Title:  Mystical Mocktails: 60 Nonalcoholic Mindful Recipes, Rituals, and Affirmations Author:  Julia Halina Hadas Publisher:  Andrews McMeel Publishing Date:  January 6, 2026 Pages:  224  There are many reasons people chose not to consume alcohol and they, too, deserve special libations. Given that distilleries I have visited offer mocktails along with their spirited options, restaurants have zero-proof drinks on their menus, and non-alcohol bars are gaining in popularity, it’s safe to say the niche choice has become mainstream, making this book well-timed.   The 60 mocktails Julia Halina Hadas presents are creative and sophisticated. Each one was carefully crafted with ingredients that align with a specific intention, and grouped into one…

Title: Charm Casting: Divining with Trinkets, Trifles, Baubles, and Bits Author:  Tina Hardt Publisher:  Weiser Books Publication Date:  November 3, 2025 Pages:  208  Charm casting is an extremely individualized method of divination because the caster controls every aspect: the items, their definitions, the surface on which they are cast, and the meaning of how and where they fall when thrown. Author and professional caster Tina Hardt guides readers to assemble a casting kit, creating their own dynamic oracle using a collection of small, meaningful baubles, trinkets, items from nature, and assorted knickknackery. She has “a dented tin filled to the brim with small and oddly compelling objects” she calls “Wee…