đź“ť Spells8 Book Club XXVIII - Readers' Reviews!

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Wishing a very warm welcome to all of the Witchy Readers! :open_book:

The latest reading period for Book Club [May 19 - Jun 16] has now ended - thank you to everyone who joined in!

Members & Their Books This Reading Period:

  • Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
    @BryWisteria

  • Brigid: History, Mystery, & Magick of the Celtic Goddess by: Courtney Weber
    @Susurrus

  • The way of the witch by sally morningstar
    @tracyS

  • The Path of the Sacred Hermit by Avallach Emrys
    @MeganB

  • Pan: Dark Lord of the Forest and Horned God of Witches by Melusine Draco
    @Amethyst

  • The Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn.
    @Phoenix_Rose

  • The Gifts of Imperfection by BrenĂ© Brown
    @Phoenix_Rose

  • Abramelin the Mage
    @Wysteria_Norn

  • Witchcraft Today By Gerald B. Gardner
    @TheMuslimWitch

Even if you are not listed above but you read a book during this reading period/ you decided to read a different book than listed- you are very welcome to share and discuss here too!

Time to share your thoughts with your coven! :star_struck:

This discussion post will serve as a place to share your thoughts and opinions on the book you chose.

  • :heart_eyes: If you loved your book and think everyone should read it- awesome! Talk about your favorite points or something you learned.
  • :woman_shrugging: If you didn’t connect with the book- consider explaining why it wasn’t for you.
  • :angry: Absolutely hated your book of choice? Warn others to stay away!

This is a great place to share your love for books and find recommendations for new books to read :+1:

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Your book review can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like :writing_hand:

If you’re not sure what to talk about, here is a suggested format you can use. Feel free to write as little or as much as you’d like!

Book Title and Author:

Status? : Finished / Still Reading

My overall rating of the book : ???/10

How does this book relate to my magickal practice?:

My personal thoughts/opinions:

An interesting quote from the book: " "

All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes / No

Remember that your review is uniquely yours- this is a chance to let your opinions and voice be heard :raised_hands:

Please keep in mind that others may have opinions that differ from yours- when responding to the thoughts of others please always show respect! Remember that 100 people will read 1 book and have 100 different experiences. That’s what makes sharing interesting :heart:

What if I didn’t finish my book / joined late? :raised_hand:

No worries!

You are welcome to share your thoughts about the part you have read so far. If you joined the session late and have just started, feel free to talk about your expectations for your book. You can continue reading it into the next reading period.

And whether you read a book or not - you are very welcome to jump in and discuss what others share about their books! :handshake:

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Deadlines and Dates :spiral_calendar:

You have 5 weeks to share your thoughts and discuss (until the next Readers’ Review Post appears in the forum!)

Deadline for Reviews for this Session: Friday, July 21

While you have plenty of time for reviews, know that the next reading period will begin in one week:

The Next Reading Session will Begin: Friday, June 23

On this day a post will appear where you can announce your next book (or continue with your current reading!).

Until then, you can find more info about the club in the Book Club FAQ.

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It can be hard to find the time and motivation to read on your own- hopefully book club helped provide a bit of motivation and that it led to some wonderful new knowledge and discoveries in your Craft :books:

Thanks again for joining in and being a part of Book Club! I am so excited to read your thoughts and learn more about the book you spent time with :blush::open_book:

Blessed be! :sparkles:

:books: :heart: :infinite_roots:

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Wow! Full ratings across the board- looks like you found yourself a really awesome read, Wysteria! I’m so happy you enjoyed Abramelin the Mage so much :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

It sounds fascinating- a story but also a textbook, an adventure but loaded with magickal history and inspiration. I sometimes have a hard time when a book is split between the original text and translators notes, but in this case it sounds like they are both full of value.

Thank you so much for sharing your review! This one sounds like a book to keep close by- I imagine you will continue to enjoy referencing it and perhaps reading it again in the future :blush: :books:

There’s something really special about enjoying a book so much that you read it a second time- I know whenever I re-read a book, I’m always pleasantly surprised at the new things or new perspectives I gain from it! It sounds like it was a similar experience for you- I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with The Way of the Witch, @tracyS! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

I hope you continue to enjoy your other books- I hope that Morrigan and Altar Within both turn out to be wonderful reads for you too! :heart: :books:

An interesting one for sure! I’m surprised to hear that it’s all history and no worship ideas- as such a prominent figure in magickal history, I would have guessed that rituals and spells be intricately tied to the lore. The title (“Horned God of Witches”) seems to imply a book about magickal workings- but I guess they chose the history route! And from what you’ve said, it sounds like they did a great job on that side of things- for anyone who is fascinated by Pan/The Horned God, this sounds like a worthwhile read! :deer: :green_heart:

Thanks for sharing your review, Amethyst!:blush:

You’re getting through it, Siofra- there’s no rush when it comes to reading! Enjoying the book and absorbing what information you can is definitely the priority. And it sounds like Brigid is loaded with helpful and inspirational ideas when it comes to working with Her.

I hope you continue to enjoy it, Siofra- happy reading! :open_book: :sparkles: :fire:

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There were a few things about old rituals but nothing for today. I was kind of disappointed. But it’s still a good book!

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Perhaps there’s another Horned God book out there with a more hands-on/ritual based approach? If so, I hope you can find it! :blush::deer: :sparkles:

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Thanks, love. I’ve read The Horned God of the Witches by Jason Mankey and don’t remember many rituals in it. We’ll see what else I can find.

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I’ve got my fingers crossed you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for, Amethyst! (And if I happen across books that might fit the bill, I’ll send them your way!) :heart: :grinning:

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Thanks, darling! I appreciate that!

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@Amethyst :hugs: :two_hearts:

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The 28th session of the Spells8 Book Club and its review period have closed. But no worries! You can visit the Activities Category to find and jump in the current session of Book Club :open_book: