This Summer Will Be Different

1. What's your most memorable vacation, and why?

2. Lucy feels a sense of belonging when she's on Prince Edward Island. Have you ever traveled to a place that felt like home?

3. If you were in Lucy's shoes, would you have told Bridget that Lucy had slept with Felix that first time?

4. If not, is there a point where you think Lucy should have fessed up?

5. Who do you think "caught feelings" first: Lucy or Felix? What do you think that moment was for each of them?

6. Bridget and Lucy's friendship is tested as they grow into their adult lives. Do you think it's possible to maintain the same depth of friendship as we get older?

7. Aunt Stacy advises Lucy to live her life for herself and no one else. Do you agree with this advice? Why or why not?

8. After Bridget's wedding, Felix and Lucy decide that it's not the right time for them to begin a relationship. What did you make of this choice?

9. What's your relationship to Anne of Green Gables, if any?

This Summer Will Be Different is a great pick for a book club. It blends romance with deeper themes about friendship, timing, and personal growth. The tension between following your heart and protecting the people you love creates plenty to talk about, especially when it comes to Lucy's choices and her relationship with both Felix and Bridget. The story also explores emotional themes like loyalty, honesty, and what it really means to feel at home. Between the setting, the relationships, and the "right person, wrong time" dynamic, there's something here for everyone to connect with and discuss.