Welcome to our weekly roundup of the top reads that you won't want to miss! This week's theme: witches. Now that it's almost time for halloween, there is no better time than the present to read up on some fantastic books about witches. We won't go so far as to say to put your pointy hat on, but you get it. Time to get those black cats out.
"Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman
A mesmerizing tale set in a New England town, where the Owens sisters, Gillian and Sally, grapple with their family's enchanted heritage. Raised in a household brimming with magic, they face a curse: any who love an Owens woman meet a tragic fate. Sally opts for a conventional life to evade this legacy, while free-spirited Gillian embraces her powers and love, leading to a tumultuous journey. Their paths diverge, but destiny tests their bonds, urging them to comprehend love, loss, and the true magic within. Hoffman's evocative prose weaves a story of sisterhood's enduring power, exploring the extraordinary magic found in the ordinary—a bewitching journey of self-discovery and love across generations.
Excerpt:
<The aunts gave away their black clothing, but they never wore anything but black again.