I always enjoy a book that is easy to understand. A little humor never hurts either. This book is perfect for beginners but there's always something to be learned by experienced witches as well.. User friendly, something for everyone. Great as a reference book,. I received this book from Net Galley and Tiller Press for a honest review. This is it.

Fire Lyte's "The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft" is the book I wish I'd had when I first started exploring the possibility of living a more magical life. The combination of encouragement, straightforward advice, and humor made this book not only a pleasure to read, but it also had me thinking more deeply about my own practice, examining not just what I want out of it, but how I can be a good member of the witchcraft community.
Not every topic in this book is comfortable to read; Fire Lyte encourages us to examine our privilege and to question things. Magic isn't just wand-waving and chanting -- the core of it is self-knowledge and growth, both in the mundane and magical aspects of our lives.
His advice to question things, to research, to delve deeper, to recognize when you've made a mistake and learn from it are all so needed at this point in time, not just in the witchy community, but in the world at large.
"The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft" is like having a knowledgable friend (one who's encouraging, but expects you to deal with your own BS and recognize the BS others are trying to sell...) guiding you through what it means to be a witch. Add a dash of humor, lots of practical advice, and the occasional "Legally Blond" reference, and you've got a book that I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants to know more about the witch life.
I only wish I could give it more than five stars!

This book gives an excellent beginner's framework for the modern practice of witchcraft. I have nearly zero framework for understanding this practice, and I found this to be an excellent introduction to the ideas and range of beliefs as well as good practices for safety and inclusion. This seems to be a great starting point for anyone interested in the subject matter.

I was really surprised by this book. I feel that it really is a perfect introduction to a modern magical practice. Fire Lyte is realistic in his tips and is honest in the important conversations that are going on in the community right now. While addressing that it can be daunting to get into a magical practice this is an engaging read that really leads you into the world and puts all the cards on the table. While reading this it felt like someone was sitting down with you with a warm beverage saying, “So I heard you like that witchy shit, here’s what you need to know.” So often information is either not discussed or you’re expected to know everything right off the bat, and Fire Lyte reveals the man behind the curtain to catch everyone up to speed. I feel that this is a must read for all new practitioners.

I really like how the author lays things out in terms that are easy to understand. He addresses quite a few topics from avoiding being taken advantage of my unscrupulous people who really aren’t there to guide you to forging your own path. I have long held the beliefs that only I can determine my own path and rituals. I couldn’t agree more!

While the book is a little longer than I think it needs to be, I’m not familiar with the author and don’t listen to his podcast. Perhaps that is why I feel this way since I’m not familiar with his style, so take my opinion for what it’s worth.

I can't say enough good things about this book. For one, I absolutely adore Fire Lyte's style of writing. It feels like you're talking with a super cool magical friend. I love the practicality and no-nonsense approach to all things magic, I definitely giving this book my thumbs up! I voluntarily read this book via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is a good read for those who are interested in learning about witchcraft, especially great for beginners. I thought it would be unique to read as it is something I don't know much about. Personally, I found the book difficult to get through as it doesn't align with my interests. I found the chapters to be quite long and unfortunately, I didn't find myself wanting to learn more about this topic. That being said, I would definitely recommend this book to those interested in learning about and expanding on their spiritual/magical journey!

There are a lot of great things about this book. The first being that it does bring up a lot of community issues that are seldom discussed in-depth in beginner books. It gives a lot of guidance on how to spot people who might be looking to take advantage of your time or money and how to find the people who are genuinely there to help. It also deals with a lot of doubts someone might have when beginning to practice and comes with a healthy dose of skepticism.

I appreciate that the spells contained in this book are framed as outlines rather than instructions set in stone. Included are a lot of variations to achieve different results as well as an explanation of WHY you are doing what you are doing which is generally lacking in other books. You can perform a set of instructions perfectly but if you don't understand what you're doing the results probably won't be great.

With that said, I do think that the style of writing in this book isn't for everyone, myself included. It's very chatty and filled with pop culture references that really aren't my thing. It could have been a lot shorter but then again that would take away many of its unique features. I'm sure this would read better if I was a listener of the author's podcast beforehand and was able to imagine him speaking to me.

This book is a definite 5 stars. I follow Fire Lyte on different social media’s, and this book is very much in his voice and I could actually hear his voice in my head as I read it. I will say this is not a typical beginner book for witchcraft. It’s a let’s look at things and be smart about it kind of book, instead of this is the origins of witchcraft and this is how you do magic kind of book. People do need to realize that before they step in so they don’t wind up upset. However I do think this is a book every beginner should read.

I decided to read this book because I am truly not familiar with nothing regarding these practices or the ideas behind them aside from what I have seen online. While obviously this book is about witchcraft, it starts out with talking about the expectations and ideas that people have about witchcraft on both sides of the aisle and what it can actually be to the people that practice it.
This book was really out of my comfort zone, but it was really informative and I learned a lot. If anyone is interested in a very broad overview of the idea of witchcraft and the realities of it either personally or academically - I think this book is a very good starting point.

This book is a great starting place if you're just starting to explore the world of witchcraft, practicing witchcraft, exploring your spirituality, or interested in Paganism.

This is one of those "witchy" books that go beyond what you would normally read now. I loved how this book was informative and fun to read; I feel like I really took some things from this book. This is one that I will recommend and buy a physical copy of to keep! This book is a lot of fun to read and makes me feel like anyone can be a witch!

A really great addition to the beginner books. Things to consider, to look out for. A theory type of book with some spells at the end. Not a typical beginner book but needed.

This reads as if you’re having a conversation with the author, which makes this book feel both approachable and surface-level at the same time. Somehow it spends a ton of time explaining what a witch is and how media has skewed the average person’s view of the magical practitioner, but it doesn’t get much deeper into the complex and tragic history of witchcraft. I’m torn on how to rate this. The spells at the end were great and made the book itself worthwhile, but the first half just needed something more….

Honestly, I did not get past the first chapters. It talked too much about witchcraft and how it has been represented in the media. I found that chapter to go longer than I would have wanted. I wish the second half of the book was larger, and the first half shorter. All in all, it is a different book about witchcraft, just not my type of book. I did not feel a connection to it and don't feel it's a book I would be coming back to.

The Dabblers Guide to witchcraft by Fire Lyte teeters on the line between beginners and advanced book on witchcraft. This book is a good introduction to witchcraft theory with a very grounded view on the subject. The spells included in the book are few and not difficult but most of the book debunks and questions witchcraft and the magical community. This is why I believe that this book would be better for someone who has moderate experience with witchcraft as this book is a lot to get through. I appreciate how the book talks about the influence of media and how it touches upon different parts of witchcraft.

I greatly appreciate the level of skepticism and the depth of explanation provided in this book. It takes a long hard look at aspects of the witchcraft community that are taken for granted and, unfortunately, often used to gatekeep and shame other witches. This is an excellent resource for all witches, whether they be dabblers of the craft or longtime workers.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

This book was informative and interesting. Well done!

I love how down to earth and humorous this book is even when dealing with tough subjects. This is THE book I wish I had when I began on my path. Thank you so much for writing this for the new seekers. The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft is NOT “just another beginners book” there is so much important information shared here about the community, ethics and making your path your own. There’s something to learn for every stage and I highly recommend anyone who is dabbling or established in witchcraft to read it. I really appreciated the resources section so I could continue my learning and discover new authors.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft.

I'm not a fan of podcasts so I'm not familiar with the author but I did enjoy his book!

I imagine his podcast is similar to his writing style and tone; kind, funny but not snide, inclusive and empathetic.

I've always been interested in witchcraft, the history, the origins and this is a great book for beginners.

The author dispels many myths, notably there is no such thing as bad magic.

I think the most important points of his book is that, like everything else in life, witchcraft is a matter of balance. Just like we need to take care of the planet and our bodies, witchcraft and spells are a manifestation of our thoughts, desires and intent.

Yet, before you take that first step on a spiritual journey, you need to read and educate yourself about witchcraft and the community; to be aware that your thoughts and ideas are your own, not to be foisted on others and to be respectful of any community you wish to be a part of.

The author also includes spells you can refine and easily adjust to your specifications and needs, which is awesome.

I think I'll check out his podcast now after reading this.