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The Home Reader by Celina Myers

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4.0

 Celina has lived a truly incredible life. Her natural abilities that allow her to see through the veil of our reality are phenomenal. I loved learning more about her story and background, and how she has helped many through the course of her life.

I also enjoy The Haunted Estate podcast run by Celina and her brother Joel, and highly recommend this book and that podcast if you enjoy dark/paranormal content! 
Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 This was an ok book for me. Interesting concept, and lots of potential. However I didn't really enjoy most of the characters, and the pacing felt sooooo slow in some parts.

Loved the audio book performance though 👌🏼 😍. 
Tandem by Anna Jarzab

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adventurous funny hopeful informative mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a super interesting read!  Well written, fast-paced, and a plot that kept me on the edge of my seat!  Highly recommend if you are looking to get swept away to another world!  :) 
Welcome to the Universe in 3D: A Visual Tour by Michael Abram Strauss, J Richard Gott, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Robert J Vanderbei

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5.0

Stunning. Informative. Mesmerizing!
Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby

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4.5

 I loved getting inside Hannah's head! As an Autistic woman myself, I related heavily to many of the experiences Hannah shared in this book. Whether or not you have seen Nanette, I highly recommend this book if you are interested in any of the following: neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism/Executive Functioning differences/etc.), LGBTQIA rights, Australia, Tasmania, comedy, adulting, spunky moms, supportive dads. 
Don't Look Back by Ben Cheetham

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 An interesting horror! Nothing creepy enough to keep me up at night, but enough to keep me wondering what the heck is going on and hang in till the end. 
Bohemian Magick: Witchcraft and Secret Spells with a Rock-and-Roll Vibe to Amplify Your Mojo and Electrify Your Life by Veronica Varlow

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5.0

This was a stunningly beautiful book from cover to cover!

I will definitely be returning to this one over and over again as I work to claim my power and the divinity within me.

HIGHLY recommended by me for beginner witches. Very brief (yet still useful) correspondence lists, and lots of great info and beginner spells to help round out your intro to magick!
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain by Thomas Armstrong

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3.0

This was an interesting read!

Although there are some dated descriptions of Autism specifically in this book (it was copyrighted in 2010), I loved the general overview of the 7 most common neurodiversities.

This book also introduced the concept of niche construction, which essentially refers to tailoring your life to suit your own needs.  What a concept (I mean this both earnestly and sarcastically)! 

A decent read that adds some depth and perspective to the conversations about ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Intellectual disabilities/Down Syndrome, and Schizophrenia.
Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea

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5.0

Frankie knocked it out of the park with this one!  They dedicated an entire section of this beginner-friendly guide to decolonizing, desettling and decentering.  This is a largely overlooked topic in 99% of beginner witchcraft books on the market today, and it makes my heart so happy to see that Frankie brought this front and center for us.

I love that I learned something new from this book as well!  I hadn't heard the term 'domination magick' before, though I have seen examples of it throughout my time as a practicing witch.

Overall, I highly recommend this for any beginner or seasoned witch who wants to add some excellent reference material (with a bursting bibliography) to their shelves. 
The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind by Jackson Ford

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting urban fantasy!  This kept me entertained for a few days.  Loved the humor and found family aspects, but was hoping for a little more from the story overall.  Interested to see how this continues in book 2 based on the bombshell dropped in the last chapter!