Satire · Free kit
Yesteryear
Tradwife influencer Natalie Heller Mills sells raw milk, sourdough, and a pioneer life on Idaho's Yesteryear Ranch — nannies, producers, and industrial ovens safely off-camera. Then she wakes in what seems to be 1855: no electricity, children she does not recognize, and a husband who is suddenly competent and cruel. Caro Claire Burke's debut is a satirical thriller about fame, faith, and the performance of womanhood, told in two timelines that refuse to let the feed stay pretty.
“My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive.”
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Plan your meeting
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Vibe check
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Craft
- Overall4
- Plot4
- Characters4
- World building4
- Ending3
How it feels
- Spice—
- Tears3
- Surprises5
- Humor4
- 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 Yesteryear 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 Yesteryear? Any content notes?+
Yes. Discussion questions, trivia, superlatives, bingo, and debates assume you know both timelines, Shannon's interview, the ranch's retreat from the world, Clementine's return, and the ending. Finish the novel first. Icebreakers are about the reader, not the plot. The book includes child neglect, domestic violence, postpartum distress, a break from reality, and imprisonment; 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 Yesteryear book club meeting run?+
Plan about 75 minutes. This one is twisty 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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