Spells8 50th Book Club 📚 July 2025

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Welcome to all of the witchy book-lovers here in the forum!

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:sparkles: Book Club 50 :sparkles:
→ Reading Session: July 1st - July 31st ←
→ Review Session: August 1st - August 30th ←

Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last month’s reading session! For those who haven’t yet shared their thoughts about their book (or anyone who enjoys reading book reviews!) you still have time to do so in :memo: 49th Spells8 Book Club - Readers’ Reviews!

As of today, the 50th book club reading session has now begun!

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On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! :books:

  1. Begin by announcing your book
    The first post below is an editable wiki post - add your book title and name to the list! (instructions below)

  2. Know that you have [[ the whole month ]] in this reading session
    While it is great if you can finish your book during this time, it is okay if you break it into chapters or sections- do as much as you can and know that doing your best is always good enough!

  3. As you’re reading, feel free to share your thoughts!
    You are very welcome to share any thoughts or tidbits while you read in the comments below or in a new post in the forums. Just save the best parts for the final discussion at the end of the reading period!

  4. Join the final discussion
    When the month is over, a discussion post will open, encouraging all readers to share a review of their book and any personal thoughts they have about it. A mini-review is perfectly fine, and there will be a suggested format for anyone who would like to write a longer review.

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A note about sharing books:

While everyone is free to choose their own book, you may consider reading along with someone else! It is fun to share thoughts and insights about different books, and even more exciting to go in-depth about a book with fellow readers :handshake:

If the book you plan to read is already on the list below, add your name to the list of others reading that book! Please keep in mind that everyone will reconvene and chat together in the Reader’s Reviews discussion, regardless of which book you read :books:

Spells8 Reading Room :books:

The Spells8 Reading Room will open once a week for two separate hours to give everyone who wants to participate a chance, regardless of timezone.

Ready to join the Reading Room? Click here for more information!
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See the current Reading Room Schedule

July 3 (Thursday)

  • 2025-07-03T12:00:00Z
  • 2025-07-03T23:00:00Z

July 8 (Tuesday)

  • 2025-07-08T13:00:00Z
  • 2025-07-08T19:00:00Z

July 17 (Thursday)

  • 2025-07-17T14:00:00Z
  • 2025-07-17T19:00:00Z

July 22 (Tuesday)

  • 2025-07-22T11:00:00Z
  • 2025-07-22T18:00:00Z

July 31 (Thursday)

  • 2025-07-31T12:00:00Z
  • 2025-07-31T22:00:00Z

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Not sure what to read?

You can find book recommendations in:

And also:

Reading on a budget?

Free online books can be found in:

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If you have any questions about Book Club, please feel free to check the Book Club FAQ and/or ask in the comments.

Blessed be and happy reading!

:sparkles: :open_book: :sparkles:

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~~ ~~ ~~ This post is a WIKI POST- it is editable by everyone! ~~ ~~ ~~
for help editing a wiki post, see the tutorial here

Please announce your books here :blush:

Example:

  • Book Title by Author
    (@) your username

Out of respect to others, please only add/edit your own entry

  • The Elements of Ritual by Deborah Lipp @Amethyst

  • Breaking the Curse by Alex DiFrancesco @MeganB

  • Witch in the Darkness by Kelly Anne Maddox @tracyS

  • The Witch’s Way by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenway @Jacqueline1111

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Do you need motivation to read your book?

Yeah, me, too :laughing: How would you like a “Reading Room” or “Reading Hour” through Zoom once a week? I’ve been pondering this idea to help motivate me to read – sometimes, the ADHD just doesn’t want to. I would open a Zoom room for an allotted time period, play some gentle music (no lyrics, nothing upbeat – perfectly suitable for reading), and we could gather together to read. It would be a no-discussion type of thing, just holding space together to read, if that makes sense.

What do you think?
  • Sure!
  • No, thanks!
  • Doesn’t matter to me!
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That would be nice. :grin:

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Okay, I went ahead and added info for a Reading Room session :books: I’ll run it like this through all of July, and depending on how it goes, I’ll keep up the Reading Room!

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@MeganB I’m going to change my book! I hope that’s okay! I’m in the middle of a few Witchy books at the moment! Thanks!

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That’s totally fine, too :blush:

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Good morning, friends! The next reading room will open 2025-07-31T12:00:00Z :books:

If you’re not sure what that means, you can find more about it here → Book Club Reading Room :books:

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A post was merged into an existing topic: :memo: 50th Spells8 Book Club - Readers’ Reviews!

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I love this quote! It is so profound! Thank you for sharing darling!

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You’re welcome! Like I said, the chapter about invoking the Gods was my favorite in this book.

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How are everyone’s books so far? Hope you’re enjoying them :books: :blush:

It’s time for a friendly reminder!

:grey_exclamation: The current reading period will end on July 31, 2025 :grey_exclamation:

A Reader’s Review post will appear in the forums at that time for everyone to share their thoughts and hear all about what your fellow coven members have been reading.

I’m looking forward to hearing about your books- happy reading! :open_book: :sparkles:

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I’m glad you enjoyed the book! I’ve heard great things about that author, though I’ve never read any of her work myself. I’ll have to check this one out!

I’m about halfway done with my book, and I likely won’t finish it this month…maybe… I don’t know yet. It’s a really good book, but it’s heavy, deep, very personal, and sometimes triggering :sweat_smile: so I have to take some of it in chunks.

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It really teaches you the formula for creating a ritual. Before, during and after. Explaining things for each step. Some of it was repetitive, but I did learn a few things and it was all well written, I had just learned it elsewhere before, you know?

But this is excellent for new witches! A must read, I think!

I’m glad you chose a good book that’s really speaking to you. Take your time and savor it!

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Today marks the end of this reading period!

A discussion is open for everyone to share their reviews → :memo: 50th Spells8 Book Club - Readers’ Reviews!

:exclamation: The few wonderful reviews already posted here have since been re-homed in the Readers’ Reviews post to make them easier to find!

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Didn’t finish your book or just got started ? No worries!

Feel free to share your thoughts so far and chime in on the reviews that your fellow coven members have shared. You may find a recommendation for a new book! :open_book:

The next Book Club Session has already begun! :tada:
→ Spells8 51st Book Club :books: August 2025

Happy reading and reviewing! :books::blush:

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This reading session has closed- thank you to everyone who joined in! If you have a book review or comments to share, please do so in the open Reader’s Review post in Activities