Weird girl literature enthusiasts, this one’s for you.
Welcome to the g&d book club! Every month, we’re picking a book, reading along together, and getting into the good stuff (the characters we love, the decisions we question, the moments that make us put the book down and stare at the wall for a minute…you know the ones).
October’s pick? Sky Daddy by Kate Folk.
why we chose it
There’s been a lot of hype around this one, so NATURALLY (being an office full of girlies who love weird girl lit), we had to find out what all the fuss was about.
Meet Linda. She hates her job, lives in a windowless garage, and is hopelessly in love with… aeroplanes. Yes, really.
Convinced she’s destined for a very unconventional happily ever after, Linda turns to manifestation to make her dreams come true. And as things start getting a little out of hand, she’s forced to confront what she really wants from life.
It’s weird, it’s intriguing, and we’re expecting some very interesting conversations. In other words, perfect for book club.
join in ♡
We’re reading Sky Daddy throughout October, and we’d love you to read along.
Whether you’re part of an established book club, starting one with your friends, or simply looking for an excuse to pick up something new, consider this your invitation. We’ve put together some questions to get the conversation started…
the g&d book club starter pack
Spoiler alert! The questions below are intended for readers who have finished the book.
first impressions
- Had you heard about Sky Daddy before book club? What were your expectations going in?
- Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?
- Did the book live up to the hype?
- How would you describe this book to someone who hasn’t read it, without giving too much away?
- Which character did you relate to the most, if any?
let’s talk about Linda
- What did you think of Linda? Did your opinion of her change throughout the book?
- Linda feels different from the people around her. Do you think her greatest struggle is her unusual desires, or her fear of how others will perceive her?
- Did you find yourself rooting for Linda, even when you disagreed with her decisions?
- Do you think Linda truly wants to be understood by other people, or is she more comfortable keeping parts of herself hidden?
friendship, desire & everything in between
- What did you think of Linda and Karina’s friendship? How did their relationship change your understanding of Linda?
- How does the book explore loneliness and our need for human connection?
- Where do you think the line falls between accepting someone’s desires and being concerned about their choices?
- What role does manifestation play in the story? Is it about taking control of your life, escaping reality, or something else entirely?
- What do you think the novel is saying about the pressure to be normal?
the final verdict
- Did you find the book funny, disturbing, sad, or a combination of all three?
- What did you think of the ending? Would you have changed anything?
- Was there a particular scene, passage, or moment that stayed with you?
- Did the book change how you think about desire, relationships, or belonging?
- Would you recommend Sky Daddy to a friend? And perhaps more importantly, which friend?
- Finally, how many stars are we giving it out of five?
same page?
We want to know what you thought!
Join the conversation over on Instagram at @glossanddandy, share your answers with your own book club, or simply use these questions as a little post-reading reflection.
And keep an eye out for our next monthly pick.
Happy reading,
g&d ♡
