“There’s been a sea change when it comes to interest in books usually categorized as mind-body-spirit,” says Peter Turner, associate publisher for Red Wheel/Weiser. “Whether it’s the surge of people ...

Cauldrons filled with mysterious potions, disappearing animals, and crotchety old women sporting comically sharp, black hats — that's how witchcraft is usually represented, commercially at least.

Calling all witches and warlocks … or library enthusiasts. Chicago’s Newberry Library is crowdsourcing translations for three 17th-century manuscripts of spells, charms and magic. Handwritten in ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This contemporary mythology book is a deeply moving retelling of the story of Circe, the ancient ...

The number of books on witchcraft has been on the rise for the past several years, but mind-body-spirit publishers now offer an eclectic mix of authors who draw magic from a range of sources—from ...

When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Maybe you imagine cool teenage girls like in Sabrina or The Craft or a sisterhood like in Practical Magic. Or do you see bubbling cauldrons and toads ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every autumn is time for a rewatch of Practical Magic, featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman drinking midnight margaritas.

Do you love libraries? Have a penchant for casting spells? Particularly well versed in 17th century archaic Latin and English? Well the Chicago Newberry Library might have the perfect job for you!