Epic Reads Inspired by Myths, Legends and Folklore

What happens when ancient myths meet modern storytelling? We get some VERY good books.  We're wrapping up Myth and Legends Week on Book Lounge by Libby with Meara and Kenzie Deerin, sharing epic reads inspired by mythology, folklore, fairy tales and urban legends. From reimagined gods and legendary figures to fresh takes on familiar stories, these books prove that there's always another way to tell a legend.  Whether you love seeing ancient tales through a new lens, discovering folklore from different traditions or finding fantasy stories that put an unexpected spin on the classics, we've got recommendations for your next great read.  Join us as we revisit the stories that have shaped generations and celebrate the authors giving them a whole new life.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Kenzie Deerin – Instagram  Meara – Links  Book Recommendations:   Kenzie's Picks:   A Dark and Wild Wood - Sarah Nicole Lemon   I, Medusa - Ayana Gray   Where the Dark Stands Still - A.B. Poranek   This Immortal Heart - Jennifer Saint   A Feather So Black - Lyra Selene   Meara's Picks:    Soul of Shadow – Emma Noyes   Body Count – Cody Crowley   A Spindle Splintered – Alix E. Harrow   A Mirror Mended – Alix E. Harrow   Small Favors – Erin A. Craig   Elatsoe – Darcie Little Badger   Joe's Picks:    The House with Chicken Legs – Sophie Anderson   The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break – Steven Sherrill   Kaikeyi – Vaishnavi Patel   The Vine That Ate the South – JD Wilkes  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Welcome and Intro 00:02:00 Catching up with Meara & Kenzie 00:03:14 Getting to know our guests’ mythology background! 00:16:33 Myth & Legend Book Recs 00:56:43 Comment question of the day! 00:57:02 Thank you & outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41741   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices