Books by Publish Date
The Mists of Avalon- 1979
The Fall of Atlantis- 1987
The Forest House- 1993
Lady of Avalon- 1997
Priestess Of Avalon- 2000
Ancestors of Avalon- 2004
Ravens of Avalon- 2007

Books in Storyline Order
The Fall of Atlantis- While not officially part of the Avalon series, the plot is the catalyst for the recurring theme throughout all of the Avalon books and is referenced many times over as the people of Avalon are descended from Atlantis.

Ancestors of Avalon- 2000 BCE
Ravens of Avalon- 61 CE
The Forest House- 81 CE
Lady of Avalon- Part I: 96 CE
Priestess Of Avalon- Part I and Part II (ch. 8-11): 259 CE
Lady of Avalon- Part II: 285 CE
Priestess Of Avalon- Part II (ch. 9 -14) and Part III: 293 CE
Lady of Avalon- Part III: 440 CE
The Mists of Avalon- 461 CE

Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons

Druid high priestess and master storyteller Mara Freeman takes you on a unique journey through the legends of Celtic lands with unrivaled poise and magic. Her book gives you different legends as they relate to each month of the year along with suggestions for how to attune yourself through story, craft and mediation. This is a highly recommended read for anyone who may be interested in Celtic lore.

An Ancient Muse

Wintersong

Celtic Woman

by Celtic Woman
What a stunning and moving performance! This concert features five superb Celtic musicians (four soloists and one violinist). The mix of traditional Irish tunes, a few Enya pieces and some new celtic numbers made for an unforgettable music experience. Even if you are not into Celtic music but like a soothing sound with a light pop mix, this is for you too. Any fan of Celtic music such as that of Enya or Loreena McKennitt will find this concert enjoyable. This is the DVD concert, but there is also a CD available as well. .
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Mirabilis
by The Mediaeval Baebes

Mirabilis is a delightful gem for springtime. The Mediaeval Baebes reach into many times and realms for this album that includes both Christian and Goddess-inspired songs that speak of Mary – The Blessed Mother, Flora – the Goddess of Flowers .
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The Visit
by Loreena McKennitt

Probably my favorite of all Loreena McKennitt’s music. This recording is particularly suitable for the Autumn and includes a number of tracks fitting to harvest time and Halloween. Superb!

The Book of Secrets

Loreena McKennitt is unmatched in Celtic and World music. This recording is perfect for springtime and features the tune ‘The Mummers’ Dance,’ perfect for Ostara and Beltane. ]]> http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/cds-worth-listening-to/feed/ 0 http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-lady-of-avalon/ http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-lady-of-avalon/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:30:00 +0000 Tim http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-lady-of-avalon/
Lady of Avalon (Avalon, Book 3)
by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The second sequel to The Mists of Avalon,this edition includes three shorter stories. The first picks up right where The Forest House (The Mists of Avalon: Prequel)left off with the founding of Avalon. It follows the tales of Caillean, the first Lady of Avalon, and Joseph of Arimathea and is an exciting read.

The middle story takes place two hundred years later and is the weakest of the three. It follows the tales of the Lady of Avalon and veers off into basically a pirates and ships tale with the underlying “lady and warrior from the drowned island reincarnated” theme that runs through all of the Avalon books.

The final story, about another two hundred years later, introduces Vivianne as a young girl and her training to become the Lady of the Lake. This tale is full of magic and is true to the Avalon mythos. It’s enthralling and worth the price of the book by itself.

Overall the book is good, but could do without the middle story which doesn’t seem to fit well with the other two and the Avalon cycle in general.

Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra (Amaray – DVD + 2CD)

This is Loreena’s first full-length concert on DVD and does not disappoint. It’s one of the most spectacular and memorizing concerts you will watch. The concert is completely self-funded by Ms. McKennitt and her magical touch is not only found in the fusion of world and Celtic music she writes and performs, but also in every aspect of this concert that features the breathtaking background of the Alhambra and stunning soundtrack. .
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Into the West
by Steven Spielberg

A stunning and moving mini-series that tells an unbiased tale of the early years of this country. It follows the loves, lives, joys and sorrows of two families, one white and the other Native American. It is their story told from their respective perspectives spanning nearly 50 years. .
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The Mists of Avalon
by Uli Edel

One of the most popular fantasy novels ever written is transformed into a brilliant miniseries starring Anjelica Huston and Julianna Margulies. While the story is slightly altered from the original novel to accommodate a TV audience, the magic that is Avalon and the goddess is still woven throughout the story. Although impossible to get ever detail of the 800+ novel into only four hours, the film did a good job of including the important points and by adding action and sword fights to the mix makes the film appealing to both men and women. ]]> http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/dvds-worth-watching/feed/ 0 http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-celtic-oracle-of-the-tree/ http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-celtic-oracle-of-the-tree/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:10:36 +0000 Tim http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-celtic-oracle-of-the-tree/
Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Trees: Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Druidic Alphabet
by Paul Rhys Mountfort

This is a highly informative book on the ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet and its related tree lore and divination. Much of the book devotes space to ancient Celtic tales that relate the properties of the trees and letters, much as the Bards or old used tales to transfer their sacred knowledge. ]]> http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-celtic-oracle-of-the-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-autumnal-equinox/ http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-autumnal-equinox/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:48:47 +0000 Tim http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/book-review-the-autumnal-equinox/
Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon
by Ellen Dugan

Ellen Dugan never fails to entertain, delight and inform in her captivating books. This volume features everything you could want to know about the Autumn season including harvest festivals, folklore, magic and earth-based spirituality. It includes many craft ideas for both the artsy and the witchy, as well as seasonal recipes and activities and spells to bring abundance and joy into your life during the waning months of the Earth’s year.

The Forest House (The Mists of Avalon: Prequel)

The story is true to the Avalon mythos with romance, magic and intrigue. It starts a bit slow and and is very heavy on the Roman occupation, but it picks up midway. It becomes a compelling story that leads us from the sacred grove of priestesses in The Forest House to the founding of what will become known as Avalon.

Esoteric Books
Shamanic Healing within The Medicine Wheel
Wind and Water: Your Personal Feng Shui Journey

Garden Books
Garden Witchery: Magick from the Ground Up
Monet’s Garden: Through the Seasons at Giverny
The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquillity
The Organic Rose Garden
Herb Garden Design
The Herbalist’s Garden: A Guided Tour of 10 Exceptional Herb Gardens: The People Who Grow Them and the Plants That Inspire Them
The Real Witches’ Garden: Spells,Herbs, Plants and Magical Spaces Outdoors

Cook Books
Baking with Julia: Sift, Knead, Flute, Flour, And Savor…
The Best Of Cooking Light
The Cake Bible
Cupcake Cafe Cookbook

Craft Books
Handmade Christmas: The Best of Martha Stewart Living

Hobby Books
Collecting Department 56

The Mists of Avalon

The ultimate fantasy novel that marries magic, mysticism, paganism, Christianity, Arthurian legend and history. Often billed as a telling of the tale of King Arthur from the point of view of the women that surrounded him, it is much more than that. The immense popularity and draw of this nearly 1000-page book laid the foundation for an entire cycle of Avalon related books, movies, music and contemporary pagan belief.

Set in 5th Century CE, it chronicles the lives of three sisters born of magic on the holy isle of Avalon: Morgouse (foster mother to Arthur’s son), Viviane (High Priestess of Avalon, Lady of the Lake and mother to Lancelot) and Igraine (mother of King Arthur and Morgaine le Fey). With Merlin emerging as a Druid priest, adviser and mentor to Arthur and father of the three sisters, the blood of Fairy and magic is revealed to run deep in Arthur’s line.

The magic and allure of Avalon is well weaved through this book that draws from historical fact, legend and hypothesis to form a superiorly crafted escape into a world where magic runs deep, loves run tragic and the fate of the world of men and world of mists lies in the balance. If you only ever read one fantasy novel in your life, this should be it.