A personal note from author Brittany Williams on curating this book club experience around Cassie: A Novel—designed to deepen discussion and connection with the story.

Instructions for the host on how to guide your book club conversation with intention.

Set the stage with thoughtful room arrangement and an opening exercise designed to immerse your group in the book's atmosphere from the very first moment.

Food and drink ideas inspired by the novel—curated to create a memorable evening and spark conversation among your book club members.

Twenty-eight thought-provoking questions designed to spark meaningful conversation around the novel's central themes—exploring what separates those who break generational cycles from those who perpetuate them.

Two curated playlists—one for His World, one for Cassie's World—hand-selected by the author to follow each character's arc. Includes brief notes on the meaning behind each song selection.

The bread recipe from Cassie — the one she learned at Kim's bakery at sixteen and made for the rest of her life.

This is an intermediate rustic-style loaf made with a poolish starter rather than a sourdough culture, which means no weeks of starter maintenance — just a bowl left on the counter overnight. Plan for two days start to finish. The hands-on time is minimal. The waiting is the work. Go read a few pages of Cassie while you wait. 

The crust sings when it comes out of the oven. Serve it warm, with people you love, on an ordinary day.

Written in Cassie's voice. Includes gram and cup measurements.