Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about Homer's The Odyssey. Sara reveals her nerdy middle school obsession, Chelsey has strong opinions on defining "the classics," and we have a LOT of fun discussing the complicated character of Odysseus. You don't need to have any knowledge of mythology or The Odyssey in order to enjoy this episode.    Our discussion includes:  What is a "mythology girl?" [11:38]  Analyzing Odysseus: a larger-than-life character [18:40]  More on Odysseus as a complex, flawed and nuanced hero [28:00]   Plus, as always, we're recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic,  including a business book and a book in translation. Show Notes: Edith Hamilton's Mythology "Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood " Penelope" by Carol Ann Duffy The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy Madeline Miller: Circe and The Song of Achilles Gareth Hinds graphic novel The Odyssey Bull by David Elliot . Pairings spoilers below! . . . . . . . . . Chelsey's Pairings: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger [39:05] The Martian by Andy Weir [44:36] Dare to Lead by Brene Brown [51:35] Sara's Pairings: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood [35:40] The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth [41:15] Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera [47:05] Pick of the Week: Chelsey: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow recommended by Bezi @beingabookwyrm Sara: Rick Riordan Presents

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