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It\u2019s that time of the year again! The time where I again steal Oprah\u2019s schtick and do my own favorite things. Much like my website in general, The Magical Buffet\u2019s Favorite Things is a mish mash of chaos with only my affection as the binding theme. However, this year I couldn\u2019t help but notice that many of the entries not only had wonderful content but were beautiful to look at. Although it is true that I do not judge a book by its cover (or illustrations, or presentation), apparently appearance can push a book to the head of the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the guidelines for a Favorite Thing? It must have been featured on The Magical Buffet any time after the previous year\u2019s Favorite Things. I do not present the list in any order. It\u2019s hard enough limiting the list to only 10 without then trying to rank them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with that, to the list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Witch of the Forest\u2019s Guide to Folklore Magick\u201d by Lindsay Squire<\/strong>
Squire put together a fantastic book of what the author refers to as \u201cgreen folklore\u201d, which highlights stories and legends having to do with plants, flowers, herbs, etc. Add to that the framed as art worthiness of the illustrations by Viki Lester, and you get a favorite thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read the original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King\u201d by Miguel Conner<\/strong>
When you open a book titled \u201cThe Occult Elvis\u201d it\u2019s hard to know what to expect. However, Conner didn\u2019t disappoint with an eye-opening look at new facets of the Elvis myth, and Elvis, the man. As I said in my original review, \u201cIn exploring all that was supernatural in the life of Elvis Presley, Conner succeeds in making Presley truly human.\u201d I loved this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Year and a Day of Everyday Magic: Witchify Your Life with a Daily Dose of Magic\u201d by Deborah Blake<\/strong>
It\u2019s Deborah Blake\u2019s accessible brand of witchcraft broken down into little tidbits that you can scatter throughout your daily life! Who wouldn\u2019t love that? Of course, it doesn\u2019t hurt that Blake and I are friends. (Be on the lookout for your holiday card Deborah!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPractical Symbols: Runes and Sigils for Holistic Wellbeing\u201d by Amy Donnelly<\/strong>
Donnelly put together a great resource for anyone looking to work with symbols for any facet of daily life. Again, the illustrations of Viki Lester take a useful book and turn it into a beautiful resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWitches: A Compendium\u201d by Judika Illes<\/strong>
I think my original review summed it up nicely. \u201cWitches: A Compendium\u2019 by Judika Illes is an amazing resource for the new witch looking to work stuff out and for the experienced witch looking to reflect on the wider witching world and their place in it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mini Weiser Tarot<\/strong>
I loved the original Weiser Tarot. I mean, I named it one of my Favorite Things of 2022! (You can read my original review of that deck here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what if you take a deck I already love and put it into my new favorite deck format and packaging? Obviously, it\u2019s a Favorite Thing. I love this new format so much I made a rambling, tipsy, stream of consciousness video for my YouTube channel all about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can watch the video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic\u201d by Varla Ventura<\/strong>
I described that book as \u201ca luscious, greenery-soaked treat,\u201d and I stand by that. Ventura curated a mix of plants that personally inspired the author, wrapped that up in personal stories and fairy tales, and then presented it to us in a hardcover format with gold gilded paper edges, a ribbon bookmark, and full color illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Kitchen Witch\u2019s Culinary Oracle Deck: Gain Daily Insight and Bring Magic to Your Meals with Everyday Ingredients\u201d by Dawn Aurora Hunt<\/strong>
There\u2019s no doubt that I\u2019m joking when I lay claim to an Oprah of the witchy world type of title once a year. However, it\u2019s no joke to say that Hunt is well on the way to being the witching world\u2019s Martha Stewart. Hunt already runs the successful brand Cucina Aurora, that started out with a few olive oils but now offers coffee, baking mixes, risotto and more. She has also already authored several books about kitchen witchcraft. Now Hunt can also lay claim to the title of oracle deck creator. As I said in my original review, \u201cIf food is your love language, you should consider getting a copy of \u201cA Kitchen Witch\u2019s Culinary Oracle Deck\u201d by Dawn Aurora Hunt asap!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrystals for Psychic Self-Defense: 145 Gemstones for Banishing, Binding, and Magickal Protection\u201d by Nicholas Pearson<\/strong>
When it comes to crystals, Pearson is my \u201cgo to\u201d guy. Add his writings on crystals with the topic of magical protection and I am all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Sorcerer\u2019s Scholar: The High Magic and Spells of the Middle Ages\u201d by Claude Lecouteux<\/strong>
I just reviewed this sexy stack of books, so just go read my review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read my original review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to shop all my Favorite Things? Go to my Favorite Things 2025 list in my Bookshop!<\/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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