Moon Witch Spider King by Marlon James In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes center stage and gives her own account of what happened to the…
Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James In the stunning first novel in Marlon James’ Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: “He has a nose,” people…
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis…
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Format used for this read: Audiobook) A couple years ago, my fabulous (and fellow book worm) sister in law told me to read the book “Circe” by Madeline Miller. I LOVED IT SO MUCH! You can read that review here (FYI this was in the very beginning of my…