What's your favorite witchy read for spooky season?
Oct 21 2024
Welcome back, spooky souls! October is in full swing, and so is our Creature Feature, your go-to mini-series for books to cozy up with during the spookiest season of the year. If you liked our first post, you’re in for another treat. This time, we’re talking witches, witches everywhere – from secret societies to forests filled with dark surprises, buckle up your broomsticks, folks, because witches be reading! “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah HarknessWhat you’ll get: Witches, vampires, romance, and centuries-old secrets.This one’s a chef’s kiss for those of us who love our witch stories with a side of vampires (because who says you can’t have it all?). Diana Bishop, a witch in denial about her powers, stumbles upon a magical manuscript in Oxford's library – and, surprise surprise, she catches the attention of Matthew Clairmont, a mysterious and very broody vampire. Cue the sparks flying as they unravel the secrets of the manuscript while dodging creatures left and right.If you like your witches intellectual and your vampires...well, smoldering, this is the one for you. Perfect for readers who want spooky with a sprinkle of slow-burn romance.“Slewfoot” by BromWhat you’ll get: Dark forests, demons, and unsettling Puritanical vibes.This book is here to scratch that New England folk horror itch. Set in 1666, this is the story of Abitha, a young woman whose life is thrown into chaos after her husband’s death. Enter Slewfoot – a horned, forest-dwelling demon who wakes up in the wilderness. The question is: Is Slewfoot Abitha’s salvation...or her destruction? Think of it as The Witch movie but with more magic and chaos – and a whole lot of feminist rage.This one's for readers who want their spooky season to feel like a walk through the creepiest woods imaginable, with a good helping of moral ambiguity.“The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu MandannaWhat you’ll get: Found family, cozy vibes, and a bit of romance.Not every witch story has to be dark and brooding – sometimes, it’s just what the heart needs. Mika Moon lives by one simple rule: witches don’t mingle with each other. But when she’s invited to teach three young witches how to control their magic, she breaks her own rule and discovers a family she never knew she needed.This one is for the soft hearts looking for a witchy story that feels like a warm hug. If you love magical realism mixed with humor, romance, and a sprinkle of whimsy, this book will charm you faster than a love potion.“The Night Circus” by Erin MorgensternWhat you’ll get: Enchantment, competition, and a traveling circus filled with secrets.This isn’t just a witchy story, but magic pulses through every page. At the heart of it is a game – a high-stakes magical duel between two young illusionists, Celia and Marco, who have been trained from childhood to battle in a way neither fully understands. The venue? A mystical, midnight-black circus that appears without warning. And, oh yeah, they might be falling in love with each other. Awkward.This book is like a slow, hypnotic spell – perfect for when you want your spooky season read to feel like floating in a dream. If aesthetics are your thing, “The Night Circus” will serve you all the dark, ethereal vibes your witchy heart desires."Uprooted" by Naomi NovikWhat you’ll get: Enchanted forests, ancient magic, and grumpy wizards.Picture this: a quiet village, a foreboding forest filled with dark magic, and a young girl named Agnieszka who never expected to be chosen by the town’s wizard, the Dragon. But surprise – she’s got magic of her own, and things are about to get wild. This book delivers witches who fight dirty, forests that definitely have a mind of their own, and a healthy dose of enemies-to-reluctant-allies romance.If you want your witchy tales with epic stakes and lush world-building, “Uprooted” will sweep you away faster than a forest-root vine.Broomsticks or Bust!Whether you’re into vampires and witchy romance, folk horror that makes your skin crawl, or magical societies that warm your soul, this round of Creature Feature has got you covered. October is the perfect time to dive headfirst into these enchanting reads.What’s next? Stay tuned for our third Creature Feature post later this month – because spooky season isn’t over yet! Until then, keep your cauldrons bubbling, and may your TBR pile be as tall as a wizard’s hat.Got a favorite witchy read we missed? Drop it in the comments – we love an excuse to add to our reading list.