If you loved
The Book of Magic
Alice Hoffman · Book · 2021
What hooked you in The Book of Magic was the way ancestral legacies and family curses shape the destinies of modern women.
Films on the same thread
Practical Magic
Griffin Dunne · Film · 1998
Shares 2 threads with The Book of Magic: Sisterhood, Magical Realism.
If you cherished the complex sisterhood found in The Book of Magic, you will appreciate this film for its focus on how the Owens family navigates love, tragedy, and ancient curses.
Series on the same thread
The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with The Book of Magic: Magical Realism.
Fans of the magical atmosphere in The Book of Magic will find a darker, academic evolution of those themes here, exploring how the burden of power impacts a generation of young adults.
Once Upon a Time
Edward Kitsis · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The Book of Magic: Magical Realism.
Just as the Owens family struggles against fate in The Book of Magic, this series centers on the high stakes of breaking a generational curse that traps characters within a mysterious town.
A Discovery of Witches
Kate Brooke · Series · 2018
Explores: Forbidden Love, Witchcraft, Vampires.
Those drawn to the blend of romance and witchcraft in The Book of Magic will recognize the same enchanting tension when a hidden magical world threatens to disrupt a quiet, modern life.
Witches of East End
Maggie Friedman · Series · 2013
Explores: Family Secrets, Hidden Identity, Immortality.
This series echoes the mother-daughter dynamics and hidden identity themes of The Book of Magic, focusing on women who must reconcile their mundane lives with their powerful, inherited magical family secrets.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
While distinct in format, the intellectual curiosity regarding the natural world mirrors the sense of wonder present in The Book of Magic, satisfying your desire to uncover the secrets of existence.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
Much like the investigative urgency found in The Book of Magic, this podcast captures the tension of looking into the past to resolve a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
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Common questions
Is The Book of Magic the final installment in the Owens family story?
The Book of Magic, published in 2021 by Alice Hoffman, follows the Owens family as they attempt to break a long-standing curse. While the plot centers on Aunt Jet Owens and her urgent mission to resolve this generational issue, the description focuses on the events within this specific narrative.
What is the central conflict in The Book of Magic?
In The Book of Magic, the primary conflict involves a centuries-old curse affecting the romantic lives of the Owens family. Aunt Jet Owens discovers a way to break this curse, but she faces a strict deadline because she only has seven days to live after hearing the deathwatch beetle.
How much time does Jet Owens have to break the curse in The Book of Magic?
Within the narrative of The Book of Magic, Aunt Jet Owens is granted a very limited window to act. Upon hearing the signal of the deathwatch beetle, she realizes she has only seven days to live, making the mission to break the family curse an urgent race against time.
What triggers the events in The Book of Magic?
The events of The Book of Magic are set into motion when Aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle. This sound serves as a critical signal that the time has come to address the curse that has plagued the Owens family in matters of love for centuries.