About the author
Kristen J. Sollee is an American writer and journalist whose work focuses on the cultural history of the witch as a figure of persecution and feminist reclamation. She is known for Witch Hunt, published by Weiser Books, which traces the history, sites, and legacy of witch trials across Italy and beyond, framed partly as a travelogue through places associated with historical persecution. An earlier edition of the book appeared as Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch in 2020, later revised as A Traveler's Journey in 2023. Sollee's writing sits at the intersection of history, memoir, and cultural criticism, examining how the witch has been used across centuries as a tool of social control and, more recently, reclaimed as a symbol of resistance. Her books are aimed at readers interested in gender history, folklore, and the contemporary revival of witch imagery in popular culture.
📖 Where to start with Kristen J Sollee
💬 What our editors say about Kristen J Sollee's books
“Sollée delivers a compelling mix of travelogue and historical analysis that is both informative and emotionally charged. However, this book may not suit readers seeking purely academic detachment or those uninterested in feminist…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch
“While deeply inspiring for its target audience, this volume may not suit readers seeking traditional, dogmatic Wiccan teachings or detached academic analysis of occult history. Those expecting rigid ceremonial structures or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical Rebels
“This title serves as a vibrant celebration of feline feminine power, effectively linking ancient mythology with modern political movements. It succeeds in unpacking complex themes of identity and desire through an accessible,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine (an Untamed History of the Cat Archetype in Myth and Magic)
📋 Editions by Kristen J Sollee in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of t | 2020 | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578636990 |
| Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical | 2019 | Weiser Books | 320 | 9781578636709 |
| Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine (an Untamed History of t | 2019 | Weiser Books | 224 | 9781578636624 |
| Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Journey Into the Power and Persecution | 2023 | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578638161 |
