Reading: Mythology
Mythology - recommended books!
Are you ready for a lively re-telling of the ancient tales of the gods, maybe with a fresh twist? Check out these books!
Recommended Mythology Books
Circe by
A mesmerizing retelling of the myth of Circe, the sorceress who changes Odysseus's men into swine, who transforms from a nymph overshadowed by the power of men to a formidable witch finding her own strength and place in the world. Fiction. 393 pages. Available as ebook; available in SpanishDivine Might: goddesses in Greek myth by
A female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin. Nonfiction. 259 pages.Heroes : the Greek myths reimagined by
Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the human heroes in Greek myths, including Perseus, Jason, Atalanta, Theseus and Heracles. Nonfiction. 368 pages. Available as ebookLore by
An action-packed urban fantasy where ancient Greek gods walk the modern streets during the deadly Agon, a once-in-a-generation hunt that forces a fierce young woman to confront her tragic past and fight to protect a secret that could reshape the world.Young adult fiction. 466 pages.Mythos : the Greek myths reimagined by
The thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of Greek myths, stylishly retold. Fiction. 377 pages. Available as ebook
Recommended Mythology Books
Norse Mythology by
Through Gaiman's deft and witty prose the gods come alive again, with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and the wild passions that drive their actions. Fiction. 299 pages. Available as ebook and audiobookThe Song of Achilles by
The Trojan War is the backdrop of this tragic romance between Patroclus, exiled prince of ancient Greece, and the famous warrior Achilles. Fiction. 378 pages. Available as audiobookStone Blind by
A fresh and witty retelling of the myth of Medusa, exploring themes of power, victimhood, and perception while giving voice to the women often silenced in ancient mythology. Fiction. 370 pages.A Thousand Ships by
A retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of women, a vigil-keeping Penelope, an Amazon princess rival of Achilles, and three goddesses whose feud sparks a tragic conflict. Fiction. 348 pages.Troy : the Greek myths reimagined by
Relive the thrills, grandeur, and tragedy of the Trojan War, stylishly retold. Mythology. 288 pages. Available as ebook