236 books
—
423 voters
Retellings
A new version of an older story. Sometimes, a fairy tale or myth may be reimagined with a modernized setting or retold from a minor character's perspective.
...more
...more
Related Genres
Related News
On the one hand, the literary category known as the “retelling” is pretty straightforward. It’s a new version of an older story, usually a...
“
One of us will just have to stay at the cottage to keep an eye on her.' [...]
Let's see if Widow Hazel wouldn't take her in during the day, maybe teach her something useful -'
No, remember when she learned how to knit? Now we're stuck wearing these dreadful hats.'
Not so loud! She'll hear you.'
In a lower voice one of the dwarfs said, 'H.A.T.S.'
Apparently Snow White didn't know how to knit or to spell.
...more
”
― My Fair Godmother
― My Fair Godmother
“
Plus, I happened to be a history nerd. Why else would I be interested in a guy born in the year 519?
”
― My Merlin Awakening
― My Merlin Awakening
This is the Goodreads group for the 2020 Retellings Reading Challenge, hosted at Cornerfolds.com…more
77 members,
last active 5 years ago
Bienvenue dans le club de lectures des fées ! Venez lire avec nous des contes, réécritures, etc …more
3 members,
last active 9 years ago
A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent …more
1,703 members,
last active 21 hours ago
littlewolfreads book club where i pick a random book each month to reads
17 members,
last active 7 years ago
Tags
Tags contributing to this page include: retellings and retelling