Magic Lessons Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: October 6, 2020 Publisher: Simon Schuster Series: Practical Magic #0.1 CONTENT WARNING: harm to an animal, death of an animal, domestic violence, murder, slavery, antisemitism, religious intolerance, self-harm In an unforgettable novel that traces a centuries-old curse to its […]
The Matzah Ball Author: Jean Melzer Genre: Romance Publication Date: September 28, 2021 Publisher: Harlequin Audio CONTENT WARNING: mention of death of a parent, mention of infidelity, mention of cancer, mention of divorce, grief, mention of antisemitism, mention of suicidal thoughts, mention of the Holocaust Oy! to the world […]
This week’s prompt is about memorable things that book characters have said, but I’m literally the worst with remembering quotes from books. So instead, I’m going to talk about ten book series that I want to continue or finish reading! The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. My library […]
The Witches of Escazú (and Other Jewish Fairytales) Author: Roots Metals Genre: Fairytales Publication Date: October 31, 2021 Publisher: Roots Metals Dybbuks and golems. Witches and wicked kings. Tragedy and triumph in the Promised Land. The Witches of Escazú and Other Jewish Fairytales marries Jewish ancestral wisdom and […]
A Discovery of Witches Author: Deborah Harkness Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: February 8, 2011 Publisher: Viking Penguin Series: All Souls Trilogy #1 CONTENT WARNING: mention of death of a parent, stalking, murder, suicide, gore, panic attack, blood, mention of miscarriage, mention of death of a child, torture, violence […]
October felt like it was a super long month for some reason, and it was a busy one for me. I got a ton of reading done, and made time to watch Hocus Pocus (as I do every year). In addition, I finally decided to see what You […]
The Ex Hex Author: Erin Sterling Genre: Romance Publication Date: September 28, 2021 Publisher: HarperAudio Series: Ex Hex #1 CONTENT WARNING: profanity Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, […]
The One Author: Kiera Cass Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: May 6, 2014 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: The Selection #3 CONTENT WARNING: gun violence, death of a parent, death The time has come for one winner to be crowned. When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America […]
Capturing the Devil Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 10, 2019 Publisher: JIMMY Patterson Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #4 CONTENT WARNING: gore, blood, murder, mention of abortion She swore she couldn’t live without him. The devil is pleased to comply. Audrey Rose Wadsworth […]
This week’s prompt is: Books I would hand to someone who claims to not like reading. I’ve definitely come across quite a few people who claim that they don’t like reading. I’m a firm believer that just about anyone can fall in love with reading, as long as […]
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