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Basic Witches
How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven
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See moreCapitalising on the rising trend of hipster witchcraft, BASIC WITCHES is a lighthearted and empowering book of spells and lifestyle tips for feisty millennial women.
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Tap your inner sorceress and channel the magical arts with this bewitching lifestyle guide. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Say the right symbolic curse and banish it from your life. Want to enhance your attractiveness? Pick the right power eye-shadow colour and project otherworldly glamour. Interested in boosting your self-confidence? Whip up a tasty herbal "potion" to strengthen your resolve.
All that plus historical and pop culture sidebars that situate today's witchcraft trend within a broader context. With humour, heart, and a hip modern sensibility, this charming guide dispenses witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost to get through the day.
Basic Witches offers practical advice alongside enchanting insights, perfect for anyone keen on exploring the magical possibilities of everyday life.
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Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman receives praise for its blend of humour, positive affirmations, and witchy wisdom designed to empower readers. Reviews highlight its practical mantras and rituals aimed at promoting self-care and confidence, with a modern take on mysticism. The book is appreciated for its inclusive appeal, making it suitable for those interested in magic and personal development.
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ISBN: 9781594749773
Publisher: Quirk Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 August 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Quirk Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 147.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 369g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Jaya Saxena is coauthor of Dad Magazine (Quirk, 2016) and The Book of Lost Recipes (Page Street, 2016). Her work has appeared in many outlets, including the Toast, Buzzfeed, Eater, The New Yorker, WNYC's TL;DR podcast, and many others. Jess Zimmerman is a staff editor at the Establishment. Her writing has been published in Atlas Obscura, Hazlitt, the Guardian, the New Republic, the Hairpin, the Toast, Eater, Aeon, and others.
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