Literary Fiction · Free kit
Circe
In the halls of Helios, a Titan's daughter is born with a thin mortal voice and none of the golden shine her family prizes. Scorned, Circe finds a craft the gods insist should not exist: witchcraft, worked from herbs that grew where divine blood once fell. Exile to the island of Aiaia is meant to be a punishment. Instead it becomes a life — lions at the door, a loom, unwelcome ships, and the long work of becoming someone the stories never bothered to understand. Madeline Miller's epic follows one woman through centuries of gods, mortals, and the question of whether power is worth the isolation it costs.
“I thought: I cannot bear this world a moment longer. Then, child, make another.”
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Craft
- Overall5
- Plot4
- Characters5
- World building5
- Ending4
How it feels
- Spice2
- Tears4
- Surprises3
- Humor2
- Comfort2
What’s in this kit
Everything below is free — open a section, use it at your meeting, or print what you need. No account required.
- Discussion Questions20 book-specific questions labeled warm-up, debate, and deep dive.
- Icebreakers15 fast warm-ups about the reader — not the plot.
- CharactersProfiles, dynamics map, and superlative awards.
- Trivia20 interactive questions from easy to hard.
- Would You Rather25 impossible choices inspired by the book.
- BingoPrintable book-club bingo for reading and live discussion.
- This or That40 rapid-fire choices plus a 60-second speed round.
- Speed DebatesPick a side and defend it against the clock.
- Hosting GuideShopping list, timeline, surprise touch, and wrap-up.
- PrintablesStickers, quote cards, invites, and review sheets.
How to run your meeting
1. Warm up
Start with icebreakers or a quick trivia round.
2. Discuss
Use the labeled discussion questions — warm-up to deep dive.
3. Play & wrap
Would You Rather, bingo, or a speed debate — then rate the book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Circe book club kit free?+
Yes. Everything on this page is free — discussion questions, games, trivia, and hosting tips. No account required.
Does this kit spoil Circe? Any content notes?+
Yes. Discussion questions, trivia, superlatives, bingo, and debates assume you know Circe's exile, Scylla, the sailors, Odysseus, Telegonus, Ithaca, and how the book ends. Finish the novel first. Icebreakers are about the reader, not the plot. The book includes violence, long isolation, and sexual assault; give your group a content note, and skip or pause if anyone needs to.
What's in the Premium Kit?+
The Premium Kit on Etsy is the full printable pack: discussion guide, character cards, trivia, bingo, games, hosting checklist, and review sheets — ready to print for your meeting.
How long should our Circe book club meeting run?+
Plan about 75 minutes. This one spans centuries and rewards argument: 10 minutes of icebreakers, 10 minutes of trivia, 30 minutes of discussion, 15 minutes of a game or speed debate, then wrap-up. Use the Hosting Guide for a minute-by-minute outline.
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