Circe and The Song of Achilles are two books that I am asked for read-a-likes for ALL.THE.TIME. People get a taste of Madeline Miller's effortless, lyrical prose, her fearless storytelling through a feminist and LBGTQIA+ lens, and they just can't get enough. And I totally get it, she's brilliant. News broke recently that Miller is working on a book about Persephone...I literally screamed! But until that book is finished and in our happy hands, perhaps one or more of these titles will hold you over.
Ariadne tells the story of the lesser known princess of Crete who spends her life trying not to fall into the many games and traps of the gods. Saint's be...Show more
Ariadne tells the story of the lesser known princess of Crete who spends her life trying not to fall into the many games and traps of the gods. Saint's beautiful, descriptive writing has drawn many comparisons to Miller's and I found myself savoring this book, not wanting it to end.
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Ariadne tells the story of the lesser known princess of Crete who spends her life trying not to fall into the many games and traps of the gods. Saint's be...Show more
Ariadne tells the story of the lesser known princess of Crete who spends her life trying not to fall into the many games and traps of the gods. Saint's beautiful, descriptive writing has drawn many comparisons to Miller's and I found myself savoring this book, not wanting it to end.
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Yet another unsung heroine of mythology, Lavinia, a princess used as a political pawn, is given a voice by Ursula K, Le Guin. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2009!
Yet another unsung heroine of mythology, Lavinia, a princess used as a political pawn, is given a voice by Ursula K, Le Guin. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2009!
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Yet another unsung heroine of mythology, Lavinia, a princess used as a political pawn, is given a voice by Ursula K, Le Guin. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2009!
Yet another unsung heroine of mythology, Lavinia, a princess used as a political pawn, is given a voice by Ursula K, Le Guin. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2009!
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This infamous snake haired Gorgon seems to be having a popular culture moment, perhaps due to the #MeToo movement and her long known but oft ignored victi...Show more
This infamous snake haired Gorgon seems to be having a popular culture moment, perhaps due to the #MeToo movement and her long known but oft ignored victimization at the hands of Poseidon. Written as a monologue from Medusa herself, this has been a smashing debut for Hewlett.
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This infamous snake haired Gorgon seems to be having a popular culture moment, perhaps due to the #MeToo movement and her long known but oft ignored victi...Show more
This infamous snake haired Gorgon seems to be having a popular culture moment, perhaps due to the #MeToo movement and her long known but oft ignored victimization at the hands of Poseidon. Written as a monologue from Medusa herself, this has been a smashing debut for Hewlett.
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Another classic author taking on the feminist POV of The Odyssey! For Atwood, several points in the original epic just didn't hold water, mainly the story of Penelope, wife of Odysseus.
Another classic author taking on the feminist POV of The Odyssey! For Atwood, several points in the original epic just didn't hold water, mainly the story of Penelope, wife of Odysseus.
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Another classic author taking on the feminist POV of The Odyssey! For Atwood, several points in the original epic just didn't hold water, mainly the story of Penelope, wife of Odysseus.
Another classic author taking on the feminist POV of The Odyssey! For Atwood, several points in the original epic just didn't hold water, mainly the story of Penelope, wife of Odysseus.
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Tessa Gratton is a local author and I once saw her speak here at LPL. I LOVED this book, and I'll never forget Gratton saying, "I always just wanted ...Show more
Tessa Gratton is a local author and I once saw her speak here at LPL. I LOVED this book, and I'll never forget Gratton saying, "I always just wanted to take the stories of Shakespeare and make them gay." This book succeeds in that regard, but is also full of unforgettable characters and top notch imagery.
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Tessa Gratton is a local author and I once saw her speak here at LPL. I LOVED this book, and I'll never forget Gratton saying, "I always just wanted ...Show more
Tessa Gratton is a local author and I once saw her speak here at LPL. I LOVED this book, and I'll never forget Gratton saying, "I always just wanted to take the stories of Shakespeare and make them gay." This book succeeds in that regard, but is also full of unforgettable characters and top notch imagery.
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Shamsie adapted the ancient Greek play of Antigone to a London setting featuring second generation Pakistani immigrants. This is great for anyone looking for a more diverse, contemporary and subtle retelling!
Shamsie adapted the ancient Greek play of Antigone to a London setting featuring second generation Pakistani immigrants. This is great for anyone looking for a more diverse, contemporary and subtle retelling!
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Shamsie adapted the ancient Greek play of Antigone to a London setting featuring second generation Pakistani immigrants. This is great for anyone looking for a more diverse, contemporary and subtle retelling!
Shamsie adapted the ancient Greek play of Antigone to a London setting featuring second generation Pakistani immigrants. This is great for anyone looking for a more diverse, contemporary and subtle retelling!
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Another one that will give you something familiar and something altogether original: "A playful, modernized parody of the classical odyssey of Theseu...Show more
Another one that will give you something familiar and something altogether original: "A playful, modernized parody of the classical odyssey of Theseus with a feminist twist, immersed in seventies pop culture, and mixing standard English, black vernacular, and Yiddish with wisecracking aplomb."
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Another one that will give you something familiar and something altogether original: "A playful, modernized parody of the classical odyssey of Theseu...Show more
Another one that will give you something familiar and something altogether original: "A playful, modernized parody of the classical odyssey of Theseus with a feminist twist, immersed in seventies pop culture, and mixing standard English, black vernacular, and Yiddish with wisecracking aplomb."
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Another telling of the Trojan war through the eyes of the women involved. Narrated by the goddess of poetry herself, Calliope.
Another telling of the Trojan war through the eyes of the women involved. Narrated by the goddess of poetry herself, Calliope.
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Another telling of the Trojan war through the eyes of the women involved. Narrated by the goddess of poetry herself, Calliope.
Another telling of the Trojan war through the eyes of the women involved. Narrated by the goddess of poetry herself, Calliope.
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First in the Winternight Trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale weaves together a medieval Russian setting with medieval Russian folkore. Arden's prose is lyrical and breathtaking, similar to Miller's.
First in the Winternight Trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale weaves together a medieval Russian setting with medieval Russian folkore. Arden's prose is lyrical and breathtaking, similar to Miller's.
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First in the Winternight Trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale weaves together a medieval Russian setting with medieval Russian folkore. Arden's prose is lyrical and breathtaking, similar to Miller's.
First in the Winternight Trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale weaves together a medieval Russian setting with medieval Russian folkore. Arden's prose is lyrical and breathtaking, similar to Miller's.
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You can't talk about Greek mythical fiction without mentioning Pat Barker. The Silence of the Girls, the story of the sacking of Troy from the POV of Briseis, is a must read for fans of the genre, as well as her most recent novel, The Women of Troy.
You can't talk about Greek mythical fiction without mentioning Pat Barker. The Silence of the Girls, the story of the sacking of Troy from the POV of Briseis, is a must read for fans of the genre, as well as her most recent novel, The Women of Troy.
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You can't talk about Greek mythical fiction without mentioning Pat Barker. The Silence of the Girls, the story of the sacking of Troy from the POV of Briseis, is a must read for fans of the genre, as well as her most recent novel, The Women of Troy.
You can't talk about Greek mythical fiction without mentioning Pat Barker. The Silence of the Girls, the story of the sacking of Troy from the POV of Briseis, is a must read for fans of the genre, as well as her most recent novel, The Women of Troy.
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