# Recommend One Book for Beginners **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchcraft\ **Tags:** books-for-beginners\ **Created:** [November 25, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122 "2025-11-25T17:36:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/1 "2025-11-25T17:36:10Z")
If I’m missing something, someone please let me know. I have seen many posts asking for help regarding books to read, and while there are generally a variety of great recommendations, it seems to me that it would really be helpful if a neophyte could find our recommendations in one place. Like many of you I have a ton of books, but only one stays by my bed: Janet and Stewart Farrar’s _A Witch’s Bible._ ---
**Author:** ![Lady-Gene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@Lady-Gene](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Lady-Gene)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/2 "2025-11-26T20:47:41Z")
Merry Meet Marcus, Yes, that was my first book also, however I prefer a more free/less ritual approach. I keep it on hand as a guide. My next favorite is “Bucklands’s Big Blue”–Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft, and I have a few by Scott Cunninham. By looking at most of the titles, I prefer a solitary, personal approach. I hope these can help you out also. Merry Part–Lady Gene ---
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/3 "2025-11-27T14:32:59Z")
Merry Meet Lady-Gene, Yes, I couldn’t decide between Buckland’s and _The Wicca Handbook_ by Eileen Holland. Then I start thinking no, this book or that book would be better for beginners. The books I keep all have things I like and things I don’t. _A Witch’s Bible_ is indeed by my bed, and it is hard to explain why. It isn’t there just for reading material. I have gifted most of my books. Well met and Brightest Blessings! ---
**Author:** ![Lady-Gene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@Lady-Gene](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Lady-Gene)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/5 "2025-11-29T16:32:54Z")
Good Morning Wren, You are sooo right about The Witches Bible having great structure for beginners. I also have mine by my bed, not reading material, but reference; lots of times for specifics. Love how you reminded us that all the books have the perspectives of the authors. Merry Part—Lady Gene 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![Hyppolita](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/hyppolita/32/654_2.png) [@Hyppolita](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Hyppolita)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/6 "2025-11-30T10:39:00Z")
Hiii, A good book, in addition to those previously mentioned, is Oberon’s Apprentice Sorcerer’s Handbook; it explains everything in an easy and intuitive way. The Scott Cunningham books are also quite good. I hope this helped. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Squeak92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@Squeak92](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Squeak92)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/7 "2025-12-03T21:31:24Z")
Thanks for this, very helpful 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Wadan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wadan/32/872_2.png) [@Wadan](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Wadan)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/8 "2026-01-17T22:58:24Z")
Thank you, this is quite helpful. ---
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/9 "2026-01-18T19:19:06Z")
I was looking through my books and found one that may be of interest. It has general information and a number of spells that some people may not have even thought of. _Pure Magic, a complete course in spellcasting,_ Judika Illes, Weiser Books, 2001, 2007 ---
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/10 "2026-01-18T19:32:29Z")
For those interested in covens, a book recommended by Red\_Fox on another thread here, _The Witch’s Coven,_ Edain McCoy. I also have _Wicca Covens, How to Start and Organize Your Own Coven,_ Judy Harrow, Citadel Press, 1999. ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/11 "2026-01-18T21:18:52Z")
Must be nice, I don’t think there is any beginner book for Shaman. ---
**Author:** ![Wadan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wadan/32/872_2.png) [@Wadan](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Wadan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/12 "2026-01-22T21:28:13Z")
Anyone have read “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner” by Scott Cunningham? It was recommended because I have yet to connect with others irl. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Fox](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/red_fox/32/833_2.png) [@Red\_Fox](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Red_Fox)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/13 "2026-01-22T22:02:14Z")
I highly recommend it. You can also get an audio book version too. ---
**Author:** ![Lady-Gene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@Lady-Gene](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Lady-Gene)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/14 "2026-01-23T00:05:08Z")
Thankful Thursday Wadan, Yes, I have it. Very good for any practice, and great for a solitary. I _ **do** _ recommend it.📚 Lady Gene 🪄 ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/16 "2026-01-25T18:47:40Z")
Oh yes, I did read all of Carlos Castaneda’s books, back when they came out. There’s quite a debate about just how much of that is real. I think some is recounting from another’s experience. There is another way to become a Shaman other than apprenticeship, but don’t want to hijack thread. ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/17 "2026-01-25T19:02:03Z")
Aha! My apologies, I thought you were a beginner! (I haven’t been on here in like a month, lol.) I know, his books are kind of controversial. Kind of lends to my point though, even popular books like that are treated as suspect. Kind of off-topic, but have you also read the Don Miguel Ruiz/Jr. books? Fantastic reading if you haven’t. They don’t share the scope of their practice at all, but the wisdom contained in them is beautiful. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/18 "2026-02-01T14:37:48Z")
_You may want to check out Medicine for the Soul, The Complete book of Shamanic healing,_ Ross Heaven, and _Awakening Your Inner Shaman,_ Marcela Lobos. Bright Blessings! ---
**Author:** ![naglione](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/naglione/32/922_2.png) [@naglione](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/naglione)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/19 "2026-02-09T02:16:39Z")
Forgive me for probably posting in the wrong place- But- about 40 years ago- It was suggested I read “The Mists of Avalon” that started me on my journey. ---
**Author:** ![Lady-Gene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@Lady-Gene](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Lady-Gene)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/20 "2026-02-09T12:55:25Z")
I’m reading another book that might help, Witchcraft for Today by Doreen Valiente. It is more of a history of witchcraft, modern Gerald Gardner with a little more background into past practices. I have my degree in History, so this is a great read for me…not sure how others will feel. Lady Gene 📚 🪄 ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/21 "2026-02-09T17:43:09Z")
My latest book is The ADHD Witch by Cary White. Not gotten to it yet, but looks right up my alley! ---
**Author:** ![naglione](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/naglione/32/922_2.png) [@naglione](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/naglione)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122/22 "2026-02-10T02:33:32Z")
Thank you- I’ve been considering~ “What kind of witch are you?” Love this. I’m an ADHD Witch ! [Next page](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommend-one-book-for-beginners/2122.md?page=2)