Text & chat prompt

Book club discussion questions

Book club discussion questions: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

The prompt

Write discussion questions for a book club reading [BOOK TITLE] by [AUTHOR].

Group: [ADULTS / TEENS], [NUMBER] people
Time: [MINUTES]

Give 12 questions that avoid simple yes or no answers, split into first impressions, characters, themes, the ending and connections to our own lives. Add two provocative questions to spark debate and avoid spoilers in the first group.

Pro tip: Choose three questions in advance and let the conversation wander from there.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
58 words
Fields to fill in
BOOK TITLE, AUTHOR, ADULTS / TEENS, NUMBER, MINUTES
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: BOOK TITLE, AUTHOR, ADULTS / TEENS, NUMBER, MINUTES. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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