Witch With Books

I had the joy of speaking with Kelden, the author of "The Witch's Sabbath" and "The Crooked Path" while attending an outdoor festival in Minnesota. Listen in as we talk about Traditional Witchcraft, folklore, and the Devil! (And because this was recorded live outdoors, you'll also hear sanitation trucks, the portapoties were getting cleaned while we were chatting.). 

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Enfys Book author of Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick. New to the Qabala or unsure just how to incorporate it into your magickal practices? Don't worry, that's where this conversation starts before moving to Book's history as a Witch and their time with the musical group The Misbehavin' Maidens. 

For more on Enfys Book, visit their website and be sure to check out their podcast, 4 Quick Q's.

Ever wonder how audio books are produced? In this special episode of the pod hosts Jason Mankey ("The Horned God of the Witches") and Dee Norman ("Burn a Black Candle") chat with Tegan Ashton Cohan, actress and audio book performer about what goes into creating an audio book. Cohan's credits as a voice actress include  Llewellyn's Sabbat Essential Series and Kate Freuler's Of Blood and Bones, all produced by her Howl at the Moon Audio production company. 

How many hours of voice work does it take produce an eight hour book? How are audio books edited? Is it all much harder than it looks? (Absolutely!) If you love audio books you'll love this behind the scenes look into their creation.  

In this episode we share our favorite books of 2022! 

For your Yuletide enjoyment it's ten books dedicated to the Holiday Season! From rituals to Saturnalia wine recipes to folklore and history there's something here for any Midwinter itch you need to scratch! 

Interested in learning more about Witch history? This epsisode of the podcast is a great place to start! Join host Jason Mankey as he teams up with Ash the Gardnerian Librarian to discuss titles such as Triumph of the Moon, Drawing Down the Moon, Witchfather, The Rebirth of Witchcraft and many more. This is a subject both Ash and Jason are deeply passionate about, and many of their absolute favorite Witch-related books are a part of the history genre.  

Jason is joined by April for this early Autumn/late Summer edition of the Witch With Books podcast. In this episode April and Jason discuss "newish" books, including: Rebel Witch, Magic for Troubled Times, Powerful Juju, Earth Magic, Queens of the Wild, Elves, Witches and Gods, The Witch's Name, Unmask Alice, and The Moon Book: Lunar Magic to Change Your Life. 

In this special episode Jason is joined by author Martha Kirby Capo to discuss Witchcraft and Wicca 101 Books!  Do "the classics" still resonate in 2022?  What should the discerning Witch read today? Is there any reason to read Silver Ravenwolf and Raymond Buckland today? (Both say "yes!" but with caveats!) 

People love to talk about "recommended reading" and where the best place to start is when learning about Witchcraft. We don't have all the answers in this edition of the podcast, but the discussion (along with the praise and the criticism) is lively!

Lammas (or Lughnasadh depending on your preference) is either a celebration of the first harvest of the absolute height of summer. In early August, the days remain long, but the first stirrings of the harvest surround us. It's a time to celebrate community, bread, food, trees, and perhaps a summer cocktail.

In this episode of the podcast Jason shares his favorite Lammas (and Lammas adjacent) books for this time of year.  

Tenae Stewart is the Witch of Lupine Hollow and has been practicing cottage witchery for nearly a decade. Tenae believes that witchcraft should be simple and empowering and her practice is all about embodying simplicity in magick, ritual, and self-love practices.

In this author spotlight edition of the podcast Tenae and Jason chat about the use of astrology in the (book) writing process, re-engaging in the Craft, and Tenae's latest book "The Modern Witch's Guide to Natural Magick."  

Storm Faerywolf is a best-selling author, teacher, visionary poet, and practicing warlock. In this episode of the podcast Storm and Jason talk about Storm's two latest books "The Witch's Name" and "The Satyr's Kiss."  

It's February and we are talking Tarot on this month's edition of the Witch With Books Podcast. Meg and Jason share not only their favorite decks on this episode, but also their favorite Tarot related books! And just for February, we share our favorite books about love and lust in honor of Valentine's Day!

Featured titles this month include The Altar Within by Juliet Diaz,  Loki and Signy by Lea Svendsen, The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Runes by Judy Ann Nock, and Welsh Witchcraft  by Mhara Starling. We also jump in the wayback machine to discuss two books by occult pioneer Dion Fortune, and share our favorite social media stars, and the titles we are most looking forward to in the coming months!



TITLES & SEGMENTS ON THIS MONTH'S PODCAST

Yay Or Nay?  Will We Read These New Releases?

Hoodoo Your Love by Starr Casas
Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints: A Guide to Magical New Orleans by Denise Alvarado
Espiritismo by Hector Salva
The Thrifty Witch's Book of Simple Spells: Potions, Charms, and Incantations for the Modern Witch by Wren Maple
Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden: Plant Spirits in Magickal Herbalism by Nicholas Pearson

Oldies But (Mostly) Goodies
Psychic Self Defense by Dion Fortune
The Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune
 
Time for Tarot:  Favorite Tarot Books

Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa Cynova
Everyday Tarot by Biddy Tarot/Brigit Esselmont
Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot  by Madame Pamita
Taschen Tarot Book edited by Jessica Hundley
Tarot for One by Courtney Weber
Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story by Stuart Kaplan
A History of the Occult Tarot by Ronald Decker and Michael Dummet
 
Tarot Books Community Picks:

Holistic Tarot by Benebel Wen
Tarot For Yourself by Mary K. Greer
Queering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow

Favorite Tarot/Oracle Decks

The American Renaissance Tarot by Thea Wirsching and illustrated by Celeste Pille
Chrysalis Tarot by Toney Brooks and illustrated by Holly Sierra 
The Liminal Spirits Oracle Deck by Laura Tempest Zakroff
 A Jane Austen Tarot by Jacqui Oakley
Moonology by Yasmin Boland

Love Notes:  Books in the Mood for . . . .  Love (or Lust)!   

 A Kitchen Witch's Guide to Recipes for Love & Romance by Dawn Hunt
 Love Spells for the Modern Witch by Michael Herkes
The Great Work of the Flesh: Sexual Magic East and West by Sarane Alexandrian, translated by Joe Graham. 
Pan:  The Great God’s Modern Return by Paul Robichaud
 
Featured Selections for February

Loki and Signy by Lea Svendsen
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Runes by Judy Ann Nock
Welsh Witchcraft  by Mhara Starling
The Altar Within: A Radical Devotional Guide to Liberate the Divine Self by Juliet Diaz

Social Media Stars:

Michael Herkes, The Glam Witch
Lisa Marie Basile

Books on the Horizon
 
The Witch's Book of Spellcraft by Jason Mankey 
Navigating the Witch’s Compass by Ian Chambers

It's our first ever "Author Spotlight" mini-episode!  In this quick edition of the podcast, Jason interviews Heron Michelle, author of the terrific new Elemental Witchcraft (Llewellyn, December 2021).  Listen in as we discuss Heron's influences, love of journaling, and what Witches can learn from hermetic texts.  

In this special "mini-edition" of the Witch With Books podcast it's all about Imbolc!  Listen in as Meg and Jason share their favorite books specifically about the season, the goddess Brigid, along with a few extra titles perfect for this time of year.

Books highlighted include:

Imbolc by Carl F. Neal

Stations of the Sun by Ronald Hutton

The Witch's Wheel of the Year by Jason Mankey

The New Witch's Guide to Imbolc by Witch With Me

Brigid by Courntey Weber

Pagan Portals - Brigid by Morgan Daimler

What is Remembered Lives by Phoenix LeFae 

Brigid’s Light by Cairelle Crow & Laura Louella

Air Magic by Astrea Taylor
 
Witchy Crafts by Lexa Olick

Winter Seer Animal Oracle by Siolo Thompson 

In our premiere episode, Meg and Jason talk about over 25 Witch and Witch-adjacent books! New titles highlighted include The Green Witch's Garden (Arin Murphy-Hiscock), The Witch's Sabbath (Kelden), Celtic Tree Ogham (Sharlyn Hidalgo), and Witches, Heretics, and Warrior Women (Phoenix LeFae). We also step into the wayback-machine to highlight Silver Ravenwolf's immortal To Ride a Silver Broomstick, and also share a few favorite (often) overlooked titles.  Join us as we discuss what new books might be worth reading in "Yay or Nay" and talk about a few non-Witch books that helped illuminate our journeys.

Titles and segments on this month's podcast:

Favorites Books of 2021
Anatomy of a Witch   Laura Tempest Zakroff
Life Ritualized   Phoenix LeFae and Gwion Raven
Elemental Witchcraft   Heron Michelle
Ancestral Tarot   Nancy Hendrickson
The Witch's Path   Thorn Mooney
Green Witch Magick   Susan Ilka Tuttle

Oldies But Goodies
To Ride a Silver Broomstick-Silver Ravenwolf

Yay or Nay? Will We Read These New Releases? Jason and Meg Chime In
The Secret Psychic   Angela Wix
Paganism for Prisoners    Awyn Dawn
Qabalah for Wiccans    Jack Chinek
Empty Cauldrons   Terrance Ward
Astrology by Moonlight    Tara Aal and  Aswin Subramanyan
Psychic Spellcraft   Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway
Spell Jars for Beginners   Alyssa Vera
Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil    Liz Greene
The Big Book of Magical Incense    Sara L. Mastros

Featured Books of the Month
The Witches Sabbath   Kelden
Celtic Tree Ogham   Sharlyn Hidalgo
Witches, Heretics, & Warrior Women  Phoenix LeFae
The Green Witch's Garden   Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Overlooked Book Gems
Stones of the Goddess   Nicholas Pearson
Positive Magic & Earth Magic  Marion Weinstein

NonWitch Books We Love or Have Influenced Us
Creative Visualization   Shakti Gawain
The Myth of Sisyphus   Albert Camus

Social Media Stars
Mandi Em (Wellness Witch)
Jenni Blonde (Comfy Cozy Witch)

Books on the Horizon
The Altar Within   Juliet Diaz
Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft   Madame Pamita 

If you love Witch books, you'll love this podcast!