Do Romance Books With Witches Have Movie Adaptations?

As someone who devours both books and their adaptations, I can confidently say that romance novels featuring witches have had some fantastic movie adaptations. Take 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman, for instance—it’s a cozy, whimsical romance with a dash of witchcraft, and the 1998 film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman is a cult classic. The chemistry between the sisters and the romantic subplots translate beautifully to the screen.

Another standout is 'The Witches of Eastwick' by John Updike, which became a wildly entertaining film with Jack Nicholson, Cher, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The book’s darkly comedic tone and supernatural romance elements shine in the adaptation. More recently, 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness got a TV series, but its rich romantic arc between a witch and a vampire deserves a mention. These adaptations prove that witchy romance can be just as enchanting on screen as in print.

I love how witchy romance books often get adapted into visually stunning movies. 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman isn’t purely about witches, but the character of Lamia, a witch obsessed with eternal youth, adds a darkly romantic twist. The film adaptation captures her eerie charm perfectly. Then there’s 'The Witch’s Daughter' by Paula Brackston, which hasn’t been adapted yet, but its gothic romance and historical witchcraft would make for a gorgeous period film. I’m always on the lookout for more adaptations because the blend of magic and love is irresistible.

Romance books with witches are my guilty pleasure, and I’ve noticed a trend where the lighter, more whimsical ones get adapted first. 'The Little Shop of Happy Ever After' by Jenny Colgan has a witchy vibe, though it’s more about book magic than spells. Still, it’s a sweet rom-com that could easily be a film. On the darker side, 'Hex Hall' by Rachel Hawkins is packed with teenage romance and witchcraft—it’s begging for a movie adaptation. I hope studios keep exploring this niche because it’s gold.

Witchy romance adaptations are hit or miss, but when they work, they’re magical. 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' by Katherine Howe mixes historical witchcraft with modern romance, and it’s ripe for adaptation. 'Witches of Lychford' by Paul Cornell is more urban fantasy, but its subtle romantic threads could appeal to fans. I’d love to see 'The Witch’s Trinity' by Erika Mailman on screen—its haunting love story set during the witch trials would be gripping.