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It\u2019s that wonderful time of year again, The Magical Buffet\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here, in particular order, are my top ten favorite things of 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tales & Legends of the Devil: The Many Guises of the Primal Shapeshifter by Claude & Corinne Lecouteux <\/strong>– Let\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails by Michael Ruhlman<\/strong> \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse by Antonio Pagliarulo<\/strong> \u2013 This book is an amazing wealth of information about multicultural folk magic centered on the infamous evil eye. Read my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness by Thomas Moore<\/strong> \u2013 A fascinating exploration of emptiness that highlights the beauty and humor that can be found there. You can read my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation by Brittany Fair<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re looking to get the most out of your yoga and\/or meditation this is an amazing book! Check out my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source Magic: The Origin of Art, Science, and Culture by Carl Abrahamsson<\/strong> \u2013 This book is an occult nerd\u2019s dream! Loaded with essays exploring a variety of magical tid bits, this is not be missed! Read my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult & Experiences by Mitch Horowitz<\/strong> \u2013 This book gathers Horowitz\u2019s writings from all over the internet and puts them in one enjoyable read. Check out my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Witches Almanac: Sorcerers, Witches and Magic from Ancient Rome to the Digital Age by Charles Christian<\/strong> \u2013 This book is a who\u2019s who of those who practice magic. A wonderful resource. You can read my review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witches of World War II by Paul Cornell with art by Valeria Burzo<\/strong> \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pulp Girls Tarot Deck<\/strong> \u2013 I love tarot decks and I LOVE the art of The Pulp Girls. An obvious favorite! You can read my review here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite things here. <\/a>(This is an affiliate link to my Bookshop, which supports independent bookstores throughout the United States. If you use this link to purchase the book, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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