Wishing a warm welcome to all of the forum book-lovers!
Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last monthās reading session (Reading Session XVII)
For those who havenāt yet shared their thoughts about their book (or anyone who enjoys reading book reviews!) you still have time to do so in Spells8 Book Club XVII- Readerās Reviews .
As of today, the eighteenth book club reading session has now begun !
Time to read!
Announce your book
The first post below is an editable wiki post- add your book title and name to the list! (instructions below)
The reading period is open for [[ 4 weeks ]]
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!
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. But save the best parts for the final discussion at the end of the reading period!
Final Discussion
After four weeks, 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.
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
If the book you plan to read is already on the list below, add your name to the list of others reading that book! For books with multiple readers, a separate discussion just for you will open for you to swap thoughts and share insights.
Please keep in mind that everyone will reconvene for the final discussion, regardless of which book you read
If you are reading a book along with someone else, please make a note in the comments so I can create a special discussion thread for you!
If youāve read the instructions but are still having a tough time- no stress at all! For anyone who prefers, I am happy to add you in. Just write your book title and author in a normal post and I will take care of it
Although itās a book about Walpurgis Night, the full moon, and a palace of sea witches, The Dark Tide is definitely a fantasy book- I donāt expect Iāll be finding any useable spells in this one! Inspiration, though, I am hoping there will be plenty
This is my book for Pride Month and by a Polish-Australian author too. Itās really cool to see the references to Polish culture in a book about magic and witches.
Weāre reading A Broom at Midnight for my current member book club session so Iām adding it here, too. I think Iāve given up on Empty Cauldrons at this point. Iāll pick it up again eventually.
While working on my āBrief history of the Chakrasā post, I am still reading this book about the 12 chakra system & I have another one recommended by @Francisco & @marsha that has an introduction to chakra systems.
@Amaris_Bane I cannot wait for your review of that book. I love learning more about astrology! Right now my focus is on the chakra systems & energy work, but taking a break from new subjects & a refresh & new outlook on others I have studied would be amazing!
Iāve had a decent fascination with astrology and the wonderful ladies at my local witchy shop recommended this book as a great one to read. I barely made it through the first chapter going through a general discussion of the planets and learned a ton. Iām excited to see what else I learn. (Bonus picture of my familiar as heās always near by whenever Iām doing anything related to the craft.)
Iām excited to join you all for my first book club here. @MeganB your book sounds so good and it got great reviews. I hope you donāt mind Iāve picked that one to read as well.
A Broom at Midnight: 13 Hates of Witchcraft by Spirit Flight.
@Amethyst Thank you, Amethyst! I started it last night- so far so good!
@MeganBEmpty Cauldrons will wait for you when (if) you ever feel drawn to pick it up again- never any worries about setting a book aside! I hope you enjoy A Broom at Midnight- have fun reading!
@Susurrus So many fun books about the chakras! You are really thriving in your studies, Siofra I hope you enjoy the books!
@Amaris_Bane It sounds like a treasure trove of astrology wisdom- I canāt wait to hear your thoughts when youāve finished it! And helloooo cute fuzzy familiar Youāve got yourself a very sweet reading buddy!
@WitchAngel111 Welcome, Angela! Usually when multiple people read the same book a separate discussion is opened, but I believe @MeganB is reading it (and Iām assuming discussing it too!) in another book club as well- so Iāll leave the call of whether to make another discussion or just keep the book chat here in the main post up to her!
Either way, I hope you both enjoy A Broom at Midnight!
@Amethyst read this last month and the review was so nice, I started reading it the same day! I actually finished this book this morning, but Iāll save my review! Thanks for the recommendation, Amethyst!
I have not gotten a chance to write my review but I will be getting to it tomorrow. I plan on continuing to read the book that Iāve been reading. I only got a few chapters in. Iāve had soooo MUCH going on. This round, Iām putting reading as a priority because it was completely relaxing for myself. I hope everyone enjoyed the last book club and canāt wait to go read othersā responses.
@Janae_Rochele Haha life does like to get in the way of reading sometimes! No worries at all and I hope you continue to enjoy your book- Iām looking forward to reading your thoughts on The Real Witchesā Handbook too! Blessed reading!
I will make sure I let everyone know my thoughts by tonight. Iām going to start reading again tonight before bed. My kidney stone and this bug I have, has not helped me concentrate AT ALL, when I try to read. Iām feeling a little better today. So, tonight I canāt wait to dive right into this book some more! @BryWisteria
So glad to hear you were feeling a bit better- keep on getting lots of rest and taking good care of yourself! I hope the stone passes and you can get rid of that nasty bug
I have been drooling over this book for awhile know and finally got a hard copy of āThe Greek Magical Papyri In translation including the Demotic Spellsā Second addition! I will let you know what I think and answer the questions! I see so many spell thereās one I think I want to try! Iāll let you know what I think!
Jeannie
Congrats on finally getting your copy- the book sounds amazing, Jeannie! I hope it turns out to be everything you were hoping for and more. Iām really looking forward to hearing your thoughts about it and the spellwork it contains!
Spells8 Book Club XVII- Readerās Reviews .
and by a Polish-Australian author too. Itās really cool to see the references to Polish culture in a book about magic and witches.
You are really thriving in your studies, Siofra 
I hope you enjoy the books! 
And helloooo cute fuzzy familiar 
Youāve got yourself a very sweet reading buddy! 
Usually when multiple people read the same book a separate discussion is opened, but I believe 
No worries at all and I hope you continue to enjoy your book- Iām looking forward to reading your thoughts on The Real Witchesā Handbook too! 
