Unlock the Hidden Sequence: Master the ‘Practical Magic’ Books in the Ultimate Reading Order for Maximum Impact!
So, Practical Magic 2 just landed on screens right as spooky season creeps in—perfect timing, huh? It’s got me thinking: how many of us can resist diving back into the mystical world of the Owens women, especially through the pages that birthed it all? Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series first bewitched readers in ’95 with the tale that inspired the cult classic movie, but she didn’t stop there. Over the years, she’s spun the story backward and forward through time—from The Rules of Magic in 2017, sneaking us into the youths of the Owens’ aunts and uncle, to Magic Lessons in 2020 which unveils why the curse ever came to be, and finally The Book of Magic in 2021, which brought the saga full circle and inspired the latest film installment. It’s like a magical puzzle where the pieces don’t arrive in order—and honestly, that’s part of the charm. Ever wondered if there’s a “right way” to explore this enchanted clan? Actually, Hoffman says you can jump in whichever way you want. Ready to get the lowdown on the Owens and their spellbinding family history? Let’s break it all down. LEARN MORE
With Practical Magic 2 having recently hit screens and spooky season officially upon us, many are looking to dive back into the stories of the Owens women—specifically those brought to life on page. Author Alice Hoffman published the first book in the Practical Magic series, the movie’s namesake, in 1995, and in 2017, she expanded on the story she first laid out when she released The Rules of Magic. In 2020, Magic Lessons took readers even further down the Owens family line and her 2021 publication, The Book of Magic, served as inspiration for the most recent release in the film collection.
Hoffman’s books weren’t released in chronological order. Practical Magic introduced Gillian and Sally, two women haunted by a curse placed on the women in their family, while The Rules of Magic took readers back in time to learn the origin stories of their great aunts, Jet and Franny, and their brother Vincent. Magic Lessons takes viewers to the start, unraveling the story of Maria Owens, who placed the original curse on the Owens women, which doomed any man they loved down the line. Lastly, The Book of Magic dives into Gillian and Sally’s dangerous journey to break the curse once and for all for the sake of Sally’s daughters.
‘Practical Magic’ reading order
According to Alice Hoffman’s official website, the order in which you can read her books is completely up to you. Going in the order in which they were published or the order in which the story takes place won’t affect the reading experience and is ultimately the reader’s decision. Here, we break it down by the year each book was published—and explain how each book ties to the movies.
1995: Dive into ’Practical Magic’
The first book Hoffman published in the series, Practical Magic, is what inspired the 1998 film of the same name starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Gillian and Sally Owens were raised by their eccentric aunts, their family having long been the talk of their Massachusetts town thanks to their witchy history—but in addition to the rumors that follow their family, so does a curse, which dooms any man they fall in love with. After some time apart, the duo reunite when tragedy strikes, proving that they’re stronger together in this charming tale of sisterhood.
2017: Go back in time with ‘The Rules of Magic’
The second book to be released in the series, The Rules of Magic, is a prequel to the first book and follows Gillian and Sally’s Aunts Jet and Franny, as well as their Uncle Vincent, in their youth. Set in the 60s, the trio step away from New York City and pay their Aunt Isabelle a visit in her quaint Massachusetts town—where they come to discover the magic that lives within them.
2020: Learn the origin story with ‘Magic Lessons’
In Magic Lessons, the third book in the series to be published, readers are introduced to Maria Owens, the woman who brought the curse upon the Owens family when the man she loves abandons her. Though Maria’s story isn’t the explicit focus of either of the films, it is woven into both installments.
2021: ‘The Book of Magic’ continues Gillian and Sally’s story
Practical Magic 2 was inspired by Alice Hoffman’s most recent publication in the series, The Book of Magic, and depicted three generations of Owens women teaming up and traveling to Europe, where Maria Owens first learned how to use her skills, when Sally’s daughter is affected by the curse.
Whichever order you choose to tackle these tales in, you’re sure to be in for a magical ride!
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