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Getting Funky with Folklore

Posted on: March 10, 2022

On today’s episode, Joe is joined by Jenna to talk about books with folklore and mythology at their heart. From titles inspired by Greek mythology to the Yokai of Japan, to supernatural stories inspired by urban legends, these books will surely give you something to change up your to-be-read list. Whether you’re looking for a one-off title or a new series to get into, this episode has recommendations for you!

Books mentioned in this episode:

Gods of Jade and Shadow – Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker

The Deep – Rivers Solomon

Greek Mythology – Liv Albert

Half World – Hiromi Goto

Wicked Fox – Kat Cho

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown

Lore Olympus – Rachel Smythe

Wicked As You Wish – Rin Chupeco

Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan

Rules for Vanishing – Kate Alice Marshall

The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang

Empress of all Seasons – Emiko Jean

American Gods – Neil Gaiman

Trail of Lightning – Rebecca Roanhorse

Norse Mythology – Neil Gaiman

The Candle and the Flame – Nafiza Azad

Lore – Alexandra Bracken

Scion of the Fox – SM Beiko

Neon Gods – Katee Robert


On today’s episode, Joe is joined by Jenna to talk about books with folklore and mythology at their heart. From titles inspired by Greek mythology to the Yokai of Japan, to supernatural stories inspired by urban legends, these books will surely give you something to change up your to-be-read list. Whether you’re looking for a one-off title or a new series to get into, this episode has recommendations for you!

Books mentioned in this episode:

Gods of Jade and Shadow – Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker

The Deep – Rivers Solomon

Greek Mythology – Liv Albert

Half World – Hiromi Goto

Wicked Fox – Kat Cho

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown

Lore Olympus – Rachel Smythe

Wicked As You Wish – Rin Chupeco

Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan

Rules for Vanishing – Kate Alice Marshall

The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang

Empress of all Seasons – Emiko Jean

American Gods – Neil Gaiman

Trail of Lightning – Rebecca Roanhorse

Norse Mythology – Neil Gaiman

The Candle and the Flame – Nafiza Azad

Lore – Alexandra Bracken

Scion of the Fox – SM Beiko

Neon Gods – Katee Robert

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