For Readers & Book Clubs

For Readers & Book Clubs

Two free companions to The Tambourine Man: one for book clubs, and one for readers who want to know more about the real San Francisco behind the story. Both are PDFs you can download and print.

The Tambourine Man: A Book Club Guide
Nineteen discussion questions covering Book One, Book Two and the Epilogue, along with notes on the history behind the novel, a list of the real music heard in its pages, and a short Q&A with the author. The questions include spoilers, so they are best saved until your group has finished the book.

Download the Book Club Guide (PDF) 

The Tambourine Man: Reader’s Glossary
A guide to the real places, events, music and people that appear in the novel, from the Avalon Ballroom and the Human Be-In to the songs spilling from passing cars on Haight Street. Each entry gives the history and notes where it appears in the book. This glossary contains spoilers, since some entries reveal later events in the story. Readers who haven’t finished the book may prefer to wait.

Download the Reader's Glossary (PDF) 

Is your book club reading The Tambourine Man? Keith is happy to join your discussion by video call. Get in touch through the Contacts Page.