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Witchy Books for Halloween: Magical Reads to Enjoy This Spooky Season

As the nights grow longer and a crisp chill creeps into the air, there's no better time to dive into the magical, mysterious world of witches. Whether you're a lifelong lover of the occult or just fancy a bit of spooky fun this Halloween, we've brewed up the perfect list of witchy reads to match every mood. From ancient crones in dark forests to modern-day witches living in plain sight, there's a whole coven of different types of witches out there just waiting to cast their spell on you. So grab a cosy blanket, light a few candles, and let’s explore the enchanting world of witches—perfect for the spooky season!

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Discover Different Types of Witches: Perfect Witchy Reads for Halloween and the Spooky Season

Dive Into Magical Tales Perfect for Halloween

If you're building your Halloween reading list, these witchy books are perfect whether you’re into dark historical tales or cosy magical romances.

Red Runs the Witch's Thread by Victoria Williamson

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Paisley, Scotland, 1697. Thirty-five people accused of witchcraft. Seven condemned to death. Six strangled and burned at the stake. All accused by eleven-year-old Christian Shaw.

Bargarran House, 1722. Christian Shaw returns home, spending every waking hour perfecting the thread bleaching process that will revive her family’s fortune. If only she can make it white enough, perhaps her past sins will be purified too.

But dark forces are at work. As the twenty-fifth anniversary of the witch burnings approaches, ravens circle Bargarran House, their wild cries stirring memories and triggering visions.

As Christian’s mind begins to unravel, her states of delusion threaten the safety of all those who cross her path. In the end she must make a terrible choice: her mind or her soul? Poverty and madness, or a devil’s bargain for the bleaching process that will make her the most successful businesswoman Paisley has ever seen?

Her fate hangs by a thread. Which will she choose?

Curse the Day by Annabel Chase

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Welcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal.

The only magic Emma Hart believes in is caffeine and the power of the dryer to lose one sock per load. A public interest lawyer buried under a mound of student debt, Emma’s whole life has been one turn of bad luck after another.

Her streak seems to continue when she gets lost on the way to see a client in the remote Pocono Mountains. A chance encounter with a suicidal angel lands her in Spellbound, a town where supernaturals have been cursed to remain for centuries--probably not the best time for Emma to discover that she's actually a witch.

Between the recent murder of the town’s public defender, a goblin accused of theft, remedial witch classes, and the attention of one smoking hot vampire, Emma struggles to navigate this unfamiliar terrain without losing her mind...or her life.

Curse the Day is the first book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series.

This is a full-length, humorous paranormal cozy mystery novel.

One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley

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From a NY Times & USA Today Bestselling author comes a laugh-out-loud magical mystery set in small-town Tequila Key.

Tequila Key is just like any other small town and I'm just like any other small town psychic. Scratch that. Tequila Key is a world onto itself and some people might think that I am one crayon short of the box.

And, if we're being totally honest, Tequila Key is just like any other small town – if that town boasts a voodoo priestess and a few white witches for flavor. Turquoise blue water and the best margaritas this side of Mexico make it hard to leave.

I'm Althea Rose, co-owner of Luna Rose Potions & Tarot Shop, and I've just stumbled into a love triangle while trying to save my best friend from being accused of murder.

See? Just like any other small town.

Spelled by Betsy Schow

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Somewhere over the rainbow, all spell is about to break loose…

Fairy Tale Survival Rule No. 32: If you find yourself at the mercy of a wicked witch, sing a romantic ballad and wait for your Prince Charming to save the day.

Yeah, no thanks. Dorthea is completely princed out. Sure being the crown princess of Emerald has its perks—like Glenda Original ball gowns and Hans Christian Louboutin heels. But a forced marriage to the charming brooding prince Kato is so not what Dorthea had in mind for her enchanted future.

Talk about unhappily ever after.

Trying to fix her prince problem by wishing on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the kingdom in chaos and her parents stuck in some place called “Kansas.” Now it’s up to Dorthea and her pixed off prince to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse…before it releases the wickedest witch of all and spells The End for the world of Story.

More witchy reads on my TBR

Magic & Matchmaking by Tee Harlowe

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A desperate witch inheriting a tea shop, a famous bard needing a break, and the fake-dating scheme that could help them both.

After years of getting bitten, scratched, and burned at her father’s magical creature shop, Emma Thorne is ready for a new job. She doesn’t expect to inherit a sentient shop that makes tea—and love matches.

The only problem? The mystical shop refuses to accept Emma as its owner until she shows interest in love, something she doesn’t want, not when it might mean losing her independence. Enter Riven famous bard and Emma’s childhood friend. Desperate for a break from the women constantly fawning over him, he strikes a deal with Emma.

They’ll fake a relationship and solve each other’s problems. Emma will earn the tea shop’s trust, and Riven will get some much-needed respite from his more enthusiastic fans.

But between the romantic outings, hot tea, and growing tension, Emma is beginning to wonder if this pretend relationship might be more real than she ever expected.

The coziness and low-stakes fantasy of Legends & Lattes meets the romance of Bridgerton in Magic & Matchmaking, a friends-to-lovers novella featuring a tea shop with an attitude problem, a snarky miniature dragon, and all the cottagecore vibes.

The Quiet Girl’s Guide to Villainy by Coral Lawson

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Claire Bennett has three rules for her tea shop, Kindred & Kettle:

No plotting at the tables.
Tip if you can.
Always say please.

It should have been simple. She wanted nothing more than to serve tea, bake scones, and keep her magic quiet. But when word spreads that her little shop welcomes villains, Claire finds herself at the center of a storm she never asked for. Assassins, thieves, and cursed lawyers come seeking comfort instead of chaos—and suddenly her tea shop feels more like neutral ground in a city that would rather see them gone.

Then a self-proclaimed hero arrives with a livestream and a vendetta, determined to expose Kindred & Kettle as a den of criminals. Claire’s rules are tested, her windows cracked, and her carefully guarded peace threatened by powers much larger than herself.

To protect her patrons—and the fragile sense of family growing between them—Claire will have to decide what kind of witch she wants to be: the quiet girl who avoids notice, or the one who understands that kindness can be the sharpest form of rebellion.

Full of warmth, wit, and a touch of quiet magic, The Quiet Girl’s Guide to Villainy is a cozy fantasy where the kettle always whistles, the chairs always hold steady, and even the most unlikely guests may find a place to belong.

The Tea Witch's Secret by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade

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Hana knows she shouldn't fall for Oliver, even if his familiar training constantly leads him back to her for healing.

As a tea witch and healer, Hana knows her role in Purple Oak Oasis, and as the heir of the Steeper family, she knows better than to fall for someone she shouldn't. But the heart wants what it wants, and for Hana Steeper, that means Oliver Fields.

Oliver's trouble with his owl familiar leads him to the infirmary, where he gets to flirt with the very cute Hana as much as he wants. When their friendship turns into something more, it's not long before they're unable to resist.

Are their feelings stronger than the rules they should be listening to?

The Tea Witch's Secret is a cozy fantasy romance with a friends-to-lovers m/f forbidden romance, an enthusiastic owl familiar, and a healer determined to do her job.

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Book Review A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase

My thoughts about A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase

Book review for the 8th book in the Spellbound series

Another fantastic installment in this romantic, paranormal, cosy mystery series.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0757CFRR7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Palm Press LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2017
Print length ‏ : ‎202 pages

The book synopsis for A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase

A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase book cover

Welcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal.

A new discovery by the remedial witches offers the chance to obtain a key ingredient for a spell that *may* bring an end to the curse on the long-suffering town. Naturally, Emma is the first to volunteer for the task--oblivious to the potential danger she faces. In the meantime, she stumbles upon a dead body in the Spellbound Care Home during a visit to Agnes and hopes--just this once--that someone has died due to natural causes. With the odds stacked against her, Emma faces the challenges ahead as though the lives of everyone she loves depends on it, because this time--they just might.

A Drop in the Potion is the 8th book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series.

You can find my reviews for the other books in the Spellbound series here:

4 stars

Discussing A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase

My Review Summary:

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A Drop in the Potion is the eighth book in the Spellbound series by Annabel Chase, and I’m reviewing it on the basis that you’ve already read the earlier books — spoilers ahead otherwise!

Emma is back as our protagonist, and things are getting rather intense in Spellbound.

The witches have discovered secret ingredients that might finally help break the Spellbound curse, and Emma immediately volunteers to retrieve one of them.

She doesn’t quite realise how dangerous the mission will be, and it pushes her to her limits.

Alongside the main plot, there’s also a suspicious death at the elderly care home, which Emma gets drawn into investigating.

Add to that the usual chaos involving her boyfriend and friends, and there’s plenty going on.

I gave this another solid four stars — the entire series has been consistently strong for me.

I never expected to love this series, as paranormal fiction isn’t usually my thing, but the mix of cosy mystery, magic, romance, comedy, and overarching plot has completely won me over.

If you enjoy cosy mysteries and don’t mind a bit of paranormal fun, I’d definitely recommend giving this series a try.

The books are quick reads too, so they’re easy to slot into a busy schedule.

Quotes from A Drop in the Potion by Annabel Chase

“We have murders, magical crimes, theft, abuse of power.” Millie ticked them off on her fingers. “We’re practically an evil enclave.”

“That girl is the head of the coven,” I said. “Taking the role seriously is a good quality.”

"Tiddlywinks?" I repeated. "Isn't that a children's game?" Agnes smiled, revealing her crooked teeth. "Not the way we play it." I groaned. No more questions about tiddlywinks.

I arched an eyebrow. "Potential for what?" Agnes smiled. "Mischief and mayhem, of course.”

“Agnes, don’t say things like that,” I said hotly. As annoying as Agnes could be, I preferred her alive. She was like a member of the family to me—a member of the family I avoided at holidays by reading in my room.

He cleared his throat. “I wasn’t in the staffroom. I was on the other side of the door.” “Doing what?” I could tell by his expression that he’d been up to no good. Typical Silas. “That’s irrelevant,” he said.

It took every ounce of self-restraint not to jump him right then and there. Patience was a virtue, but even I had my limits.

“Try to relax,” she said. “You don’t want to suffer a heart attack before you even begin. I only know that you shouldn’t expect a—what is the human expression—a walk in the park. Nothing worth anything is easy. I’m sorry. I wish I could offer more.”

I walked up the steps to the front porch and banged on the huge brass knocker in the shape of a bird with breasts. They weren’t subtle about their natures, those harpies.

If there was one thing being the defense attorney in Spellbound had taught me, it was that things were not necessarily what they seemed.

“Losing a parent is tough,” the neighbor said. “And she’d already lost her mom. Even as an adult, knowing you’re an orphan is hard to process.”

"If there's one thing I learned since my murder," Gareth began, "it's to expect the unexpected."

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Book Review Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase

Books: My thoughts about Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase

Book Review of the third book in the Spellbound series

I'm back with my review of the third book in the paranormal cosy mystery series by author Annabel Chase. If you've checked out my reviews of the previous two books in this series (Curse the Day and Doom and Broom), you'll know I'm very much enjoying the adventures of Emma Hart.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N0X0324
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Palm Press LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2017
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages

The book synopsis for Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase

Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase book cover

Welcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal.

When a sleeping dwarf is found entombed in a glass coffin and remedial witch Sophie is blamed, Emma Hart must defend her friend while trying to get to the bottom of the enchantment. The investigation lands Emma smack dab in the middle of Spellbound’s dating scene, where plenty of the town’s residents are eager to make her acquaintance. Emma knows it's time to kick her witchy skills up a notch if she expects to survive Thursday night speed dating and keep sweet Sophie from a life in paranormal prison.

Spell's Bells is the third book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series.

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4 stars

Discussing Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase

Quotes from Spell's Bells by Annabel Chase

Working through emotions was more often a marathon than a sprint, but I knew he’d get there in the end. With any luck, we all would.

It was nice to have a friend without the romantic underpinnings. Technically, I had that with Gareth too, but somehow it didn't seem the same, probably because he was—you know—dead.

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"There's a lot of details that make the town of Spellbound enjoyable to read. I can tell that Annabel Chase put a lot of effort into including a broad mix of species in her stories." Read the full review at Linz the Bookworm

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