Wishing a warm welcome to all of the forum book-lovers!
Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last monthās reading session! 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 XXIV- Readerās Reviews discussion.
As of today, the 25th book club reading session has now begun !
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!
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)
Know that you have [[ 4 weeks ]] 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!
As youāre 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!
Join the 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
I know Iām not going to get though this in one go. As has been mentioned in the circle, Iāve been having a lot of stress and yucky stuff going on in life lately. Well this book just about leaped off the shelf at me as Iāve been feeling like a very stuck and sad witch. So hopefully as I work through this it will help me get unstuck and in a better place. I know I want to actually do the spells and rituals listed, so it will take time to work through them.
That is absolutely fine, @catherine11- no rush and no stress, okay? Reading (at least around here!) should be about having fun and enjoying yourself- so please feel free to enjoy your book on your time and at your own pace. It sounds like it is a book that was calling your name- I hope it has the inspiration and encouragement you are seeking!
Good luck and happy reading- Iām looking forward to hearing your thoughts about it in the future!
I hope my pick is okay. Brigid has been calling to me as of late and I decided this book would give me a wealth of information on who is was and is. I gravitate to all things nature, Gaia, Celtic, Irish, green. I have so many goals and plans this year. Instead of losing myself in depression and anxiety, I am working on losing myself into my beliefs and my ancestry.
So this is my attempt at reinforcing what I know before going further by rereading one of the first books I ever read about my beloved Brigid. Weāll see how this goes & how far I make it through!
@stephanieanne76 I think its grwat that you are learning more Her. I also had gone through a back to basics & self discovery, I found that I am very aligned with the Irish Celtic practices & Iām always learning new things.
As I am kind of refiguring my practice, Iām reinforcing my knowledge & understanding before building off of where I am in my path
I canāt wait to read your thoughts on this @TheTravelWitch_Bry! I ended up buying House Witch to read, but almost got Green Witch. Iām guessing Iāll end up with all of her books eventually thought Maybe Iāll end up grabbing the Green Witch from Kindle Unlimited to read along with the House Witch though!
Ooh, I had no idea this was even a book and I am super excited to read your review on this! Iāve just started diving into Greek Gods so this looks amazing.
Love & Light my dear friend! I have always been pulled by nature, the ocean, the mountains. They are the places I feel most at peace and safe. Gaia has always been and always will be the Goddess of my heart, soul, and spirit. But since joining the coven (and today is my one year anniversary!!! Goodness, I cannot believe it) Brigid has really called out to me and really was the reason I did the ancestry DNA test. So I am very, very excited to read this book along with many others!!
Oh Iām so happy to hear that! I had such a hard time deciding which one to get so Iām glad to hear you like it. What Iāve read so hard has been wonderful!
@TheTravelWitch_Bry , thanks for the encouragement. Itās been good so far, makes some very good points, Iāll save those for final review though. The rituals have been great, as thereās a lot of pointers on substitutions if you donāt have a certain item, and how not everyoneās at the same point and thatās ok.
It is absolutely okay- in fact, it sounds like a book that is a great match for your interests! I hope that you enjoy reading Brigid and that it has lots of helpful tips and guidance to help you on your path towards your goals this year. Happy reading, @stephanieanne76!
Ohhhh! Iāve heard good things about House Witch- I canāt wait to hear your thoughts on it, Aurora! Hahaha we can swap opinions on the two books
Green Witch is really good so far- I admit I havenāt had much time to sit down and read over the past weeks, but what I have read has been enjoyable. Itās really loaded with information too- Iām impressed with just how much is being covered!
Awesome- Iām so happy to hear youāve been enjoying it! It sounds like there is a wealth of information, Iād love to hear more about the rituals, and gosh- one can never have too many resources when it comes to substitutions! Iām looking forward to hearing all your thoughts in your review, Catherine- happy reading!
I feel the same about the House Witch! I havenāt gotten as far as Iād hoped to yet, but I feel like Iāve learned so much in the little bit I have read. I look forward to swapping notes
I have gotten to start rereading my first Brigid book Pagan Portals - Brigid: Meeting The Celtic Goddess Of Poetry, Forge, And Healing Well & Iām going to reread Brigid by Courtney Weber afterward.
I also just got the full English translation of the Caith Maige Tuired today! Iām excited for that one too!
(Now I really gotta jump in and find time to read more of it! )
So many fun books, and all about a goddess near and dear to your heart! I hope your re-reads are just as good as they were the first time, and that you enjoy your new book too. Canāt wait to hear your thoughts, Siofra- happy reading!
I think Iām a bit late to the party, but I felt like my current read (VenCo by Cherie Dimaline) would interest some folks here. Itās a novel, so a bit different from some of the other titles listed, but I hope thatās alright. From the bookās blurb: [VenCo is] āa wickedly subversive, deliciously imaginative, deeply feminist novel of contemporary witches on the riseā.
Iām about 70% of the way through and Iām really enjoying it so far. A lot of the novels Iāve read about witches and witchcraft are either too fantasy-based or donāt dive deep enough into the actual magic, but Iāve found so far, VenCo is striking a really nice balance.
It only came out last week (Feb 14), but I was able to snag a copy from my local library. Iād love to hear if anyone else here has heard of it/read it, and if notāhopefully itās one to add to your list!
It absolutely is okay! Any book recommendation is a good one, in my opinion. It sounds super interesting and Iām gonna add it to my TBR list! Thank you!
Spells8 Book Club XXIV- Readerās Reviews discussion.
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practices & Iām always learning new things.
Maybe Iāll end up grabbing the Green Witch from Kindle Unlimited to read along with the House Witch though!
Iāve heard good things about House Witch- I canāt wait to hear your thoughts on it, Aurora! Hahaha we can swap opinions on the two books 
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