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The Witches of Cambridge Author: Alice HoffmanPage Count: UnknownPublication Date: Expected publication 2026-09-08 APL LITERARY DISPATCH EXCLUSIVE: Step Back Into the Magic with Alice Hoffman's The Witches of Cambridge If you fell under the spell of Practical Magic, prepare to dust off your broomsticks and stock up on lavender. Bestselling author Alice Hoffman is returning to the enchanting world of witchcraft with a brand-new series, launching with the highly anticipated publication of The Witches of Cambridge, arriving on September 8, 2026. For decades, Hoffman has reigned as the undisputed queen of magical realism, weaving stories of sisterhood, destiny, and generational magic that have captivated millions of readers. Now, she is transporting us back to 1950s Massachusetts for a tale that marries academic ambition with clandestine sorcery. Here is the exclusive synopsis for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of 2026: Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed Eve for the sins of the world. That was when we began to meet in the name of Lilith, Adam’s first wife—banished for refusing to do as she was told. We Fly Together… By the 1950s, Cambridge, Massachusetts feels far removed from the legendary witch trials that marked its early days as a colony. Ava, a bright young woman from a small town in Maine, arrives for her first year at Radcliffe College. There, she meets Lauren, her opposite in every way—the wild and brazen daughter of a wealthy and well-established Cambridge family. But the two have more in common than they think. Both are recruited by the Lilith Society, a secret organization of witches at Radcliffe dating back to colonial times. As they learn more about their legacy, Ava and Lauren form a close bond that is put to the test as they learn to navigate their new power, friendship, and love. While Radcliffe seems like a safe haven, the shadow of McCarthyism looms large, an ever-present threat to the flourishing creative and intellectual life in Cambridge. And as girls from the Lilith Society begin to go missing, Ava and Lauren realize the witch trials of the past may not be as deeply buried as they once believed. With the brilliant backdrop of 1950s academia colliding with the paranoid pressures of McCarthyism, Hoffman is uniquely positioned to deliver a masterclass in atmospheric tension and deep emotional resonance. The prospect of uncovering the secrets of the Lilith Society alongside Ava and Lauren has us eagerly marking our calendars. Keep your eyes on the shelves this fall—this is one spell you won't want to break. #AliceHoffman #TheWitchesOfCambridge #MagicalRealism #WitchLit #HistoricalFantasy #BookTok