Mythology Reimagined

The Cassandra

A Novel

By: Sharma Shields
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 10 hours

The Cassandra follows a woman who goes to work in a top secret research facility during WWII, only to be tormented by visions of what the mission will mean for humankind.

Mildred Groves is an unusual young woman. Gifted and cursed with the ability to see the future, Mildred runs away from home to take a secretary position at the Hanford Research... Read more

Ariadne

A Novel

By: Jennifer Saint
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 12 hours 16 minutes

“Satisfying the need for more Greek/Roman transformational myths from much-needed other viewpoints, Jennifer Saint delivers tales of Ariadne and her sister Phaedra’s life on Crete and beyond. Less heroic yarn and more character inquisitiveness — a refreshing addition. Read more

Sea Monsters

A Novel

By: Chloe Aridjis
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Length: 4 hours 45 minutes

“Sea Monsters starts with its narrator remembering "roam[ing] the shore, aimlessly, purposefully, and in search of digressions." In her novel, Chloe Aridjis pays especial attention to how someone can attempt to live both aimlessly and with purpose. Digressions aren't always worth pursuing, but the narrator of Sea Monsters seems gifted at knowing... Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“This is one of the best books I've ever read. Do your heart a favor and read this beautiful, tender, heartbreaking book. Read more

The Mercies

By: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Narrated by: Jessie Buckley
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes

“A chilling and captivating book taking place in a Norwegian village in the 1670s, The Mercies is a story of resilience. It follows Maren, who watched as all the village men died in a storm and has had to find a way to survive those losses, and Ursa, the daughter of a merchant who was married off to a witch hunter before being brought north. When... Read more

Women and Other Monsters

Building a New Mythology

By: Jess Zimmerman
Narrated by: Vanessa Moyen
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

“Excellent read for any feminist or would-be feminist. Read more

Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

“I'm late this to this party but so happy I made it. As a bookseller, this is one of those remarkable books that appeal to so many audiences. My teen staff loved it as did my 18-year-old son who grew up reading mythology. I learned quite a bit about Homer's Iliad and The Odyssey (something I missed in my formal education) and the original... Read more