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

This Readers’ Review has closed- please go to Activities to find and join the current session and current Readers’ Review post. You can also view all book club reviews in the Book Review Collection :books:

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

The latest reading period for Book Club [Feb 23 - Mar 22] has now ended - thank you to everyone who joined in!

Members & Their Books This Reading Period:

  • Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Ostara by Kerri Connor
    @BryWisteria

  • Card of the Day Tarot by Kerry Ward @Amethyst

  • A Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith @Mystique

  • Witchcraft Unchained by Craig Spencer @MeganB

  • Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros @MeganB

  • Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Ostara by Kerri Connor
    @Kiara_Astra

  • Haitian Vodou by Mari Silva @tracyS

  • Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft by Madame Patima @celineelise

  • The Magical Books of Solomon by Aleister Crowley, S.L. Macgregor Mathers, & F.C. Conybear @TheMuslimWitch

  • Ostara by Llewellyn @niyke

  • The Witch at the Forest’s Edge by Christine Grace @niyke

  • Ostara: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Spring Equinox by Llewellyn & Kerri Connor @carrie13

  • The Temple of Hekate by Tara Sanchez @Litha

  • The Kabbalah Alphabet: Neofotistos Basic Guide @AIRAM

  • Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft @BlueAngelite

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:

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:

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, April 26

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, March 29

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.

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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Woohooo! Congrats on finishing your book, Airam - it sounds like it was overflowing with interesting information! I’m glad you enjoyed it :heart: :blush:

Sounds like a good book, Tracy! I guess the best way to know that we liked it is if we get to the last page and go “where’s more?” - the best books are never long enough! :laughing: :+1:

I’m glad you enjoyed it and I hope you can find more related books that are just as good! :pray: :heart: :books:

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Oooo … I finished my book! I’ll be sure to get my review posted!

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I started Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft by Madame Patima but was not able to complete it by the deadline. I am about half way through. Will finish for next reading period :smiling_imp: the books is great thusbfar and teaches all avout ways to work with Baba yaga through sewing, working with making enchanted food and working with the enchanted beings of the forest and lakes.

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Cool: I’ve always wanted to read this one. It looks like a fun one. I recently picked up a on sale version of the llewellyn 2024 Sabbats almanac. I’m going to see how that one is…

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I bought the whole series. I got a good deal. It is expensive but cheaper than buying them separately. I put post it’s with labels so I can use them next year! :blush:

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The 36th session of the Spells8 Book Club and its review period have closed. But no worries! You can visit the Activities Category to find and view the current session of Book Club :open_book: