the poll: All right, I promise I'll leave y'all alone after this and won't become one of those annoying pollers. First and last time I do a poll. Do you read fairy tale retelliings? And would you be willing to answer a private poll about it for a project of mine? > Likes and Comments

I used to read retellings, but I haven't for several years. Is that the kind of experience you're looking for, or not?

In fairness I have read retellings but I don't read retellings as if I particularly sought them out. I also took fairtales to also include retellings of myths - like those of Greece and Rome - on that basis perhaps you can let me know if I should withdraw my vote! - all my best Liam

I read myths retellings is not fairy tale ones. What should I answer? 🤔🤔

I read, although rather rarely. But if I can, I will help you with your project. This or any other one.

Apart from Angela Carter's feminist reworkings I don't read them either

There's retellings I enjoy but I fear they are few and far in between. Curious about this!

I answered no, but I'm cheering you on and am very interested in seeing this project come together. (You knew this already, just making my sentiments public.)

If the blurb is catchy enough, I'll read a hand cream package label!😁
I love a good retelling!

I've read a few and enjoyed them but they're not a common genre for me to read and they're not my favorite, nor are traditional fairy tales. My guess is I wouldn't have enough useful things to say to help you, Marquise.

Mela wrote: "I read, although rather rarely. But if I can, I will help you with your project. This or any other one."

Same boat. How experienced of readers art thou looking for?

I occasionally read them.

I will fess up. Love them.

I read them, but they're rarely in my top 5 genres, just because I don't seek them out that much. But I always enjoy them when I do.

Sure I read them. Happy to answer questions.

I read retelling very rarely and even then I am not sure if this is retelling or plain fantasy.

Yes I enjoy reading fairy tale retellings.

I love fairy tale retellings, although it's becoming harder for me to find ones in accessible formats.

I don’t mind reading retellings but have never actually read one I enjoyed 100 so I don’t seek them out because I’m always disappointed.

Retellings as such don't interest me one smitch. If I pick up a well written book and halfway through think, "oh hey, this is like X" okay, but I don't seek them out.

I wouldn't mind more than one poll from you.:) I've only read a Shakespeare play retelling and a few Greek mythology retellings are also in my TBR.

I read retellings occasionally. Usually folklore/fairy tale; you have heard my opinion of most retellers of Greek myths (to quote GBS in Major Barbara, "few of them know Greek, and none of them know anything else").

I read lots of stuff and sometimes it turns out to be a retelling. I don't mind, but I don't seek them out. When I look for a fairy tale/myth, it is the original. For example both Tale of Genji and Journey to the West are on my TBR shelf.

I occasionally read them.

I'm more familiar with the original fairy tales than books that feature re-telling, but I did read some re-tellings. I mainly know about the German ones like The Brothers Grimm 'cause I'm German myself.

I voted No. I typically don't read them.. Every now and again maybe.. but I do tend to watch retellings for film, more than reading them, if they're done right.

I have read a few retellings, but not a lot.

I have read retellings, but they are usually in the dark and dangerous bend 😉

All in with whatever project you want to spin for us:)

I read a lot of fairy tale retellings, I’d be very happy to answer some questions for a private poll 😊

I haven't read anything this year specific to what you're looking for, but in the future I would be more than happy to help. :)

I like retellings, especially is they are outside our Western European canon.
How will you manage a private poll if Goodreads removes direct messaging? I'm asking for a friend! smiley face

I've read several retellings. Some I have fond memories of and some were completely forgettable. 😁

It really depends. I’ll look into a retelling of a fairytale/legend/myth if if it sounds interesting, or if I’m intrigued by how the author is promising to capture the characters/story. I’ll bite.

I do read retellings but I tend to read only queer retellings.

I rarely read them, but do if needed. I am happy to help you with your project.

Mar wrote: "I do read retellings but I tend to read only queer retellings."

Fairytale retellings are about the only straight fictions I still read!
And only if they're clearly not insipid "fairytale romance".
...actually I guess it's basically just T Kingfisher at this point.

I have read lots of Beauty an the Beast retellings.

Erin Craig's Small Favors, and Wicked by Gregory Whatshisface both convinced me of the potential of retellings. I'm sure they are not all created equal, but I loved both of those.

I wouldn't mind reading one, but can't guarantee that I would like it.

I don't read retellings, and you're not an annoying poller 😁

I do read them occasionally! I've recently read all of Elizabeth Lim's original books and they are all retellings!

Can I go with the third option 😂

I adore any type of fairytale retellings for any age range: board books to spicy romance and anything in between.

It depends on the book itself but I adore retellings of fairytales/myths/tall tales.

I'm a casual retellings reader, not sure if that counts. 😂

Melissa wrote: "I used to read retellings, but I haven't for several years. Is that the kind of experience you're looking for, or not?"

No, I need current readers who are still into the genre.

Liam wrote: "In fairness I have read retellings but I don't read retellings as if I particularly sought them out. I also took fairtales to also include retellings of myths - like those of Greece and Rome - on t..."

You can vote, Liam. But it's about current readers that I'm asking, if you no longer read the genre, then it wouldn't qualify.

Mar wrote: "I do read retellings but I tend to read only queer retellings."

It counts! The only criteria is 'retellings', not what kind of content. :)

Morphing_kashi wrote: "I'm a casual retellings reader, not sure if that counts. 😂"

It does! Thank you, Morphy.

orpheuus wrote: "It depends on the book itself but I adore retellings of fairytales/myths/tall tales."

Noted. :)