‘Tis the season for some witchy books. Here are a few that have been popular with staff and patrons alike:
THE LAST WITCH OF SCOTLAND by Philip Paris
“The tale of a mother and daughter put on trial for witchcraft in 18th century Scotland is expertly told by Philip Paris>” ~The Scotsman
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THE BEWITCHING by Silvia Moreno Garcia
“It’s a thoroughly enjoyable book about power, privilege, dark magic, and the capacity for stories to transcend them all.” ~ Booklist (Starred Review)
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SANCTUARY by V.V. James
“This riveting mystery from James (the Dark Gifts fantasy trilogy as Vic James) shows how a contemporary witch hunt affects the residents of a Connecticut town.” ~Publisher’s Weekly
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THE ANTIDOTE by Karen Russell
“Highly honored Russell follows two stellar story collections with her second novel, an ardent work of encompassing and compassionate historical fiction supercharged with her signature imaginative, astutely calibrated supernatural twists. A dramatic and uncanny tale of the drastic consequences of our destruction of nature and Indigenous communities.” ~Booklist (Starred Review)
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WITCHCRAFT FOR WAYWARD GIRLS by Grady Hendrix
“Another stellar novel from Hendrix, a perfectly constructed story that has a strong emotional core, compelling plot, unforgettable characters, and 360 degrees of terror.” ~Booklist (Starred Review)
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A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING by Sangu Mandanna
“With snappy dialogue and a lot of heart, Mandanna’s latest explores how much pressure we sometimes put on ourselves, the ups and downs of the family we choose, and the importance of using your voice and power to stand up for others. ” ~Booklist
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