Literary Fiction · Free kit
Theo of Golden
An 86-year-old stranger named Theo arrives in the small Southern city of Golden one spring morning and begins a quiet campaign of generosity: purchasing pencil portraits from a local coffeehouse and returning each to its subject in exchange for their story. Portrait by portrait, person by person, Theo weaves himself into the fabric of Golden—healing wounds, revealing secrets, and proving that the smallest acts of kindness can transform ordinary lives forever.
“Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person is to see them—truly see them—and let them know they matter.”
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Theo of Golden Printables
Get the full printable pack on Etsy, or print individual pages from Bingo, Discussion Questions, and Hosting.
Portrait-inspired sticker sheet
Die-cut stickers inspired by the Chalice coffeehouse, pencil portraits, and Theo's quiet generosity.
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Favorite quote cards
Blank cards for guests to write the line from the book that resonated most deeply.
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Character superlatives ballot
Vote on who really deserves each superlative, then discuss the results as a group.
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Book club invite
Printable invite featuring the kit's hook and meeting details.
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Acts of kindness tracker
A simple card to record small acts of generosity inspired by Theo—anonymous or acknowledged.
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