October 2025 - Witchy Resistance

This is a one time purchase of a previously featured Sequential Underground reader box. This is not an ongoing subscription. For centuries witches have captured our cultural imagination. Often seen as outcasts, witches have long been the symbol for resistance, change, and independence. This month we’re bringing witchcraft and literary resistance together.  Featuring:  Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction by Malcolm Gaskill While we love the imaginary witches of TV and film, witchcraft is a very ancient practice that spans centuries. If you were independent or opinionated, you could be targeted for witchcraft, a very serious criminal offense. Many women, and some men, were caught up in the political and social patriarchy that targeted the feminine body and spirit for no reason other than being different. To practice witchcraft as a healer, midwife, or wise woman was a dangerous act of resistance that could save lives, but could cost a person their own life. This portable book doesn’t cover everything you need to know about witchcraft, but we hope it’s a start to a beautiful journey of understanding it a bit more. Brainscan Zine, Issue #33, “An Exploration of Secular Witchcraft” by Alex Wrekk Alex Wrekk, has been publishing Brainscan Zine for 20 years. For the first time, Wrekk discusses their relationship to witchcraft and their experiences in finding personal growth and fulfillment through their practices. This zine isn’t a “how-to” guide, but a deeply introspective narrative about finding joy in being a witch. “I’m With the Banned” canvas pouch by Citizen Ruth Show you support the right to read with a canvas pouch that declares we all stand with banned books. This canvas pouch is plastic-free, vegan, and handmade in the United States by ethics-forward, Portland-based Citizen Ruth. “Defy Gravity” Wicked pin by Citizen Ruth Who better to represent witchy resistance than the incomparable Elphaba Thropp? Taking on the image of “wickedness” in order to stand up to the Wizard and free the Animals in Oz, this pin is a reminder that doing the right thing can be lonely at times. Know that Elphie is cheering you on so you can “defy gravity” in your own way A Reader Affirmation card by Sequential Underground A staple in every Sequential Underground subscription box, this 2 x 3.5 inch card is another little way to keep you inspired and motivated to achieve your reading goals Baba Yaga witchy quote bookmark by Lantern Print Co. One of the original “wicked witches,” Baba Yaga is an important character from Slavic folklore. When she isn’t living in her hut with chicken legs, you can find her flying around in a wooden mortar and pestle. “Read Books Ban Fascists” sticker by BootsTees Finally! Something that makes sense! Push back against book bans with this 3” sticker so everyone knows that no one should take away our right to read. This die cut vinyl sticker is waterproof, dishwasher safe (top rack, low heat), weather resistant, and hand drawn by an independent artist based in Pennsylvania.