1. Can you relate to Ellie’s character? Do you think that she is a strong female role model?

2. How has Ellie’s character developed throughout LAND OF DREAMS and the trilogy as a whole?

3. Did you get a good sense of life in 1940s Hollywood?

4. Discuss Ellie’s handling of Suri’s situation and Japanese internment as a theme in the book.

5. Were you satisfied with the ending and the resolution of Ellie’s story overall?

6. Discuss the author’s writing style. Which passage in the book was the most memorable for you?

7. Did any of the secondary characters in this story stand out to you?

8. Discuss the mother–son relationship between Ellie and Leo.

9. If you could ask the author a question, what would it be?

10. Is this book similar to any other books you’ve read recently? Would you recommend LAND OF DREAMS to other readers?