Discover the most thought-provoking Daisy Jones & the Six book club questions here. This New York Times bestselling Reese’s book club selection was Book of the Month’s book of the year and is widely considered one of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best books. You’ll foster meaningful discussion and get free printable book club questions to use as a book club resource at your in-person meeting. Let’s get literary!
Quick Daisy Jones and the Six Summary With Themes
Published by Ballantine Books, Daisy Jones & the Six is historical fiction about the rise and fall of a 1970s rock band, reminiscent of a band like Fleetwood Mac. The main questions posed to the reader are: How did they get together? And, why did they fall apart?
As one might imagine, there’s sex, drugs, and rock and roll in this book, from the recording studio to tour. Set primarily in Los Angeles, California, the story is told in a documentary interview style with the band members Daisy Jones, Billy Dunne, Karen Sirko, Graham Dunne, Eddie Loving, and Warren Rhodes. This book makes the reader yearn to hear Daisy and lead male vocalist Billie sing together just one more time.
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, is one of the best book club books because it offers discussion of such themes as the 1970s rock and roll scene, music, creativity, addiction, recovery, a love triangle, female empowerment, unreliable narrators, friendships within the band, and loyalty.
(Read more in my full Daisy Jones & The Six Book Review.)
Reading Tip: Daisy Jones & the Six was a finalist in the 2020 Audie Awards and is one of the best audiobooks ever. The full-cast narration makes it unputdownable, especially since the book is told in a documentary format.
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones and the Six: Book Club Questions
Discuss the unique documentary-style format of Daisy Jones & the Six.
Discuss the identity of the documentarian.
Do you think the accounts told in the documentary were likely true or muddled by subjectivity and lapses in memory?
Did you read Daisy Jones & the Six in print or on audio?
Discuss how Daisy’s childhood affected her adult life.
Discuss how various characters describe Daisy’s appearance (including Teddy Price and Simone Jackson).
Early on, Daisy wonders whether she has a purpose. What do you think her purpose is?
Discuss Daisy as a source of inspiration versus as a creator.
Discuss the band’s name changes and their significance.
Describe the differences in the band before and after Daisy joined.
Describe each of the band members.
Did all of the band members feel unique and memorable to you?
Discuss Billy and Camilla as spouses.
Discuss Billy and Camilla as parents.
Daisy Jones & the Six explores many typical themes of a 1970s band: sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Did it still feel unique in its own right to you?
Discuss the meaning of the song “Aurora.”
Discuss the role of drugs and alcohol in Daisy Jones & the Six, particularly in Daisy’s and Billy’s lives
Daisy Jones & the Six is all about music, yet you can’t hear the music as a reader. How, if at all, did this affect your reading experience?
Discuss the tension among Daisy, Billy, and Camilla.
Who was the love of Billy’s life?
Should Camilla have left Billy?
Discuss marriage in the lives of various characters.
Discuss the role of death in Daisy Jones & the Six.
Discuss the role of pregnancy and childbirth in Daisy Jones & the Six.
Discuss Karen’s and Graham’s relationship.
Despite not being a band member, Camilla’s character is important, and she’s well-drawn. Describe her role in the story of Daisy Jones & the Six.
Discuss the penultimate conversation between Camilla and Daisy.
Is Daisy Jones & the Six a love story or something else?
Did the band end up where you thought they would after time had passed following the breakup?
Discuss any related content you consumed: the music, the TV adaptation, the song lyrics at the end, etc.
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Book Club Ideas for Food and Activities
- Eat 1970s American diner and party food, including cheeseburgers and fries, spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, bottled soda, and Jell-O parfaits.
- Watch the Amazon Prime TV series adaptation starring Riley Keough. It’s so good! You can also watch Almost Famous for a similar vibe.
- Listen to the soundtrack and/or songs inspired by the book.
- Dress in 1970s costumes and take “band photos.”
- Attend a concert.
Watch the adaptation trailer on Youtube:
Book Club Books to Read Next
If you loved these Daisy Jones & the Six book club questions, then check out these books for your next book club pick:
- Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Books in Order
- The Woman in Me Book Club Questions
- Best Women’s Historical Fiction
remember, it’s a good day to read a book. – jules
