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17 Best Pagan Books

We analyzed 4+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 17 best pagan books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best Pagan books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best pagan books" and study the top 4+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

17 Best Pagan Books

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1

Drawing Down the Moon

Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America

by Margot Adler
2

Paganism

An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions

by River Higginbotham
3

The Spiral Dance

A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess

by Starhawk
4

A Witches' Bible

The Complete Witches' Handbook

by Janet Farrar
5

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

by Raymond Buckland
6

The Triumph of the Moon

A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft

by Ronald Hutton
7

Wicca

A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

by Scott Cunningham
8

A World Full of Gods

An Inquiry into Polytheism

by John Michael Greer
9

Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism

by Isaac Bonewits
10

Essential Asatru

Walking the Path of Norse Paganism

by Diana L. Paxson
11

Evolutionary Witchcraft

by T. Thorn Coyle
12

Solitary Witch

The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation

by Silver RavenWolf
13

The Charge of the Goddess

The Poetry of Doreen Valiente

by Doreen Valiente
14

The Mists of Avalon

A Novel

by Marion Zimmer Bradley
15

To Ride a Silver Broomstick

RavenWolf To, Book 1

by Silver RavenWolf
16

When God Was a Woman

by Merlin Stone
17

Wicca for Beginners

Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice

by Thea Sabin

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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