Last Updated: June 16, 2025
Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials
by Marion Gibson
Exploring how witchcraft became feared, decriminalized, reimagined, and eventually reframed as gendered persecution, Witchcraft takes on the intersections between gender and power, indigenous spirituality and colonial rule, and political conspiracy and individual resistance. Offering a vivid, compelling, and dramatic story, unspooling through centuries, about the men and women who were accused–some of whom survived their trials, and some who did not–Witchcraft empowers the people who were and are victimized and marginalized, giving a voice to those who were silenced by history.
The Comfy Cozy Witch’s Guide to Making Magic in Your Everyday Life
by Jennie Blonde
From the host of the beloved podcast The Comfy Cozy Witch comes an accessible two-color illustrated guide resonant with cozy fall vibes, featuring spells, recipes, meditations, and practices to bring good magic into your daily life. Whether you’re a novice curious about witchcraft but aren’t sure where to start, or a seasoned witch interested in deepening your practice, this warm, accessible, and nurturing interactive guide shows you the way.
The Witches Almanac covers the history, persecutions, conjurings, and magic of some of history’s most consequential witches, sorcerers, wizards, and mavericks. The lives and times of 360 of history’s most important witches are explored and explained.
A self-described DIY witch and professional tarot reader, literary and feminist icon Michelle Tea provides a fascinating magical history and spiritual traditions from around the world, giving us the tools, spells, and rituals to navigate our stressed-out, consumer-driven lives. Modern Magic gives us the tools to tap into a stronger, distinctive magic that lies within us, one that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional values.
Modern Witchcraft for Dummies
by Lorraine Moneagut, PhD
This fun and globally minded guide goes beyond Wicca and European paganism, giving you a well-rounded foundation of knowledge to develop your own practice. You’ll also learn everyday skills so you can gather your magical tools, cast spells, form or join a coven, and become part of the new generation of witches.