Girl's Guide to Witchcraft

Mindy Klasky

Jul 2015 · Washington Witches (Magical Washington) Book 1 · Res Ipsa Press

About this ebook

A librarian discovers she’s a witch.

Jane Madison has a problem. Or two. Or three. 

She has a desperate crush on a man who doesn’t know she exists. Her doting grandmother insists she meet her long-absent mother. She’s working as a librarian, trapped in absurd costumes and serving up lattes in a last-ditch effort to keep her employer solvent.

In lieu of a well-deserved raise, Jane is allowed to live in an ancient cottage on the library grounds. She soon discovers a hidden chamber filled with magical books that awaken her inner witch.

Her first spell releases a smart-mouthed feline familiar. Her second makes her irresistible to men. Those witchy workings draw an overbearing astral enforcer, David Montrose.

Will magic solve Jane’s problems? Or only bring her more disasters?

“[A]n irresistible tale of power and love, friendship and acceptance…” – Romantic Times

This is the Author’s Preferred Edition of the beloved cozy paranormal novel by USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky.

The Washington Witches Series includes:

Girl's Guide to Witchcraft

Sorcery and the Single Girl

Magic and the Modern Girl

Single Witch's Survival Guide

Joy of Witchcraft

Capitol Magic

"Dreaming of a Witch Christmas"

"Nice Witches Don't Swear"

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Ratings and reviews

2.5 Stars I'm at a bit of a loss with this review, this is the second time I've read this book and I must have loved it the first time around as I have all 5 in the series and have read them all. Unfortunately, on this read through I'm not quite sure why that is. I could just about remember the basics - librarian Jane gets her wage slashed but free accommodation to make up for it, discovers secret basement full of Witchy goodies and awakens her familiar, Neko, by accident which leads her Warder, David to turn up on the doorstep berating her; all mixed up with her family relationships changing, her crush on an academic who turns out to be a bit of a prat and her friendship with the baker. Everything that happens in the book is narrated by Jane and she is annoying - whether it is her constant ramblings about the academic or worrying that people are only nice to her because she inadvertently cast a love spell - her voice soon began to grate on me. No wonder her grandmother keeps asking her to make promises not to do weird stuff (like "promise me you won't kiss a toad") as she is just dumb enough to do anything someone tells her too. The humour in the book comes from laughing AT Jane rather than WITH Jane and leaves you feeling a little bit less than you thought you were; not that there is much humour to be entirely honest. My favourite character is Neko - he is the king of snark and completely fabulous (yes, in the Ru Paul sense of the word). Unfortunately, he doesn't make enough appearances in the book for my money. I am so not sure why I loved this one the first time through and I am now wondering if it is worth re-reading the rest of the series but I've dug them out now so I guess I will.

Captivating, funny, interesting, and oh so awkward. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Totally different to anything I've read before, good subject matter and plot. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.

I loved this book. It really hit close to home for me and I loved how accurate the magickal references were. I can't wait to finish the series. I will be purchasing hard copies to keep in my own library.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her she could travel anywhere through stories. As a writer, Mindy has traveled through various genres, including cozy paranormal, hot contemporary romance, and traditional fantasy. In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame her to-be-read shelf.