American Magic

Hey You. This is NOT a scary book. Really. I didn’t type voodoo when I meant hoodoo. Do you eat black eyed peas at the New Year? Wear a penny in your shoe when you go to court? Only clean your house from front to back – especially in the springtime? You may already do hoodoo. Hoodoo is a folklore system of blessing, protecting and making what you want happen in your life. It comes from Africa by way of the South – like me. This is a guide to the Bible AND hoodoo. It’s about Africa, the Bible, my great grandma (Gran), and my stories as a healer and minister. Let’s get rid of the ...

In this fast-paced, international thriller, chaos erupts after a shadowy figure with ties to an elite and ancient society posts incantations on the dark web that allow people to perform real magic. When an enigmatic message uploaded to the dark web turns out to contain an ancient secret giving...

This program features a prologue read by the author. The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, from the highly respected, career sportswriter and author of Michael Jordan: The Life. Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes...

When a demon tries to divide four sister witches, he learns the hard way sisters who slay together, stay together! After the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina and a life drenched in tragedy, Patrice Lawson struggles to build a new life in Atlanta with younger sisters Yolanda and Makayla. Although outwardly she seems like a normal successful black woman, she is also an heir to the Voodoo Queen, and descendant of Marie Laveau. For six years she has enjoyed a magical free existence with her sisters. That is until banished sister, Amina returns. When Amina’s return is accompanied by ...

“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!” —Justina Ireland, New...

Magical Christmas – A Heartwarming Holiday Romance 🎄 He’s Santa’s heir. She’s lost her holiday spirit. Can Christmas magic bring them together? 🎄 Kris Kringle Jr. has spent his life avoiding the family business. As Santa’s eldest son, he’s supposed to take over one day—but first, he has to pass a test. His challenge? Make one person believe in Christmas magic—without using any actual magic. His target? Holly Snow, the “Grinch of Winter Street.” Holly used to love Christmas, but after losing her parents, the holiday became nothing more than a painful reminder of ...

***Re-release*** ***Standalone*** There’s magic in the melanin… and ain't nothing flyer than a black girl claiming her magic. Do you know the power of the three? Qadira, Phoenix, and Wilhemenia, the Tri-Deity, are heirs to the Throne of All. Three SiStars ruling was bound to be frowned on. And the heat was too much for the girls to bear. Qadira, the Stripping Succubus Seductress, was focused on her cake, causing chaos for centuries, but may have found the man to tame her wild, irresponsible ways in Napoleon King. Napoleon, a bounty hunter sent on a mission to eliminate the threat that ...

Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson—creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy—comes a new standalone novel set in his Cosmere universe. In the next Cosmere standalone novel, Hoid has an epic...

“I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything.” —Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels Black Magic Sanction is the most complex and emotionally charged adventure yet in author Kim Harrison’s New York Times bestselling series featuring bounty hunter-witch Rachel...

“It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.” The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership—the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary...

When fate brings them together, will their love survive the secrets in the shadows? Latosha Life in Willow Creek hasn’t been easy. Between double shifts at McDonald’s, dodging my mother’s drama, and keeping my little brother safe, I’ve learned how to survive. But nothing could’ve prepared me for E-mac. He’s the kind of man who steps out of your wildest dreams—fine, dangerous, and carrying secrets that could shatter my world. When he saved me from a rogue wolf attack, I thought I’d seen it all. Now, I’m not so sure. E-mac has my heart in a chokehold, but loving him might ...

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2025 | BookRiot's Best Books of 2025 | NPR's New Books to Read | Ms. Magazine's Most Anticipated Feminist Book A crucial telling of U.S. history centering the Black women whose magic gave rise to the rich tapestry of American culture, wellness, and spirituality that...

Young Savannah Dubrinsky was a mistress of illusion, a world-famous magician capable of mesmerizing millions. But there was one—Gregori, the Dark One—who held her in terrifying thrall. Whose cold silver eyes and heated sensuality sent shivers of danger, of desire, down her spine. With a dark...

When we’re kids, we’re bombarded by talk of magic. From children’s books, shows, movies, and games — to Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy — there’s no shortage of magical explanations for things. Our entire worldview is filled with magical explanations of things. Part of growing up, it seems, is leaving magic behind, and focusing instead on understanding how things work. That’s not to say that there is no place for wonder and admitting that we don’t know something. In fact those attitudes are a great way to start learning and improving. And these days, it ...

Everyone in the Encanto is thrilled when Isabella opens a greenhouse as a way to share her gift of creating flowers. Before long, the busy greenhouse is filled with happy customers, as members of the family pitch in to help. One morning a group of children arrive at the greenhouse with a plant in distress. Isabella shows the children that things aren’t always as they seem when it comes to magical marigolds.

There are places that shape the people who live upon them. The Southern Plains of New Mexico and West Texas are one of those places. For more than two decades, historian, teacher, and storyteller Jim Harris chronicled the lives of ranchers, pioneers, artists, soldiers, writers, cowboys, dreamers, and ordinary citizens whose stories might otherwise have disappeared with time. These essays travel from the windswept Llano Estacado to the mountains of the Big Bend, from forgotten frontier settlements to courthouse squares, cattle ranches, museums, and family homesteads. Along the way, Harris ...

She doesn’t believe in magic. He is magic. But when they meet, a spark is lit, and neither will ever be the same—in this charming new stand-alone in the Witches of West Harbor series from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. Frankie A trained therapist, Francesca Giovanni knows...

In the deep hollows where the modern world fades to a whisper, the old ways still hold power. The land is alive, the water holds memories, and ancient things slumber under the hills. For generations, quiet families have served as the keepers of these secrets, their lives bound to a sacred trust. This anthology of ten short stories opens a doorway into this hidden country. Inside, you'll discover: A botanist whose arrogance pits him against a forest with a will of its own. A woman whose gift allows her to hear the ghosts of a creek, a power she must wield to save her valley. A logger whose ...

Drawing on the expertise of twenty-four renowned practitioners, this book features contemporary folk traditions from all over North America. Diverse as the landscapes they thrive on, these authentic practices will expand your worldview and inspire you to enrich your own spirituality. Explore the history, tools, and spiritual beliefs of many different paths of folk magic from Mexico, the United States, and Canada.