1. Sara makes it clear in the opening chapters that she isn’t ready to visit any of her family from back home, even her grandmother. Do you think she did the right thing?
2. We know that Jayne loves Levi. Why do you think Jayne is reluctant to set a date for their wedding?
3. Sara and Will do not get along when they first meet. Have you ever disliked someone in the beginning who became a good friend later on?
4. What character in Simply Sara do you feel you identify with most? Why?
5. ¬In many ways, seeing the Godey’s Lady’s Book was a launching point for Sara. Are there any books or objects that have inspired you?
6. Will and Sara’s relationship changes during the Christmas season. Did your opinion of him change? How so?
7. Sara’s desire to move out is rooted in a need for independence, but she finds an apartment with the help of others. Have you had times when you’ve needed to rely on the assistance of other people?
8. Jayne observes that the Amish help people stay in one place, while the English help people move away. What do you think about that statement?
9. At Rebecca’s, Sara comes to the conclusion that “Maybe it wasn’t about being too busy for God, and more about making time for Him. “ How do you think that might be true in your life?
10. As a writer, the end of Simply Sara took me by surprise. How did you, the reader, feel about it?
