Review: Our Book Club Loves BK Borison, but Does ‘And Now, Back to You’ Meet Our High Expectations?
For The Everygirl Book Club’s first foray into the world of romance, we know this isn’t just any sweet romantic comedy. The story should be a romance so great that our readers will literally be giggling and kicking while reading. There’s no shortage of romance authors to blow your mind, but for March, we wanted to bring in a great writer—BK Borison. And what perfect timing for his latest release, And Now, Back to Youjust hit the shelves?
For the past four weeks, we’ve been living in Jackson and Delilah’s world, and it’s been amazing. I mean, longing for leering, cuddling in a blizzard, the charm of ’90s romantic comedies, and maybe even a new number one book boyfriend? Safe to say we all love And Now, Back to You. Here’s the full review of The Everygirl Book Club, plus everything else you missed during our hour-long book gossip sesh (AKA our monthly meeting).
What And Now, Back to You about?
And Now, Back to You
Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this attraction of opposites, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author BK Borison.
If the words “enemies-to-lovers” or “forced closeness” make your heart race, you’re stuck in it. And Now, Back to You. Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart are rival meteorologists whose disagreements always end in disaster. Jackson loves the structure and organization of the radio booth, while Delilah loves the spontaneity and field reporting. When they pair up to cover an unprecedented snowstorm, Delilah knows she has to get the job done, so she has a plan: If Jackson helps her cover, he’ll teach her how to tap into her fun side. But there’s chemistry bubbling beneath the surface—and it may be ruining their newfound friendship.
Everygirl Book Club Review of And Now, Back to You
One thing that almost everyone echoed during our book club meetings was how And Now, Back to You recreating the charm of classic ’90s romantic comedies. It will take you back to the era of Nancy Meyers and Nora Ephron, and every page is filled with cozy nostalgia. The story of Jackson and Delilah was inspired by When Harry Met Sally, after all, it makes sense that this film fits in perfectly with a great romantic comedy. From the enemies-to-lovers plot and witty banter to road trip antics, Jackson and Delilah are a modern-day Harry and Sally. Some book club members may even like it better than the original.
One of the reasons why all our readers love it And Now, Back to You so much so that the characters feel layered and complex. Jackson and Delilah both have different backgrounds and histories. This allows us to understand who they are today and why they are so compatible in a relationship. It doesn’t feel like BK Borison created random obstacles to keep them from getting their happy ending. However, some readers felt that their backstories so closely mirroring each other, with the unmentioned absence of mother and father, was a little…convenient. However, that doesn’t stop anyone from swooning over Jacksona and Delilah together.
“Whether you love classic rom-coms or usually prefer something a little more risky, head to your library to pick up a copy And Now, Back to You.”
And it’s not just that Jackson and Delilah are well-rounded characters—a cast of hilarious side characters are written with their own identities and motivations. No one feels like they’re there just for laughs or to advance the plot. Our book club loves that we can analyze side characters and imagine who we’d like to get the story from in a series of interconnected books.
Although I could wax poetic about all the things The Everygirl Book Club loves And Now, Back to Youwhat we can’t stop talking about is the banter and the tension. Forced closeness is always the perfect backdrop for a heart-pounding romance, as the characters are drawn together and have to confront their feelings. And that’s certainly true for this reading. Banter is hard to nail in romance novels. Dialogue can easily seem too scripted or unrealistic, but with Jackson and Delilah, the conversations feel so real. This is the kind of book that will have you laughing out loud one minute, then crying the next with the raw and real emotion that BK Borison pours into the novel.
However, some readers wish we’d gotten more of that banter through the dual timeline, letting us see what Delilah and Jackson were like together before their stint. The entire book only lasts a few weeks, and readers mourn all the “spicy” parking notes and cute “enemy” moments we can get before the lovers part begins. While some wish they had more time with the characters, no one can deny the sweetness of their relationship.
So, you better read And Now, Back to You?
If you ask The Everygirl Book Club, the answer is yes—you should actually read And Now, Back to You. In fact, while you’re at it, take it First Time Callerthe first book in the Heartstring series, and pre-order Old Listener, upcoming third book in an interconnected world. It’s safe to say that BK Borison has just gained a legion of readers who will now buy anything he writes. Although I will warn you, his most dedicated fans still voted First Time Caller more And Now, Back to You. Whether you like classic rom-coms or usually prefer something a little more risky, head to your library to get a copy And Now, Back to You and its predecessors, First Time Caller.
And Now, Back to You Book Club discussion questions
If you missed our meeting but still want to read And Now, Back to You with your own book club, use our discussion questions below!
- At what point did you become interested in this book? Are there any parts that you miss?
- If you’ve read First Time CallerHow do you think it compares? If you haven’t read First Time Callerwould you like to do that before discussing it? Or will you read it now that you’ve finished And Now, Back to You?
- Do you think Delilah would be a good fit? Jackson?
- Do you think Jackson and Delilah could work in the real world?
- What’s your favorite Jackson/Delilah moment?
- Family plays a big role in Jackson and Delilah’s story. How do you think their home life helped shape their romantic relationship?
- How to And Now, Back to You compare with When Harry Met Sally?
- What, if anything, would you change about the book?
- Fan cast of Delilah, Jackson, Aiden, Lucie, Adeline, Penelope, and Keith
Everything else you missed at The Everygirl Book Club meeting
Like every good book club, our meetings strike the perfect balance between staying on topic and diving into a ton of bookish stuff. I mean, that’s part of the fun, right? I left about 10 new books added to my TBR that the girls were raving about, and of course, I offered lots of suggestions of my own.
The books we read may change each month, but one thing that is always present at every meeting of The Everygirl Book Club is a group of women looking to find community through our love of reading. Yes, this is a place to discuss our monthly picks, but it’s also a space where you can take an hour and a half for yourself. It’s a space where you can truly be yourself, dive into your latest reads, and take a break from the chaos of our non-Zoom lives. If you weren’t able to join in March, let this be your sign to start perusing April’s picks with us.
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Lauren Blue, Associate Editor & Book Club Host
As Associate Editor for The Everygirl, Lauren ideas and writes content for every aspect of our readers’ lives, from must-read books and behind-the-scenes interviews to the beauty products she can’t live without. When she’s not sitting at AMC watching the hot new releases, she can be found browsing Goodreads for the perfect picks for The Everygirl Book Club. There, he co-hosts discussions with members, debating storylines, fancasting characters, and, of course, giving his own recommendations.
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