It is The Stacks Book Club day and we're discussing The Lilac People by Milo Todd. Our guest for today's conversation is editor and author, Denne Michele Norris. The Lilac People follows a trans man and his partner as they attempt to survive Nazi Germany and the aftermath of the Allies’ takeover post-war. Together, we discuss the ways Milo Todd uses history to ground the book and its characters, the ever evolving language surrounding gender and identity, plus the ethical questions that arise in times of war.

There are spoilers in this episode.

Listen to the end of today's episode to find out what our October Book Club pick will be!

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https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/9/24/ep-391-the-lilac-people

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