Grimoire Girl - by Hilarie Burton Morgan (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Through memoir essays and magical practices, Grimoire Girl connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all. Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep, and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. It was a whimsical habit, with no clear goal. And then, when she became a mother, the importance of all that collecting snapped into focus. In an effort to patchwork together an anthology of traditions, curiosity, and magical thinking that she could pass down, Burton Morgan realized she was crafting a grimoire. In her most intimate book yet, Burton Morgan shares how she's creating an inheritance of mischief and magic that will outlive her. What's more, she shows readers how they too can look at the elements of their lives and collect the pieces into a tangible collection of a lifetime of learning. Because in its purest form, a grimoire was a guide to keep you alive. Like the grimoires of old, full of life-saving wisdom, these pages record the people, places, ideas and habits that have kept Burton Morgan alive, in her signature voice that is at once honest, witty, and charming. Accompanied by whimsical two-color illustrations by Olivia Faust, the book also includes Simple Spells, which are ways to bring magic into your daily life such as: Create an altar that delights and inspires Practice candle magic and poetry spells Make an oracle deck Channel your inner kitchen witch with recipes and potions. So begin creating your own inheritance, take a long look inward and decide... What wisdom will be written on the pages of your Grimoire?"--

Book Synopsis

New York Times Bestseller

Through memoir essays and magical practices for spiritual self-care, Grimoire Girl connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all.

Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep, and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. It was a whimsical habit, with no clear goal. And then, when she became a mother, the importance of all that collecting snapped into focus.

In an effort to patchwork together an anthology of traditions, curiosity, and magical thinking that she could pass down, Burton Morgan realized she was crafting a grimoire.

In intimate detail, Burton Morgan shares how she's creating an inheritance of mischief and magic that will outlive her. What's more, she shows readers how they too can look at the elements of their lives and collect the pieces into a tangible collection of a lifetime of learning, a true act of female empowerment. Because in its purest form, a grimoire was a guide to keep you alive.

Like the grimoires of old, full of life-saving wisdom, these pages include:

• A record of the people, places, ideas and habits that have kept Burton Morgan alive
• Whimsical two-color illustrations by Olivia Faust
• Ideas for practicing Simple Spells, creating an altar, practicing candle magic and poetry spells, making an oracle deck, or channeling your inner kitchen witch with recipes and potions.

So begin creating your own inheritance, take a long look inward and decide...

What wisdom will be written on the pages of your Grimoire?

Review Quotes

"There's a new reason to know and love Hilarie Burton Morgan, as she's just written a lovely, thoughtful, and tad weird book called Grimoire Girl, full of sweet, funny, Burton-esque anecdotes and stories." - Scary Mommy on Grimoire Girl

"An honest depiction of how [Hilarie] transformed from actress to farmer in upstate New York, reconnecting to the land she grew up in and navigating motherhood." - Marie Claire on The Rural Diaries

"This funny, insightful look at Hilarie's time on her family's farm is a must-read for anyone dreaming about giving it all up to live off the land--but it's also a reality check and reminder that 'the simple life' isn't always so simple." - Town & Country on The Rural Diaries

"Burton's charisma and charm can be enjoyed in The Rural Diaries, which tells the heart-warming story of looking for her place in the world. She tells stories of life on her farm with her family, shares recipes and tips, and expresses the importance of finding acting roles that support and empower women." - Refinery 29 on The Rural Diaries