An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good

What did you think of the book overall? Did you enjoy reading it? Why or why not? Did it hold your interest?

What did you think of the format of this book, that is, a collection of short, interconnected stories? Would you have preferred a more traditional long-story format? How did the format affect your enjoyment of the book?

This book is first in a series and contains a character – Inspector Huss – who appears in another series by this author. Would you read other books in these series? Why or why not?

“But she had learned that it was smart not to reveal that all her senses were in full working order; instead, she allowed people to act in accordance with their own preconceptions. This was often a useful source of information, and Maud could form her own opinion of the person and the situation.” Discuss your thoughts about this quote. Do you sometimes downplay your own abilities or skills? If so, to what end? If not, why?

The humor in this book is dark. Did you find the book funny or were you dismayed by how the author wrote about murder?

Did you find the characters and situations to be believable?

Did you have a favorite passage to share with the group? Was there a place in the story where you laughed out loud?

Was there anything about the book that you disliked? If you were to rewrite the book, what would you change?

Was this a book you read quickly, or did you find yourself slowing down to make it last longer?

What, if anything, will you remember about this book a year from now?