I read over 100 books a year, and love reading books that go with the seasons. October is perfect for books with witchy vibes! Whether you like cozy mysteries, historical fiction or even romance, there's a witch on this list for you.
Sections
1
Tis the season for spooky feminism.
Tis the season for spooky feminism.
Start with Magic Lessons and work your way through the whole series, then rewatch the movie. You'll love it.
Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman
Witchy without being scary, this one is cozy and heartwarming with magical realism that's perfect for fall.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Quirky, funny, magical. The quick dialog and crazy premise make this one of my favorites.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Suffragettes + magic + resistance? Perfect.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
You are not ready for this one. Set in the home of the original witch trials, this book combines 80s culture with field hockey with angry teen girls with secrets. It is wild and hilarious and unforgettable.
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
This series of interwoven characters is like a gay period piece with magic and mystery. It's plot-driven and propulsive but with a lot of heart and wit.
The Last Binding Series by Freya Marske
Like if Jane Austen wrote about secret witches. And pirates. And royals.
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
If you thought you knew the Odyssey, think again. Told from the perspective of Circe, the daughter of the sun god from Greek mythology, you will see Odysseus, women, ships, and pigs in a whole new light.
Circe by Madeline Miller
Feminist survival, threats from the church, and accusations of witchcraft all on a rocky island in the 1600s.
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A gender and racially ambiguous person arrives in a small town. Their silent presence creates suspicion and malice. Are they a witch? Where is the evil in this town?
Pew by Catherine Lacey
For the ones who want a little romance with their witchy vibes.
