What are good book club discussion questions for Red, White & Royal Blue?

Spoiler-free questions to get the conversation going: When you opened this book for the first time, where were you, and what kind of mood were you in? Did it match the cozy energy of the story?; Was there a scene early on that made you smile or laugh out loud and decide, yes, I am settling in for this one?; The book leans hard into the joy of secret letters and late-night messages. Have you ever had a correspondence (texts, emails, notes) that felt like its own little world?; Alex and Henry both carry the weight of family expectations. Which moments in the book made you feel tender toward them, like you wanted to hand them a cup of tea?; The story moves between the White House, Kensington, campaign stops, and quiet hideaways. Which setting did you most want to curl up inside, and why?.

What food and drinks should I serve at a Red, White & Royal Blue book club?

Food: Claremont family turkey chili with cornbread, Buttery scones with clotted cream and jam, and Loaded grilled cheese trio with tomato soup shooters. Drinks: Earl Grey with honey and milk, Spiked hot apple cider with cinnamon, and White wine spritzer with lemon.

How do I host a Red, White & Royal Blue book club night?

A swoony, big-hearted romance between the First Son of the United States and the Prince of Wales, full of witty banter, political hijinks, and tender longing. It is the literary equivalent of a warm hug with a side of butterflies.

Red, White & Royal Blue Book Club Questions, Food & Host Guide

Warm-up questions

1 When you opened this book for the first time, where were you, and what kind of mood were you in? Did it match the cozy energy of the story?
2 Was there a scene early on that made you smile or laugh out loud and decide, yes, I am settling in for this one?

Digging in

1 The book leans hard into the joy of secret letters and late-night messages. Have you ever had a correspondence (texts, emails, notes) that felt like its own little world?
2 Alex and Henry both carry the weight of family expectations. Which moments in the book made you feel tender toward them, like you wanted to hand them a cup of tea?
3 The story moves between the White House, Kensington, campaign stops, and quiet hideaways. Which setting did you most want to curl up inside, and why?
4 Food, drinks, and small comforts pop up a lot (turkey chili, scones, late-night snacks). What comfort food would YOU bring into Alex or Henry's life if you could?

Going deep

1 Without giving anything away, was there a moment that made you tear up or hold your breath? What was it about that scene that landed for you personally?
2 This book is often described as a comfort read people return to. What did it offer you (hope, escape, validation, joy) that you needed right now in your life?

On the table

Claremont family turkey chili with cornbread

A nod to Alex's Texas roots and the warm, family-table feeling threaded through the book

Buttery scones with clotted cream and jam

An easy Henry-in-Kensington moment, perfect for a cozy afternoon spread

Loaded grilled cheese trio with tomato soup shooters

Late-night-snack energy for two boys sneaking around historic kitchens

To sip

Earl Grey with honey and milk No alcohol

Henry's quiet, comforting cup, ideal for sipping during the soft scenes

Spiked hot apple cider with cinnamon

Campaign-trail autumn warmth in a mug, gently boozy and very cozy

White wine spritzer with lemon

A breezy nod to garden parties and royal soirees, light and easy to sip all night

Soft, glowy pop and indie love songs for candlelight and slow smiles

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