Six Little Words

Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.

Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path?

Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local café could change her path forever.

"To be, or not to be ..."--printed on an orange card with no explanation--appears one morning.

Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer's block.

As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark--and the long-lost courage to chase it.

For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too ...

These discussion questions were provided by the publisher, Blackstone Publishing.

Book club questions for Six Little Words by Sally Page

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

What did you think about the way the novel explores courage – not as something dramatic, but as something found in small, everyday choices?

How do you think the ‘breadcrumb trail’ of Shakespeare quotes brought out different sides of the characters?

If you were to leave a six-word note on a café noticeboard to inspire others, what would yours be?

Kate gave up her dream of being a painter years ago. What do you think held her back the most – fear, circumstance, or something else?

Each Shakespeare line seems to spark curiosity and connection. Why do you think Shakespeare works so powerfully within the story?

Bardy is a retired English teacher with writer’s block. How does his creative struggle mirror or differ from Kate’s?

What role does community play in both Kate and Bardy’s journeys? Did any supporting characters stand out to you?

Kindness and small gestures have big effects in the story. Which act of kindness resonated with you most?

How do Kate and Bardy inspire one another, even when they don’t realise it?

The community group encourages people to rediscover their creative spark. How did the book make you reflect on your own creative pursuits or dreams?

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