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Last year I created a list of witchy reads, and since then I have added more witch-centric books to my TBR list, and I’ve read more witchy books as well! For today’s Halloween Freebie, I decided to bring you another list of books filled with witches, witchcraft, and magical shenanigans. Here are five witchy books I’ve read, and five I can’t wait to read!
Five Books About Witches I’ve Read:
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow. I just read and reviewed this historical feminist book about angry women taking back their power, and I absolutely loved it! This will definitely end up on my Best of 2020 list.
A Witch in Time by Constance Sayers. This was a unexpectedly delightful tale about a witch’s curse that spans generations. If you love reincarnation stories with a bit of romance, this is a must read book!
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. This is a dystopian in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale that was very dark but oh so good.
The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan. This was another wonderful witch-centric book by Louisa Morgan, a story about strong women and the ways they help and mentor each other. There’s also romance in this tale but it isn’t the main focus.
The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. I love the idea of witches who use magic to create a superior harvest of grapes that will be used to make wine.
Five Books About Witches on my TBR:
The Factory Witches of Lowell by C.S. Malerich. I have an eARC of this book to read next month, and I’m looking forward to it, even though I just noticed that the ratings are all over the place on Goodreads. We shall see! Releases in November 2020.
The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec. A witch story that revolves around Norse mythology? I’m very curious about this one! Releases in February 2021.
Wildwood Whispers by Willa Reece. I don’t actually see the word “witch” in the description of this book, but it’s definitely giving me a witchy vibe since some characters use healing magic. In any case, I’m super excited for it! Releases in August 2021.
The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. This looks like an irresistible combination of Jewish folklore and magic, and I cannot wait! Releases in April 2021.
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. This is a YA Jamaican-inspired fantasy with witches. And the cover is gorgeous! Releases in April 2021.
Adds ALL to my TBR. These all look fantastic!
Hope you get read some of them!
I really need to read more witchy books, love this list but I haven’t read any of them yet and that makes me sad
Yeah, I get sad when I see other lists and I realize I can’t read everything!
I haven’t read these, but I still have my eye on The Year of the Witching. The last witch book I read was The Malan Witch by Cavendish. It’s novella-length (I think . . . hard to tell sometimes with an e-book unless I look for it), modern, not perfect but fun.
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I heard good things about The Malan Witch!
I haven’t read any of these but many are on my wishlist! Some witchy books that I love are A Discovery of Witches (especially the second book in the series), Serpent & Dove, The Bone Witch and Howl’s Moving Castle
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I loved a discovery of Witches too, I think it might have been on my last witch list:-)
I read (well, listened to) The Vine Witch earlier this year because I was also curious about using magic in the vineyards. I don’t think it’s a world I’ll return to, the language was a bit too flowery and romantic for my tastes, but the story was interesting. I don’t regret reading it and enjoyed many elements. And in the TBR I’m really curious about The Witch’s Heart.
The Witch’s Heart is going to be good, I can feel it:-)
The Once and Future Witches has been on my radar for some time now, if just I could clear some space on my TBR… (((SIGH))) 😀
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Dang, I never thought of doing books on witches! Duh! And will you look at those covers?
There are so many of them, I just had to!
The Year of the Witching sounds so good.
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It was good! Very dark, but good.
I love witch books! Great list!
Thanks Kristi:-)
Great minds think alike — I did witchy books too for my TTT, and we even have some books in common. 🙂 I am beyond thrilled to see the new Renee Rossner book here. I hadn’t heard anything about it til now, but I loved Sisters of the Winter Wood, so this will be a must-read for me. Great list!
I’m very excited about the Renee Rossner, and the cover is so pretty!!
All of these sound amazing! I have added quite a few them to my TBR. Great TTT!
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Thanks Maya!
You know me, I’m all in for witches. However, it’s sad I’ve only read one of these. Lots of good ones to look forward to at least.
And there are a bunch on my TBR that aren’t even on this list. Ugh too many books!!
…witches who help make wine, you say? Sound like my favourite kind of witches 🙂
I’m also very intrigued by The Factory Witches of Lowell – the concept and name alone have me fascinated.
I agree, The Factory Witches of Lowell sounds like a unique take on witches:-)
I love these types of lists because witches are my jam so I’ll be adding some to my TBR! ✨
Hope you get the chance to read some!
So many of these are on my tbr! I can’t wait to read them!
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Hope you enjoy them!
The new Rena Rossner book is sooo pretty! So many cool witchy reads.
It’s definitely one of my favorite covers:-)
Oooh! I love reading books about witches! Thanks for the list!
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Me too, hope you get to read some of these:-)
I’m super curious about the Harrow book, especially since seeing so many raves about her first book. I need to get both!!!
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I will read anything she writes now:-)
Witches are always a favorite! There are so many good witch books coming out next year!
There really are, and I’ve barely scratched the surface, ha ha.
I have no idea why there is such a hole in my witch reading! I haven’t read any of these.
Ha ha, well at least you have lots of choices!
I loved The Once and Future Witches, especially once I got past the rather bleak beginning – and I love the sound of Wildwood Whispers! A great and very timely article, Tammy:)).
I feel like there will always be enough witch books to do this post every year:-)
I can’t believe I haven’t read any of these but I own several of the first set. I love stories with witches.
Me too, and there are so many good ones to choose from:-)
They’ve all got such lovely covers!
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I love all these covers too:-)
Great list! I can never get enough of witchy reads. I loved The Once & Future Witches and Year of the Witching and I think all the rest of these are on my TBR.
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The Year of the Witching sounds so goooood!
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The Once and Future Witch is on my TBR! Honestly all these choices are just amazing!
Well, I did just read Hoffman’s Magic Lessons and I’ve also read the first third of The Once and Future Witches.
Lynn 😀
Most of these are already on my TBR, but I am so glad that you enjoyed Vine Witch and Year of the Witching!
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Well at least four of these are in my YES PLEASE pile so, very excited to get to some witchy reads (when I can!). I think I’m most excited for the new Harrow!