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“A well-made book is a treasure that keeps on giving.” —  Sofie Bronn, founder and Melorus’s in-house Tarot reader.  

Established in Jerusalem in the spring of 2020 by Sofie Bronn, Melorus Books and Occult Emporium is starting to spread its wings in the metaphysical and esoteric world. While books, both fiction and non-fiction, are the mainstay of Melorus's business, the online store also offers Tarot services with an eye for tradition and spiritual depth. 

Sofie believes in giving old classics and out-of-print books a chance to reach new generations of readers and so it is with great pride that she's launched the Melorus Occult Classics line of books. In winter 2025, the first publication to see light in this new project will be noted astrologer William Lilly’s History of His Life and Times, first published in 1715 from a manuscript dedicated by the author to his friend and colleague Elias Ashmole, Esq. It is Sofie's vision that Melorus Occult Classics will be the start of something new and exciting in the world of occult literature and publishing. 

Just like you, and as an ardent reader herself, Sofie loves well-made, aesthetically pleasing books. Melorus's hardcovers come with beautifully designed jackets and the books themselves are made with high quality Wibalin book cover cloth by the printers at Bookvault UK. Utilizing the impressive strides made in print-on-demand technologies Melorus is able to offer great quality and aesthetics to readers and customers. Sofie really is very proud to say that the Melorus Books and Occult Emporium online store is both warm and welcoming.  

The printers at Bookvault use paper sourced from FSC-certified suppliers. In addition, Sofie pays great attention to detail in the making of each and every new publication so that it stands the test of time. From interior formatting to jacket design, Sofie's hand is literally involved in every production stage until the book files reach the printers, at which point she sets her sights on the next project. Sofie's dream is that these books will be read often and then remain cherished parts of people’s lives for years and decades to come. 

With love and gratitude to all of Melorus's wonderful customers,

Melorus Books and Occult Emporium