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Crystal 📚🎥🎙️
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🎙️Cohost of Based on a Book Podcast. 💙 Single mom. 🧠Neurodivergent. 🖖 Star Trek. 🔮 Tarot enthusiast.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Not yet- but they are in the TBR pile! 💙📚
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Shadow and Bone. I still love the books but after watching the first season I was very excited to learn more about all these relationships and it just wasn’t there. 💙📚🎬
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November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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I’m rereading this now! It’s actually better than I remembered! 💙📚
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Here it is! No spoilers, but lots of opinions!

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Thoughts As a group, we all agreed that Practical Magic feels ALICE HOFFMAN both whimsical and grounded-a cozy blend of family, sisterhood, and everyday magic. For Crystal, this reread really hit differently. Knowing what to expect made it easier to settle into the story's shifting perspectives and notice the smaller details she'd missed the first time around. Keri, reading it for the first time after loving the movie, appreciated the book's low-stakes magical realism and cozy vibe, even if she wished the magic played a bigger role like it does on screen. Lindsey loved the atmosphere, the sisterly bond, and the sense of family, but found the constant point-of-view changes a bit distracting and the pacing hard to follow at times. he desires of the heart. The Derve Post TICAL MAGIC A BOOK CLUB POCAST C In the end, we all found something to love whether it was the emotion, the writing, or the quiet magic that runs through every page. It's a book that's not about spells or curses so much as the magic found in love, loss, and the people who stay by your side. We all loved Practical Magic-it captures the heart of the story while streamlining the chaos from the book into something more direct, emotional, and magical. Keri and Crystal have always adored this movie, and for Lindsey, watching it for the first time was a treat. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman perfectly embody the Owens sisters, while Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest shine as their eccentric, lovable aunts. Together, they bring the family's magic, humor, and heart to life. Both versions of Practical Magic capture the story of the Owens women-two sisters, their eccentric aunts, and the generational magic that follows them through love, loss, and sisterhood. But the tone and focus differ in meaningful ways. The book by Alice Hoffman feels quieter and more introspective, weaving magic into everyday life while exploring grief, family, and the complicated ties between love and fate. It spans years and generations, offering a deeply emotional look at the Owens family and the way their history shapes them. The movie brings a faster pace and a more cinematic sense of drama. It leans into romance, witchcraft, and female empowerment, adding the iconic curse, a dangerous love story, and a stronger focus on the sisters' bond. With its cozy autumn atmosphere, humor, and heart, it turns Hoffman's subtle magic into something bold, visual, and unforgettable. Final Verdict With its cozy fall vibes, strong performances, and a story about sisterhood, love, and acceptance, Practical Magic remains an enchanting comfort watch-the kind of movie that feels like coming home.
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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🎥 Because sometimes words can’t do this movie justice… but memes definitely can. 🎬

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October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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From sisterly spells to small-town side-eye, we captured the magic, the mayhem, and the moments of Practical Magic that live rent-free in our heads. 🕯️💫

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