Book Club Night Kit
The Fine Art of Lying
Alexandra Andrews
Cozy night
A glittering, gossipy dive into New York's art world where ambition, forgery, and friendship blur into one dangerously seductive tangle. Perfect for a cozy night of whispered reactions and shared indulgence.
A Cozy Night Among Beautiful Liars
Bring your softest sweater and your sharpest opinions. We're curling up with The Fine Art of Lying, warm drinks in hand and secrets on the table.
Reading level: Moderate
Pages: 369
Best for: Clubs who love a stylish, character-driven page-turner with a side of scandal
Discussion
Warm-up
- 1.Where were you (couch, bathtub, subway?) when this book really pulled you in, and what were you snacking on?
- 2.If you could hang one piece of art in the room we're sitting in right now, what would it be and why?
Digging in
- 1.The book plays with the idea that a beautiful lie can feel more comforting than the truth. Has a small, well-meaning fib ever made your life softer?
- 2.The New York art world in this novel is dazzling but exhausting. What glittery world have you been drawn to, and would you actually want to live inside it?
- 3.So much of this story is about reinvention. Was there a moment in the book that made you feel tender toward someone trying to become a new version of themselves?
- 4.Which scene felt the coziest or most comforting to you, even if the story around it was tense?
Going deep
- 1.By the end, did your feelings toward the main character soften, sharpen, or get complicated? Talk us through how she made you feel.
- 2.Without giving anything away, what lingered with you after you closed the book, a mood, a question, a person you kept thinking about?
On the table & to sip
To eat
Warm brie and fig crostini
A gallery-opening nibble made homey, easy to assemble and passable on the sofa
Creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese soldiers
The ultimate comfort pairing for a book full of chilly ambition and warm secrets
Salted honey shortbread
Buttery and a little indulgent, like the seductive pull of the art world itself
To sip
Champagne with a splash of elderflower
A soft nod to gallery flutes, cozied up with something floral
Spiced vanilla chai latte (no alcohol)
Warm, nurturing, and perfect for wrapping around while trading theories
Mulled white wine with pear and cardamom
Gentle, aromatic, and just fancy enough to feel a little bit New York
Run of show
7:00
Soft landing
Greet guests with blankets, slippers optional, and pour warm drinks while the playlist plays low
7:15
Snack and settle
Gather around the crostini and soup, let people chat freely before formal questions
7:35
Warm-up round
Ease in with the two warm-up questions, no wrong answers, just vibes
8:00
Into the story
Move through the theme questions, letting tangents breathe
8:40
Deep sip
Refill mugs, dim the lights a touch, and tackle the two deeper questions
9:10
Trivia and scorecards
End on something playful, hand out shortbread, fill in scorecards together
Host tips
- Set out throws and floor cushions so people can curl up, cozy posture invites cozy conversation
- Keep a kettle going all night, refills are a natural excuse for quieter side chats
- If a question falls flat, skip it kindly, the vibe matters more than the checklist
Playlist
Hushed, jazzy, and lightly glamorous, like a candlelit loft after the gallery closes
- 01 The Book of Love - Peter Gabriel
- 02 New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down - LCD Soundsystem
- 03 Liability - Lorde
- 04 Cornelia Street - Taylor Swift
- 05 La Vie en Rose - Daniela Andrade
- 06 Rivers and Roads - The Head and the Heart
- 07 Skinny Love - Birdy
- 08 Nightcall - London Grammar
Trivia
- 1.In which city is The Fine Art of Lying primarily set? (New York City)
- 2.Which celebrity book club selected this novel as a monthly pick? (Reese's Book Club)
- 3.Who is the author of The Fine Art of Lying? (Alexandra Andrews)
- 4.What year was the book published? (2026)
- 5.What industry provides the novel's central backdrop? (The art world)
- 6.Approximately how many pages long is the novel? (369 pages)
- 7.Alexandra Andrews is also known for an earlier literary thriller with a similar twisty tone. What genre does she tend to write in? (Literary suspense / thriller fiction)
- 8.What three-word phrase from Reese's endorsement hints at the book's scandalous appeal? (Lies, money, and messy choices)
Bookmarks
Print, cut, and tuck one at every seat, a small keepsake from the night.
Rate the book
Cozy Factor☆☆☆☆☆
Characters You'd Gossip About☆☆☆☆☆
Atmosphere☆☆☆☆☆
Twist Satisfaction☆☆☆☆☆
Reread Potential☆☆☆☆☆
One word for how this book made me feel: ______________________
The scene I'd curl up and reread: ______________________
A lie I'd forgive this book for telling me: ______________________
That's a wrap
Thank you for coming
We hope the company was good and the conversation even better. Until the next chapter.