From the Bookshelf of On the Broomstick

A Discovery of Witches
by
Discussion
Discovery of Witches
Discussion leader
Dana Wright
Why we're reading this
This is one of the best books I have read this year.

Find A Copy At

Group Discussions About This Book

What Members Thought

Dana Wright
Jan 27, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: demons, vampires
This book kept me up nights. I absolutely loved it.
Shawna The Crazy Bookseller
Apr 13, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: arc
It took a bit to finish this book because it was big and the crazyness of life. It started a little slow for me but it was really interesting and it kept me coming back to it. The more and more I read the better and better it got. By time I was half way through the book I couldn't put it down. Waiting to read the next book. ...more
Keri
Mar 10, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: 2011
I don't usually leave reviews...but this book was fantastic. It had everthing a book needs. History, suspense, humor, romance...how she fit it all in with witches, vampires and other creatures I don't know. It wasn't clogged up and too rich in information. It was wonderful. I was sad when it was over. ...more
Kara Lang
Nov 19, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has magic, mystery and romance, everything I would want in a novel. This is a strong debut. The start was a little slow, building up the setting, but it's worth the wait. Deborah is an amazing writer, she has done her research well. Her imagination, along with her historical knowledge is immense. She weaves in parts of history like the Salem Witch trials and Olde England to give the story depth and realism.

Diana is a strong, self-reliant woman who is a witch bu
...more
Loren
Jul 10, 2011 rated it it was ok
Ok, here is my take on this book. I like the storyline, I like the history. It was an interesting read, and I was able to stick with the whole book, BUT..........

This is my problem with the book.

Diana Bishop. I mean, seriously? She's supposed to be a heroine? Um, like, no. Maybe in the 1800's, but NOT by today's standards. Come on, give the girl some backbone. She's supposed to have skills with athletics (because of the rowing and yoga) yet, she can't seem to even walk and the lets the vampire c
...more
Dana
Jan 28, 2011 rated it really liked it
Apparently, this book was meant to be. I discovered it by chance at work, later read a positive review in the newspaper, then another good review in a magazine and when I came here to GR to add it to my wishlist, I saw that it was eligible to win in a giveaway. What do you know, I entered and won a copy! but, aside from all that, it actually was a good book. It started a little on the slow side, but once I got in, I didn't want to put this down. I was surprised by all the science involved with a ...more
Caitlin
Feb 07, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
I was blown away by this book. It had all of the best paranormal elements with none of the cliche and great writing to match.
Witchspell
Apr 20, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Incredibly captivating and thrilling read! I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Mitzi
Dec 08, 2010 marked it as to-read
Margaret
Feb 11, 2011 rated it liked it
Videoclimber(AKA)MTsLilSis
Feb 26, 2011 marked it as to-read
Shelves: wishlist
Book Gremlin Reads
Mar 01, 2011 marked it as to-read
Hannah
Mar 01, 2011 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Tamibates BlackRoze
Mar 17, 2011 marked it as to-read
Robin
Mar 30, 2011 marked it as to-read
Karrine Elizabeth
Apr 12, 2011 rated it liked it
ABookGeek
May 27, 2011 rated it really liked it
Paola
Jun 06, 2011 marked it as to-read
Olivia
Jun 26, 2011 rated it really liked it
MizCreatrix NY
Sep 11, 2011 marked it as to-read
Christina
Oct 02, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2012, 2019, fantasy
Edel Waugh Salisbury
Oct 08, 2011 marked it as to-read
Angela
Oct 24, 2011 marked it as to-read
Hannah
Oct 30, 2011 is currently reading it
Shevi Arnold
Nov 09, 2011 rated it it was amazing
« previous 1 3 4