{"product_id":"everyday-folklore-almanac-ritual-year-liza-frank-hardback","title":"Everyday Folklore: An Almanac for the Ritual Year by Liza Frank - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781922616593\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Murdoch Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEveryday Folklore: An Almanac for the Ritual Year by Liza Frank is a beautifully produced hardback almanac that turns every date of the calendar into an invitation to explore. Rooted in the customs, superstitions and seasonal rhythms of Britain and beyond, each entry offers a short, engaging snippet of folklore drawn from weather lore, food traditions, festivals, divination and the natural world. It's a gift-worthy keepsake for curious readers, folklore enthusiasts and anyone who wants to feel more connected to the turning of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOpen Everyday Folklore to any day of the year and you'll uncover a story or small ritual tied to that exact date. Some entries are gentle micro-activities, such as watching the clouds from a window to divine the day's weather, while others point towards larger community customs, including the scouring of the giant chalk horses cut into English hillsides. The book moves through the seasons, gathering animal and plant lore, love predictions, harvest customs, anniversaries, zodiac notes, and the strange traditions that have accompanied ordinary days for centuries. Born from a project the author began in 2020, writing about folklore every single day for a year, the almanac distils that daily discipline into a beautifully designed 272-page hardback. It's arranged for dipping in and out rather than reading cover to cover, suiting a slow morning coffee ritual or a quick bedtime browse. Each month has its own distinct character, and readers come away with a stronger sense of how the ritual year shapes everyday life. Whether planning a seasonal gathering, seeking a classroom project angle, or simply enjoying quirky cultural history, this almanac rewards repeated visits and makes a genuinely different reference book for the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA folklore entry for every day:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365 short, standalone prompts rooted in seasonal and calendar tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-ranging content:\u003c\/strong\u003e weather lore, food customs, festivals, divination, zodiac notes and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully produced hardback:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durable, attractive keepsake designed for year-round use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for dipping in and out:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal bedside, coffee-table or classroom reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for folklore lovers, seasonal-living enthusiasts and curious readers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiza Frank spent over a decade working backstage in theatre and film before turning her attention to folklore writing and research. She holds a Masters in Folklore Studies from the University of Hertfordshire and has written extensively for The Everyday Lore Project, the daily folklore blog that inspired this book. Her curious, playful voice blends genuine scholarship with an evident love of the strange and everyday, and Everyday Folklore reflects years spent gathering and retelling the customs that mark the ritual year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Almanac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEveryday Folklore turns the calendar into a source of daily wonder. With a fresh, quirky prompt for every date, it's a charming hardback keepsake that rewards curiosity, sparks conversation, and makes a genuinely memorable gift for folklore lovers and seasonal-living enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition with the stated ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liza Frank","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532304802029,"sku":"SNG19437","price":9.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/everyday-folklore-almanac-ritual-year-liza-frank-hardback.jpg?v=1784337840","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/everyday-folklore-almanac-ritual-year-liza-frank-hardback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}