What are good book club discussion questions for The Witches of Cambridge?

Spoiler-free questions to get the conversation going: If you could join a warm, secret circle like the Lilith Society, what comfort or ritual would you hope to find waiting for you there?; Was there a moment early in the book that made you want to curl up and keep reading? What pulled you in?; Ava and Lauren build a deep bond at Radcliffe. Which friendship in your own life felt like the kind of home this story describes?; Hoffman weaves everyday magic into ordinary life. Where in your own days do you notice small, quiet wonders that feel a little enchanted?; The book glows with 1950s Cambridge, its kitchens, campuses, and candlelit gatherings. Which scene made you feel most cozy and at home?.

What food and drinks should I serve at a The Witches of Cambridge book club?

Food: Warm apple and cranberry crumble, Herbed pot pie with a flaky crust, and Rosemary and sea salt shortbread. Drinks: Spiced mulled cider, Chamomile and honey tea, and Hot spiced wine (mulled red).

How do I host a The Witches of Cambridge book club night?

A warm, magical trip to 1950s Cambridge where two young witches find friendship and courage inside a secret Radcliffe society, perfect for a cozy night of heart and wonder.

The Witches of Cambridge Book Club Questions, Food & Host Guide

Warm-up questions

1 If you could join a warm, secret circle like the Lilith Society, what comfort or ritual would you hope to find waiting for you there?
2 Was there a moment early in the book that made you want to curl up and keep reading? What pulled you in?

Digging in

1 Ava and Lauren build a deep bond at Radcliffe. Which friendship in your own life felt like the kind of home this story describes?
2 Hoffman weaves everyday magic into ordinary life. Where in your own days do you notice small, quiet wonders that feel a little enchanted?
3 The book glows with 1950s Cambridge, its kitchens, campuses, and candlelit gatherings. Which scene made you feel most cozy and at home?
4 When the shadow of suspicion falls over the city, the women lean on each other. What comforts you when the world outside feels frightening?

Going deep

1 By the end, which character's journey moved you most, and what did their story leave you feeling as you closed the book?
2 Without giving anything away, what did this story quietly say to you about carrying the past with tenderness rather than fear?

On the table

Warm apple and cranberry crumble

A New England autumn dessert that tastes like a Cambridge kitchen, cozy and a little indulgent

Herbed pot pie with a flaky crust

Hearty comfort food evoking hearthside gatherings and the nurturing warmth of the society's shared meals

Rosemary and sea salt shortbread

Simple, homey, and gently herbal, a nod to witchy kitchen magic that is easy to bake

To sip

Spiced mulled cider No alcohol

Cinnamon and clove steam that fills the room, a warm hug in a mug and fully non-alcoholic

Chamomile and honey tea No alcohol

Soothing and gentle, perfect for lingering conversation about what moved you

Hot spiced wine (mulled red)

A candlelit, slightly indulgent pour that suits the moody 1950s evening warmth

soft, candlelit, and quietly enchanted, like a rainy evening by the fire

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