If you’re looking for your new witchy read, you’ve come to the right place! Within this post I’ve listed what I think are the best books about witches and witchtrials.
Whether you’re looking for a touch of magic or seeking historical fiction about the persecution of women, I’ve tried to create a selection that that captures the essence of both.
From spellbinding fantasies to haunting tales of real-life witch hunts, there’s something here for every reader who loves stories of witches and the mysteries that surround them.
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This feel-good contemporary fantasy follows Mika Moon, a witch who must keep her magic secret. When she’s invited to teach a group of young witches at a mysterious house, Mika finds herself drawn into a close-knit group that feels like the family she never had.
With its heartwarming themes of love, acceptance, and found family, this novel brings a cosy and magical twist to modern witchcraft.
Set against the backdrop of the 17th-century witch trials in Norway, this novel explores the brutal persecution of women accused of witchcraft in the isolated village of Vardø. Based on real events, Bergman weaves together historical fiction and magical realism.
The King’s Witches is a beautifully written historical novel that intertwines the lives of Princess Anna of Denmark and a housemaid ensnared in the dangerous frenzy of witchcraft accusations, set against the tense backdrop of 16th-century Scotland.
Set in a 17th-century Norwegian fishing village, this novel blends historical fiction with witchcraft, telling the story of a community shaken by a witch hunt.
A beautiful retelling of the mythological witch Circe, highlighting her powers, relationships with the gods, and the challenges she faces in a world of men.
The Bell Witches is a spellbinding tale of family secrets, magic, and love, set in the atmospheric city of Savannah, where a young girl uncovers a hidden legacy that will change her life forever.
Set during the infamous witch trials in 18th-century Scotland, this historical novel tells the tragic and haunting story of the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Scotland.
