DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Every Day You & Me     

1) Which of these bonds was the biggest throughout the book—romantic, familial, or friendship?

2) A sudden death shakes the Brannigan family. How did this plot point impact the story’s direction?

3) Discuss how Hawk’s character changes depending on the setting he is in—the country music industry, Oklahoma, and the hockey venue.

4) How would you describe this book? Did it feel hopeful, heavy, inspiring—or all three?

5) Did you connect with Maya’s journey through grief and healing, or through second chances?

6) Maya risked her life on two different occasions. What did you think about her decisions? Were they brave, reckless, or both? How did her past with her husband, her parents, and thinking she couldn’t have children affect those decisions?

7) Did anything surprise you in the book?

8) What message do you think the author is trying to send about resilience?

9) Were there any moments or quotes that really stuck with you? Why?

10) What did you think of Hawk as a partner? How does he challenge Maya? In what ways does Hawk help and support Maya? How does their relationship evolve?

11) Discuss the theme of not being in charge and letting others in.

12) If this book were a movie, who would you cast as Maya and Hawk?