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:
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Hollywood
Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson
We Can Be Heroes by Kyrie McCauley
Joe’s Picks:
Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
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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