Practical Magic
*25th Anniversary Edition*—with an Introduction by the Author!
The Owens sisters confront the challenges of life and love in this bewitching novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, and The Book of Magic.
For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally have endured that fate as well: as children, the sisters were forever outsiders, taunted, talked about, pointed at. Their elderly aunts almost seemed to encourage the whispers of witchery, with their musty house and their exotic concoctions and their crowd of black cats. But all Gillian and Sally wanted was to escape. One will do so by marrying, the other by running away. But the bonds they share will bring them back—almost as if by magic...
“Splendid...Practical Magic is one of [Hoffman's] best novels, showing on every page her gift for touching ordinary life as if with a wand, to reveal how extraordinary life really is.”—Newsweek
“[A] delicious fantasy of witchcraft and love in a world where gardens smell of lemon verbena and happy endings are possible.”—Cosmopolitan
Reviews
I remember many years ago watching the movie Practical Magic and thinking I should read the book. I owe Ms. Hoffman an apology because it’s taken me this long (so embarrassing) to fulfill that promise. Books are always ever so much more enchanting than their movie counterparts. This world needs writers like Ms. Hoffman to give it that light, airy essence and quick wit so we can all be thrilled, smiling to our core, when the angst burns away at the end. Just dumb luck that I’m finishing this lovely book as I’ve embarked (finally) on my own writing adventure. If there is any chance my own efforts might result in 1/4 the impact? I think I would do somersaults on the front lawn…with most definite terrible results! Thank you, Ms. Hoffman!!!! From the bottom of my heart!
By karenindixie
I always liked the movie, but I’d yet to read the book. The book was good, but it was like reading someone with ADHD’s rambles. It gets to the point, but you’re taking the long way there. Not my style, but I still enjoyed the story.
By saltymama
It was ok.
By Elaineluvstigger
Absolutely a favorite and one that I will always return to. Even if you’ve seen the movie, read the book. I love them both. Enjoy xo
By Boo_Dee
I liked it but it’s one of the rare occurrences when the movie is better than the book.
By Sorceress Sarah