Hello and welcome to another BOTM unboxing! I think this month was the first month where I saw a book title and added it as my BOTM without looking at the other books. The book I picked I have been looking forward to for month since it is connected to a movie I love and have sentimental attachments to. Now, let’s talk about the book!
Description
“Where does the story of the Owens bloodline begin? With Maria Owens, in the 1600s, when she’s abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of Hannah Owens, Maria learns about the “Unnamed Arts.” Hannah recognizes that Maria has a gift and she teaches the girl all she knows. It is here that she learns her first important lesson: Always love someone who will love you back.
When Maria is abandoned by the man who has declared his love for her, she follows him to Salem, Massachusetts. Here she invokes the curse that will haunt her family. And it’s here that she learns the rules of magic and the lesson that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Love is the only thing that matters.” – goodreads.com
Why This Book
I already hinted a bit as to why I picked this book. But, incase you did not know this book is the prequel to the book Practical Magic. Now, since I was young I watched the Practical Magic movie that is based off that book with my mom and we continue to watch it from time to time. We always had a great time and made wonderful memories surrounding it. So, you can see why I jumped at the chance to know more about the background of the family. It is just one of those tales for me that is ingrained in my memories and has been a part of my life for some time.
Who would have thought sentimental reasons would be the cause for me to pick a BOTM? I sure didn’t think that would ever happen, but here we are. I am hoping to read it before the month is through. October is a good time to read a story about a witch!
Are you interested in the prequel to Practical Magic?
I love BOTM! I thought there were so many great choices this month and I ended up adding on a few 🙈. Hope you enjoy this when you read it!
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Yes, all the others were really good too. A few of them I had preordered so I lucked out in a way. I hope you enjoy your picks as well!
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Ooh which ones did you preorder? I had already ordered Addie Larue (which I am so excited to read!) and ended up choosing ties that tether
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I have Addie Larue preordered from Owl Crate, which is hopefully shipping in the middle of this month. I also had Leave the World Behind
by Rumaan Alam on preorder. So, I actually ended up or will end up with 3 of the picks this month. 😂
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I ended up not getting Leave the World Behind but I am curious about it! Can’t wait to see what you think of it. Happy reading 😊📚
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You as well!
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This one was so great 🙂 I finished it a couple of weeks ago too. I’d say it’s the best one out of the whole series.
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That is so awesome to hear! 😊
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