Spells8 57th Book Club 📚 February 2026

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

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:sparkles: Book Club 57 :sparkles:
→ Reading Session: February 2026 ←
→ Review Session: March 2026 ←

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: 56th Spells8 Book Club - Readers’ Reviews!

As of today, the 57th 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 do 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:

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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!

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:memo: 56th Spells8 Book Club - Readers' Reviews!
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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

  • Tending Brigid’s Flame: Awaken to the Celtic Goddess of Hearth, Temple, and Forge by Lunaea Weatherstone @Amethyst

  • Witch Blood Rising: Awaken Your Magic in a Modern World by Asa West @Amethyst

  • Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
    @Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth

  • The Cunning Folk’s Book of Cottage Witchcraft
    by Danu Forest
    @Luna_Punky_Nightveil

  • The Witching Year by Diana Helmuth.
    @MeganB

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I failed the last one, aside from my text books for my mentoring, I got engrossed in some spooky short stories :laughing::person_facepalming:

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I’m reading two again! I figured I usually read at least two books a month, might as well report on them!

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I’ve started on my ambitious reading and created a bookmark just for the book! I cannot wait to see how long it takes me to read it.

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Good luck! I wonder if you’ll get sucked in and read it quicker than you think.

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This is what I hope happens!

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Good luck!

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I also failed last month’s book club :joy: I’m reading a lot, just not the books I want. I found the audiobook version of the book I wanted through Libby, so I’ll get that started sometime today (hopefully!)

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I’ve started the audiobook for The Witching Year and I’ve noticed something interesting, so I’m just going to dump it all here :laughing:

It’s been a long time since I was a beginner witch and there are a lot of things that I know that I have just known for a very long time. Listening to this book and the author explain her entrance into witchcraft and Wicca has been sort of eye-opening. She describes the contradictions in so many books all written about the same religion, Wicca. She discusses the variations in myths about the Sabbaths, some variations I have never even heard before. As someone who hasn’t been a new witch in a very long time, it helps me remember just how confusing getting into witchcraft can be for someone who has no background to base their practice on. It just puts the thought in the back of my mind that I need to be sure I am explaining things in a way that is helpful when people ask questions so that I don’t do a disservice to the new seekers who are simply trying to understand.

She also has a fresh way of seeing witchcraft and makes some pretty funny comments like the one below :joy:

…a cauldron, a pentacle, a chalice, a bell, a censer, a candle snuffer, an athame (a ceremonial dagger), a boline (a different ceremonial dagger), and an unconscionable number of candles. This is in addition to the dolls, crystals, flowers, crowns, centerpieces, and other handmade craft items specific to the season. I am once again reminded that witchcraft is truly the religion of crafters. I don’t know why I’m worried about finding a coven. I could probably walk into a Michael’s and shout, “As I will it…” and just follow whoever shouts back, “So mote it be,” like a game of Marco Polo.

– The Witching Year by Diana Helmuth; Ch. 3: July And August

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That is hilarious and so very true! That sounds like a great book!

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It’s been pretty good so far! I’m liking it!

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I’ve got in on my wish list. Along with about a hundred others.

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