There are a lot of good fantasy and nonfiction reading challenges for 2025, but I coudn't find one that blends fantasy books with nonfiction books. Why would I want both? Because I love reading about magic in fiction and reading nonfiction books about magic. I want a reading challenge that covers both these genres.
Right now you may be asking, "What do you mean nonfiction books about magic?" To explain that would take a book in itself. It might be easier just to link to a list of books on the topic however this list is by no means extensive. Books on occult practices and New Age practices are included. Whether your interests are the medieval Western Esoteric Tradition or if you're a modern crystal loving tree hugger you are welcome!
Or if you have no beliefs about magic you are welcome! While this reading challenge includes nonfiction books that follow a particular set of beliefs about magic, you do not need to share those beliefs to participate. You do NOT have to read any nonfiction books on the topic to participate. If you just want to read fantasy or paranormal books that is totally fine.
In the past, I have made this a seasonal challenge but I think this time the main challenge will last a year and a day (a tradition in magic). I plan on hosting shorter readathons with the theme of magic throughout the year so check back for those.
Blog posts and my book reviews for this challenge can be found by clicking the label 2025 Magic Reading Challenges or by clicking on my entire list of books read.
The Rules of the Reading Challenge:
- This year and a day long challenge begins January 1, 2025 and ends January 1, 2026.
- You may join anytime during the challenge.
- I won't be creating different participation levels.
- Read as little or as many books as you want. Even if you just read one book I want you to participate!
- You may include books of any format including traditional books, ebooks, or audiobooks.
- Books may be nonfiction or fiction. Fiction books can be any genre but they need to have a magical person as the main or supporting character or magic needs to be part of the story. This can be any kind of magical person such as a fairy, witch, wizard, magician, shaman, pathworker, bruja/brujo, druid, shapeshifter, occultists and so on. The story must focus on magic in some way.
- What counts as a nonfiction book on magic is extremely broad. I leave this up to you. Maybe your interests are medieval alchemy, witchcraft, feng shui, crystal gridding, or creative visualization. There are simply too many accepted topics to even list.
- You may reread books. Books may count towards other reading challenges.
- Use the hashtag #2025MagicReading on social media
- If you could be so kind, please place The 2025 Magic Reading Challenge banner on your blog or website to help spread the word.
- Please link back to this blog, post about it on Instagram, Facebook, tweet about it, and so on to help spread the word. To link back to me, you can use my Blogger url or juliecornewellblog.com
- Please talk about my challenge on Youtube and BookTok so on to help spread the word. Well, while TikTok is still available.
- Please leave a comment sharing a link to where to find you if you plan on participating.
