đź“– Spells8 Book Club XXXIV (Dec 15 - Jan 12)

Sneaking into the post to welcome @Kyrstyn !! Merry Meet!

I’m Kat and am currently located in North Carolina. I am an eclectic Green witch with a deep interest in tarot, runes, herbalism, and moon magic. We’re glad to have you here. :purple_heart: Make yourself comfortable, explore, and feel free to ask questions! :herb: :bow_and_arrow: :hekate_wheel: :crescent_moon:

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6 posts were merged into an existing topic: :memo: Spells8 Book Club XXXIV - Readers’ Reviews!

All these books sound great! :heart_eyes: I can’t wait to read reviews! If I’d commit to one book I’d join the club this month! :blush::grin:

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I’m new here. :grinning: I introduced myself in the Introduction forum but I’m excited to participate in the Book Club! I’m still learning (aren’t we all?). My book is The Path of Paganism by John Beckett and so far it has been recommended to be by two people - a heathen and a druid, so I’ve gotta read it, right!?
I’ve already read one chapter and I do like it as a very introductory book to all paths of paganism, but I think this Book Club will give me the momentum to finish it. I’m planning on “using” this Book Club as an impetus to get through at least some of the pile of books at my bedside table!!!

Hi @Kyrstyn. Your book, Witchcraft Therapy, looks interesting too. I can’t wait to hear your review.

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@BlueAngelite I always recommend Path of Paganism to people, hope you like it :grinning:

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Welcome to the forum @Kyrstyn :wave: I look forward to seeing your thoughts on that book! I tried to read it once but I just couldn’t get through it - more about the author’s writing style and less about the content of the book. I’ve heard that it’s helped a lot of people, though!


I’ve added in my book to hopefully finish reading :joy: I wish I could just have audiobooks of everything so I could crochet and read at the same time. This one, though, didn’t come with an audiobook :expressionless: but I’m sure I’ll make it through alright.

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@peter3 Thanks. I’m liking it so far, I’ll keep you and the group updated. I have ideas how it could be used in a small group format as an introduction to paganism class of sorts… (still thinking about this). Lots of positive recommendations for the book make me stick with this one! :slightly_smiling_face:

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@BlueAngelite the followup book by Beckett “Paganism in Depth” is also a good read. His classes offered over Under the Ancient Oaks have been quite helpful to me. I’ve taken them all and John’s always been supportive when I had questions about the material.

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@BlueAngelite Welcome! :heart: With recommendations from multiple sides, I’d think the same- and it sounds like it’s off to a great start for you! :grinning: Happy reading- I hope you continue to enjoy The Path of Paganism! :open_book: :sparkles:

@MeganB Sorry there’s no audiobook (maybe someday? Seems like many books are upgrading to audio format too these days!)- I hope you enjoy Witchcraft Unchained, Megan! :books: :blush:

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Thanks, Bry! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: I’m not sure if the publisher has that option available yet. They’re a new indie publishing company called Crossed Crow Books! I’m sure it’ll be an option eventually, but this is a book I received for free to review, so I work with what I’ve got :joy:

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Love the name! :raven: :sparkles: And I bet you’re right- I’m sure they’ll grow into audiobooks and other formats with time. For now, that’s awesome that you got a free book to review! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it :blush: :open_book:

Happy reading!

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Friendly reminder time!

:grey_exclamation: The current reading period will conclude in one week from today (on Friday, January 12) :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 hope everyone is enjoying their reading so far! I’m looking forward to hearing about your books :open_book: :sparkles:

Happy reading and blessed be! :books:

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Ugh… I won’t make it again this month. Between getting the flu and now a stomach virus, I haven’t had the time or energy to read :frowning_face:

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I’m over here trying to get a few more chapters read by the crackling fire tonight! :fire:

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How lovely :heart_eyes: :heart::blush:

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@Artemisia feel better!

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Taking care of yourself should always come first! :heart: No need to stress about reading- books are so wonderfully patient with us. They will happily wait and be right then when we are ready to read again :blush: :books:

I hope you’re feeling much better now, Artemisia! :two_hearts:

It looks so warm and inviting- what a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a good book! :open_book: :blush: :fire:

Happy reading, @BlueAngelite! :blue_heart: :sparkles:

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Today marks the end of this reading period!

A discussion will soon open up in the forum for everyone to share their thoughts and swap book reviews :open_book:

Please keep an eye on the forums for the soon-to-appear post! :eyes:

: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:

After a one-week review period, the next reading session will begin: Next Friday, January 19th . Feel free to continue reading your current book into the next session or start a brand new book at that time!

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