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Mouthing the WordsMouthing the Words by Camilla Gibb
Buy used from: £0.01
A beautiful and thought-provoking debut novel - if you liked 'Girl, Interrupted' or Plaths Bell Jar, try this. It should have won a prize or two...
Auras: What They are and How to Read ThemAuras: What They are and How to Read Them by Joseph Ostrom
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A useful pocket-sized introduction to Auras and how to read them.
Witch: A Magickal Journey - A Guide to Modern WitchcraftWitch: A Magickal Journey - A Guide to Modern Witchcraft by Fiona Horne
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A useful book to pop in and out of - approches witchcraft with a sense of humour and fun.
Recipes for Natural Beauty (Neal's Yard Remedies)Recipes for Natural Beauty (Neal's Yard Remedies) by Neal's Yard Remedies
Buy used from: £4.25
As someone who prefers to buy organic, vegan produce that doesn't contain SLES or parabens, its easier to make my own and this is one book I can't do without. Easy to follow recipies, yummy results.
The Bell JarThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Buy new: £4.76 / Used from: £0.46
A book that should be on everyone's bookshelf.
How It All Vegan: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-free DietHow It All Vegan: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-free Diet by Tanya Barnard
Buy used from: £10.92
I normally find it difficult to follow american recipies, but these two encouraged me to go and buy my measuring cups and get cooking. Includes recipies for cleaning products too.
The Real Witches' Garden: Spells, Herbs, Plants and Magical Spaces OutdoorsThe Real Witches' Garden: Spells, Herbs, Plants and Magical Spaces Outdoors by Kate West
Buy new: £8.74 / Used from: £7.25
Kate West is one of the most down to earth and inspiring witches. This is a great starting place for 'newbies'
Run for Life: The Real Woman's Guide to RunningRun for Life: The Real Woman's Guide to Running by Sam Murphy
Buy used from: £0.04
If you're new to running, and looking for motivation to realise that new years resolution to complete the 'Race for Life', this book is it.
The Little Prince (The Anniversary Edition)The Little Prince (The Anniversary Edition) by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
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Go and sit under a tree for a few hours, read this then re-consider your adult view of the world. Beautiful illustrations.
Cat's EyeCat's Eye by Margaret Atwood
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £0.01
An admirable book, with so many levels, and intricate character portrayals.
The Advanced Internet Searcher's HandbookThe Advanced Internet Searcher's Handbook by Phil Bradley
Buy used from: £0.71
If you are going to do it, you might as well do it properly. A guru, of sorts. (In the library world, anyway!)
100 Things You Don't Need a Man for100 Things You Don't Need a Man for by Alison Jenkins
Buy new: £12.74 / Used from: £0.01
Does exactly what it says on the cover - in the DIY sense of course!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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I've lent this book to everyone I know. An innocent and honest hero with a lot to teach us.
TimbreTimbre by Sophie B. Hawkins
Buy used from: £0.28
If all you've heard of Sophie B is "Damn, I wish I were your lover" (1992), this is a great place to pick up and continue the journey.
EvolveEvolve by Ani DiFranco
Buy used from: £5.55
Ani moves further down the music track, with an album that is honest, beautiful and memorable.
Amelie [VHS] [2001]Amelie [VHS] [2001]
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Deserves every single good word written about it. A beautiful film to watch.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Buy new: £4.26 / Used from: £1.95
I first read this when I was 13, and still re-read it on a regular basis.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Fiction)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Fiction) by Roald Dahl
Buy new: £5.39 / Used from: £0.01
An instant return to childhood.
Natural Witchcraft: The Natural WayNatural Witchcraft: The Natural Way by Marian Green
Buy used from: £9.00
An author who cannot be ignored. This is not a book to dip into, but a book to study and devote time to. amd enjoy.
A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural MagicA Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green
Buy new: £7.93 / Used from: £3.70
A book which will take you on a journey. Be prepared to devote time and energy to this book - the results are worth it.
Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics) by Charlotte Bronte
Buy used from: £1.24
Read this one first...
Wide Sargasso Sea (Penguin Modern Classics)Wide Sargasso Sea (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jean Rhys
Buy new: £5.68 / Used from: £1.43
And follow up with this one - the story of the mad woman in the attic.
Medea (Drama Classics)Medea (Drama Classics) by Euripides
Buy new: £2.99 / Used from: £0.01
A challenging read, but woth it.