After three novels and 300 years' worth of plot, thePractical Magicseries is coming to an end.
Here, as the novel hits shelves, Hoffman answers EW’s burning book questions.
What is the first thing ever that you remember writing?
Alice Hoffman is the author of ‘The Book of Magic’.Simon and Schuster; Alyssa Peek
In third grade I wrote a story about a sister and brother who rescue a witch.
Some themes never change!
What is the last book that made you cry?
Alice Hoffman is the author of ‘The Book of Magic’.Simon and Schuster; Alyssa Peek
The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig.
Which book is at the top of your current to-read list?
Whatever Elizabeth Strout writes next.
Currently awaitingOh, William!
Where do you write?
Anywhere, but mostly in bed.
Which book made you a forever reader?
What is a snack you couldn’t write without?
It takes just long enough to brew to give me time to rethink what I’ve just written.
If you could change one thing about any of your books, what would it be?
I wouldn’t change anything about the ones I’ve already written they are what they are.
I’m more interested in changing the ones I haven’t written yet.
What is your favorite part ofThe Book of Magic?
My favorite part is Vincent’s return, and all the love between the different generations of sisters.
What was the hardest plot point or character to write?
Write a movie poster tag line for the book:
Find your magic.
