Witchy Reading for October

Well, it's that time of year again. Witches, ghosts, and other beasties. I'll be making a few lists for October. Here's my list of some favorite books about witches.

• White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison. Set in Cincinnati, this book is part of one of my favorite "witchy" series. Witches, vampires, pixies, banshees and many more. Harrison writes well and her characters are always believable. Well, as believable as supernatural creates can be, anyway.
• Death of a Witch by M.C. Beaton. This is part of Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, which I much prefer over the Agatha Raisin series. Set in a small town in the Scottish Highlands, this is a pleasure to read.
• The Wizard of Oz. Not a book (although it's based on one), this is a classic I like to watch every year around this time. Over 70 years after its release, it's still magic. Who knows, you may get inspired to read the Oz series by Frank Baum. Even though they're considered children's books, I've never met an adult who didn't enjoy them.
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Another classic, this time by one of the writers I enjoy a lot. Everyone knows the story, and you can always watch the movie, but sometimes it's good to sit up with some spiced cider on a chilly night and just read.
• The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt. This is the book we'll be talking about October 13 at our mystery discussion. It's the first in a series of cozy mysteries set in Indiana by Hoosier author Alt. If you're looking for an Indiana author or setting, this would be a good choice.

Five of my favorite witchy books (well, four and a movie). I'll be back later with more for October. Enjoy the cooler weather, and keep reading!