But you can still enjoy queer witch books in summer! Summertime is an ideal time for witches because of those gorgeous (and magical!) midsummer nights. A lot of witches have strong nature connections, and summer is full of life and growing things. As a queer person, I feel a connection to people who practice witchcraft in real life (witches, Pagans, Wiccans, etc). Witches have a remarkable parallel with queerness, as, like LGBTQIA+ people, witches have been ostracized and punished throughout history for being different. They are often isolated and friendless, which is how many queer people have felt at some point in their lives. Witches also come in many shapes and sizes, and there are lots of different kinds of witches. There isn’t one kind of ‘queer’; there’s your ‘queer,’ my ‘queer,’ and the person next-door’s ‘queer.’ Whatever ‘queer’ means to you, maybe a witch book will spark your reading up this pride season. I’ve selected a dozen queer witch books for you to feast your eyes on. There’s everything from comics to short stories, and even a wizard, in this list. Some of these books have queer themes or characters, others were written by queer authors. I was also thrilled to discover a memoir by someone who grew up practicing witchcraft, and who discusses queer feminist themes in her book. Enjoy! Looking for more witchy goodness? Check out Book Riot’s 100 Must-Read Books About Witches or this list of 20 Witchy Books from 2019. If you’re after more queer fantasy, try 50 Must-Read LGBT Fantasy Books. Content Warnings: teenage sex, teenage pregnancy, abortion
