The Island Club Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for The Island Club by Nicola Harrison.
October 18, 2026
Spoiler warning: some questions touch on how the book ends. Best read after you've finished it.
Discussion questions
- How do you think the setting of Balboa Island contributes to the unfolding of the women's stories?
- What role does tennis play in the development of the friendship between Milly, Sylvia, and Adele?
- Do you think Milly was right to move her family to Balboa Island in hopes of saving her marriage?
- How does Sylvia Johnson's discovery of her husband's financial risks impact her role in the community and within her own family?
- What do you think motivated Adele Lambert to return to the game of tennis despite her past experiences?
- Discuss the significance of secrecy and hidden identities in Adele's storyline. How does it affect her relationships with others?
- How do the timelines of each woman's story intersect and influence one another throughout the book?
- In what ways can you relate to the challenges faced by one of the three main characters?
- Did the ending of "The Island Club" provide a satisfying resolution to the stories of Milly, Sylvia, and Adele?
- Do you think the friendships between the three women will endure beyond the events of the book? Why or why not?
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