Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

A suburban family drama where secrets, privilege, and motherhood collide when two families become intertwined in Celeste Ng’s novel.
About this Event

Join us for a thoughtful discussion of Celeste Ng’s bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere, a powerful story about family, identity, privilege, race, motherhood, and the choices that shape our lives.

Set in the carefully planned suburb of Shaker Heights, Ohio, the novel follows the seemingly perfect Richardson family and the arrival of artist Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl. Their lives become connected through friendship, conflict, and a custody battle that reveals hidden tensions beneath the surface.

As secrets come to light, the book raises challenging questions: Who gets to decide what is best for a child? How much do our backgrounds shape our choices? Can good intentions still cause harm?

📖 Book Details

• Author: Celeste Ng
• Pages: 352 pages (standard paperback edition)
• Reading time: Approximately 8–10 hours
• Genre: Literary fiction / Contemporary fiction

💬 Discussion Topics

• Motherhood and sacrifice
• Class, privilege, and opportunity
• Race and identity
• Rules versus doing what feels right
• The meaning behind the title Little Fires Everywhere
• Which characters did you sympathize with—and why?

Come ready for a lively conversation with different perspectives and interpretations. No literary background required—just read the book and bring your thoughts.

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