Gods, Monsters, and Mortals: A Mythological Reading List

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7 participants (17 books)

01 Jan 2025—31 Dec 2025

Overview

The Mythology Reading Challenge is an invitation to explore the timeless tales, epic adventures, and profound wisdom found in the myths of cultures across the world. This challenge is designed to deepen your appreciation for ancient stories, discover modern retellings, and connect with the gods, heroes, and monsters that have shaped storytelling for centuries.

Challenge Books

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Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Lore

Alexandra Bracken

466 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous tense medium-paced
Babylonia by Costanza Casati

Babylonia

Costanza Casati

432 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Circe by Madeline Miller

Circe

Madeline Miller

393 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

Ariadne

Jennifer Saint

308 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous emotional medium-paced
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Stone Blind

Natalie Haynes

378 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Seeds by Angie Paxton

Seeds

Angie Paxton

400 pages • first pub 2025 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical dark emotional medium-paced
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

378 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ literary romance adventurous emotional sad medium-paced