Recs if you like Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth...

spell books, guides, history, myths, folklore, legends, and more

All the greek mythology I can find out there! There is a lot of Percy Jackson and then quite a bit more. A mixture of more modern retellings and also the books and plays they're derived from.

books inspired by a range of mythologies (mostly Greek, Egyptian, & Hindu)

a list of nonfiction about different aspects of mythology! These books range from the origins of the myths to feminist studies, etc.

The majority of history has been, and still is, written by men. Even when men write about women in history, they often get it wrong, distort the truth to fit moral or political narratives, or just plain have no idea what the female experience is so they miss what’s actually important.

Here is a list of some of history written by female authors, who are looking at history through their female gaze - not through the lense of what men have decided is history.

Suggestions welcome!

A list of phenomenal books I've either read or that are on my TBR that focus on women or the experiences of women across different ancient societies

A mythological deep dive into the magical world of Bunny by Mona Awad

Ancient heroines, goddesses, villains, and ordinary civilians all fighting for a sliver of agency in traditionally male dominated societies. The mythos surrounding these women may be centuries old, but one thing is certain; a good novel can animate even the most ancient tales.

Greek mythology retellings and analysis that aren't just cash grabs, badly written, or copy/paste romance.

For anyone who wants to live in a matriarchal society, since clearly something needs to change.

all genres! only including things I have either started, or finished reading!

an eclectic collection of books related to 'the odyssey': from other classics to retellings to academic perspectives

themes i prioritized: homecoming and journeys, epic literature, greek myth, slippery narratives

my absolute favourite retellings of all time…

Books and stories about, of, based on, or incorporating the world of myths, folk tales, and fairy tales!

For those days you need a reminder that you can kick butt and be amazing.

some greek mythology retellings

'She tried to reach out and touch his arm. But, after the Reckoning, the city had lost the habit of touch. And so, she found, had she.'