Countless readers and reviewers are saying wonderful things about THE LILAC PEOPLE, and it appears that many are planning it as their next book club pick. With its immersive historical setting, timely subject matter, and endless discussion opportunities, it’s easy to turn this next book club pick into an experience you’ll remember!

Music

First off, a bit of ambiance never hurt anyone. I’ve curated a list of music reminiscent of the book’s setting, as well as tracks I listened to while working on the book. Click here to access the playlist through Spotify! If you want to create your own mix, stick with jazz, swing, blues, ragtime, and dance band.

Decor

Décor relevant to the 1920s is a must-have, too. Consider color themes of black and gold, as well as items like white ostrich feathers, fake pearls, gold-rimmed champagne flutes, confetti, and classic Art Deco patterns.

Refreshments

Looking to add food and beverages? You can’t go wrong with champagne/sparkling Sekt, beer/lager, and many popular cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, the Gin Rickey, the Highball, and the Sidecar. Click here for a list of 1920s cocktails.

For food, many dishes appear authentically in THE LILAC PEOPLE, such as raclette potatoes, soft pretzels, (bacon-wrapped) asparagus, and jelly donuts. (Just don’t put any mustard in them!) Other foods popular during the 20s include shrimp cocktails, deviled eggs, Jell-O salads, Chicken à la King, croquettes, oysters Rockefeller, and red velvet cake.

Background Information and Discussion Questions

But most importantly, here’s fun background info about Weimar Berlin and a list of discussion questions so you can get the most of your book club talk with your friends.

Thank you for supporting THE LILAC PEOPLE and including it with your book club!