Big Magic by Gilbert is the first book in the Beowulf series. Coming from the internationally bestselling author of the highly popular Eat, Pray Love book series, the journey to your colorful, successful life you have always wanted is now ready for you. After an unforgettable experience in the small coastal village of Blewenshire, where she met and fell in love with a local boy named Henry, Gilbert decided to give her gift to share with the world, her young son. Her first book in the series, Big Magic was released in 2021. It has sold over two million copies worldwide and been nominated for numerous awards including the Carnegie medal and the Gold Club Seal of Merit.

The story line revolves around Gilbert's own search for happiness, as well as the search for others like her in this colorful and vibrant world. You follow the adventures of Gilbert and her family as they are visited by several colorful characters, each with their own colorful ways of getting the people of the town to celebrate or pray. In the process, you are also swept away by Gilbert's ever-growing magic powers, as she casts spells, transmutes objects and takes control of the forces of the universe itself.
Following the exploits of Henry and his best friend, Josephine, as well as featuring newly introduced secondary characters like Sebastian and Kasia, Big Magic is a fun and exciting series of books that will appeal to a variety of readers. In just under two hundred pages, you will be immersed in the whimsical world that Gilbert has created, as well as learn about some of the history of the place as well. The simplicity of Gilbert's writing style will surely entice new readers as well, who may not have read her previous works. However, if you are already a fan of her work and are looking for a new series to enjoy, Big Magic by Gilbert is definitely a must-read.