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Alice Hoffman

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Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including The World That We Knew; The Marriage of Opposites; The Red Garden; The Museum of Extraordinary Things; The Dovekeepers; Here on Earth, an Oprah’s Book Club selection; and the Practical Magic series, including Practical
Magic; Magic Lessons; The Rules of Magic, a selection of Reese’s Book Club; and The Book of Magic. She lives near Boston.

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Alice Hoffman My favorite thing about writing is the same as my favorite thing about reading -- it allows me to escape into a completely different world.
Alice Hoffman The Giver is one of my favorite books!! It's brilliant.
I have always loved folk tales and fairy tales. They resonate for children and adults so I'm h…more
The Giver is one of my favorite books!! It's brilliant.
I have always loved folk tales and fairy tales. They resonate for children and adults so I'm honored to hear my books read like fairy tales for adults!
I think I more imagine the world than see it!(less)
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The Bookstore Sisters

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The Dovekeepers

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Magic Lessons (Practical Ma...

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The Marriage of Opposites

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Here on Earth

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The Invisible Hour

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Faithful

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“Books may well be the only true magic.”
Alice Hoffman

“Sometimes the right thing feels all wrong until it is over and done with.”
Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

“There are some things, after all, that Sally Owens knows for certain: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.”
Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

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What should our November 2019 pick be?

 
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  10 votes 14.1%

Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman (Urban Fantasy)
 
  10 votes 14.1%

My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand (Historical Fiction)
 
  8 votes 11.3%

Maplecroft - Cherie Priest (Historical Fantasy, Lovecraftian Sea Monsters)
 
  7 votes 9.9%

Surrender of a Siren - Tessa Dare (Historical Romance)
 
  5 votes 7.0%

To Seduce a Witch's Heart - Nadine Mutas (Paranormal Romance)
 
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Star King - Susan Grant (Sci-Fi Romance)
 
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Darkest Flame by Donna Grant (Paranormal Romance)
 
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Stolen Songbird - Danielle L. Jensen (YA Fantasy, Troll)
 
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The Architect of Song - A.G. Howard (Paranormal Romance)
 
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Bringing Down the Duke - Evie Dunmore (Historical Romance) (write-in)
 
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Nita Thank you for adding me as a friend. I love your books!


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Cathy Thanks for adding me Alice. Looking forward to reading one of your books soon!


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