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I am late starting, but some books that are already on by TBR list for this year fit so I will jump in. Loved reading all of your plans. Here are my plans so far:
1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
√ 2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker read Aug 20, 2017
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Dragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
Have never read a graphic novel
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
√ 8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson read Nov 3, 2017
√ 9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older read Mar 26, 2017 - Read this for another challenge and really enjoyed it.
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés This has been on my TBR list for a while
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
Looking for a recommendation to fill the holiday slot. All I can think of are Christmas/Santa Clause novels. Wouldn't mind a lesser known holiday, or maybe even Jack Frost.
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The Mystery of Grace, too.
I think we put holidays on the challenge list i part to prompt discussion, and then so many of us planned to read Midnight Robber in a buddy read we never did discuss it much.
I wouldn't mind reading another holiday book, though. That'd let me bump the Hopkinson one up to the Sci-Fi category.
Melanti wrote: "Well, many retellings of Tam Lin involve Halloween. The Mystery of Grace, too."
I don't think I've actually read a story about Tam Lin. Unless you count Thomas the Rhymer.
I went through everything on my to-reads shelf. I found this one that may work. Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween
And The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Would that count?
The Legend of Holly Clause has rather high reviews. I just feel like santa clause/christmas is a cop-out.
Rachel wrote: "Melanti wrote: "Well, many retellings of Tam Lin involve Halloween. The Mystery of Grace, too."
I don't think I've actually read a story about Tam Lin. Unless you count Thomas the R..."
Rachel, I remember really enjoying The Angel Stone by Juliet Dark last year. It is a retelling of Tam Lin. It is the third in a series, but I don't think the Tam Lin connection was obvious until the last book. This was my first exposure to Tam Lin.
Lisa wrote: "Rachel, I remember really enjoying The Angel Stone by Juliet Dark last year. It is a retelling of Tam Lin. It is the third in a series, but I don't think the Tam Lin connection was obvious until the last book. This was my first exposure to Tam Lin. "That sounds really good! And I love the cover.
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The Mystery of Grace, too.
To be exact in The Mystery of Grace certain magical occurrences ( with outgiving too much away ) are possible on Halloween night or Samhain and April 30, Walpurgis Night. I read it a while ago before I joined this group. At some point aI would not mind reading it again.
Rachel wrote: "I don't think I've actually read a story about Tam Lin. Unless you count Thomas the R..."
Tam Lin pretty much follows the original tale but is set in the 70s. I personally really liked it and even read it twice, but depending on one's taste, some might find it too slow. The magic is very under the surface for the first part of the novel.
Well, turns out I read a graphic novel after all!The Little Red Wolf by Amélie Fléchais is being translated in English this year, and I fully enjoyed it. As you can likely guess from the title, it's a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
Since the blurb isn't up on goodreads yet, here's one I found on Barnes & Noble:
A young wolf, on a journey to bring his grandmother a rabbit, is charmed by the nice little girl who offers to help him... but nice is not the same as good. A haunting fairy tale for children and adults alike.
I also found a book I'd love to read that is 'with or inspired by Djinn': Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale.
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https://www.goodreads.com/user_challe...
I've got 3 more to read
I am currently reading The Hard Facts of the Grimms' Fairy Tales for # 10 One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
I'd originally wanted to read Fairy Tale in the Ancient World for that category, but as I said in the thread, I had an interlibrary loan which which I couldn't renew, so I only read about half of it.
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I actually have books waiting for all 4 categories, I just haven't read them yet.
I was also going to read Fairy Tale in the Ancient World for nonfiction, but since the ILL was so long, I kept thinking I could put it off for "later" and then the flood happened and suddenly it was too late.
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But I do have plans. I checked out Snow White: A Graphic Novel and will read it tonight or tomorrow. I have Briar Rose by Jane Yolen for the Endicott. I thought I'd either read Wild Seed or Brown Girl in the Ring for the SF category. (Would Brown Girl qualify?) I have a ton of NA books on my shelf, so I hope to be able to read 3 of those to finish it off. I probably could fulfill the extra category with books I've already read this year in one of the other categories, but I really want to read more NA lit this year.
So I have a lot of reading ahead, but I think I can make it!
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But I do have plans. I checked out Snow White: A Graphic Novel and..."
I'm counting The brown Girl in the Ring as Sci-Fi. It's one of those Dystopian future ones.
For Native American, I've got Traplines and Blood Sports by the same author that wrote Monkey Beach. I've been meaning to read some more Louise Erdrich too, so I might go with her.
For Non-Fiction, I've got The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre or Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale.
Endicott, I've got quite a few on Mt. TBR, but might end up going with Love in the Time of Cholera, since it'll help finish up a different group's challenge too.
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I loved Monkey Beach! I remember we read it in the Endicot group. I liked it so much that at the time I looked up the author and was under the impression somehow that she hadn't written anything else. Maybe her goodreads page hadn't been up dated then? In any case I am happy to know there are more books by Eden Robinson!
I read LaRose for Native American and absolutely loved it, just like the other books in this trilogy. I did not feel there were that many folktales or myths in it, but I'm not knowledgeable enough about Native American folklore and mythology to be able to tell. To me it seemed like realistic fiction with a tiny bit of magical realism.
Margaret wrote: " I do have plans. I checked out Snow White: A Graphic Novel and will read it tonight or tomorrow. I have Briar Rose by Jane Yolen for the Endicott. I thought I'd either read Wild Seed or Brown Girl in the Ring for the SF category. (Would Brown Girl qualify?."
I read Snow White: A Graphic Novel for the Graphic novel. It's pretty good and a very fast read.
Wild Seed was my Science Fiction read. I agree with Melani. I would think Brown Girl in the Ring would count.
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I'm not sure. I was also under the impression she hadn't written any other full novels but I have a vague memory of Traplines. I found them last fall when Open Road Media was giving away all those books. I saw her name and thought "Huh. She looks familiar." So I looked her up and realized she was the one who wrote Monkey Beach. I really liked Monkey Beach too, though both of these look quite different.
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Yes, there were some short stories, but I'm pretty sure no other novels. I remember thinking that it was too bad she had not written more because she was so talented. However by the time I read Monkey Beach Blood Sports had already come out. I see there is another called Son of a Trickster that looks interesting.
I have been catching up on the challenge while I've been on maternity leave! Here's my progress so far:1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
Winter by Marisa Meyer (liked it, but didn't think it was a stellar conclusion to the series.)
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathon Stroud (not all that impressed)
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Unicorn Highway by David Lee Jones (super disappointing)
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
Far Out Fairy Tales, which doesn't really hold up to readings by those older than its intended audience (middle-grade)
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins by Emma Donoghue (liked it)
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire (I've been meaning to read this one FOREVER. I liked it, much better than his retelling of Snow White, Mirror Mirror)
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Clause by L. Frank Baum
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
This one is still empty, although I have a couple short story collections that would fit the bill (Spider Woman's Web) as well as Love Medicine.
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury (disappointing -- still looking for a good Aladdin retelling.)
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estes (this one took me FOREVER to read, but it was worth the effort.)
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
Will probably either read another "magical creatures" one, something from the Endicott list, or some more fairy tale short stories.
Are we going to begin discussion of a 2018 challenge soon?
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Absolutely Lacey! I can set up a thread tonight! Thanks for reminding me!
Still need to read an Endicott book and a holiday book Might do Snow White and Rose Red for Endicott.
Looking at The Ghost Festival in Medieval China for holiday. I think it's a Chinese version of Halloween/Day of the Dead?
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and Endicott book.
I know I'm rather late, but I once I read through the categories, I thought I'd jump in. ☻
1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.✔ Winter
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
✔ The Golem and the Jinni
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
✔ Menagerie
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
✔ The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
✔ Once Upon A Kiss: 17 Romantic Faerie Tales
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
✔Krampus: The Yule Lord
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
✔ Silence Fallen
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
✔ Fear University
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
✔ Magic Shifts (Djinn)
✔ Discount Armageddon (Dragon)
✔ Wonder Woman, Volume 1: Blood (Greek Mythology)
✔ Fire Touched (Native American)
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It is never too late in this group Holly!
I only have two left for the challenge :) I should be able to get them read before the end of the year:Left to go:
#7 (Holiday): House of Houses
#6 (Endicott): I think I will go with either The History of Danish Dreams or The House of the Spirits
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Left to go:
#7 (Holiday): House of Houses
#6 (Endicott): I think I will go w..."
Let me know how House of Houses is. I haven't heard of it before, but it sounds interesting.
Margaret wrote: "Let me know how House of Houses is. I haven't heard of it before, but it sounds interesting."
I will let you know! I read some of Pat Mora's poetry a long time ago, and admired it. House of Houses is on the Endicott list - that's how it came onto my radar. I've ordered a used copy and I am awaiting its arrival!
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Now I just have the non-fiction book to read! Easier said than done. I'm not in the mood to read anything to scholarly!
I have two left:#1. One sci-fi retelling...
I'm still planning to read A Long, Long Sleep
#9. One based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice.
I'll probably go with something by Nnedi Okorafor
On a side note, I'm so happy I dug into this challenge early in the year because the last few months have been crazy and normally I procrastinate on challenges until the last two months of the year lol
I didn't intend to participate, but then I've managed to almost complete the challenge by chance.1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
I have no idea. Any recs for this one? Maybe I'll just reread Zelazny's "Lord of Light".
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
The Pauper Prince and the Eucalyptus Jinn by Usman T. Malik
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Tea with the Black Dragon by R.A. MacAvoy
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
I'll pass.
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse by Hermann Hesse
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
Dziady część II [Our Forefather's eve] by Adam Mickiewicz. I'm not sure it fits as it's a drama play, which is considered a Polish classic masterpiece. Very dark and atmospheric story about ancient pagan ritual that always took place before the All Saints Day. The Guslar (Guślarz) was summoning ghosts to ask them what they need in order to get to Heaven
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival by Velma Vallis
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
Gods, Demons, and Others by R.K. Narayan
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
Mitologia Czarnej Afryki [Mythology of Black Africa] by Zofia Sokolewicz
11. Korean Folk Tales by Im Bang and Yi Ryuk
12. The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
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1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
I have no idea. Maybe I'll just..."
What a nice surprise when that happens!
Asaria, I've never heard of many of these books!
My to read list is going to keep on expanding!
Lila wrote: "What a nice surprise when that happens!Asaria, I've never heard of many of these books!
My to read list is going to keep on expanding! "
I completely didn't expect it could happen, I mean finishing the challenge. :). I know that pain of expanding tbr list. Scary :)
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✓ 1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.:
Midnight Robber
✓ 2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.:
The Djinn Falls in Love & Other Stories
Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson
✓ 3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.:
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (The Green Man)
In Calabria by Peter S. Beagle
Sealskin by Su Bristow
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip
✓ 4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.:
Snow White: A Graphic Novel.
✓ 5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
Italian Folktales
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
✓ 6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
✓ 7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.:
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
✓ 8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.:
Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival by Velma Wallis
✓ 9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice.:
One Thousand and One Nights
Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin
✓ 10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology:
Fairytale in the Ancient World.
✓ 11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.:
I've done this with #9, Non-European Tales, and #3, Creatures
Margaret wrote: "I decided to manage my challenge this morning, and realized I had actually read books this year that met all of the challenge requirements, and just hadn't added them! So I have finished the challe..."Congratulations! That's very impressive.
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And accidental, haha! Now, let's see if I can finish my yearly book goal. I'm only a little behind, but I have a very busy end of the year.
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Congrats Margaret! I've done that too, realized only afterwards that other books I read met the criteria.
I only have #10. Nonfiction book about Fairytales or Myths.
I only got about half way through Fairy Tale in the Ancient World.
I might bend the rules a little and count Beauty and the Beast: Classic Tales About Animal Brides and Grooms from Around the World. There is a commentary by Maria Tatar about the origin of tales as well as how folklorists group various tales that was interesting.
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I say it counts. The commentary is often the best part.
Finally finished. Here's my final list: 1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
Camelot 3000
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
Alif the Unseen
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Odd and the Frost Giants
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
Princeless
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
Hungarian Folk Tales
The Olive Fairy Book
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Snow White and Rose Red
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
The Ghost Festival in Medieval China
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanos
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
One Thousand and One Nights
When the Sea Turned Silver
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
The Enchanted Screen
Fairy Tale in the Ancient World
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
The Bear and the Nightingale
Second examples can be pulled from above. .
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1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
Camelot 3000
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by ..."
Congrats Rachel!
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Yes, I used Beauty and the Beast: Classic Tales About Animal Brides and Grooms from Around the World for# 10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology and now completed the challenge!
Here are my books
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The Little Red Wolf by Amélie Fléchais is being translated in English this year, and I fully enjoyed it. As you can likely guess f..."
I was browsing around on Netgalley last week and found a copy of this, and figured why not?
It was pretty cute.
So, that lets me use graphic novels for #11 & #12.
Just 3 categories left: Endicott, Native American, and Nonfiction. I better get busy if I want to finish!
My Into the Forest 2017 reading could not have been accomplished without all of the comments and recommendations from others in this group. Thank you!1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
The Little Android
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
Castle in the Air
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Odd and the Frost Giants
The Jumbies
The Fairy-Tale Detectives
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
Snow White: A Graphic Novel
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
New Fairy Tales
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Scarlet Moon: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
The Halloween Tree
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American (Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
American Indian Trickster Tales
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
Urashima Taro And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
Myths of the Origin of Fire
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
The Bear and the Nightingale
The Snow Child
Annette wrote: "10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology Myths of the Origin of Fire"
How was this? It sounds interesting. Does it focus solely on greek/european or does it delve into other cultures too?
I'm done :) Even though I have not posted much in this group, I have enjoyed being a part of it. Only one of my challenge books was a real disappointment (Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich). Someone asked me to comment on House of Houses by Pat Mora - I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It is a quiet book, and lacks the high drama found in many memoirs. The storytelling is masterful, and does a great job exploring the theme of ancestry and legacy.
1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.Cinder
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn. One Thousand and One Nights
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc. The Bear and the Nightingale
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references. Snow White: A Graphic Novel
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths. Norse Mythology
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom... House of Houses
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice. Midnight Robber
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology. The Antelope Wife
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice The Palace of Illusions
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories. The Beauty and the Beast and Stardust
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I've still got one category left. Non-fiction.
I've got copies of The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre or Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale
I can't quite decide! They're both on the history of the genre as a whole and more or less the same length, though Zipes has a couple of long articles in his appendixes which makes it a bit longer, and just at a glance, his seems to be a bit more scholarly, so it might be a bit tougher of a read.
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Even though I have not posted much in this group, I have enjoyed being a part of it. Only one of my challenge books was a real disappointment (Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich). Someon..."
Congrats!
Interesting to see how many of us read Snow White: A Graphic Novel this year.
I really need to get around to reading The Bear and the Nightingale too.
Rachel asked: "How was this? It sounds interesting. Does it focus solely on greek/european or does it delve into other cultures too?" about Myths of the Origin of FireThis book relates the myths/stories of the discovery of fire by ancient societies and native cultures from all over the world. The European and Greek sections are actually quite small. I came across it when researching the history of energy for a course I that teach. It is very readable but the language is a bit dated.
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Even though I have not posted much in this group, I have enjoyed being a part of it. Only one of my challenge books was a real disappointment (Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich). Someon..."
Annette wrote: "My Into the Forest 2017 reading could not have been accomplished without all of the comments and recommendations from others in this group. Thank you!
1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy ta..."
Congratulations Jayne and Annette!
I am happy to know being in this group has led you to great books!
That is certainly the case for me!
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Here are the books I read for this year's challenge!
1. One sci-fi retelling of folklore, fairy tale, myth, or legend.
Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler
This was fantastic! Sometimes it's classified as fantasy, but for me it seemed more like science fiction.
2. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by the Djinn.
Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson. Was a fun read!
3. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by a creature from fairy tales/folklore/mythology/legends; e.g., dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, etc.
Fantasy Life by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Meh.....
4. One graphic novel with fairy tale/folklore/mythological references.
Snow White: A Graphic Novel by Matt Phelan Very well done and a quick read.
5. One poetry or short story collection inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and/or mythology or one collection of original tales or myths.
My Land Sings by Rudolfo Anaya
Delightful!
6. One book from any of the Endicott Studio lists:
http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jom...
Stepping from the Shadows by Patricia A. McKillip. Was okay. I definitely did not like it as much as the other books of hers looks I've read.
7. An original tale, short story collection or novel based on the folklore/mythology of a holiday of your choice.
Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson
I liked it a lot even though parts of her science fiction did not make sense to me!
8. One original tale, short story collection or novel with or inspired by indigenous American ( Native American or First Nations) folklore or mythology.
LaRose by Louise Erdrich
Loved it! I must admit though if there was mythology in it I missed it!
9. One collection of original tales, short stories or novel based on the folklore or mythology of a non-European country or culture of your choice
Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson. This would have also qualified for #1
Like what I said about #7, some of science fiction didn't make sense, but you know what Nalo Hopkinson gets away with it. Her writing is so enjoyable!
10. One non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology
Beauty and the Beast: Classic Tales About Animal Brides and Grooms from Around the World by Maria Tatar. This was kind of a cheat I'll admit!
11. 12. Two additional original tales, short story collections or novels that fit into one of the other categories.
I chose two read two more from category # 3 The Magical Creature I chose was Selkies, I so read:
Seer of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier and The Changeling Sea by Patricia A. McKillip
Margaret, what did you think of Skeleton Man? I always consider reading that one for the challenge -- I have wanted to read something by Bruchac since I heard him speak at South Dakota's Festival of Books a few years ago.I will probably end up reading the Snow White graphic novel, too -- I have to read something short to finish the challenge on time!
Oops, my comment should have been directed at Melanti.
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I've been meaning to start on Octavia Butler's backlist for a while, so Wild Seed seems a good a place as any to start. Silently and Very Fast sounds amazing too.
I'll check out The Djinn Falls in Love.
Fairy Tale in the Ancient World and Clever Maids sound right up my alley!