Given my love of witchy, coastal, haunted, and heartfelt, here’s a curated list of books that my AI recommended. Have you read any of these? Any other recommendations?
🏚️ Haunted Houses & Witchy Vibes (with Heart)
The House Witch by Delemhach Cozy fantasy meets magical homemaking. The main character is a food-focused witch who becomes the royal chef. Think “practical magic” in a castle kitchen.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Found family, cozy seaside setting, warm magic, and a lonely witch learning to belong. This one's a hug in book form.
Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck A bookshop owner in a charming town discovers she’s a witch with a destiny. Bonus: bookish setting + magical sisterhood.
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Seasonal magic meets emotional storms. A bit younger in tone (YA crossover), but beautifully written with strong nature imagery.
📚 Libraries, Bookshops & Mystical Women
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer A magical author retreat on an island. A bit Willy Wonka meets The Secret Garden, but for book lovers. Coastal, charming, and full of heart.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Philosophical and gentle with an ethereal library between life and death. Not spooky—but deeply resonant if you're feeling reflective.
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu Set in a post-apocalyptic Edinburgh. Gritty with a young spirit-talker heroine. If you like sassy girls and ghostly goings-on.
🐚 Coastal, Paranormal, and Women Friendships
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke A dark, eerie tale set on a remote Scottish island with witch trials, missing children, and a mysterious lighthouse. Gothic but gripping.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Wartime historical fiction meets dreamy river magic and lost manuscripts. Emotional and coastal with mystery and sisterly bonds.
The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen Haunted houses, family secrets, and a murder mystery on a foggy New England island. Moody and modern Gothic.
🌕 Bonus: Mystical + Feminine Energy Reads
Women’s Circle by Kaya Singer Not fiction, but rich with goddessy, community-driven wisdom—if you’re craving something ritual-inspired for your 13th Moon Society side.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Alt-history suffragettes cast spells using lost words. Deep sisterhood and witchy empowerment. 🌙📚

















