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I‘ve had this one sitting on my shelves for what seems like ever. I have to say, I‘m really glad I picked it up. The story of Maria Owens is engaging, empowering and, of course, really entertaining. I read this one without reading Practical Magic or it‘s sequel but that wasn‘t a problem and now I want to read them so the TBR will continue to grow. Great historical fiction.

There‘s nothing like waking up early on a cold, wintery morning and enjoying a good book with a hot cup of coffee (or tea). Definitely one of my favorite things. This book has been on my shelf since well before it‘s release date. It‘s long overdue for a read!

My first read of the games! I'm trying to finish off what I started last month. This book was like a big, warm magical hug. I loved revisiting this world. Excited to read the finale! ✨

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #adventathon #botm
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I'm very excited to read this, but I need some advice. Should I read Practical Magic first? This is a prequel to that, so it only makes sense to read it first. Any suggestions?

I (finally) read Practical Magic this fall and was inspired by @mklong to read the series in chronological order.

Magic Lessons starts with the first Owens woman, following Maria from 17th century rural England to Curaçao to Salem. It‘s about women, family, the rules of magic, finding strength, celebrating love, and of course, a family curse, all with Hoffman‘s glorious storytelling and endearing characters. Of course I loved it.

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It‘s been a couple of days since I finished this fantastic book, and I know that Alice Hoffman writes (really good) fiction and all, but damn if all of that isn‘t as true as can be. ❤️

I had to read the prequel in the Practical Magic series before diving into the 4th and final book. We learn the story of Maria Owens in the 1600s, the one who put a curse on any man who would ever love an Owens woman. I love the way Alice Hoffman tells a story and this is just as good as the rest of the series. I can‘t wait to read the new one! 5⭐️

#BOTM
#historicalfiction
#witchery
#magic

bailed ☹️ I really wanted to love this book, and I was so excited for it. however, I ended up not finishing it, which is very rare for me! it was just too dark, and the elements of the story were not strong enough for me to offset the depressing-ness. maybe I‘ll come back to it at some point.

I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. The story follows Maria Owens, a woman with the power to heal all types of ailments, from Essex County, England to th island of Curacao to Salem, Massachusetts.

#firstlineFriday #firstlinefridays
“She was found on a January day in a field where the junipers grew, wound in a blue blanket with her name carefully stitched along the border with silk thread.”

While this was not my favorite book out of the series, I am glad to have read it. I dig the feminist magic that anchors the series. At the core of this particular story is the message that amazing things happen when women realize their voice has volume.

Isn‘t that the truth.

I loved learning the backstory to the the O.G. Owens matriarch Maria. Vividly told and deftly woven, this story did not disappoint. I‘ve never read Practical Magic, only seen the movie, so I‘m looking forward to reading that one too. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

My Sunday evening ready buddy, Henry.

Hoping to get to this beauty — along with her newest — next month! ✨
#witchesandwizards #littensdressedinblood @midnightbookgirl

While at my local bookstore, I decided to pick up a paperback of Magic Lessons. I just couldn't resist.

It‘s raining outside and I‘ve spent a delightfully cozy day so far finishing this book. This prequel follows Maria Owens and her daughter as we learn about the start of the Owens family and how they came to be cursed in love. I loved it and I‘m looking forward to rereading Rules of Magic & Practical Magic later this month.

15 points for team theme + 1 participation #teamhendrix #scarathlon2021
8h15min for #screamathon #bookspinbingo #spookoween

Enjoying this witchy historical novel on #audio on my walks. #currentlisten

Freddy likes to keep an eye on me when I read in my bedroom chair, even if it means he falls asleep in the process. He is my best bud.

Well , I finished this, but I‘m not sure why. I‘ve enjoyed Hoffman‘s Owens Family books, but was disappointed by Magic Lessons. The book serves as a prequel to Practical Magic, telling us the us the early tale of Maria Owen and her daughter Faith.

Not much depth. The narrative is quite repetitive and tells us little that we didn‘t already know from the other books in the series. A disappointment.

So many ways to love this book.…..who doesn‘t love practical magic???? The prequel and the similarities between the Owens in the 1600 and the ones today are beautiful. Very magical.

It was great getting to learn how everything started with Maria Owens and the love curse she cast on herself and all Owens to come. #AuthorAMonth #BookspinBingo

Finally the weather has turned! Enjoying the Practical Magic series and making a TON of apple cider, apple sauce, apple pies, apple butter, etc. 🍎🍏🍎🍏love this time of the year 🍁photo by Rebecca of aclotheshorse

This was my #BOTM a year ago and I am just now getting around to it. Easily my favorite of the series! I‘m planning to reread the other two to get ready for the new (and maybe last? 😢) one. Counting on it being an October BOTM option.

And couldn‘t resist posting this cute pic of Sandy on our hike this morning instead of a picture of the book!

My cuddle bug. Always ready for evening reading cuddles.

I was truly enchanted by the book, which I wasn‘t expecting since I wasn‘t really impressed by Practical Magic when I read it a few years ago. The epic and magical tale of Maria Owens, from Essex County, England to Curaçao to Salem, Massachusetts, touches on themes of fate, power, redemption, and, of course, love in all its forms. I am definitely seeking out Rules of Magic next.

I can't believe I waited so long to read these books. I loved this book. This prequel tells of how Maria Owens came to Salem and started the curse that's messed with her family for generations 🧡
#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville #aamah
#LittensDressedInBlood #BlackMagicWoman @MidnightBookGirl

Into the last third of this book. I finished Part 3: The Talisman last night around midnight, with tears streaming down my face. I have no idea where this is going from here, but I am looking forward to finishing this (hopefully tonight?).

Started this a couple days ago, and absolutely loving it so far. I was pretty underwhelmed by Practical Magic when I read it a few years ago (the movie was better in my opinion), but I have been completely drawn into this epic tale of Maria Owens. The language and imagery are just beautiful!

Heads up!

Ebook on sale today! #authoramonth @Soubhiville

#authoramonth deal on amazon in the US. $2.99

The perfect touch of autumnal magic in this book to make the slide into Fall feel seamless. Loved this more than Practical Magic, to be honest, because it felt more authentically magical (& feminist).

#AuthorAMonth

Magic Lessons is a fantastic read for autumn. Maybe it‘s the history buff in me, but I liked it better than the novel that inspired it, Practical Magic. It‘s moody and engaging, covers long spans of time like the original novel, as well as including the power of feminism in daily life that the original presented so beautifully.

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. I often can and like when I prove my theories right. This used to annoy me so much when I was younger and could never surprise my mom lol

2. Currently the Practical Magic series - especially the tagged book

3. Sucker for romance especially enemies-to-lovers and unlikely pairings

4, grateful for my health and my family

Wasn't a fan of the spells , but liked the romantic style of fairytale writing. It was entertaining. Nice summer read.

Thanks @5feet.of.fury
1: magic lessons (prequel to practical magic)
2: 👍
3: it really depends on my mood. Mystery/thriller/horror/romance. All the 📚

My second bail in a row this month, and also my #bookspin. Sadly, I found the storytelling in this one to be boring and detached, with far more telling than showing. I also have to wonder if the historical setting was an excuse for the author to show off her historical knowledge, considering the amount of history she shares that her characters would not have known. Not for me.

I‘m so in love with this series and the generations of wisdom and love that it represents.

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#bookhaul I picked this up at the library while retrieving hubby‘s hold. I‘ve not read Practical Magic or anything by Alice Hoffman. I‘m curious.

3-20-21: My 29th finished book of 2021! Taking place in the 1600s, we get to meet Maria Owens the fabled matriarch mentioned in the original book, Practical Magic. This is a prequel to that one. Abandoned in a snowy field, Maria is found by Hannah Owens and taught how to use the “Nameless Art”. After Maria is betrayed by the man she loves, she follows him to Salem where witches are being put on trial.Here she invokes the infamous curse about love.

Hoffman weaves another beautiful story full of magic, love, witchery and darkness. A beautifully written prequel that I will have to buy for my collection. Easy 5 star.

Part III
Hoping to finish today.
When this is released in paperback, I'll probably buy it to add it to my collection
So far I'm enjoying it.

She knew how to walk in the shadows so she wouldn't shine in the darkness.
Magic Lessons, Alice Hoffman

Started this yesterday.

A good novel with rich historical writing. Different in style from the other books in the series. An overall darker and more somber read. Slow pacing due to dense and detailed descriptions leading to a flattened plot in the middle of the novel. Still a good read, but slower. I found it to be okay. I enjoyed the informational content & liked the backstory for the matriarch of the series. However, I was a bit let down by the flavor of the book.

I‘ve had this book in my possession since October & I still haven‘t read it yet. Sometimes, I do that. I get SO excited about something that I can‘t bring myself to read it. 😅🙈🤷‍♀️

Does anyone else do this? It‘s like, I‘m worried about it living up to my own expectations? Or maybe I don‘t want it to be over? But I don‘t think it‘s any of that. Is there a German word for this? I feel like it‘d definitely be German...

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