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For Book Clubs

Read it together

A free kit for hosting The Holding

Two siblings, two watchful cats, and a quiet cosmic bargain nobody quite believes in. The Holding is built for conversation — and this free, printable kit gives your club everything it needs for one warm, unhurried evening.

The Free Kit

Everything a host needs

A beautifully typeset, print-at-home guide — designed to look right in black-and-white or colour, on any printer. Two clearly separated halves: a spoiler-free section for choosing the book, and a full discussion guide for the meeting itself.

Download the Kit (PDF)

Free · print-friendly · US Letter

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Inside the kit

  • A spoiler-free “is this the right pick?” overview
  • Discussion questions grouped by lens — craft, family, screens & AI, grief
  • A host’s meeting plan & icebreakers
  • Passages worth reading aloud
  • Two easy themed recipes & snack pairings
  • A notes page and shareable blurbs
  • How to invite the writer to your meeting