Books for the Season of the Witch

By Kat La Mantia | August 20 2024 | AdultsGeneralAllBlog

A blue moon rises, the fall equinox is nearly a month away, and the time for all things spooky, witchy, and mysterious is almost here! Ring in the season of the witch with some of our favorite tarot and witchcraft titles perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into the occult for some Halloween thrills as well as experienced practitioners seeking new inspiration for their own craft.

Search trend data shows that searches for “witchcraft” and “wicca” rise in September until they reach their peak in the first weeks of October. With tarot cards, spell books, and occult history titles, our witchcraft collection has everything you need to create a perfectly timed display that will satisfy all magical curiosity!

Explore our collection of witchy favorites, or take a deeper dive into all things tarot, oracle, and wicca. And don’t forget to check out our newest spooky books and gifts publishing just in time for Halloween!

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A 78-Card Deck and Guidebook
9780593580295
Co-created by the founder of The 52 Lists Project, Moorea Seal, and debut author and illustrator Callie Little, this expressive 78-card tarot deck pulls the centuries-old divination practice into the modern age, focusing on mental health, mindfulness, and personal growth.
$24.00 US
Aug 06, 2024
3-15/16 x 5-3/8
Cards
79 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Dark & Twisted Folklore & Stories from Around the World
9781786789006
A beautifully presented hardcover collection of folklore and stories of legendary and historical witches from all over the world, with over 80 stunning, spooky illustrations. The perfect gift for the witchy people in your life.
$28.99 US
Sep 10, 2024
6 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
358 Pages
Watkins Publishing

A Guide to Crafting Your Own Magical Tools
9781786788092
From the author of The Witch's Feast, this is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive introduction to the handicrafts of witchcraft. Through over 60 craft projects, learn all the techniques you need to create your personalized magical toolkit.
$30.00 US
May 14, 2024
7-2/5 x 9-7/10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Watkins Publishing

50 Spells and Rituals to Reveal Your Inner Power
9780593579473
Unlock your emotional power and live true to yourself with this deck of fifty mystical practices—an accessible introduction to the empowering side of magic from the authors of Basic Witches
$19.99 US
Oct 03, 2023
3-7/8 x 5-1/2
Cards
52 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Illustrated Book & Rider Waite Smith Tarot Deck
9780593435649
The essential tarot kit to read cards seamlessly—with confidence and ease. Featuring Stefanie Caponi’s bestselling 240-page guidebook, Guided Tarot, plus a vibrant Rider Waite Smith tarot deck, it has everything you need to become an expert tarot reader.
$24.95 US
Sep 06, 2022
6-1/4 x 9
Cards
240 Pages
Zeitgeist

A Women's History of the Occult
9781683692911
​​A celebration of magical women and nonbinary people in American history, from Salem to WitchTok.
$19.99 US
Oct 25, 2022
5-1/4 x 8
Hardcover
336 Pages
Quirk Books

Feminist Ancestor Magic for Meditations, Divination, and Spellwork
9798889840701
A beautiful and accessible oracle deck presenting 52 of history’s most inspiring witches—incredible stories, spellwork, and wisdom for inspiration, insight, and empowerment.
$19.95 US
Jul 09, 2024
3 x 5
Cards
54 Pages
North Atlantic Books

Powerful Prompts and Exercises to Integrate Your Shadow and Embrace Your Inner Child
9780593690499
Practice self-love with guided shadow work exercises and journaling prompts that help you heal old wounds, break harmful cycles, and accept all parts of yourself.
$15.99 US
May 23, 2023
6 x 8
Paperback
144 Pages
Zeitgeist

Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants
9781401962234
Now in paperback! Following the category-dominating success of Witchery, indigenous medicine woman and seer Juliet Diaz initiates readers following the current witchy trends of herbal medicine and magic into a deeper, wilder connection with the ancient healing power of over 200 plants.
$18.99 US
Oct 26, 2021
7 x 9
Paperback
368 Pages
Hay House LLC

A Kitchen Grimoire
9781848994034
A decadent collection of magical dishes and feasts created by the herbalist, witch, chef and co-owner of Catland Books, Melissa Madara.
$35.00 US
Dec 14, 2021
7-2/5 x 9-7/10
Hardcover
224 Pages
Nourish

A Grimoire of Occult Cocktails and Drinking Rituals
9783791387147
Alcohol meets alchemy in this fun and darkly fascinating collection of cocktail recipes to suit your every mood and whim.
$19.95 US
Sep 07, 2021
7-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
160 Pages
Prestel