Explore this curated list of books about witches and find your next witchy read! From sweet fiction books about witches to fantasy book series about witches and historical fiction about witches, you’ll find your next book about witches here.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna
IN A NUTSHELL. Sweet story about a witch and the family she finds
SHORT & SIMPLE. A lonely witch hiding her magic is summoned to teach young witches how to use their magic and finds family and romance along the way.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a sweet fictional story about witches set in the present day.
This 2022 novel by Sangu Mandanna is a fun, sweet book about witches. In The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, orphaned witch Mika hides her magic until she’s called upon to travel to a mysterious location to teach young witches how to use their magic. In the course of her adventures, she finds love and family. Readers looking for a fictional book about witches with a modern setting should check this one out.
fiction + romance
The Once and Future Witches
by Alix E. Harrow
IN A NUTSHELL. Feminist fiction about revolutionary witch sisters
SHORT & SIMPLE. Three witch sisters fight for women’s suffrage and the power of magic.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a fictional feminist book about witches.
This feminist work of historical fiction with a folk story feel is set in a town called New Salem in the late 1800s. There, three witch sisters fight for women’s right to vote and lead a movement to bring back the power of witchcraft. Harrow’s The Once and Future Witches, is a good choice for readers looking for a fictional feminist book about witches.
fiction + historical fiction
A Discovery of Witches
by Deborah Harkness
IN A NUTSHELL. Historian encounters the underworld and her own magical powers
SHORT & SIMPLE. A young historian and descendant of witches pairs up with a vampire to unlock the mystery of a long lost manuscript while being pursued by underworld forces.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a historical fantasy book about witches.
Diana Bishop, a young historian and witch discovers a lost manuscript and finds herself pursued by underworld forces with an interest in the manuscript’s powers. This fun work of historical fiction also features a romance with a vampire. A Discovery of Witches is book one in a series from author Deborah Harkness with Shadow of Night, The Book of Life, Time’s Convert, and The Black Bird Oracle. Readers looking for historical fiction books about witches or fantasy books about witches will enjoy this read.
fiction + romance + historical fiction + fantasy
The Honey Witch
by Sydney J. Shields
IN A NUTSHELL. A young witch finds forbidden love
SHORT & SIMPLE. Cozy historical queer romance about a young witch and her forbidden love.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a queer romance about witches.
Twenty-something honey witch, Marigold has magical powers, but her magic means that no one can fall in love with her. A cozy whimsical queer love story, The Honey Witch is a great choice for readers looking for a sweet, simple book about witches.
fiction + romance + historical fiction
A Secret History of Witches: A Novel
by Louisa Morgan
IN A NUTSHELL. Five generations of witches fight to keep the magic alive
SHORT & SIMPLE. Historical fiction spanning from the 1820s to World War II telling the story of five generations of witches in the same family.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a historical fiction book about witches.
This historical fiction novel about witches begins in 1821 in France with a witch who sacrifices her life to save her family. The story follows the coming generations of witches as they fight to keep their powers alive. This 2017 novel by Louisa Morgan is the perfect choice for readers looking for historical fiction about witches.
fiction + historical fiction
Little Witch
by Anna Elizabeth Bennett with illustrations by Helen Stone
IN A NUTSHELL. Classic kid’s book about a witch who goes to school
SHORT & SIMPLE. Fun and sweet story about a little witch who goes to school with mortals
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you’re looking for a kid’s book about witches.
Nine-year-old Minx is a witch who just wants to go to school with the rest of the kids. When Minx finally gets her wish, she’s in for plenty of adventure as she learns to navigate school-life amidst mortal teachers and fellow classmates.
fiction + kid’s books