Out of the Shadows: An Exploration of Dark Paganism and Magick
by John J. Coughlin

Comments: Of course I would put MY book first... I'm the editor-in-chief here! ~grin~ Seriously though I wrote this book to help encourage Pagans to reclaim the word "darkness" which, like the word "witch", has become associated with evil. Darkness from a Pagan context is NOT evil and is necessary to be balanced.

Out of the Broom Closet? A Guide to Revealing Your Practice of Witchcraft to Others
by Gary Cantrell

Comments: "Out Of The Broom Closet deals openly and honestly with the questions and issues surrounding a witches decision to make his or her hither-to hidden practice of the Old Religion known to family members, friends and co-workers." This is the first book I have found that seriously covered this topic and at such length. I highly recommend this book to both beginners and experienced alike.

Wicca : A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by Scott Cunningham

Comments: I like Scott Cunningham. His simplistic approach to the craft served as a reminder to us all that magic is not some complicated secret art, but something that could be found in our everyday lives. This book helped me through those troubling periods when I felt that maybe I was missing something as a solitary. When starting out it seems as if we need to be in a group. Ironically it is often after working with several groups, as I did, that true solitaries find a special comfort working alone. Back before I knew of this, A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner always reminded me that being a solitary practitioner did not make one less of a Wiccan. I only wish this book was around when I first started my studies!!

Living Wicca : A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by Scott Cunningham

Comments: This is the second part of Scott's Wicca : A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. It has a nice section on creating one's own Book of Shadows.

The Spiral Dance : A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess
by Starhawk

Comments: It is very rare for me to find a book that intrigues me as much as this one did. With all the beginner books out there that just deal with the same material rehashed, this book covers the theory behind the practice in a very refreshing light.

Drawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
by Margot Adler

Comments: What self-respecting Pagan does not have this book on his or her shelf??? I had to buy this book three times because I would never get back my loaners. This book explores the history of the "Old Religion" as well as many forms of Pagansm. The Appendix lists many useful resources.

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland

Comments: This workbook-styled text is broken down into lessons with tests at the end. Many study circles have been designed around this book. I don't always agree with everything the author says, but it is definately a great choice for the beginner.

Wheel of the Year : Living the Magical Life (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
by Pauline Campanelli, Dan Campanelli (Illustrator)

Comments: This is a very nice book. It helps one incorporate the seasons and sabbats into one's everyday life. There is a chapter for each month. I like to read each chapter for the month as it begins.

The Witches' Goddess : The Feminine Principle of Divinity
by Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar

Comments: The first part of this text deals with the aspects of the many forms of the Goddess. The second section deals in detail with 11 popular goddesses, and the last chapter lists countless goddesses from throughout the world with a brief description of each. A very nice reference book!

The Witches' God : Lord of the Dance
by Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar

Comments: With all the attention that is made to the Goddess, it is nice to see a book dedicated to the God to help maintain balance. This book follows the same format as its counterpart on the Goddess listed above.

Llewellyn's Witches' 2001 Calendar or Llewellyn's Witches' 2001 Datebook

Comments: These are excellent resources for the both the novice and the experienced. It lists many pagan-related holidays, follows the phases of the moon, and is loaded with tons of useful information. (I was reminded to order the new one as I wrote this!!)

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