The Year of Living Famously |
Book Club Questions

1. Would you like to be famous? Do you think you could truly handle the rigors of fame?
2. Why is our culture so fascinated with celebrities today? What is it that makes many of us seek celebrity for celebrity’s sake?
3. What would you do if you found yourself in Kyra’s situation and you were married to someone you loved but that someone led a life you hated?
4. What did you think about the development of the stalker in the story? What about the resolution? Why do you think people develop fantasies about famous people? Are there certain celebrities that you feel like you can relate to?
5. The price of fame is often the opening of one's private affairs to public viewing. What do you think the public has a right to know about various types of celebrities? If an actor is famous for his work, versus his public persona, how much of his or her life should he or she get to protect?
6. In the book, fame affected each of the characters differently. What types of personalities survive the transition most easily? How did Declan's fame affect the people in his life in ways he might not have anticipated?