# 📖 Spells8 Book Club XXXVII (Mar 29 - Apr 26) **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Tags:** books\ **Created:** [March 29, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382 "2024-03-29T12:35:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/1 "2024-03-29T12:35:58Z")
Welcome to all of the witchy book-lovers here in the forum! 📚 🧙 ❤ Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last month’s reading session! For those who haven’t 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 XXXVI - Readers’ Reviews](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvi-readers-reviews/49152)~~ As of today, the **37th book club reading session has now begun**! ![spells8 book club](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/a/1/a1e1bf965cd5598fc1f6ec6bf69710a59bf96b28.png) ## **On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!** 📚 1. **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) 2. **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! 3. **As you’re 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! 4. **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. ![pentacle book](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/4/447e6fefad7703deb84565ccf11e32c4a3085473.png) _Picture from Canva_ ## A note about sharing books: 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! Please keep in mind that everyone will reconvene and chat together in the Reader’s Reviews discussion, regardless of which book you read 📚 * * * ## Not sure what to read? You can find book recommendations in: - [All Book Reviews from the Spells8 Book Club](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uITavq7tyVEm3b-LTrAAGQ8E8XlCIMcsTlZKqOch8EM/edit?usp=sharing) And also: - This [List of Recommended Books for Wiccans](https://spells8.com/topic/recommended-books-wicca/) - The [Recommendations Category](https://forum.spells8.com/c/recommendations/10)of the Forum - The [“Books” tag](https://forum.spells8.com/tag/books)in the Forum **Reading on a budget?** **Free** online books can be found in: - A past book challenge with a list of [free online witchy ebooks](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176) and other reading resources - Freely available books about religion, mythology, and the esoteric at [Sacred-Texts](https://sacred-texts.com/) - Books about mysticism from the [Rosicrucian Library](https://www.rosicrucian.org/rosicrucian-books) - CafeAstrology’s [free books on Astrology](https://cafeastrology.com/freeastrologybooks.html) - Project Gutenberg’s open-access [eBook Library](https://www.gutenberg.org/)has 60,000 free eBooks - These [Free Books for Green and Kitchen Witches](https://forum.spells8.com/t/more-free-books-for-green-and-kitchen-witches/4249) - The non-profit online library [Open Library](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxii-oct-6-nov-3/42374/27) - Use your [Library Card for Free Digital Books](https://forum.spells8.com/t/read-all-your-books-for-free/29926) ![books and crystals](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/9/a/9a8c617730c7e1adc2ae58585775a4448eceda3f.png) _Picture from Canva_ If you have any questions about Book Club, please feel free to check the [Book Club FAQ](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-an-introduction/4490)and/or ask in the comments. Blessed be and happy reading! ✨ 📖 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/2 "2024-03-29T12:36:09Z")
~~~~ ~~**This post is a WIKI POST- it is editable by everyone!**~~ ~~~~ Please announce your books here 😊 _Example:_ - **Book Title** by Author (@) your username _Out of respect to others, please only add/edit your own entry_ * * * - **Ambrosia’s Book of Witch Flight** by Jasmyne Ambrosia @MeganB - **Drawing Down The Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers and Other Pagans in America** by Margot Adler @BlueAngelite - **Crystal Ball Reading by Silvia Hill** @Amethyst - **Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft by Madame Patima** @celineelise - **Who are the Norse Gods by Shane Lint** @TricksterShaman - **The lives of ancient and modern Alchemists Mages Kabalists of occult philosophy** by Author Frances Barrett @AIRAM - **Of Blood and Bones by Kate Freuler** @Mystique ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/3 "2024-03-29T12:36:21Z")
> For anyone who has trouble with adding their entry to the wiki post above, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do so: > > → [How to Edit a Wiki Post (with pictures!)](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-viii-jun-18-jul-16/11012/12) > > If you’ve 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 😊 Blessed be! ❤ ---
**Author:** ![AIRAM](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/airam/32/45146_2.png) [@AIRAM](https://forum.spells8.com/u/AIRAM)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/4 "2024-03-29T19:40:11Z")
A new book began its magical journey… title The lives of ancient and modern Alchemists Mages Kabalists of occult philosophy Author Frances Barrett 💞 :hekate_wheel: 💞 ---
**Author:** ![BlueAngelite](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/blueangelite/32/40525_2.png) [@BlueAngelite](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BlueAngelite)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/5 "2024-03-29T21:08:32Z")
I’m so connected to my book **Drawing Down The Moon**! I’ve already read three chapters. But that means almost nothing in this mammoth book coming in at over 600 pages. This one might be a multi-month book club month read. 🌕 ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/6 "2024-03-29T22:57:01Z")
Whee! I got a crystal ball for Yule. Time to learn how to use it! ---
**Author:** ![celineelise](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/celineelise/32/58283_2.png) [@celineelise](https://forum.spells8.com/u/celineelise)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/7 "2024-04-01T15:17:45Z")
Gonna finish my book from last month. It is a great book. Excited to share it with ya’ll. ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/8 "2024-04-02T12:26:38Z")
@AIRAM Got you added to the list, my friend! I hope you enjoy your book, it sounds like an interesting one 📖 🥰 @BlueAngelite That is a big and ambitious read, but I believe in you! 🥳 Whether it’s one session or multi-session book are both totally fine. The most important thing is that you enjoy your reading - have fun with it! 🌝 ✨ @Amethyst That’s awesome! Good luck and happy crystal ball scrying, Amethyst - let us know how it goes! 🔮 🤩 @celineelise Can’t wait to hear about it! Happy reading! 📚 💕 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/9 "2024-04-19T11:44:19Z")
How are everyone’s books so far? Hope you’re enjoying them 📚 😊 _It’s time for a friendly reminder!_ ## ❕ The current reading period will conclude in one week from today (on Friday, April 26) ❕ > 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’m looking forward to hearing about your books- happy reading and blessed be! 📖 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/10 "2024-04-26T12:30:49Z")
6 posts were merged into an existing topic: [📝 Spells8 Book Club XXXVII - Readers’ Reviews!](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-readers-reviews/50392/2) ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/16 "2024-04-26T12:08:31Z")
## 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 📖 Please keep an eye on the forums for the soon-to-appear post! 👀 > ❗ The few wonderful reviews already posted here have since been re-homed in the Readers’ Reviews post to make them easier to find! ![magic books](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/9/4/94ed8ea68c0404f4986e8eaa3df8c8c56ae99105.gif) _Gif from Tenor_ **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! 📖 After a one-week review period, the next reading session will begin: **Next Friday, May 3**. 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! 📚😊 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/17 "2024-04-26T12:08:38Z")
> 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 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxxvii-mar-29-apr-26/49382/18 "2024-05-03T12:11:36Z")