Beginner's Books
• Cunningham, Scott; Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, Llewellyn Publications
  Possibly the #1 most recommended book for beginners. Scott Cunningham explains the basics in a friendly and enjoyable way, all the while encouraging exploration, experimentation, and further study. An excellent starting point for those interested in Wicca.
• Starhawk; The Spiral Dance, Harper & Row
  Jokingly referred to as "The book that launched a thousand Witches", this is one of the primary sources for modern feminist Paganism.
• Bonewits, Isaac; Real Magic, Red Wheel
  A rigorous scientific analysis of how magic might work, according to both existing and proposed real-world laws of nature. Laced with wit and insight, you may not agree with his conclusions, but it makes for a fascinating read. Reworked nearly a decade later as Authentic Thaumaturgy.

Encyclopaedia and Reference
• Smith, Jonathan Z. (Editor), et al.; The Harpercollins Dictionary of Religion, Harper San Fransisco
  Without resorting to mythocentric biases, this book covers virtually every possible aspect of religion, from the very ancient to the truly modern. Major and minor dieties, rituals, geography, and esoteric concepts are all addressed by knowledgeable and thorough contributors. Over 300 researchers contributed to this tome, and it shows; if you can only get one reference book, get this!
• Bell, Robert E.; Women of Classical Mythology, Oxford Paperback Reference
  An impressively thorough listing of all things female mentioned in Greek and Roman mythology -- every nymph, every queen, every fourth-daughter-of-a-hero-of-the-Trojan-war, every alternate name for a deity, they're ALL in here. For as well-researched as this book is, it's amazingly far from dry, written in a light, wry manner that will leave you flipping pages in fascination for hours...
• Bulfinch, Thomas; Bulfinch's Mythology, Modern Library
  The classic mythology reference book. Nothing more needs to be said.
• Jordan, Michael; Encyclopedia of the Gods, Facts on File
  2,500 deities from around the world and throughout history, indexed, cross-referenced, and at your fingertips. We are always looking things up in this book, it's practically indispensible. Beware, or at least be aware, that the spellings are sometimes more ancient than you'd expect, for greater accuracy.

Poetry and Literature
• Thoureau, Henry David; Walden and Other Writings, Bantam Classics
  The Transcendentalists were all about ignoring the established church, getting back to Nature, and finding spiritual solace in the turning of the seasons and the beauty of the land. Sound familiar? Thoreau was a Unitarian!

Kids and All Ages
• Paulus, Trina; Hope for the Flowers, Paulist Press
  A tale for all ages about hope and destiny and revolution and love and... caterpillars.
• Craft, M. Charlotte & Craft, K.Y.; Cupid and Psyche, Morrow Junior Books
  Lavishly illustrated and beautifully told, this is the story of the triumph of the human spirit: the mortal girl who became a goddess.
• Levenson, George & Thaler, Shmuel (photographer); Pumpkin Circle, Tricycle Press
  This book is rhymed and gloriously illustrated, and oriented towards 3 to 5 year olds. approaches from a scientific perspective the cycle of life, illustrated by a pumpkin. However at the end of the book is the rhyme "How did this begin?/What is this pumpkin thing?/Is there a Mother Nature?/ Is there a Pumpkin King?/We can be sure of this:/It's a circle without end./It's pumpkin seeds/to pumpkins/ to pumpkin seeds again!"
• Bini, Renata & Fiodorov, Mikhail; A World Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Folktales, Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
  This book features stories from six continents -- from the Incans to the Inuit, Celtic to Chinese, Ugandan to Polynesian. These stories are some of the most central stories to the cultures, illustrated in bright, beutiful reflections of each people's traditional artistic styles.
• Caduto, Michael; Earth Tales from Around the World, Fulcrum
  "Stories come from around the world, and this collection of the finest Earth tales has been drawn from more than 40 countries. Organized by themes, the stories range from "Origin of the Ocean, " a tale from Colombia and Venezuela, to "The Wrath of March, " a tale from Italy, to "The Garden of Wisdom, " a tale from Israel. " --Ingram
• McFarlane, Marilyn; Sacred Myths: Stories of the World Religions, Sibyl Publications
  "McFarlane begins this compilation with a definition of myth: "To say a story is a myth does not mean it is a lie. It may not be a literal fact, but it tells a story that is deeper than fact because it holds an important truth about life." Gathered here are myths from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American tradition, and religions of the Sacred Earth..." --Booklist
• McDonald, Colleen; What if Nobody Forgave and Other Stories of Principle, Skinner House
  "Treasury of tales perfect for family story time, intergenerational worship, children's chapel, home schooling, camp programs and more. The stories and follow-up material focus on core UU principles, encouraging children - and adults - to feel comfortable with themselves, to stand up for their beliefs even if those beliefs are unpopular and to be kind to others. Issues involving differently abled people, homophobia, conflict resolution, mortality and sharing a diverse and fragile world environment are handled with directness and honesty. All ages."
• Starhawk; Circle Round, Bantam Doubleday Dell
  "Circle Round" is a wonderful resource for parents of any religion who want to teach their children a reverence for nature. The authors show that the practice of Earth-centered spirituality is not a once-a-week break from the rest of our lives, it is embodied--woven into our eating, sleeping, working, playing, and even breathing. The book's three main sections cover the eight seasonal holidays of the Pagan calendar, the human life-cycle, and the elements. --Beliefnet
• Gerstein, Mordicai; Mountains of Tibet, HarperTrophy
  "A beautifully gentle look at one human being dealing with life's choices and possibilities." -- School Library Journal; Has won many, many awards.
• Ikeda, Daisaku & Sheik, Duncan; The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Lifes Questions, Middleway Press
  "Buddhist-centered advice on family concerns, friendship, love, learning, work, confidence, dreams, compassion and 'the bigger picture' of world citizenship." --Publisher's Weekly

Paganism and Pagan Traditions
• Webster, Richard; Omens, Oghams & Oracles, Llewellyn Publishing
  A history and how-to of Celtic divination techniques.

Unitarian Universalist
• Buehrens, John (ed.); The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, Skinner House
  "Third Edition. Updated for the 21st century, this third edition features a new preface by President Buehrens, plus these new essays: 'Sharing Our Faith,' by Bill Sinkford and Kay Montgomery, 'Our Ministry,' by Jane Rzepka and 'Our Work for Social Justice and Diversity,' by Jacqui James and Meg Riley. Original essays on our faith, roots, worship, religious education and important dates in UU history make the Pocket Guide a classic resource."
• Buehrens, John & Church, Forrest; A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism, Beacon Press
  "Thought-provoking, entertaining sourcebook for searchers, newcomers and lifelong learners. Revised edition features two new chapters about UUism's earth-centered traditions, foreword by Robert Fulghum and preface by Denise Davidoff."
• Alexander, Scott W.; Salted with Fire, Skinner House
  "Dynamic collection of voices inspired with a new enthusiasm for championing the cause of our liberal faith. UU leaders from our own local communities discuss historical and modern interpretations of UU evangelism and offer ideas and practical advice for congregational growth."
• Various; Singing the Living Tradition, UUA
  "Unitarian Universalism's hymnbook - hymns, songs and readings from around the world. "Pew Edition" 415 hymns and songs and 317 readings." This is NOT your average hymnal! Marching songs of the suffragettes, Pagan chants, activist's battle hymns, world music... and in the back, readings, prayers, invocations and call-and-response selections for all occasions and all faith traditions!!!
• Gilbert, Richard S.; Building Your Own Theology, UUA
  "The classic model for exploring personal theology has been completely remodeled: new resources, new essays and new activities. Features 10 sessions in which participants develop and articulate their religious values. At present, BYOT, Vol. 2 is out of print. Participants are encouraged to have their own copies of this program."

History
• Hutton, Ronald; The Triumph of the Moon, Oxford University Press
  An objective, scholarly, historical view of the true history of modern Witchcraft. A fascinating exploration of the real origins of some of our treasured traditions. You'll be surprised to know how modern most of them are! This is not Llewellyn neo-mytho-fluff... be prepared for some surprises!
• Ellis, Peter Berresford; The Druids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
  A well-researched and well-informed view of the ancient Druids from an anthropological perspective. Ellis is no Romantic apologist however; his analysis is unflinchingly secular and examines every facet of the Celtic mythos.
• Hutton, Ronald; The Stations of the Sun, Oxford University Press
  A historical look at the seasonal holidays of Britain. Not a fluffy-bunny book, this investigates the origins of traditions and customs throughout the year, and how they've changed over time.
• MacManus, Seumas; The Story of the Irish Race, Devin-Adair
  A well-written scholarly novel of, well, the story of the Irish race, from earliest times to the present.

Biography
• Johnsen, Linda; Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India, Yes International Publishers
  A fascinating look at the lives and spiritual journeys of some amazing, inspiring Hindu women. This eye-opening book can make you rethink your whole lifestyle.
• Curott, Phyllis; Book of Shadows, Broadway Books
  An autobiographical narrative of one woman's journey into feminist Witchcraft.
• Hopman, Ellen Evert & Bond, Lawrence; People of the Earth: The New Pagans Speak Out, Destiny Books
  A collection of interviews spanning many Pagan paths and professions. A great exploration to the diversity of Pagan traditions, organizations, and expressions.
• Harrington, David; Whispers of the Moon, Llewellyn Publications
  A biography of Wicca's beloved teacher, Scott Cunningham.

Fiction
• Bradley, Marion Zimmer; The Mists of Avalon,
  Essentially, this is a feminist Pagan perspective on Arthurian legend. It's a very enjoyable read and has been surprisingly influential on modern Paganism.
• Quinn, Daniel; Ishmael: An Adventure of Mind and Spirit, Bantam/Turner
  "Teacher seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person." This three-line ad in the personals section launches an unforgettable spiritual adventure.
• Quinn, Daniel; Beyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great Adventure, Harmony Books
  This book could just as easily be titled: How to Save the World. This man is a visionary and possibly a prophet.
• Llywelyn, Morgan; The Elementals, Tor Fantasy
  Described as "an alluring ecological fantasy", this book weaves a lot of Pagan themes into an odyssey of the planet.

• Gabriel, Peter; Passion (the soundtrack to The Last Temptation of Christ)
  Sensuous and haunting Middle-Eastern themes will take you on a journey of sound and spirit. We've used this in many rituals, and have discovered it's some of the best "background music" for many different situations. Very evocative, exotic, and trancey.
• Das, Krishna; Pilgrim Heart
  Catchy call-and-response Hindu chants, with danceable percussion. We used the song "Namah Shivayah" in our Kundalini Ritual.
• Various Artists; Practical Magic Soundtrack
  Music from the 1998 movie about witches, karma, sex, love, and magaritas! Despite being a Hollywood blockbuster, the movie did a passable job of representing basic pagan beliefs respectfully and more-or-less accurately. The music, from a variety of female artists and classics by Harry Nillson and Elvis Presley, captures the feel of the movie without being distracting. A pair of songs by that is-she, isn't-she favorite, Stevie Nicks, are a high point.
• Godsmack; Godsmack (debut CD)
  Heavy metal rhythms with a twist; the lead singer is a publicly acknowledged Wiccan! Godsmack hails out of Boston, where their local CD was originally sold with the track "Whatever", which turned out to be one of their biggest hits, as a hidden track. Check out "Voo Doo"!
• Godsmack; Awake
  In this second outing from the Wiccan-fronted hard rock band, the references to paganism continue unabated. The last track, "Spiral", and the philosophical "Mistakes" are telling pages from a pagan soul.

• Dungeons & Dragons; Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition Player's...
  The perennial juggernaut barrels forward with a new edition; clarified and expanded rules, new class options, additional skills and feats of heroism to specialize in, and a program on CD-ROM to create and flesh out your characters.
• Lord of the Rings; Lord of the Rings Boxed Game
  "Translating the intricate world of The Lord of the Rings to a role-playing game must have been as tricky as translating Tolkien's trilogy to the screen. Happily, the effort here was successful due in large part to a highly readable 128-page, full-color rulebook... serious gaming enthusiasts may wish to purchase and customize additional metal figures." --John Moe
  Safety Information: Choking hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 12 years of age.

Documentary
• Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
  Joseph Campbell spent his life researching and explaining the interconnected nature of mythology and psychology. This video series captures his enthusiasm and brilliance in showing the interconnected nature of sacred stories and the universal human struggle.

Animated / Muppetry
• Kiki's Delivery Service
  A charming children's movie from Japan, professionally dubbed into English with familiar actor's voices. Kiki, a young witch, must go out and make her way in the world. With her cynical cat and her trusty broom, she starts her own business and makes new friends.
• The Dark Crystal
  Jim Henson teamed up with Brian Froud to create this epic story of a boy's quest to heal his broken world. Sadly, with the coming of advanced computer graphics, films like this will probably never be made again.
• The Last Unicorn
  Join the Last Unicorn on her quest to find the others of her kind. Based on the book by Peter S. Beagle.
• Labyrinth
  Jim Henson teamed up with Brian Froud again to make this cult classic fantasy. (Not to mention David Bowie in leather and feathers!)
• Princess Mononoke
  Japanese animation, skillfully dubbed into English, also with some famous actors supplying voice talent. Epic Eco-myth.

Tarot Decks
• The Robin Wood Tarot by Robin Wood
  An accessible and friendly Tarot deck. Combines the familiarity of the Waite symbolism with themes and images from modern Paganism. Beautiful, richly colored illustrations. Replaces Waite's "Judgment" card with "Rebirth" -- a beautiful, young phoenix/woman bursting forth from a cauldron! (Contains some nekkid people.)
• The Cosmic Tribe Tarot by Stevee Postman and Eric Ganther
  A whimsical and riotously-colored deck of fantastical computer-altered photographs. Fantastic customization option, since it comes with three "Lovers" cards: one with a hetero couple, one with a gay couple, and one with a lesbian couple! (Contains lots of nekkid people and mushrooms.)
• The Thoth Tarot by Alestair Crowley
  An intense, advanced tarot deck which packs in more symbolism per square inch than you'd think possible. Much study is recommended before use. (Contains nekkid people.)
• Vision Tarot by Tim Thompson
  Computer-altered, photo-realistic deck with all of the traditional cards, although some of the depictions are a little altered from what you might expect. The alterations generally add to the image, rather than distract from it, and the effect is generally subtle. Comes with a brief booklet explaining basic spreads and symbolism. (Contains some nekkid people.)

Other Cards
• The Faerie's Oracle by Brian Froud
  A deck of cards investigating the beautiful and the ugly sides of the Fairies, parallelling the beautiful and ugly sides of human existence. Comes with a nifty companion book. Fans of Brian Froud's faerie artwork will love it.

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