i thought this was a book when i download it. It wasn't. Seeing as this wasn't the book i can't give a review for i haven't read it. I hope i like it though.

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Thank you to NetGalley and We are Bookish for this kit

Wonderful aid for any bookclub! lots of good ideas and a nice Q&A section. I must admit I thought it held the book too

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This was my first time reviewing a Book Club kit and definitely think it would be beneficial for a new book club to get between the lines on this Time Loop romance!

The author Interview with McQuiston provided insights into character development and how the story was created. These were lovely ‘behind the scenes’ additions which I wouldn’t have had access to, without the kit.

The bookmarks and playlist bring a more interactive approach to a book club discussing One Last Stop.

The ‘what to read next’ section was a fantastic accompaniment which has provided two new books I hadn’t heard of that I’ll be adding to my to be read pile!

All in, this book club kit is a brilliant source and with a recipe that involves maple syrup AND hot sauce, it goes the extra step to immerse the readers in the OLS universe.

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Thank you to Netgalley for this gifted book club kit. I finished reading One Last Stop today and used the bookmarks included in the book club kit. The discussion questions helped to dissect the book piece by piece and absorb certain scenes better and appreciate certain characters more. I feel that discussion questions should be included with every book, it really enhances the reading experience.

I am fond of the "What to Read Next' section, it makes it easier to choose your next read. The recipe for The Su Special is included, my heart is melting right now! If you've read the book, you'll know the importance of The Su Special. Thank you for including a playlist, I always find myself immediately searching for a playlist when picking up a new book. This is a useful guide, no, this is a need when reading One Last Stop.

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A great resource for book clubs! This is a great kit for One Last Stop. Lots of content, good questions, and a great design.

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Another fun book club kit from We Are Bookish- FT: Casey McQuiston and One Last Stop.

Content warnings -I liked how they were broken down into ones that were alluded to and ones that were actually 'on-page', it's more helpful to those who are sensitive to content to be able to know the intensity of the themes that may affect them.

LOVING these mini-views, it's awesome to glimpse a side of the authors we may not always get to see...social media shows us what everyone WANTS us to see, and isn't always the truth. Being able to hear what inspired Casey to create a specific character or to share the challenges found with writing within the limitations THEY created- it makes me more apt to buy from the author in the future. I want to read from writers who are relatable and genuine and forming that connection through these interviews I think is important. PLUS I like seeing what questions the author would ask readers in a discussion about their book- makes me think of some of the thoughts they may have about the directions they went or could've went with the story.

FAB. 'What to read next' section - one of my favorite parts! Some books I hadn't heard of, some I have- gives readers ideas of books they may enjoy also.

BOOKMARKS- HECKKKK YASS! AND THIS QUOTE 'I fell in love with you the day I met you, and then I fell in love with the person you remembered you are. I got to fall in love with you twice. That's- that's magic'. BE STILL MY HEART!

UMMM, cooooolio new added content for this kit? A recipe!! Have fun making (AND EATING) this sandwich with your book group while you discuss- ALSO while listening to the included playlist!

Fun and playful kit, would be a unique addition to utilize if this is a book club kit!

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I have already read another book by the same author and as much as I like her way of writing, unfortunately I did not like the story in the same way. books that have a love story as their main element don't drive me crazy, but still I found it a pleasant read!

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A fantastic resource for book clubs! This is a great kit for One Last Stop: a variety of content, thought-provoking questions, and a great design.

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This was a fun and quick book club kit. It has good questions and a nice interview with McQuiston. I liked this and I like that it's pretty light as it leaves more open for book clubs to discover for themselves.

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I loved this book club kit! One Last Stop is one of my favorite books and Casey McQuiston is one of my top favorite authors. I enjoyed reading the interview with them and learning about their writing craft. The book club kits are always filled with fun extras like bookmarks, recipes, and thoughtful discussion questions. In particular with One Last Stop, I appreciated that there was additional resources to learn more about LGBTQ+ history and reading recommendations. Great job!

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