Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of Thegoddess
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Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of Thegoddess by Phyllis Curott reads like a spiritually oriented read meant for reflection more than speed. The edition details point to 1998 • Bantam Dell Pub Group • 302 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1998 • Bantam Dell Pub Group • 302 pages • ISBN 9780767900546.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
This one stands out as a slower, more thoughtful read that asks for attention instead of skim energy.
Best way to approach it
Best read slowly enough to sit with the ideas instead of rushing straight through it.
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This looks built around a reflective pace and a tone shaped more by contemplation than urgency. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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