The Brooklyn Witch — Book Club Kit

Thanks for choosing The Brooklyn Witch for your club! Use these questions and extras to spark a great conversation. For author drop-ins, email [email protected].

About the Book

In Brooklyn, where bodegas and bakeries harbor secrets, a tight-knit neighborhood gets pulled into a turf war that crosses the border between our world and the Never-Never. With rival grandmothers throwing shade (and spells), and a heroine who won’t stop fighting for what is right, The Brooklyn Witch blends humor, heart, and high-stakes enchantment.

Trigger/Content Notes

Light fantasy violence, organized-crime themes, grief, family conflict.

Discussion Questions

1. Brooklyn as a character: where does the setting actively shape the plot?
2. Humor + suspense: which scene balanced them best for you?
3. Nonna: protector, menace, or mirror—how did you read the role?
4. The Never-Never: what rules did you notice about its magic?
5. Rival grandmothers: what do their traditions say about inheritance and power?
6. Family vs. found family—who shows up for the heroine, and why?
7. Secrets: which secret had the biggest consequence?
8. Language & slang: did it add authenticity or distance for you?
9. Food & ritual: what do meals, bakeries, and cannoli symbolize?
10. The cliffhanger: what do you predict for Book 2?
11. If you cast an adaptation, who’s playing Speranza—and why?
12. What line did you highlight or want to quote?

Author Drop-In (Free, Virtual)

Lisa can join your meeting for 20–30 minutes via Zoom for a quick hello and Q&A. Email [email protected] with your date/time and platform.

Host Tips

• Open with 1–2 spoiler-light impressions before diving deeper. Pick your favorite scene: “Visiting the Queen’s Court,” “The Battle Royale.”
• Create a “Brooklyn charcuterie”—sweet, savory, or both (it’s an Italian thing—more is better!). Sweet: cannoli, black-and-white cookies, seven-layer cookies. Savory: pizza (Sicilian slices), rice balls, and your favorite antipasto.
• Kickoff icebreaker: 5-minute Favorite Block Memory—each person shares a 20–30 second neighborhood memory (a sound, shop, neighbor, or ritual).

Contact

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