The best books I read in 2025
A year of books on animism, Hermetic philosophy, science and contemplation, witch trials, and the complex histories of magic across cultures and traditions.
Books
Altered Traits: Meditation and the mind, brain, and body
A review of Altered Traits, which looks at the science of meditation and what it reveals (and doesn’t) about its effects on the mind, brain, and body.
Bending the Binary: Polarity Magic in a Nonbinary World
In Bending the Binary, Deborah Lipp explores polarity in magic for a nonbinary world, but inconsistent arguments and unclear concepts make it a challenging read.
The best books I read in 2024
The best books I read in 2024 spanned practical guides to magick, poignant fiction, profound explorations of death, and the wisdom of Indigenous knowledge.
A year in reading: the best books I read in 2023
Like many Witches, I love to read and never read as much as I want to. I’m on my 26th title this year, and here are the best books I read in 2023.
Review: Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods
Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods is an accessible starting point for modern Witches wanting to bring ancient Greek goddesses and gods into their practice.