Reading things for university is always good when it's a subject that fascinates you. Also helps you write a better quality paper.

While I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dalby, there aren't that many points that he makes that I can use in regards to my thesis.

Written in a way that makes it easy and effortless to read - just the way I like my non-fiction.

Nevertheless, I pretty good read if you're interested in Homer, the Iliad or the Odyssey.