Books about: fictional books about Witches (that don't involve a certain TERF author).

[Bonafide Bookworm]

Magic, broomsticks, potions, etc.

[Heather L]

Any particular genre(s)??

[Bonafide Bookworm]

No, I'm not very particular on genre.

[Bonafide Bookworm]

Thanks for the suggestion, Madeleine! I'll check her books out.

[Pamela]

Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire Egg & Spoon

[Pamela]

Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels often feature witches. I recommend starting with Wyrd Sisters: Wyrd Sisters

[Heather L]

Since you say genre doesn’t matter, there are numerous cozy mystery series that feature witches.

* Madelyn Alt — “Bewitching” series
* Bailey Cates — “Magical Bakery” series
* Joyce Lavene — “Retired Witches” series
* Heather Blake — “Wishcraft” and “Magic Potion” series
* Juliet Blackwell — “Witchcraft” series
* Shirley Damsgaard — “Ophelia and Abby” series
* Jennifer David Hesse — “Wiccan Wheel” series
* Ellery Adams — “Charmed Pie Shop” series
* Annette Blair — “Vintage Magic” series
* Melissa Bourbon — “Magical Dressmaking” series
* Rochelle Staab — “Mind for Murder” series
* Kari Lee Townsend — “Fortune Teller” series
* Wisteria Witches by Angela Pepper


If you like things a bit steamy, I would recommend:

* Annette Blair — “Accidental Witch” and “Triplet Witch” series.
* Vicki Lewis Thompson — “Hex” series


Other genres:
* A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
* The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston
* Bewitching by Jill Barnett
* Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
* The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike
* Charmed: The War on Witches: Charmed Series #1 by Paul Ruditis
* The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

[Lynn]

I agree with Pamela about Terry Pratchett's Discworld Witches... however, I'd recommend starting with Equal Rites instead. I've just 're-read' this and it's so enjoyable and explains all about 'Headology'.


Equal Rites is the first book about witches that he wrote. It introduces Granny Weatherwax and discusses the differences between female and male 'magic practioners'.

[SamSpayedPI]

If you want gay romance, check out Josh Lanyon's Bedknobs and Broomsticks series, beginning with Mainly by Moonlight.

I also enjoyed Tara Lain's Aloysius Tales series, beginning with Spell Cat.

[Heather L]

Couple older kid’s lit:

* Alexander Key — Escape to Witch Mountain
* Mary Norton — Bed-Knob and Broomstick

[Pamela]

Kid's lit, and very well done, Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon
Castle Hangnail

[Gillian]

Which Witch? by Eva Ibbotson