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In the world of fairytales, good triumphs over evil, and the good guys always defeat the villains. But that’s not the case for Never After. Crafted by Emily McIntire and a renowned BookTok sensation, the Never After series draws inspiration from classic fairy tales and flips them on their head, reimagining them as dark, twisted, and gripping romances starring... Occultism is the field that studies so-called hidden knowledge—practices that are not traditional religions nor scientific research, but something else altogether. Magical, mystical, paranormal, and entirely alluring. The following occult books are considered the quintessential texts for anyone exploring the mysteries of the esoteric world.

To help you find your perfect match, they’re organized into themed subsections—from historical encyclopedias to engaging novels. For readers who love sweet, small-town stories full of romance, Laurie Gilmore books hit all the right notes. They bring you to different locations around the town and introduce you to amazing characters you’ll have a hard time forgetting. With the jolly season upon us, the desire to find the perfect gift for the people we care about turns into a race against the clock and a hunt for excellence. And for avid readers in particular, the best option seems painfully apparent: books. You can always go the direct route and purchase a book you think they’d love, but luckily, gifting books is not the only way to a bookworm’s heart.

In the world of fairytales, good triumphs over evil, and the good guys always defeat the villains. But that’s not the case for Never After. Crafted by Emily McIntire and a renowned BookTok sensation, the Never After series draws inspiration from classic fairy tales and flips them on their head, reimagining them as dark, twisted, and gripping romances starring... Occultism is the field that studies so-called hidden knowledge—practices that are not traditional religions nor scientific research, but something else altogether. Magical, mystical, paranormal, and entirely alluring. Ah, winter!

The delight of the first snow; Christmas decorations are everywhere. You develop a habit of lighting candles every night and keep cuddling in warm blankets—to bring the feeling of hygge. And unless you live somewhere in Arizona, you get a stylish puffer coat—partly because you need to make contact with the outside world and because it brightens up the fact that the weather is... The temptation to cozy up on the couch and watch Netflix non-stop is almost irresistible. The memories of hot, carefree summer days are still so fresh and will warm our hearts for a very long time. We hope you’ve made the most out of this sunny season.

And now, when you still don’t think about the upcoming New Year’s rush, you can slow down for a while and indulge entirely in autumn time with its unique charm and tranquility. Occultism is the field that studies so-called hidden knowledge—practices that are not traditional religions nor scientific research, but something else altogether. Magical, mystical, paranormal, and entirely alluring. The following occult books are considered the quintessential texts for anyone exploring the mysteries of the esoteric world. To help you find your perfect match, they’re organized into themed subsections—from historical encyclopedias to engaging novels. Each book, fiction or non-fiction, offers you a unique window to glimpse secret knowledge, once carefully hidden but now lying within your reach.

Occultism has a complex set of rules, knowledge, and terminology that can intimidate newcomers. The following books walk you through the basics and help you gain a general understanding of the subjects without much complication. Deemed the most extraordinary of Franz Bardon’s works, Initiation into Hermetics stands out in this list thanks to its practical approach. With the jolly season upon us, the desire to find the perfect gift for the people we care about turns into a race against the clock and a hunt for excellence. And for avid readers in particular, the best option seems painfully apparent: books. You can always go the direct route and purchase a book you think they’d love, but luckily, gifting books is not the only way to a bookworm’s heart.

📍St. Louis offers many places where you can donate used books. For one thing, it has a large literary community supported by the St. Louis Public Library, which operates fifteen branches across the city. For another, there are numerous independent bookstores (e.g., Left Bank Books, The Book House, Subterranean) and more than 30 colleges and universities. With so many readers and learners in the area, there’s a strong demand for books of all kinds, from fiction and graphic novels to children’s books and textbooks.

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