Mythology & Folklore

Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, these mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era: the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Völsung family, the Hel-ride of...

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREAverno is a small crater lake in southern Italy, regarded by the ancient Romans as the entrance to the underworld. That place gives its name to Louise Glück's tenth collection: in a landscape turned irretrievably to...

(Available after 3-20 days)The most significant translation in one hundred years of one of the greatest works of world literature From Ali Baba and the forty thieves to the voyages of Sinbad, the stories of The Arabian Nights are timeless and...

When Yadriel’s traditional Latinx family is unwilling to accept his gender, he takes it upon himself to prove that he is a true brujo by secretly performing the sacred rite ritual with his cousin, Maritza. However, what he doesn’t count on is summoning...

The ninth book in Harper Design’s deluxe classic illustrated series—a beautiful and inventive fresh take on the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, including “Snow White,” with stunning full-color artwork and interactive features created by MinaLima, the...

"A riotous adventure through the ages of Greek mythology, populated by a cast of vivid, glittering characters. Luna McNamara strikes the perfect note of irreverent humor and furious emotion in this fabulous novel. An absolute joy!" — JENNIFER SAINT,...

Tearing up the Greek myth of Persephone with irresistible exuberance, rising TikTok star Fitzgerald crafts an irreverent romcom retelling where Demeter's headstrong daughter feels the heat with a seriously smoking Hades. To hell with love, this...

‘A lush reimagining of the English conquest of Wales… a debut not to be missed’ C.S. Pacat, NYT bestselling author of the DARK RISE series ‘A glittering love story: sharp as blood and beautifully woven with magic and myth’...

New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn delights in this thrilling conclusion to the steamy, lush, and epic Middlemist trilogy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses.***WAR IS RAGING IN EDYN...

From P. C. Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the landmark House of Night urban fantasy series, comes an epic, lusty, magic-filled romantasy about British warrior queen Boudicca. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and...

Dazzling stories of love, magic and betrayal . . . A sensational collection from internationally bestselling author Olivie Blake.Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, the spirit tethered to a magical bridge rapidly approaches burnout – and...

The Ashfire King continues the tale of myth and magic that began with The Stardust Thief, Chelsea Abdullah's unmissable debut.'A masterpiece of a book! I couldn't stop reading . . . This book was literally perfection!!'Reader review ?????NEITHER HERE NOR...

An enthralling sapphic retelling of Swan Lake, for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab by the New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still.Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known...

A murdered princess strikes a deal with the god of death to get revenge and save her people, unleashing the witch within… With her resurrection comes a thirst for revenge which only a god can quench... When...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRES FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD'A kaleidoscopic and linguistically daring work . . . Scintillating.' OCEAN VUONG'A quirky and original debut that sizzles with scintillating...

Travel to the Underworld and back in this tale of star-crossed lovers, political intrigue and mysticism inspired by Korean mythology and set in the Joseon dynasty, by the emerging Korean romantasy sensation Esther Park. 'Bound to tug at your heart...

A queer retelling of Satan's fall that's part cozy coming of age and part fast-paced tragedy, with a little love story in between –In an eternal paradise, the most beautiful angel, Lucifer, struggles with shame, identity, and timidity, with little...

From magical steam trains to objectionable rodents, Miyazawa's sublimely written fairy tales mine the disturbing elements of the classics with rare skill and dark beauty. Japanese fairy tales - enchanting, enigmatic stories of animals, human beings...

From Cassandra to Penelope, classicist Emily Hauser reveals the true stories behind the women in the background of the great Homeric epics in this page-turning and vital slice of ancient history. Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser...

Sinister stepmother or misunderstood matriarch? This retelling of Cinderella brings a new side to a familiar fairy tale for a bold examination of a mother’s love and resilience.Instant New York Times Bestseller • REESE'S BOOK CLUB...