The Jills Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Name: The Jills
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Author: Karen Parkman
ISBN: 9780593982921

The Jills

A Novel

by Karen Parkman

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Feb 10, 2026, 384 pages

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- Mid-Atlantic, USA
- New York State
- Contemporary
- Debuts
- Female Friendships
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How much did you know about NFL cheerleading before reading this book? Did anything about Virginia's experience surprise you?
How does Virginia's estrangement from Laura at the beginning of the book influence her friendship with Jeanine? What similarities and differences do you see in the way she handles these relationships?
Virginia approaches her love life as a detached numbers game. What drives her to see dating this way?

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How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?

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