READERS GUIDE

Reader’s Guide
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Discussion Questions:

1.      Why do you think Phoebe sought comfort in true crime at such an early age?

2.      Why do you think Phoebe immediately became suspicious of Sam? Was it simply because she was listening to true crime podcasts on her journey, or something more?

3.      Do you consume any true crime media, like books, podcasts, or documentaries? Why do you think it’s so popular?

4.      Phoebe’s interest in true crime leads her to not always trust the world around her. How do you think the consumption of true crime impacts our society and culture?

5.      How does her interest in true crime affect Phoebe’s ability to understand her own feelings? How does it lead to missteps in her relationship with Sam?

6.      Phoebe and her brother Conner have different upbringings. How did that affect their relationship with their parents? With a potential significant other?

7.      There are a ton of pop culture references in the book. How many did you recognize?

8.      What do you see Phoebe and Sam doing five years after the events of the novel?