In this episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. They walk through the rollercoaster of emotions they experienced while reading the book and discuss whether or not they could have been a spy in the real life Alice Network! In the next episode, they'll be covering a destination thriller that is sure to keep you on your toes, The Resort by Sara Ochs. BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS: This is another one of those books that alternates between timelines and perspectives. Did you enjoy one time period or perspective over the other, or do you think the two storylines were tied together well? Were you surprised by the harsh realities of working in The Alice Network, and do you think you could have been a spy like Eve??? One of the main storylines throughout the book was Charlie’s search for her cousin, Rose. Were you surprised by her fate, or did you anticipate her death? Rene and Eve had a particularly complex relationship throughout the story, if you would call it that. What did you think of their dynamic? Let's talk about the torture scene. Do you think you would have been able to withstand that amount of pain?! How much do you know about the real women this book was inspired by? FOLLOW THE AUTHOR: @katequinn5975

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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