The word 'Grimoire' can be a bit of a trickster, depending on context! If we're talking about the occult, it’s definitely a grimoire—those ancient books of magic spells and rituals, like the 'Key of Solomon' or 'The Lesser Key of Solomon.' But if you stumbled upon it in a bookstore’s fantasy section, it might be a novel. For example, there’s 'Grimoire of the Lamb' by Kevin Hearne, part of the 'Iron Druid Chronicles,' where it’s a fictional magical book but also the title of a fun urban fantasy romp.
I love how language plays with meaning like this. A grimoire is real (historically), but in fiction, it becomes a prop, a plot device, or even a character. It’s like how 'Dracula' is both a novel and the name of a legendary vampire. The duality makes it fascinating—whether you’re a history buff geeking out over medieval manuscripts or a fantasy reader chasing magical adventures.