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  • Witch-lit to cast a spell on you

    · By Jessica Paul

    Ranging from the cosy to the frightening, folklore to feminist retellings, 2023 really is the Year of the Witch Book. From historical fiction to fantasy, YA to children, witches are popping up everywhere. Dissections of the witch myth, heroic women battling the patriachy and some plain old spooky fun and games. No black cats or broomsticks required, this reading list is for witches and non-witches alike. The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore Winner of the Desmond Elliot Prize and shortlisted for the Costa Award, The Manningtree Witches paints a darkly glimmering tale of fear and suspicion, as the women of Manningtree are...