Book Club - Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
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In this episode of Literature on the Rocks…
we’re back with our book club discussion of Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight. If the summary episode left you reeling from all the secrets and tangled family drama, this conversation takes it a step further as we explore how the book hit us personally.
We unpack the way motherhood can shape, stretch, or even fracture identity, and how Kat’s story sparked reflections on our own roles as moms. From the messy line between protection and control to the way childhood memories shift once you see them through an adult lens, this book gave us plenty to chew on (and sip on). Of course, we couldn’t resist asking the fun question: if your mom had pulled just one of Kat’s over-the-top stunts… how would you have reacted? Let’s just say the answers had us laughing and cringing in equal measure.
The prompts may be closed, but the conversation doesn’t have to be—tune in to hear our takes, listener responses, and the candid banter that always finds its way into our book club chats.
And because not every family secret needs gin to wash it down…
Daughter’s Delight Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
3 oz blackberry purée (or blackberry syrup + muddled berries)
2 oz lemonade
1 oz sparkling water
2 dashes black walnut bitters (optional for depth)
Ice sphere with edible flowers (for that dramatic flair)
Garnish: edible flower or lemon twist
Directions:
In a shaker, combine blackberry purée and lemonade with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a coupe glass over your floral ice sphere. Top with sparkling water. Sip and savor—because some bonds, like this mocktail, are sweet, layered, and unforgettable.
