Winter starts next week. So it’s time for my quarterly reading goals.
I wear a lot of hats in my life. I’m a writer, blogger, critic, and witch. What do all these things have in common? They demand lots and lots of reading. As such, every year my Goodreads goal gets bigger. And I would like to read something now and again just because it’s fun.
I can’t remember the last time I did a why it works post here.
In the hopes of being more intentional, which is my word of the year, I’m trying to make sure I’m hitting all my bases. So here are the twelve books I intend to read before spring. If you’re a writer, maybe you want to read some of these with me. If you’re a witch (or witch curious) you might find some fun books here. And if you just love reading, I’m sure there are some suggestions here.
Art Magick by Molly Roberts
Molly Roberts is such a wonderful, uplifting soul. I’ve been wanting to read this since it came out. It’s a collection of art magic spells, and I can’t wait to try some out.
The Witching Year by Diana Helmuth
I’m kind of cheating here because I already started this one before Christmas started and I began reading all Christmas books all the time. But so far it’s an incredible journey through the first year of witchcraft. And it feels very much like my first year of witchcraft.
This is going to hurt by Adam Kay
Every year I read Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas. And every year I say I’m going to read the proceeding book. And every year I forget. Well this year, I’m going to be intentional (see that word of the year in there?) and read it early.
Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
I fell in love with Mur Lafferty listening to her podcast Ditch Diggers. And I’ve been meaning to read her book forever. I’m finally getting around to it this year, so help me.
Let the whole Thundering world come down by Natalie Goldberg
We know I love Natalie Goldberg. So when I found a memoir of hers that I hadn’t read yet, I had to add it to my list.
Where the gods left off by Sara Razteresen
Razteresen is a fellow Christian witch, and I’m fascinated to hear what she has to say about it. This book appears to be about other deities and their relationships with Christian witchcraft.
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas
Someone on Instagram described this book as Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca. And honestly, that’s all I needed. Oh, and there’s a witch priest.
New Moon Magic by Risa Dickens and Amy Torok
This cover grabbed my attention, and I love moon magic. So this was as well a no-brainer.
Welcome to Nightvale by Joseph Fink
While I’ve never listened to Welcome to Nightvale, I did listen to Alice Isn’t Dead. Then I read the book Alice Isn’t Dead because I loved it that much. I know that Welcome to Nightvale is his better-known podcast. So I’m excited to explore it.
Self Publishers Legal Handbook by Helen Sedwick
I know nothing about the legal aspects of self-publishing. I’ve self-published six novels. I should maybe learn about the legal side of self-publishing.
Save The Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Look, I don’t know what to tell you. I thought I should have read this one before now too. It’s a well-loved writing manual, and it’s past time I knew what the hell it has to say.
A Tea Witch’s Grimoire by S.M Harlow
I don’t want to say that tea is a gateway to witchcraft. But it was sure my gateway to herbs, and witchcraft.
I already have a few personal recipes for magical tea. But I could sure learn a ton more. It’s an incredibly complex subject.
So, that’s my winter reading list. Now, I want to hear from you. What are you planning to read this winter? Have you picked out your word for 2024, if you do words of the year? Let us know in the comments.
And I do want to let you know that I won’t be posting next week, as I’m taking some time off for the holiday. I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas, Yule, Hannukah (last night), or anything else that you’re celebrating. I’ll see you back here on the 29th.
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