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Every month on Witch With Books it's all about Witch, Wiccan, Pagan, and Magickal books! Hosts Meg Rosenbriar and Jason Mankey are more than just avid readers (and fans) of Witchcraft books, they are also both published authors and active practitioners, w

Witch With Books


    • Aug 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Author Spotlight: Kelden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 21:02


    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.). 

    Author Spotlight: Enfys J. Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 24:58


    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.

    Talking Audio Books w/Tegan Ashton Cohan of Howl at the Moon Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 31:56


    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.  

    2022 Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 13:22


    In this episode we share our favorite books of 2022! 

    Yule Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 18:04


    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! 

    Witchcraft History Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 55:49


    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.  

    Early Autumn/Late Summer: Newish Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 33:12


    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. 

    Witch With Books: Witchcraft & Wicca 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 30:00


    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!

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    Sabbat Spotlight: Lammas/Lughnasadh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 15:19


    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.  

    Author Spotlight: Tenae Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 25:29


    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."  

    Author Spotlight: Storm Faerywolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 25:19


    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."  

    Witch With Books: February 2022 (Talking Tarot, Love Magic, and More!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 53:14


    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 CasasWitch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints: A Guide to Magical New Orleans by Denise AlvaradoEspiritismo by Hector SalvaThe 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 PearsonOldies But (Mostly) GoodiesPsychic Self Defense by Dion FortuneThe Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune   Time for Tarot:  Favorite Tarot Books Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa CynovaEveryday 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 WeberPamela 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 WenTarot For Yourself by Mary K. GreerQueering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow Favorite Tarot/Oracle Decks The American Renaissance Tarot by Thea Wirsching and illustrated by Celeste PilleChrysalis 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 NockWelsh Witchcraft  by Mhara Starling The Altar Within: A Radical Devotional Guide to Liberate the Divine Self by Juliet DiazSocial 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

    Author Spotlight: Heron Michelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 22:49


    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.  

    Witch With Books: Imbolc Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 22:49


    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. NealStations of the Sun by Ronald HuttonThe Witch's Wheel of the Year by Jason MankeyThe New Witch's Guide to Imbolc by Witch With MeBrigid by Courntey WeberPagan Portals - Brigid by Morgan DaimlerWhat is Remembered Lives by Phoenix LeFae  Brigid's Light by Cairelle Crow & Laura LouellaAir Magic by Astrea Taylor   Witchy Crafts by Lexa OlickWinter Seer Animal Oracle by Siolo Thompson 

    Witch With Books: January 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 64:32


    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 ZakroffLife Ritualized   Phoenix LeFae and Gwion RavenElemental Witchcraft   Heron MichelleAncestral Tarot   Nancy HendricksonThe Witch's Path   Thorn MooneyGreen Witch Magick   Susan Ilka TuttleOldies But GoodiesTo Ride a Silver Broomstick-Silver RavenwolfYay or Nay? Will We Read These New Releases? Jason and Meg Chime InThe Secret Psychic   Angela WixPaganism for Prisoners    Awyn DawnQabalah for Wiccans    Jack ChinekEmpty Cauldrons   Terrance WardAstrology by Moonlight    Tara Aal and  Aswin SubramanyanPsychic Spellcraft   Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway Spell Jars for Beginners   Alyssa Vera Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil    Liz GreeneThe Big Book of Magical Incense    Sara L. MastrosFeatured Books of the MonthThe Witches Sabbath   KeldenCeltic Tree Ogham   Sharlyn Hidalgo Witches, Heretics, & Warrior Women  Phoenix LeFae The Green Witch's Garden   Arin Murphy-HiscockOverlooked Book GemsStones of the Goddess   Nicholas PearsonPositive 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! 

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