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This book club kit was great. This is exactly what a book club like mine would enjoy. A clear theme, outfit ideas and a game! As if that wasn't enough fun those printable bookmarks were a perfect touch to print out and give to the group for the next book up in the series. Also the upcoming releases as well as the authors backlog were great suggestions for the group who loved this book!

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This book club kit was absolutely fabulous! It was perfect for my book club! We loved the Author Interview, getting to hear her opinions and thoughts, and how she created such a fun book. Loved the bookmarks, the activities, and the recipes! It really helped us stay on theme. The questions were all thought-provoking and facilitated great conversations about the book. I think this is a perfect book club kit, that is super useful and fun, to help groups connect with each other and celebrate the many themes of this book!

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This is such a cute way to present this book to a book club. It has creative ideas for a whole evening! The author interview is a good touch, but I especially love the recipes! I’m glad that this was done for more books in this series!

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I like this kit a lot!! it provides amazing extra material with challenges and discussions and questions. its perfect for any bookclub, I definitely cant recommend it more!!

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Julie Murphy's popular IF THE SHOE FITS is perfect for our next book group discussion, especially now that we have this useful kit to guide us.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Opinions are mine.

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Oooo I love this kit, i never expected sth like this but it’s actually quite interesting with the bookmarks and activities ideas, I actually like it 😍😍

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This was a good extra set to have after reading the book but not for the classroom. This is a great extra ideas on books to read next and questions to ask after reading this book. I need to read the book and then come back to this.

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I finally have the excuse to make my book club friends read this book, and with a kit like this one I really can't fail!

Thanks to We Are Bookish and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

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The author interview was pretty interesting to read and get a point of view of the author’s thoughts. I love when books have bookmarks and recipes as well. Will be keeping this for a book club so we can play bingo and try the recipes.

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Super fun! Love these book club kits! I love the interviews with the author and the different activities for the book club to do!

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This book club kit would be the perfect companion to any book club meeting about If the Shoe Fits. I loved the variety of content in this kit and particularly loved the book recommendations and encouraging your book club to try Disney bounding. I loved the design of this kit and how it linked into the book cover.

Having read this book club kit, I'm now extremely excited to read this book and the rest of the books in the Meant to Be series!

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This book club kit has it all interviews, discussion questions, recipes and what to read next. This is great for someone just starting a book club. You don't have to have lulls in the conversation because you can always ask a questions. Getting the scene set is already decided because they have a pizza and cocktail recipe for you to make. They have a cute little quiz called "how far would you make it in before midnight?" That's something really cute to do in your book club along side the discussion, along with book club bingo.

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I loved this book as Cinderella is my favorite Disney character. so getting to have the book kit was such a fun way to continue to explore the themes, characters, and everything else from the book.

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Really cute Bookclub kit! Will for sure use it when I will ready the book :)

I really like the design your own shoe page, will do the bingo with my bookbesties and we will use the questions after wrapping up the book.

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I thought it was the book but it wasn't☠️
I want to read it, though, maybe ill'give this book a possibility next summer.

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This was my first bookclub kit through Netgalley and I was pleasantly surprised.
Due to the continuous winter storms at the time caused us to do a virtual bookclub and it was super simple to share the questions and "swag" such as the bookmarks, It was a hit and hoped to do it again.

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Julie Murphy's "If the Shoe Fits" is a modern and empowering retelling of a classic fairy tale that beautifully blends romance, self-discovery, and body positivity. The story introduces us to Cindy, a recent shoe design graduate who is trying to find her place in the world. Working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of a reality dating show, Cindy seizes an unexpected opportunity to participate in the show.

What sets this Cinderella adaptation apart is its focus on body positivity and self-acceptance. Cindy's journey as the only plus-size contestant on the dating show serves as a powerful narrative on embracing one's own identity and challenging societal beauty standards. Her character becomes a symbol of empowerment and inspiration for women everywhere.

Julie Murphy's writing is engaging and relatable, drawing readers into Cindy's world and her quest for both professional success and love. The characters are well-developed, and the chemistry between Cindy and the charming bachelor adds depth to the story.

The novel also highlights the fashion and shoe design industry, providing insights into Cindy's creative process and her determination to carve out her own path in a competitive field.

"If the Shoe Fits" is a heartwarming and affirming story that reminds us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. It encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness, pursue their passions, and design their own paths to happiness. Julie Murphy's modern take on Cinderella is a delightful and empowering read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of self-love and self-discovery.

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The book club kit for Julie Murphy's If the Shoe Fits has everything you need to host a successful event!

The interview with the author provides some insight into the writing process and the inspiration behind the protagonist's story. The discussion questions definitely spark interesting conversations about both the book and Cindy's experiences that many readers can relate to.

The bookmarks are ADORABLE and I need to find a laminator immediately! The quiz and Bingo were also fun additions.

My book club discusses books virtually so I didn't attempt the recipes but the drink recipe couldn't go wrong. Sounds so good!

Overall, the kit met my expectations! My only complaint is that the font and spacing made the text a little difficult to read.

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The Book Club Kits are fabulous tools to enrich your reading experience. They provide questions that make you reflect more on what you've read and points to discuss in a book club to hear different thoughts and explore further. Even if you're not in a book club, you can use it to ponder on some aspects of the book that you may have missed or wouldn't have lingered on when you read it. If you want to get more out of a book, the book club kit will act as a wonderful learning tool. Highly recommended.

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This was helpful for bookclubs. Had some great questions and resources to utilize for the book clubs.

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