The Beach House
Discussion Guide

1.      Would you risk it all to restore the beach house? Why or why not?

2.      What were your first impressions of Josh?

3.      What surprised you most in the novel?

4.      Do you think Alfred Ellis could’ve changed anything about his life?

5.      Do you believe we’re all a part of a greater purpose? Why or why not? And did the story change your view at all?

6.      Why do you think Gram wanted to do this for Melanie? What was her motivation?

7.      Could any of the characters have done anything differently to make their lives easier?