Book Club Discussion Questions

Greece For Sale by Amelia Short

On Mia 

1 Mia moved to Greece after years of planning, while Gabby did it on a whim. Does the book suggest one approach to a big life change is "better" than the other?

2 Early on, Mia admits her new life in Crete feels surprisingly ordinary — work, shopping, the bar, home — despite the change of scenery. Have you ever experienced that gap between the fantasy of a fresh start and the reality of it?

3 How does Mia's job as an estate agent shape the way she sees Greece — both the tourist-friendly complexes and the crumbling village properties like the Old Kafenion?
On romance and Adonis

4. Introverts and extroverts - Mia by nature, is a people-pleasing introvert. How does her character compare to the extroverts in the book, like Tamsin, Gabby and Xenia?

5. Mia and Tamsin's history - What did the book tell you about Mia and Tamsin's relationship growing up? How does this change as Mia sees the situation with an adult's mind?

6. Did you believe in Mia and Adonis as a couple, given the very different worlds they come from (small-town estate agent vs. international pop star)?

On friendship and family

7. Gabby tells Mia that "moving to Greece is a calling... no matter what way it calls you, it's for a reason." Do you think the book bears that idea out for its various characters (Gabby, Ruben, Mia)?

8. Tamsin's arrival disrupts Mia's carefully built new life, and Mia is relieved rather than sad when she leaves. What does this friendship reveal about who Mia has become since moving abroad?

9. Ruben's story with Lance — building a dream together only to have one partner leave — sits in contrast to Gabby and Georgios's reconciliation. What does the book seem to say about sacrifice and compromise in relationships?

On setting and atmosphere

10. The villa in Plaka, with its swing seat overlooking Spinalonga, becomes a turning point for Mia. Why do you think the author chose that particular spot for one of Mia's most reflective moments?

11. Mia and Adonis finally connect at Mia's apartment. Why do you think the author chose this setting rather than Villa Kallos or another luxury location?

12. How does the author use food, weather, and local colour (kafenions, seafront bars, village life) to create a sense of place, and did it make you want to visit Crete?

On tone and structure

13. The book mixes light workplace comedy (Gary, Xenia, the estate agency) with more serious emotional beats (Gabby and Georgios's breakup, Ruben's lost love). Did that balance work for you?

14. Mia often narrates with self-deprecating humour, even in emotionally loaded moments. How did her voice affect your connection to her as a narrator?

Bonus Discussion Points:

Title Significance: How does the title "Greece For Sale" work for you - both literal and metaphorical?

Falling for a Rockstar: Did you ever have a crush on a rockstar/popstar or somebody famous? How do you think it would feel to meet them?

Thank you for reading and discussing my book. I hope you have a great evening!

Love Amelia x

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