Epic Reads Inspired by Myths, Legends and Folklore | Book Lounge by Libby Season 4

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.

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 

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