32 Spellbinding Books About Witches That Are Sure to Charm Readers

Gregory Maguire completely reinvents The Wizard of Oz in his iconic retelling of the classic story. Before it was a hit Broadway show, Wicked was a complex novel tackling racism, class politics, and the importance of friendship. In Maguire's hands, the Wicked Witch of the West is transformed from a one-dimensional villain into Elphaba, a green-skinned witch who challenges societal norms, refuses to abide by the wizard's dangerous political ideals, and is determined to go down in history, no matter the cost. With her frenemy Glinda by her side, Elphaba's fascinating story unfolds proving the character was far more tragic than she ever was wicked.