Historical Fiction · Free kit
Kin
In 1950s Honeysuckle, Louisiana, Annie and Vernice — Niecy — grow up as motherless cradle friends and each other's first family. Niecy is raised toward college and a respectable marriage; Annie sets out to find the mother said to be in Memphis. Tayari Jones's Kirkus Prize winner is a Southern novel about friendship, class, loyalty, and who counts as kin when blood does not stay.
“Nobody would for one second think to call me shy if I stood next to Niecy — who has been a young lady since the day she was born.”
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Plan your meeting
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Craft
- Overall5
- Plot4
- Characters5
- World building5
- Ending4
How it feels
- Spice—
- Tears5
- Surprises3
- Humor2
- Comfort1
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 Kin 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 Kin? Any content notes?+
Yes. Discussion questions, trivia, superlatives, bingo, and debates assume you know the cradle years in Honeysuckle, Annie's leaving, Spelman, Memphis, Hattie Lee at the window, the McHenrys' refusal, Lulabelle's, and how the book ends. Finish the novel first. Icebreakers are about the reader, not the plot. Kin includes domestic violence, the loss of a parent, an abortion, and a death; 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 Kin book club meeting run?+
Plan about 75 minutes. This one is dense and argumentative: 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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