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


Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace here.
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