It’s that wonderful time of year again, The Magical Buffet’s Favorite Thing 2023! Another year of not getting sued by Oprah for attempting to usurp her brand! And also, a time to reflect on my favorite things that got featured on The Magical Buffet website this past year. Real talk, with the website issues I had mid-year not nearly as much content was shared on The Magical Buffet this year. Hopefully, 2024 will be a productive year here at The Buffet!
So here, in particular order, are my top ten favorite things of 2023!
Tales & Legends of the Devil: The Many Guises of the Primal Shapeshifter by Claude & Corinne Lecouteux – Let’s just get this one out of the way, everyone knows I love Claude Lecouteux, so if he has a new book, it will appear on this list. I just wrote my review, so you can read it here.
The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails by Michael Ruhlman – It is no secret that I am a lady that loves a cocktail, and this book managed to get me excited about making and drinking cocktails all over again! You can read my review here.
The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse by Antonio Pagliarulo – This book is an amazing wealth of information about multicultural folk magic centered on the infamous evil eye. Read my review here.
The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness by Thomas Moore – A fascinating exploration of emptiness that highlights the beauty and humor that can be found there. You can read my review here.
The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation by Brittany Fair – If you’re looking to get the most out of your yoga and/or meditation this is an amazing book! Check out my review here.
Source Magic: The Origin of Art, Science, and Culture by Carl Abrahamsson – This book is an occult nerd’s dream! Loaded with essays exploring a variety of magical tid bits, this is not be missed! Read my review here.
Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult & Experiences by Mitch Horowitz – This book gathers Horowitz’s writings from all over the internet and puts them in one enjoyable read. Check out my review here.
The Witches Almanac: Sorcerers, Witches and Magic from Ancient Rome to the Digital Age by Charles Christian – This book is a who’s who of those who practice magic. A wonderful resource. You can read my review here.
Witches of World War II by Paul Cornell with art by Valeria Burzo – This graphic novel takes a band of notable magic makers on a fantastical wartime journey filled with intrigue, heroics, a cameo from Winston Churchill, and Valiente punching a Nazi. Check out my review here.
The Pulp Girls Tarot Deck – I love tarot decks and I LOVE the art of The Pulp Girls. An obvious favorite! You can read my review here!
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I didn’t make the list this year! Is this the Rebecca equivalent of coal in my stocking? But seriously, what a great list of fabulous books and decks.