Book Group Discussion Guide Why LA? Pourquoi Paris?
- What is the books message? What was the author’s purpose in creating the book?
- What did you think of the style, design and use of art to talk about the similarities and differences between Paris and Los Angeles?
- How did the author use pairings to tell the story?
- Is one picture worth a thousand words?
- How did you feel about the author’s use of quotes to connect the pairs?
- Why do you think the author used quotes?
- What was your favorite quote/quotes and why?
- What was your favorite pairing and why?
- What was your favorite illustration and why?
- Was there a personal connection to any part of the book that triggered a memory from the past or created a future fantasy? If yes, what was it and why did it trigger a memory?
- What new things did you learn about LA and Paris? Do you now have a desire to visit or revisit either city and why?
- What emotions did you feel while reading the book and seeing the art work?
- If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?
- If you could ask the artists one question, what would it be?
- How would you classify the book…Is it an Art Book, Travel Guide, personal journey, pop culture or perfect for a gift?
- What did you like best about the book?
- If you could change something about the book, what would it be?
- How would you rate Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? on a scale of 1 to 10 ,10 being the best?