8 Witchy Books Full Of Magic, Curses, And Dark Secrets To Read This Halloween

With Halloween creeping closer, it's officially time to trade your everyday reads for something a little more magical, mysterious, and spooky. Settle down with a good witchy book that involves spell-casting sorcerers, enchanted forests, or a centuries-old curse that refuses to stay buried!

Fortunately, you don't need a black cat, a bubbling cauldron, or an ominous full moon to get into the Halloween spirit. There are so many haunting tales that will give you plenty of opportunities to escape into worlds with the darkest of secrets. Here are eight of the best witchy books to get your hands on right now.

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

Witches don't exist in 1893. They were around before, but the burnings eradicated them all. Eventually, witching became equivalent to nursery rhymes.

The Eastwood sisters begin to uncover the forgotten ways of witches when they join the suffragists of New Salem. They must learn the oldest magics, form new alliances, and strengthen their bond if they want to survive.

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Sera Swan used to be one of the most popular witches in Britain, but after she raised her great-aunt from the dead, she lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was kicked out of her magical Guild. When she learns about an old spell book that could help her get her powers back, she goes for it, of course.

Circe by Madeline Miller

When Circe was born, she came with the gift of witchcraft. Zeus was threatened by her power, so he banished her to a deserted island. She had plenty of time to practice her skills. As a lone woman, her magic was important in helping to protect herself. Over the years, she encounters many famous figures of mythology when they end up on her island for various reasons.

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Weyward by Emilia Hart

This book follows the perspectives of three girls: Kate, Altha, and Violet. Kate is escaping from a toxic relationship in London and winds up staying in Weyward Cottage, a property she inherited from a long-lost aunt. Altha is on trial for allegedly using witchcraft and murdering a local farmer. Violet is stuck in her family estate with only a locket, engraved with the word "Weyward" to remember her mother by.

The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer

Rainy March is a third-generation Book Witch. Her job is to protect works of fiction but not to get involved with fictional characters. When a priceless book is stolen, she teams up with the Duke of Chicago, whom she has been forbidden from seeing, to find it.

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

In exchange for magic powers, Sadie Revelare has been cursed with four heartbreaks. Her first heartbreak, Jake, returns to town just when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer. Her estranged twin brother also returns to town after hearing the news about their grandmother, and he knows secrets about the family that she doesn't.

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

After a revolution, witches went from rulers to outcasts. Rune must conceal her identity so that she is not hunted. At night, she transforms into the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues other witches. Her cover was nearly blown after a rescue went wrong, so she starts dating a notorious witch hunter because who would ever expect a witch to be with a witch hunter?

Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman

Two women in 1950s Cambridge, Ava and Lauren, find themselves becoming a part of a secret group of witches known as the Lilith Society. They must learn to navigate their new power together.

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