Book: Karma Babe

Barrie Dolnick
New Age
Penguin / 2005
Quality Paper Back / 224 Pages

With the help of astrological expert Barrie Dolnick, the chick-lit crowd can finally get to know their karma and use it to their advantage. She'll show readers that what happens today depends not only on what they did in their past life (or what they did yesterday), but is also determined by their five planets (the Sun, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto). Readers don't even have to believe in astrology in order to understand and use their karma. Best of all, they'll discover how to shift, shape, and swing their karmic energy to lead them into the life they want to live. With scads of intriguing facts and lots of inspiring info, this smart, fun, and ever-so-practical guide will bring out the KarmaBabe in every woman.

I picked this book up because It looked interesting

What I liked the Most? The ease of looking up information

What I liked the Least? The generalities of the information

Review: I enjoyed the life fun tone of this book. There’s a lot of good information in it & it would make the perfect book for someone new to the study of karma.

Recommended to: Someone wanting a basic understanding of Karma

Best Quote: Do people really get what’s coming to them – does karma really get the bad guys?

Book: Everyday Witch A to Z

Deborah Blake
Wicca
Llewellyn / 2008
Oversized Paperback / 288 Pages

Break out your broomstick, and add a spark of magick to every day! Do stuffy academic tomes on Witchcraft make you want to hide in your broom closet or cast a boredom-banishing spell? Now you can get the low-down on everything you ever wondered about Witchcraft, and it’s as simple as A, B, C—sprinkled throughout with humor, flair, and a healthy dose of Witchy wisdom.
Unique and fun for everyone, Everyday Witch A to Z invites you to dip into a delightful medley of magickal essentials. Whether you’re just setting out on the path or looking to add extra zest to your practice, this friendly book on Witchcraft is for you. From creating and casting spells to working with stones and herbs, you will learn how magick works, what Witches do, and how you can incorporate Witchcraft into your daily life. Even Magic the Cat, the author’s magickal familiar, lends a playful paw with spells and wise words of her own!

I picked this book up because It appealed to my since of humor – the cat helped write the book

What I liked the Most? Magic the Cat

What I liked the Least? Bit simplistic

Review:So very often I find myself reading “Crafty” books that are so jam packed with nothing but information – it makes for a very dry read & the bits-n-pieces get lost almost immediately because the they didn’t get my attention. Deborah Blake got my attention – she has found ways to make magic entertaining and useful. In my opinion, more authors should be doing it this way.

Recommended to: A witch with a sense of humor

Book: The Goddess Is in the Details

Deborah Blake
Witchcraft
Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD / May 2009
Quality Paper / 240 pages

Being a Witch isn't limited to casting a spell under the full moon or consecrating a ritual circle. Whether you're calling the Goddess or doing the dishes, your wonderfully witchy ways are woven into everything you do.

With her signature down-to-earth wisdom and warmth, Deborah Blake takes you into the heart of what it means to be a Witch all day, every day. Filled to the brim with practical suggestions, Pagan and Wicca spells, and helpful advice, this essential book brings to light all facets of a modern Witch's life: The seven core beliefs of Witches, mindful eating and health, creating sacred space at home, relationships with non-Pagans, sex and the single Witch, raising Pagan children, solitary and coven practice, Pagan ritual, and green living.

I picked this book up because I have a habit of flipping through non-fiction and seeing what I land on. This time it was a "spell" for a healthy relationship and anyone that know me in RL, knows that I need that.

What I liked the Most? The down to earth writing style & suggestions

What I liked the Least? At times it is a little simplistic

Review: This book asks and then answers, just about any question you could think to ask. It's kind of like a teacher in a book. The book is divided into six sections: The Everyday Witch, The Inner Witch, The Outer Witch, The Social Witch, The Practicing Witch, and The Natural Witch. Topics discussed range from “The Seven Beliefs” to “Mindful Eating” to “The Witch and Marriage”. And there are Something to Think About/Try zones at the end of every section - I love this.

Recommended to: Other pagans/open minded readers

Best Quote: "The Essence of being a witch"

Challenges:100+