A BOOK CLUB CONVERSATION CARD DECK
Read. Dive.
Connect.
Thoughtful questions. Fresh perspectives. Conversations worth having. Created by book lovers to help stories spark connection and community.
A FAMILIAR STORY
Sound familiar?
You finish a great book. You get together to discuss it. Someone asks, “So, what did everyone think?” A few familiar questions later, the conversation has moved on to everything but the book.
We know the feeling. We’ve been there.
We wanted more from our book club.
WHY WE CREATED IT
Beyond the Lines began with three friends, a shared love of reading, and a familiar problem: we wanted richer discussions about the books we were reading, but often found ourselves searching online for questions right there at the table.
So we created the deck we wished we'd had.
Thoughtful questions that work with any book. Questions that invite us to explore different perspectives, reflect on our own experiences, and discover something new about the story — and one another.
Because great books deserve great conversations.
INSIDE THE BOX
Three decks.
Many ways to connect.
150 questions and prompts to explore stories from different angles. Choose a deck, draw a card, and see where the conversation takes you.
01 / THE BOOK
The Book
Explore the story itself, its structure, its voice, and the choices behind it.
02 / THE MIRROR
The Mirror
Look inward and discover how every story reflects something about yourself.
03 / THE DEEP END
The Deep End
Dive deeper into questions that challenge
your thinking and uncover new perspectives.
+ / WILD CARDS
Wild Cards
Shake things up with a playful mix of questions to keep the conversation fun.
One question can change the conversation.
TRY ONE
Not sure where to start? Draw a sample card. There's no right answer, just a new way into the story.
Your book. Your conversation.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Designed for shared conversations and quiet reflection alike. No special preparation, no right or wrong answers.
01 / TOGETHER
With your book club
Bring fresh questions to every meeting and make space for everyone to share their perspective.
02 / WITH COMPANY
With friends
Discover new sides of familiar people through stories you’ve both read.
03 / ON YOUR OWN
For personal reflection
Reflect on what you’ve read, challenge your thinking, and explore your connection to the story.
THE DECK, IN REAL LIFE
See it up close.
Thoughtfully designed, made to be shared, and ready for your next great read.
COMING DECEMBER 2026
Good conversations are coming.
Beyond the Lines launches in December at $45 per box. Be the first to know when ordering opens.
FOR BOOKSTORES & RETAILERS
A little something for your bookshelves.
Beyond the Lines makes a thoughtful gift for readers and a natural companion for book clubs. We’re a Brooklyn-based independent brand and would love to connect with bookstores interested in carrying the deck.