Literary Witches: A Celebration of Magical Women Writers

There is no real content for the writers. A short little blurb and a listing of some of their works. There is no "insight" as the description states. I thought this would be a book about the writers or a short re-imagining story of each. The art is nice, but there is nothing to read.

An excellent introduction to the magical and fantastical offerings of a variety of female authors. From some of the most well-known and celebrated writers of our time (eg. Toni Morrison) to new-to-me discoveries, Kitaiskaia weaves together tasty morsels, leaving you curious and wanting more. Thankfully, she generously offers recommended readings with each feature. Horan's grasp of all things spooky and dreamy is clear in her wonderful illustrations which set the perfect mood (think a refined Edward Gorey). They are digestible enough to lazily peruse, but complex enough to go back and explore for hidden gems and symbols again and again. Highly recommend this cover to cover delight!

If you want to learn about more women authors of note and what they've written, this short book can give you insight, both historical and personal. The illustrations are wonderfully symbolic. The author writes a brief comment that goes along with the sketch. The most valuable information is a listing of each author's works (prose or poetry). The only drawback is the brevity of the book, but it is a keeper.

An enchanting, beautifully illustrated book that pays homage to the great women of literature. "Literary Witches" is structured around two-page spreads that pair illustrations with poetic introductions to a "witchy" writer. The book includes favorite writers of mine like Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickinson, but I also learned about writers I hadn't heard of before like Yumiko Kurahashi and Alejandra Pizarnik (the book is international in its scope and includes a lot of great writers of color). This would be a great gift for budding authors & recent graduates, poetry lovers, any woman who needs a reminder of her inner strength, and many more!

A wonderful, lyrical introduction to so many female authors I have never heard of! Taisia’s poetry is a marvel. It evokes such delicious, textured images. A must read for all female artists, and women you have yet to tap their artistic potential. Katys art is so visceral and original. There are so many wonderful details in each portrait that capture the inner workings of her subjects. They are biting and soft all at the same time. You ladies are brilliant!

This book features lovely poetry and illustrations about a comprehensive, global list of important female authors. It is a beautifully charming book with a sharp edge and I especially loved how the style of the poetry and the art complemented each other. However, I will say that the only thing I didn't love about the book was the layout. It is put together a bit more like a gift book--I assume for marketability purposes--when it's really a book of poetry and art in many ways and some of the layout distracts from the attention on the content. Don't let that stop you from buying this book though. It's really a treasure and a beautiful way of discovering amazing women writers that you may not already know about!

I have not read a book like this before, and was very impressed with its originality. The writing is poetic in it's facts and in its imaginative fiction. The illustrations of each author are amazingly beautiful. I also love the little illustrations throughout the book: such as a knife, a book with an eye, etc. Finally, I love that this book incorporates women from varied historical time periods, ethnicities, and social classes. Get a copy for yourself and for a friend!

This book is a magical compilation of influential female writers and poets. I would give this book to every goddess in my life, young and old. It would make a perfect gift for any young reader or writer.The illustrations by Katy Horan pull you into the world of each writer. Flowers, skulls, spells Oh my! Specific items, relevant to each literary witch, float about the pages. This book is informative as it is transformative. Katy and Taisia have manifested a book about the mysterious inner world of our literary heroes.

I love the way each writer is described in a poetic manner, with a vivid dramatic portrait of them that makes them appear as magical sirens or literary goddesses. Absolutely LOVE. There is an Oracle deck based on this book, but please be aware that this book is not a “guidebook” for the Oracle, in that it does not contain divinatory meanings to help you interpret the cards, since the book was created BEFORE the cards. I’ve seen a few unboxing videos of the deck and chuckled to myself as people struggled to understand this, however, the book stands alone and truly shines in its own right, so please do not judge the book and Oracle in relation to each other, but rather, use them to complement each other creatively and poetically... allow the creative genius of these women to inspire you to flex your own imagination, you might just surprise yourself.

I loved every page of this book! The illustrations by Katy Horan are simply spellbinding (pun intended) and her whimsical depictions of all these inspiring and phenomenal women are simply stunning! Likewise, Taisia Kitaiskaia's enthralling homages to these storytellers and literary sorceresses are both haunting and illuminating. This book has inspired me in so many ways and I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in literature and a taste for the eclectic.

Wonderful book and great delivery

Beautiful book ❤

Very interesting read.