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Witchy Nonfiction Reads for teens and adults

Samhain/Halloween is approaching so here are some witchy reads in the nonfiction area of the library to appeal to teens and adults. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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  • The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing and Self-care

    Grounding and Nourishing Spells, Rituals, and Remedies

    Haseman, Maggie
    "Nurture yourself with kitchen witchcraft Kitchen magic can nourish your body, mind, and spirit, and can help you find the power in your daily tasks. In this enchanting natural healing resource for the kitchen witch, you’ll learn how to whip up…
    Book, 2022Oakland, CA : Rockridge Press, 2022 — 133.43 HASEMAN
  • Wicca

    a Modern Guide to Witchcraft & Magick

    Nice, Harmony,
    "Welcome to Generation "Hex"--an era where young Americans know that witchcraft isn't about devil worship and spooky curses, and instead are openly embracing meaningful Wiccan rituals that can enrich our lives in real-world ways. In Wicca,…
    Book, 2019New York : Seal Press, [2019] — 299.94 NICE
  • The Wicca Garden

    a Modern Witch's Book of Magickal and Enchanted Herbs and Plants

    Dunwich, Gerina,
    "Offers a general guide to herb gardening, lists herbs associated with the practice of Wicca, and discusses their significance" (Goodreads)
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Kensington Publishing Corp., [2018?] — 133.43 DUNWICH
  • Wicca for Beginners

    Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice

    Sabin, Thea, 1967-
    "Due to the sheer number of Wicca 101 books on the market, many newcomers to the Craft find themselves piecing together their Wiccan education by reading a chapter from one book, a few pages from another. Rather than depending on snippets of wisdom…
    Book, 2006Woodbury, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications, c2006 — 133.43 SABIN
  • A Storm of Witchcraft

    the Salem Trials and the American Experience

    Baker, Emerson W.,
    "Beginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America. Villagers--mainly young women--suffered from unseen torments that caused them to writhe, shriek, and…
    Book, 2015New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2015?] — 345.7445 BAKER
  • Witches

    the Transformative Power of Women Working Together

    George-Allen, Sam,
    "Covens. Girl bands. Ballet troupes. Convents. In all times and places, girls and women have come together in communities of vocation, of necessity, of support. And wherever women gather, magic happens. Female farmers change the way we grow our…
    Book, 2020Brooklyn : Melville House, [2020] — 305.4 GEORGE-ALLEN
  • "The panic began early in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's niece began to writhe and roar. It spread quickly, confounding the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbors accused…
    Book, 2015New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2015 — 345.7445 SCHIFF
  • The Witching Hour

    Spells, Powders, Formulas, and Witchy Techniques That Work

    RavenWolf, Silver, 1956-
    "A Book of Dynamic Spells and Potent Magick from Bestselling Author Silver RavenWolf Includes more than 100 formulas for magickal powders and herbal blends Cultivate the energetic power of magick with renowned witch Silver RavenWolf. The Witching…
    Book, 2017Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications, [2017] — 133.43 RAVENWOLF
  • "An initiation signals a a door opens and you step through. Traditional Wiccan initiates are usually brought into the craft through a ceremony with a High Priestess. But even though Amanda Yates Garcia's mother, a practicing witch herself, initiated…
    Book, 2019New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2019 — B GARCIA,A
  • Your Tarot Your Way

    Learn to Read With Any Deck

    Moore, Barbara, 1963-
    "Tarot Guidance With A Personal Touch Discover what it's like to receive tarot lessons with a warm and encouraging teacher at your side. Join Barbara Moore as she shows you how to build tarot skills from the ground up and form your own intimate…
    Book, 2016Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications, [2016] — 133.32424 MOORE