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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