Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman

Upcoming Alice Hoffman Books

September 8th, 2026: The Witches of Cambridge (Standalone)

The Bookstore Family (The Once Upon a Time Bookshop Stories, #4) was the most recently released book by Alice Hoffman, on May 13th, 2025.

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Alice Hoffman Stats: The highest rated book by Alice Hoffman on Book Notification is Turtle Moon, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Dovekeepers, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Alice Hoffman on Book Notification is Practical Magic, the first novel in the Practical Magic series. The second most read book is The Rules of Magic (Practical Magic #2).

Below is a complete list of Alice Hoffman books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Practical Magic Books in Publication Order

Follows the Owens family, who have special powers, as they face love, loss, and the challenges of their magical heritage.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Practical Magic
1995
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2
8.3
The Rules of Magic
2017
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3
8.6
Magic Lessons
2020
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4
7.1
The Book of Magic
2021
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List of Practical Magic Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
Magic Lessons
2020
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2
8.3
The Rules of Magic
2017
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3
7
Practical Magic
1995
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5
7.1
The Book of Magic
2021
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List of Water Tales Books in Publication Order

Young Adult series exploring magical worlds inspired by water themes, blending mystery, love, and the supernatural.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Aquamarine
2001
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2
Indigo
2002
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List of Green Angel Books in Publication Order

A young girl who finds strength and hope after a devastating tragedy, blending reality with magical elements in a post-apocalyptic world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Green Angel
2003
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2
9
Green Witch
2010
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List of The Once Upon a Time Bookshop Stories Books in Publication Order

A charming series set in a bookshop where quirky and heartwarming events unfold.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
The Bookstore Sisters
2022
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2
7.8
The Bookstore Wedding
2024
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3
7.3
The Bookstore Keepers
2025
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4
8.3
The Bookstore Family
2025
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Dovekeepers, The Museum of Extraordinary Things, and Faithful.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Property Of
1977
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2
8
The Drowning Season
1979
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3
7
Angel Landing
1980
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4
8
White Horses
1982
Go
5
Fortune's Daughter
1985
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6
7.3
Illumination Night
1987
Go
7
8
At Risk
1988
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8
7.8
Here on Earth
1990
Go
9
7.6
Seventh Heaven
1990
Go
10
9.2
Turtle Moon
1992
Go
11
8
Second Nature
1994
Go
12
7
Local Girls
1999
Go
13
7
The River King
2000
Go
14
7.3
Blue Diary
2001
Go
15
8
The Probable Future
2003
Go
16
6
The Ice Queen
2005
Go
17
8
The Foretelling
2005
Go
18
7
Incantation
2006
Go
19
8
Skylight Confessions
2007
Go
20
8
The Third Angel
2008
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21
8
The Story Sisters
2009
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22
7.8
The Red Garden
2011
Go
23
9.1
The Dovekeepers
2011
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24
7.9
The Museum of Extraordinary Things
2014
Go
25
7
Nightbird
2015
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26
8.4
The Marriage of Opposites
2015
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27
8.1
Faithful
2017
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28
8.6
The World That We Knew
2019
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29
6.9
The Invisible Hour
2023
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30
When We Flew Away
2024
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31
The Witches of Cambridge
2026
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
Blackbird House
2004
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2
8
Faerie Knitting
2018
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List of Standalone Plays in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Conjure
2014
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List of Picture Books in Publication Order

Illustrated books aimed at younger readers, with magical elements.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Fireflies: A Winter Tale
1997
Go
2
Horsefly
2000
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3
Moondog
2003
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List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Survival Lessons
2013
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List of Inheritance Collection Books in Publication Order

Features secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Everything My Mother Taught Me
2019
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2
6.7
Can You Feel This? (By: Julie Orringer)
2019
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3
7
The Lion's Den (By: Anthony Marra)
2019
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4
5.8
Zenith Man (By: Jennifer Haigh)
2019
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5
7
The Weddings ( By: Alexander Chee)
2019
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List of Alice Hoffman Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ploughshares Fall 1989
1989
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2
Scribners Best of the Fiction Workshops 1997
1997
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3
Writers on Writing
2001
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4
Ploughshares, Fiction Issue, Vol. 29, Nos. 2 & 3, Fall 2003
2003
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5
8
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
2012
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6
Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury
2015
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Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman was born on March 16th, 1952 and is currently 74 years old. Alice Hoffman was born in New York, New York, USA. Hoffman attended Stanford University where she received an M.A. Creative Writing and Adelphi University where she received a Bachelor of Arts.

Alice Hoffman is known for writing in the Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Children's Books genres.

Alice Hoffman has written 31 standalone novels, starting with Property Of in 1977. The most recently released novel was When We Flew Away, which was released in 2024. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled The Witches of Cambridge which is being released on September 8th, 2026.

Alice Hoffman has also written the Practical Magic series which has 4 books including Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic.

Alice Hoffman: Awards & Accolades

Hoffman's books have won multiple awards, Turtle Moon won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 1992. Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2012. Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel, in 2015. The World That We Knew won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Fiction, in 2020.

The following novels by Alice Hoffman were nominated for these awards:

  • The Ice Queen: Audie Award, Best Female Narrator (2006).
  • The Story Sisters: Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction (2009).
  • The Dovekeepers: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2011).
  • The Museum of Extraordinary Things: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2014).
  • The Marriage of Opposites: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2015).
  • The Rules of Magic: Alex Awards, Best Book (2018). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (2018).
  • The World That We Knew: Alex Awards, Best Book (2020).
  • Magic Lessons: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2020). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (2021).
  • The Book of Magic: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2021).
  • The Invisible Hour: Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction (2023).

Alice Hoffman: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Here on Earth was the Oprah's Book Club March 1998 Pick.
  • The Rules of Magic was the Reese's Book Club October '17 Pick.
  • Practical Magic: Entertainment Weekly: The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 Selection in 2008.

Alice Hoffman: TV/Movies Based on Books

Practical Magic 2 releases in theaters on September 11th, 2026. [Trailer]

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Alice Hoffman: F.A.Q

When was Alice Hoffman Born? How old is Alice Hoffman?

Alice Hoffman was born on March 16th, 1952. Alice Hoffman is currently 74 years old.

Where was Alice Hoffman Born?

Alice Hoffman was born in New York, New York, USA and is American.

What book awards has Alice Hoffman won?

Turtle Moon: Hammett Prize: Best Crime Novel (1992).
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2012).
Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury: Bram Stoker Awards: Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel (2015).
The World That We Knew: Dayton Literary Peace Prize: Fiction (2020).

What was the first book Alice Hoffman wrote?

The first book written by Alice Hoffman was Property Of, published in 1977.

What was the most recent book Alice Hoffman wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Bookstore Family on May 13th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Alice Hoffman?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alice Hoffman book is Practical Magic. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Practical Magic (6.97)
  2. The Rules of Magic (8.32)
  3. The Bookstore Sisters (7.62)
  4. Magic Lessons (8.63)
  5. The Dovekeepers (9.10)

What genres does Alice Hoffman Write?

Alice Hoffman primarily writes in the Children's Books, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy Fiction, and Family Saga.

Are there upcoming new books by Alice Hoffman?

Alice Hoffman has a new book coming out on September 8th, 2026 called The Witches of Cambridge.

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How many books has Alice Hoffman written?

Alice Hoffman has written 51 books across 12 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Practical Magic Series
  • 2 books in the Water Tales Series
  • 2 books in the Green Angel Series
  • 4 books in The Once Upon a Time Bookshop Stories Series
  • 31 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Standalone Play
  • 3 Picture Books
  • 1 Non-Fiction
  • 1 book in the Inheritance Collection Series

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