Recs if you like The Bright Sword...

were you a fan of BBC’s Merlin? did you like the King Arthur subplot of Once Upon a Time? have you ever dreamt about pulling a sword from a stone? this list of Arthurian inspired books is for you!

disclaimer: I have not read all of these books

as always, taking any and all suggestions!!

Books featuring mythology, legends and folklore from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. (For the purpose of this list 'Ireland' encompasses the entirety of Ireland (Northern & Republic) as the historical mythos is largely the same since the split happened in the 1900's.)

This is a brochure from my library, fully their creation and I wanted to share what they made. Lots of the same books as the medieval quests we have but hopefully something new for you too!

Because hot people summer in the past 💅

just got a new knight! i sure hope his unwavering loyalty, mindless devotion, and tendency to kneel before me to kiss the palm of my hand before he commits atrocities in my name doesn't awaken anything in me

(recommendations for other knight books welcome in the comments, and note that i haven't personally read all the ones included here!)

Queer books and books written by queer authors that are featured in the indie game "Tiny Bookshop", a cosy bookstore management life sim by the studio Neoludic

Contemporary fantasy books inspired by the legend of King Arthur & related characters - not just Merlin, Lancelot, or the other knights of the roundtable, but the women centered in the myth whose stories are so often cast aside, including Morgana, Guinevere and Nimue. These books center the women of Arthurian legend and their perspectives, or take a feminist spin on the classic Arthurian tale.

Every single Aardvark Book Club book pick since its inception. Updated monthly!

Queer fantasy and science fiction novels featuring the yearning, fealty, and sacrificial love.

Sometimes you're just not ready to commit to a series

original fantasies INSPIRED by mythology and folklore (Greek, Arthurian, Norse, Buddhist, Slavic, Jewish, Irish, and more!)

upon entering into my apartment, you will find a beautiful copy of ethan hawke's rules for a knight... that should tell you everything about me.

…he’s sure to slay some dragons and steal some hearts! (or just medieval books in general)

Books on my TBR with LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.

bodyguards, knights & royal guards

trans rep books (including non binary)

For all those recovering anglophiles that aren’t trying very hard to recover. Suggestions super welcome :)

my reading interests for some LGBTQ sci fi, fantasy, and horror books and series

Fantasy or speculative fiction set in the time of King Arthur / with Arthurian characters or influence.

Books that either take place in medieval times or have medieval vibes.