Greek Myth Retellings

Looking for ideas for the “Greek Myth Retellings” category of the Professional Book Nerds 2023 Reading Challenge? Emma, Joe, and Jill share their recommendations if you’re in the mood for a classic Greek myth with a twist. They also chat about Sailor Moon, Hadestown, the influence of BookTok, the Clytemnestra fire, and more.

Emma’s Picks:

1. Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
2. The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
3. Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson
4. We Can Be Heroes by Kyrie McCauley

Joe’s Picks:

1. Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
2. Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
3. Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
4. Elektra by Jennifer Saint

Jill’s Picks:

• Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
• Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
• A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
• Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera

Other books mentioned in this episode:

• Mythology by Edith Hamilton
• Dark Olympus series by Katee Roberts
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
• Blood of Troy by Claire Andrews
• Storm of Olympus by Claire Andrews

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