The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling
The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling:
Inspirational Stories for Outrageous Women Who Survive by Their Wisdom and Wit
by Ana Tampanna
Silsby Publishing Company
Don’t let the “inspirational” part of this book’s title scare you. It isn’t New Age fluff. There are real and metaphorical alligators in here. What this book really contains is a diversity of stories about women solving problems, often without much regard for what they “should” be doing.
Crappy to Happy, Small Steps to Big Happiness Now!
Crappy to Happy, Small Steps to Big Happiness Now!
by Randy Peyser
Red Wheel/Weiser
Crappy to Happy is helpful, entertaining, and often intriguing. The author illustrates her steps to happiness with poignant, sometimes painful stories from her own life. Written with wit and wisdom, this book can either be read straight through from beginning to end or dipped into to gain insight or assistance when needed.
Read more: Crappy to Happy, Small Steps to Big Happiness Now!
How to Catch Fairies
How to Catch Fairies
by Gilly Sergiev
Fair Winds Press
(Zero Broomsticks)
This book induced a roiling case of indigestion.
I have studied fairy lore my entire life. Real fairy lore, mind you, not this demented claptrap. The author, who calls herself a “white witch, healer and spiritualist who has a passion for Craft lore,” did not bother to learn anything about the subject of the Good Folk, the Gentry or the Good Neighbors before she wrote this ridiculous little book.
The Power of Your Other Hand
The Power of Your Other Hand:
A Course in Channeling the Inner Wisdom of the Right Brain
by Lucia Capacchione
New Page Books
Writing with your right hand isn’t always best. Consider writing with what’s left! Of course, if you’re a “lefty,” then you should consider what’s right. Confused? Read this engaging work by Lucia Capacchione and all will become clear.
A Witch's Guide to Ghosts and the Supernatural
A Witch's Guide to Ghosts and the Supernatural
by Gerina Dunwitch
New Page Books
When there’s something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call?