107 Days

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What is the overall mood of 107 Days?

2. What was your biggest takeaway from reading the book?

3. How does Harris’s account of her campaign compare to similar political memoirs?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. What was your experience of the 2024 US presidential race? How did you feel when Harris was named the nominee? How did you feel when she lost the election?

2. Does Harris resonate with you as a politician? Why or why not?

3. Harris expresses a certain degree of hope for the United States, despite her loss. Do you agree? Why or why not?

4. What social or political causes are most important to you, and did Harris adequately address them in her campaign?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How did current events during the 2024 election affect Harris and her race?

2. Besides the unprecedented shortness of Harris’s campaign, what else was unique about the 2024 presidential race?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. How does the day-by-day, countdown-style structure of the text shape the narrative?

2. What does the text say about Harris’s relationship with her family?

3. How does Harris describe her leadership style? What does she consider important qualities and qualifications for people in power?

4. How does the text frame the way race and gender affected Harris’s presidential campaign and her political career more broadly?

5. Discuss Harris’s uses of the first-person point of view. How does she use narrative point of view to connect with readers?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. Imagine you had to suddenly launch a political campaign. Who would you assemble for your team, and what issues would you focus on?

2. Design a star-studded campaign rally for a candidate of your choice. Who would speak or perform, and where would the event be held?