The Making of a Witch

The Making of a Witch by Judy Molland is a richly detailed historical fiction novel set in seventeenth-century England, following a young healer navigating suspicion, gender bias, and dangerous accusations of witchcraft. This review explores the novelโ€™s authentic portrayal of herbal medicine and social hierarchies, while noting some challenges with character depth and predictability. A compelling choice for readers interested in witch trials, historical medicine, and coming-of-age stories, this book offers both atmosphere and insight into a turbulent period.

This Week: April 16th

This weekโ€™s prompt is centered on family history fiction โ€” a genre that can be deeply moving because it so often explores buried secrets, generational relationships, and the parts of family stories that still echo in the present. These books can be beautiful and meaningful, but they can also feel especially personal, so please feel free to skip this prompt if needed.

This Week: April 12th

News and Updates Weโ€™ve officially reached the midpoint of the month, which always feels like a good moment to check in. How are you doing with Aprilโ€™s reading promptsโ€”have you found a favorite yet, or is there one youโ€™re quietly sidestepping? I love historical fiction, but found myself enthralled with western fiction a few years … Continue reading This Week: April 12th →

This Week: April 5th

News and Updates Happy Easter, friends. Iโ€™m offline today celebrating with our familyโ€”plenty of egg hunts and plenty of reading, too. I hope your day is filled with the people you love and a little rest wherever you can find it. This weekโ€™s lineup is taking us on quite a rideโ€”literally. From a library aboard … Continue reading This Week: April 5th →