Recently I read both Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen. The books are pure magic! If you loved Practical Magic, and like the writings of Alice Hoffman, then Allen's books are even better. I can't imagine any friend I wouldn't suggest these books to. Read them, read them now! Stop reading this post and go and get them.
My Picks
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
The Lonely Werewolf Girl by Martin Millar
Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow