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This is a list of fiction and nonfiction titles recommended to supplement the coursework of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids. Topics include but are not limited to druid history and practice, tree and plant lore and medicine, Celtic and comparative mythology, bardic arts, Arthurian and Grail legend, nature mysticism, seasonal festivals and the Wheel of the Year, European 'shamanism', divination, and the like. Please only add and vote for titles of high enough quality that you would personally recommend them, not every book you've read on the topic.

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1	The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 6,901 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Druids by Peter Berresford Ellis 3.86 avg rating — 1,140 ratings score: 260, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Book of Druidry by Ross Nichols 3.69 avg rating — 255 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman by Sharon Blackie 4.24 avg rating — 5,194 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Mabinogion Tetralogy by Evangeline Walton 4.23 avg rating — 1,260 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids by R.J. Stewart 4.19 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson 4.39 avg rating — 3,996 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Druid Way by Philip Carr-Gomm 3.92 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Re-enchantment of Everyday Life: Restoring Heart and Soul Through Ancient Beauty, Nature, and Craft by Thomas Moore 4.12 avg rating — 1,044 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology by David Abram 4.17 avg rating — 1,780 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Druid Animal Oracle by Philip Carr-Gomm 4.29 avg rating — 1,144 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way by Penny Billington 4.08 avg rating — 570 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life by Thomas Moore 3.98 avg rating — 18,349 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Druid Source Book by John Matthews 3.81 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton 4.17 avg rating — 402 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	A History of Pagan Europe by Prudence J. Jones 3.73 avg rating — 698 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion by Mircea Eliade 4.11 avg rating — 9,478 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Pagan Britain by Ronald Hutton 4.18 avg rating — 512 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings by Caitlín Matthews 4.30 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 5,916 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible Others by T.M. Luhrmann 4.10 avg rating — 392 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Heart of the Earth by Robin Craig Clark (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Druids, Gods & Heroes from Celtic Mythology (World Mythology Series) by Anne Ross 3.78 avg rating — 87 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Persuasions of the Witch's Craft: Ritual Magic in Contemporary England by T.M. Luhrmann 3.72 avg rating — 201 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Druid Renaissance: The Voice of Druidry Today by Philip Carr-Gomm (Editor) 3.78 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Medieval Holidays and Festivals: A Calendar of Celebrations by Madeleine Pelner Cosman 3.94 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Runes of Elfland by Ari Berk (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 1,062 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Wise Child (Doran, #1) by Monica Furlong 4.23 avg rating — 10,266 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Song of the Earth by Mary Hoffman 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas by John Matthews 4.08 avg rating — 571 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Handbook of Urban Druidry: Modern Druidry for All by Brendan Howlin (Goodreads Author) 3.49 avg rating — 94 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley 4.13 avg rating — 214,977 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Summer Solstice: Celebrating the Journey of the Sun from May Day to Harvest by John Matthews really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 52 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Celtic Memories by Caitlín Matthews 4.14 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Ancient Celtic Festivals: and How We Celebrate Them Today by Clare Walker Leslie 3.95 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Way Of Wyrd: Tales Of An Anglo-Saxon Sorcerer by Brian Bates 4.02 avg rating — 1,235 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Well of Remembrance: Rediscovering the Earth Wisdom Myths of Northern Europe by Ralph Metzner 4.09 avg rating — 74 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Dreaming the Bull (Boudica, #2) by Manda Scott (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 2,910 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Trees: Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Druidic Alphabet by Paul Rhys Mountfort 4.03 avg rating — 141 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars