Wait for Me Book Club Questions
10 discussion questions for Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns.
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 Elle Harlow's upbringing in the mountains influenced her music and her character?
- What do you think motivated Elle to disappear after her performance at the Grand Ole Opry?
- How does the meteor strike serve as a catalyst for Marijohn's journey throughout the story?
- In what ways does Marijohn's discovery of Elle's past alter her perception of her father, Abe?
- Do you believe Abe was honest about being the last person to see Elle alive, and how does this impact Marijohn's trust in him?
- How does the author use the setting of Appalachia and Nashville to enhance the themes of the novel?
- What role does music play in the healing and connection between Elle and Marijohn?
- How do you interpret the ending of the book, and do you think it provides closure for both Elle and Marijohn?
- Can you relate to Marijohn's longing for a parental figure, and how do you think it shapes her identity?
- What do you think the novel suggests about the possibility of reconciliation and redemption in broken relationships?
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