The Book Witch

A Magical Love Letter To Books, Book Boyfriends And Storytelling

By: Meg Shaffer

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Hardcover | 9 April 2026 | Edition Number 1

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Rainy March is a proud third-generation book witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps into and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and wrangle characters that go off-script.

Book witches live by a strict code: Real people belong in the real word; fictional characters belong in works of fiction.... Do not eat, drink, or sleep inside a fictional world, lest you become part of the story. Falling in love with a fictional character? Don't even think about it.

Except Rainy has fallen hard for the Duke of Chicago, the dashing British detective who stars in her favorite noir series. After their illicit romance is exposed, Rainy is forbidden from ever seeing her fictional lover again, lest she be expelled from her book coven-and forced to give up the magical gifts that are as much a part of her as her own name.

When a priceless book is stolen from her home, there's only one person she trusts to help her get it back: the Duke. Thus their shared quest begins through the worlds of Alice in Wonderland, The Great Gatsby, and other classics that will reveal hidden enemies and long-buried family secrets.

Industry Reviews

Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power childhood stories have over us long after we've grown up - V. E. Schwab on THE WISHING GAME

A dreamy, inventive novel about how books can not only change lives but save them too - Sarah Addison Allen on THE WISHING GAME

A heartwarming, page-turning story of found family, love triumphing over indifference, and the world-changing power of a good book - Melissa Albert on THE WISHING GAME

Part Willy Wonka, part magical realism, and wholly moving. It broke my heart and patched it over and reminded me that even as an adult, if you look hard enough, you can find the child still inside you - Jodi PIcoult on THE WISHING GAME

Meg Shaffer continues to surprise and delight me with each book she writes. The Book Witch mixes romance and mystery and a deep appreciation of the power of stories to create the perfect love letter to readers (and writers) everywhere. This was such a fun read that had me laughing in one scene and tearing up in the next. It's the perfect book for anyone who has ever fallen in love with a fictional character (me!) or who has dreamed of walking through their favorite story. I loved it! - Laurie Gilmore, author of THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE

The Book Witch feels like falling through an incredibly fun and twisty rabbit hole while wrapped in a warm blanket and sipping your favorite cup of tea. Meg Shaffer brought my childhood dreams to life in a gem of a book that is inventive, cozy, and important all at the same time - Samantha Sotto Yambao, author of WATER MOON

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