But anyone who reads these types of books knows they could seriously use a spark of Black Girl Magic, especially since African witchcraft and voodoo are at the root of many of the stories.

Chad Sanders, in his book “Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph,” provides an unintentional sequel to Holt’s work. Sanders takes the story into the post-civil ...

When “Black Magic” first appeared in 1909, Marjorie Bowen was 24. At that time the young Englishwoman had already brought out five books, including “The Viper of Milan,” “The Glen O ...

Books on voodoo, witchcraft and astrology are back on the library shelves at Forrest Elementary School, but a parent’s complaint has prompted some restrictions on who can read them. The books ...

Read about the story of the Black Witch of Cobo or hear the story read by local historian the late Freda Wolley. Guernsey folklore is filled with stories of black and white magic. The owners of ...

That Black Magic itself had somehow sanctioned Dennis Wheatley to write its stories… and that stayed with me. Sadly, by the time I was old enough to actually buy or read one of his books ...

More: USA TODAY's monthly book club is part of our commitment to help you find the good stuff on crowded shelves. Matthews is more than a literal example of Black Girl Magic. She is strength ...