The Witching Hour with Nadia El-Fassi, Sangu Mandanna and Lucy Jane Wood

Join us for a deliciously witchy panel with Nadia El-Fassi, Lucy Jane Wood, and Sangu Mandanna to celebrate the publication of Best Hex Ever and Rewitched! Just in time for Halloween, we'll be talking all things spooky during The Witching Hour panel on the 2nd of October.

Nadia El-Fassi for Best Hex Ever

Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London cafe, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It's hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck.

Scott Mason is back from travelling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realises how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend's wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn't expect to be bewitched by the maid of honour, who also happens to be the owner of his new favourite cafe and, perhaps more surprisingly, a witch.

After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there's no denying the chemistry between them. But there's just one problem: The hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.

Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?

Lucy Jane Wood for Rewitched

It's time to rediscover her magic...

Belladonna Blackthorn hasn't lost her magical spark, but she hasn't seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved London bookshop, Lunar Books, with handling her toxic boss and concealing her witchcraft from those around her - Belle is burned out. Perfecting the potential of her magic is the last thing on her mind.

But, when her thirtieth birthday brings a summons from her coven and a trial that tests her worthiness as a witch, Belle risks losing her magic forever. With the month of October to fix things and signs that dark forces may be working against her, Belle will need all the help she can get - from the women in her life, from an unlikely mentor figure, and even from an (infuriating) coven watchman who's sworn to protect her...

With found family, a dash of romance, and an uplifting message about self-love, Rewitched is a cosy autumnal fantasy that will leave readers spellbound.

This event will be chaired by the wonderful Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches!