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