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The Satanic Rituals
by Anton Szandor LaVey • 1972
Psychodrama, inversion, and self-deification: the LaVeyan ritual handbook for becoming your own god.
3.55
2k+
The Satanic Rituals Summary
The Satanic Rituals 93%
Psychodrama, inversion, and self-deification: the LaVeyan ritual handbook for becoming your own god.
by Anton Szandor LaVey 1972
3.55
2k+ ratings
The Satanic Bible
by Anton Szandor LaVey • 1969
Satan as symbol, sin as sacrament, self as sovereign: the book that made indulgence a religion.
3.42
15k+
The Satanic Bible Summary
The Satanic Bible 92%
Satan as symbol, sin as sacrament, self as sovereign: the book that made indulgence a religion.
by Anton Szandor LaVey 1969
3.42
15k+ ratings
The Law Is for All
by Aleister Crowley • 1975
A century-old channeled text declares your deepest purpose the only law, and guilt the only sin.
4.25
384
The Law Is for All Summary
The Law Is for All 88%
A century-old channeled text declares your deepest purpose the only law, and guilt the only sin.
by Aleister Crowley 1975
4.25
384 ratings
The Devil's Best Trick
by Randall Sullivan • 2024
After an exorcism in Bosnia, a journalist meets a man in Rome he's certain isn't human.
3.07
889
The Devil's Best Trick Summary
The Devil's Best Trick 88%
After an exorcism in Bosnia, a journalist meets a man in Rome he's certain isn't human.
by Randall Sullivan 2024
3.07
889 ratings
The Ultimate Evil
by Maury Terry • 1987
Berkowitz took the fall. The Son of Sam murders were a cult operation, and the others walked.
3.87
2k+
The Ultimate Evil Summary
The Ultimate Evil 88%
Berkowitz took the fall. The Son of Sam murders were a cult operation, and the others walked.
by Maury Terry 1987
3.87
2k+ ratings
Memnoch the Devil
by Anne Rice • 1995
A vampire follows the Devil through Creation, then must decide whose side he is on.
3.76
87k+
Memnoch the Devil Summary
Memnoch the Devil 87%
A vampire follows the Devil through Creation, then must decide whose side he is on.
by Anne Rice 1995
3.76
87k+ ratings
Principia Discordia ● Or ● How I Found Goddess and What I Did to Her When I Found Her
by Malaclypse the Younger • 1965
A religion disguised as a joke, and the joke is that it works.
4.25
6k+
Principia Discordia ● Or ● How I Found Goddess and What I Did to Her When I Found Her Summary
Principia Discordia ● Or ● How I Found Goddess and What I Did to Her When I Found Her 87%
A religion disguised as a joke, and the joke is that it works.
by Malaclypse the Younger 1965
4.25
6k+ ratings
Thee Psychick Bible
by Genesis P-Orridge • 1994
An occult bible built on sexual fluids, industrial noise, and the belief that time itself is god.
4.14
444
Thee Psychick Bible Summary
Thee Psychick Bible 87%
An occult bible built on sexual fluids, industrial noise, and the belief that time itself is god.
by Genesis P-Orridge 1994
4.14
444 ratings
The Book of Ceremonial Magic
by Arthur Edward Waite • 1911
Grimoires promise power, deliver futility; white and black blur, mysticism is real.
3.77
447
The Book of Ceremonial Magic Summary
The Book of Ceremonial Magic 87%
Grimoires promise power, deliver futility; white and black blur, mysticism is real.
by Arthur Edward Waite 1911
3.77
447 ratings
A Methodology of Possession
by James Ellis • 2020
Enlightenment as possession: a philosopher's ritual journey beyond self, time, and the human.
3.62
81
A Methodology of Possession Summary
A Methodology of Possession 87%
Enlightenment as possession: a philosopher's ritual journey beyond self, time, and the human.
by James Ellis 2020
3.62
81 ratings
God Is Not Great
by Christopher Hitchens • 2007
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
3.96
113k+
God Is Not Great Summary
God Is Not Great 87%
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
by Christopher Hitchens 2007
3.96
113k+ ratings
The Three Magical Books of Solomon
by Aleister Crowley • 2017
Seventy-two spirits, each with a seal and an office: the original manual for summoning them safely.
4.02
354
The Three Magical Books of Solomon Summary
The Three Magical Books of Solomon 87%
Seventy-two spirits, each with a seal and an office: the original manual for summoning them safely.
by Aleister Crowley 2017
4.02
354 ratings
In the Dust of This Planet
by Eugene Thacker • 2011
The world is indifferent to us. Only horror and black metal can think that thought.
3.68
3k+
In the Dust of This Planet Summary
In the Dust of This Planet 87%
The world is indifferent to us. Only horror and black metal can think that thought.
by Eugene Thacker 2011
3.68
3k+ ratings
Dark Star Rising
by Gary Lachman • 2018
How the occult belief that mind shapes reality captured Trump, Putin, and the alt-right.
3.85
517
Dark Star Rising Summary
Dark Star Rising 87%
How the occult belief that mind shapes reality captured Trump, Putin, and the alt-right.
by Gary Lachman 2018
3.85
517 ratings
The Thirst for Annihilation
by Nick Land • 1992
A cosmos built on waste, not production. The sun burns without return; the human animal follows.
3.97
616
The Thirst for Annihilation Summary
The Thirst for Annihilation 87%
A cosmos built on waste, not production. The sun burns without return; the human animal follows.
by Nick Land 1992
3.97
616 ratings
The Key of Solomon the King
by S.L. MacGregor Mathers • 1400
The medieval grimoire that taught magicians how to command spirits, find treasure, and walk unseen.
3.96
1k+
The Key of Solomon the King Summary
The Key of Solomon the King 87%
The medieval grimoire that taught magicians how to command spirits, find treasure, and walk unseen.
by S.L. MacGregor Mathers 1400
3.96
1k+ ratings
We Sold Our Souls
by Grady Hendrix • 2018
Her ex-bandmate sold their souls for fame. Now the bill is due at her motel job.
3.69
34k+
We Sold Our Souls Summary
We Sold Our Souls 87%
Her ex-bandmate sold their souls for fame. Now the bill is due at her motel job.
by Grady Hendrix 2018
3.69
34k+ ratings
Aleister Crowley
by Gary Lachman • 2014
Before the 1960s, a Victorian magician wrote the rulebook for sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
3.44
583
Aleister Crowley Summary
Aleister Crowley 87%
Before the 1960s, a Victorian magician wrote the rulebook for sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
by Gary Lachman 2014
3.44
583 ratings
Outgrowing God
by Richard Dawkins • 2019
Humans have invented thousands of gods. A scientist's case for why yours is one of them.
4.06
6k+
Outgrowing God Summary
Outgrowing God 87%
Humans have invented thousands of gods. A scientist's case for why yours is one of them.
by Richard Dawkins 2019
4.06
6k+ ratings
Letter to a Christian Nation
by Sam Harris • 2006
The same skepticism Christians apply to Islam leads straight to atheism, with life or death stakes.
3.99
43k+
Letter to a Christian Nation Summary
Letter to a Christian Nation 87%
The same skepticism Christians apply to Islam leads straight to atheism, with life or death stakes.
by Sam Harris 2006
3.99
43k+ ratings
The End of Faith
by Sam Harris • 2004
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
3.89
44k+
The End of Faith Summary
The End of Faith 87%
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
by Sam Harris 2004
3.89
44k+ ratings
The Conspiracy Against the Human Race
by Thomas Ligotti • 2011
Nature's worst mistake was making you self-aware. The only logical response is to stop reproducing.
4.01
10k+
The Conspiracy Against the Human Race Summary
The Conspiracy Against the Human Race 86%
Nature's worst mistake was making you self-aware. The only logical response is to stop reproducing.
by Thomas Ligotti 2011
4.01
10k+ ratings
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know
by Daniele Bolelli • 2011
Undead popes, Buddhist warriors, and a spaghetti god: faith's irreverent, hidden history.
4.00
227
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know Summary
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know 86%
Undead popes, Buddhist warriors, and a spaghetti god: faith's irreverent, hidden history.
by Daniele Bolelli 2011
4.00
227 ratings
Isis Unveiled
by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky • 1877
Every ancient civilization shared one hidden science that modern labs and churches both missed.
4.05
1k+
Isis Unveiled Summary
Isis Unveiled 86%
Every ancient civilization shared one hidden science that modern labs and churches both missed.
by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky 1877
4.05
1k+ ratings
Prometheus and Atlas
by Jason Reza Jorjani • 2016
Paranormal abilities are real, and Western civilization depends on suppressing that.
4.09
127
Prometheus and Atlas Summary
Prometheus and Atlas 86%
Paranormal abilities are real, and Western civilization depends on suppressing that.
by Jason Reza Jorjani 2016
4.09
127 ratings
The 13 Satanic Bloodlines
by Robin de Ruiter • 2008
Thirteen occult dynasties rule the world. Their plan: a global dictatorship and the Antichrist.
4.01
187
The 13 Satanic Bloodlines Summary
The 13 Satanic Bloodlines 86%
Thirteen occult dynasties rule the world. Their plan: a global dictatorship and the Antichrist.
by Robin de Ruiter 2008
4.01
187 ratings
The Hermetic Tradition
by Julius Evola • 1931
The alchemists were not chemists; their metals coded a warrior path to spiritual immortality.
4.14
589
The Hermetic Tradition Summary
The Hermetic Tradition 86%
The alchemists were not chemists; their metals coded a warrior path to spiritual immortality.
by Julius Evola 1931
4.14
589 ratings
The Devil Rides Out
by Dennis Wheatley • 1934
An occultist duke and his American friend battle a black magician to reclaim a man's soul.
3.77
2k+
The Devil Rides Out Summary
The Devil Rides Out 86%
An occultist duke and his American friend battle a black magician to reclaim a man's soul.
by Dennis Wheatley 1934
3.77
2k+ ratings
Marx and Satan
by Richard Wurmbrand • 1986
Marxism isn't politics. It's devil worship wearing an atheist mask, and Marx's own play betrays him.
3.89
403
Marx and Satan Summary
Marx and Satan 86%
Marxism isn't politics. It's devil worship wearing an atheist mask, and Marx's own play betrays him.
by Richard Wurmbrand 1986
3.89
403 ratings
Demons
by Michael S. Heiser • 2020
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
4.34
872
Demons Summary
Demons 86%
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
by Michael S. Heiser 2020
4.34
872 ratings
Exo-Vaticana
by Cris Putnam • 2013
The Vatican's telescope in Arizona isn't just stargazing. It's waiting for a false alien redeemer.
4.08
457
Exo-Vaticana Summary
Exo-Vaticana 86%
The Vatican's telescope in Arizona isn't just stargazing. It's waiting for a false alien redeemer.
by Cris Putnam 2013
4.08
457 ratings
Godless
by Dan Barker • 2008
No first-century writer outside the Bible mentioned Jesus. That silence cost a preacher his faith.
3.97
7k+
Godless Summary
Godless 86%
No first-century writer outside the Bible mentioned Jesus. That silence cost a preacher his faith.
by Dan Barker 2008
3.97
7k+ ratings
The Curse of God
by Harris Sultan • 2018
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
3.91
159
The Curse of God Summary
The Curse of God 86%
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
by Harris Sultan 2018
3.91
159 ratings
The Bible Code
by Michael Drosnin • 1997
Genesis skip-code: assassins named, wars dated, atomic fire foretold. Math says it's no accident.
2.88
2k+
The Bible Code Summary
The Bible Code 86%
Genesis skip-code: assassins named, wars dated, atomic fire foretold. Math says it's no accident.
by Michael Drosnin 1997
2.88
2k+ ratings
Christus Vincit
by Athanasius Schneider • 2019
Modernism emptied the Church of the supernatural. One ancient gesture can bring it back.
4.69
504
Christus Vincit Summary
Christus Vincit 86%
Modernism emptied the Church of the supernatural. One ancient gesture can bring it back.
by Athanasius Schneider 2019
4.69
504 ratings
An Exorcist Explains the Demonic
by Gabriele Amorth • 2016
What demons actually do, from temptation to possession, explained by the Vatican's chief exorcist.
4.10
2k+
An Exorcist Explains the Demonic Summary
An Exorcist Explains the Demonic 86%
What demons actually do, from temptation to possession, explained by the Vatican's chief exorcist.
by Gabriele Amorth 2016
4.10
2k+ ratings
A Dark Muse
by Gary Lachman • 2003
The hidden lineage of poets and magicians who mapped the interior worlds that science denied.
3.76
235
A Dark Muse Summary
A Dark Muse 86%
The hidden lineage of poets and magicians who mapped the interior worlds that science denied.
by Gary Lachman 2003
3.76
235 ratings
My Ex, the Antichrist
by Craig DiLouie • 2025
She loved him before she knew he's the Antichrist. Now their bands duel for the world.
3.52
2k+
My Ex, the Antichrist Summary
My Ex, the Antichrist 86%
She loved him before she knew he's the Antichrist. Now their bands duel for the world.
by Craig DiLouie 2025
3.52
2k+ ratings
Liber Null and Psychonaut
by Peter J. Carroll • 1987
Altered states, not old symbols, unlock magic. This is the manual for developing them yourself.
3.98
3k+
Liber Null and Psychonaut Summary
Liber Null and Psychonaut 86%
Altered states, not old symbols, unlock magic. This is the manual for developing them yourself.
by Peter J. Carroll 1987
3.98
3k+ ratings
The Golden Dawn
by Israel Regardie • 1971
The Golden Dawn ritualized the path to divinity. This is its complete curriculum.
4.06
2k+
The Golden Dawn Summary
The Golden Dawn 86%
The Golden Dawn ritualized the path to divinity. This is its complete curriculum.
by Israel Regardie 1971
4.06
2k+ ratings
Lullaby
by Chuck Palahniuk • 2002
A lethal lullaby lets a reporter kill with a thought. He hunts every copy with a witch.
3.74
104k+
Lullaby Summary
Lullaby 86%
A lethal lullaby lets a reporter kill with a thought. He hunts every copy with a witch.
by Chuck Palahniuk 2002
3.74
104k+ ratings
Nonbinary
by Genesis P-Orridge • 2021
Genesis P-Orridge died twice: once by accident, once to become an experiment in erasing gender.
4.00
577
Nonbinary Summary
Nonbinary 86%
Genesis P-Orridge died twice: once by accident, once to become an experiment in erasing gender.
by Genesis P-Orridge 2021
4.00
577 ratings
The Book of Forbidden Knowledge
by Johnson Smith & Company • 1910
Conjure love, control dreams, debunk spirit tricks: a 1910 manual of occult secrets.
3.44
471
The Book of Forbidden Knowledge Summary
The Book of Forbidden Knowledge 86%
Conjure love, control dreams, debunk spirit tricks: a 1910 manual of occult secrets.
by Johnson Smith & Company 1910
3.44
471 ratings
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins • 2006
Religion is a delusion that survives by infecting children. A biologist makes the case for atheism.
3.90
284k+
The God Delusion Summary
The God Delusion 86%
Religion is a delusion that survives by infecting children. A biologist makes the case for atheism.
by Richard Dawkins 2006
3.90
284k+ ratings
Against the Machine
by Paul Kingsnorth • 2025
The West lost its soul; a machine grew in the gap, now coming to replace us.
3.95
3k+
Against the Machine Summary
Against the Machine 86%
The West lost its soul; a machine grew in the gap, now coming to replace us.
by Paul Kingsnorth 2025
3.95
3k+ ratings
The Quotable Hitchens from Alcohol to Zionism
by Christopher Hitchens • 2011
Faith corrodes, speech must be absolute, and some wars are just: Hitchens at his most unsparing.
4.11
1k+
The Quotable Hitchens from Alcohol to Zionism Summary
The Quotable Hitchens from Alcohol to Zionism 86%
Faith corrodes, speech must be absolute, and some wars are just: Hitchens at his most unsparing.
by Christopher Hitchens 2011
4.11
1k+ ratings
Slavoj Zizek
by Tony Myers • 2003
Your cynicism isn't rebellion. According to Žižek, it's the purest form of ideology.
3.82
266
Slavoj Zizek Summary
Slavoj Zizek 86%
Your cynicism isn't rebellion. According to Žižek, it's the purest form of ideology.
by Tony Myers 2003
3.82
266 ratings
Scientology
by L. Ron Hubbard • 1976
Trust your own eyes. A founder's system for integrity, survival, and spotting destructive people.
3.71
382
Scientology Summary
Scientology 86%
Trust your own eyes. A founder's system for integrity, survival, and spotting destructive people.
by L. Ron Hubbard 1976
3.71
382 ratings
Strange Rites
by Tara Isabella Burton • 2020
Americans didn't quit religion. They replaced church with SoulCycle, fandom, and social justice.
3.88
2k+
Strange Rites Summary
Strange Rites 86%
Americans didn't quit religion. They replaced church with SoulCycle, fandom, and social justice.
by Tara Isabella Burton 2020
3.88
2k+ ratings
Word Magic
by Pao Chang • 2017
English is a magic system; your legal name is the spell that binds you.
4.26
146
Word Magic Summary
Word Magic 86%
English is a magic system; your legal name is the spell that binds you.
by Pao Chang 2017
4.26
146 ratings
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