{"product_id":"basic-witches-isbn-9781594749773","title":"Basic Witches","description":"\u003cb\u003eA magical lifestyle guide for everything from powering up a stylish crystal to banishing terrible Tinder dates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to feel terrifyingly beautiful? Wear the right color of eye shadow to project otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Repeat the proper incantation and make it disappear. Want to increase your energy? Whip up a tasty herbal “potion” to rev up your stamina. DIY projects, rituals, and spells—along with fun historical sidebars—summon the best trends of the modern witchy lifestyle and the time-trusted traditions of the hell-raising women of the past. With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected Table of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 - Self-Initiation: An Induction into Basic Witchery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat We Mean by “Witchcraft”\u003cbr\u003eOur Favorite Pop Culture Witches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 - Glamours: The Power to Change How You Look\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Clothe Yourself in Literal Darkness\u003cbr\u003eThe Dark Magic of Unfeminine Haircuts\u003cbr\u003eA Spell for Self-Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 - Healing: The Power to Care for Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Spell to Make Peace with Your Body\u003cbr\u003eMagical Exercise\u003cbr\u003eA Ritual for a Relaxing Netflix Binge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 - Summoning: The Power to Care for Others (and Have Them Care for You)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Transformative Power of Vulnerability\u003cbr\u003eA Collaborative Ritual to Deepen Friendship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 - Enchantment: The Power to Make Choices about Love and Sex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConjuring Your Perfect Mate\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Circle of Consent\u003cbr\u003eA Spell for Talking about Sex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 - Banishment: The Power to Avoid What Brings You Down\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpelling Social Toxicity\u003cbr\u003eThe Different Types of Personal Demons\u003cbr\u003eA Spell to Counter Impostor Syndrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 - Divination: The Power to Decide Your Destiny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Spell to Name Your Heart’s Desire\u003cbr\u003eHow to Read Tea Leaves“The practical mantras and rituals in \u003ci\u003eBasic Witches \u003c\/i\u003ehelp banish toxic vibes and summon the sorcery to lead an empowered life. Pairs well with a cauldron of rosé.”—\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read book of spells and lifestyle tips for the aspiring millennial witch. . . full of humor, positive affirmations, historical asides, feminist rants, and adorable illustrations.”\u003ci\u003e—Bustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect book for our times… It’s not going to tell you how to turn invisible, or use positive thinking to bring yourself everything you ever want in life. What Saxena and Zimmerman created is a fun, thoughtful, and sometimes very funny way to use rituals to take care of yourself, to create reminders of the way you want to move through the world... Magic, indeed.”—\u003ci\u003eTor.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Packed with plenty of magick, including spells you can cast by yourself or with your BFFs, this book is for the basic witch in us all.”—\u003ci\u003eHelloGiggles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost.”—\u003ci\u003eAutostraddle \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A modern take on mysticism for the \u003ci\u003eRookie \u003c\/i\u003eset.”—\u003ci\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A handy guide to boosting self-confidence and reaching positive outcomes.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Interesting and empowering.”—\u003ci\u003eSyfy Wire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a gem—get it for you, for your girl gang, and any woman who might be occasionally tempted to hex a catcaller.”—\u003ci\u003eBookRiot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect read for women who wish to embrace the power they have from within and transform it into personal purpose, truth and intention.”—\u003ci\u003eSoul \u0026amp; Spirit Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaya Saxena \u003c\/b\u003eis the co-author of \u003ci\u003eBasic Witches \u003c\/i\u003e(Quirk, 2017) and a staff writer at Eater. Her work has appeared in many outlets, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003eBuzzfeed, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eELLE\u003c\/i\u003e, Electric Literature, Catapult, the Daily Dot, The Toast, and more. She lives in New York City with her partner. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJess Zimmerman\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor-in-chief of Electric Literature. Her writing has been published in the\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, \u003c\/i\u003eHazlitt, Vice, Eater, and others.","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303293047013,"sku":"NP9781594749773","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781594749773.jpg?v=1767722180","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/basic-witches-isbn-9781594749773","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}