Intended to be a much-needed private outlet, she instead manages to draw the attention of a retired actor who lives in Nowhere House, a place filled with magic and three little orphaned girls desperately in need of a mentor. So, she does what any sensible 21st-century witch would do-she starts a YouTube channel. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaĪfter years spent alone, avoiding attention lest someone guess she’s a witch, Mika Moon needs an outlet. We beg to disagree and encourage you to form your own opinion on the matter!) Some even claim that the film is better than the book. (A warning to fans of the movie: some readers say that the two have little in common. The first book in the series tells the tale of the Owens women, members of a family who have lived in their small Massachusetts town for centuries and have been outcasts there for almost as long.Īs much a story about sisterhood, forgiveness, and family bonds as it is about magic, Practical Magic is an absolute classic. While more rom than com, Alice Hoffman’s novel Practical Magic is much-loved by readers, as demonstrated by the two prequels and one sequel published since its initial release in 2003.

Had your fill of creepy-crawly-supernatural- serial-killer-y type things, but still want to read something holiday-appropriate? More of a fan of comfort reads than books that keep you up all night looking over your shoulder, but still want all those good fall vibes? If that sounds like you, look no further than our list of the ten best witchy romantic comedies, all of which (get it-which… witch… groan) are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit without interrupting your beauty sleep.įrom timeless classics like Practical Magic to newer entries to the genre like Erin Sterling’s The Ex-Hex, these books are best served with a mug of hot coco and a warm blanket while lounging next to a crackling fireplace.

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