Into the Forest discussion
Reading Challenges previous
>
2018 Challenge Progress
date
newest »
newest »
Into the Forest Challenge.This is what I've read so far:
1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre. The Golden Mean by Anabel Lyon. (About Aristotle and his student, Philip of Macedon.)
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books (?)
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world. The Buried Giant by Kazua Ishiguro. Transports us to pre-Saxon England with ogres, monsters, knights, dragons, and a mysterious mist that causes collective memory loss.
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic. Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi.
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
6. A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character: The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War by Caroline Alexander.
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture: Pearls on a Branch: Arab Stories Told by Women in Lebanon Today Collected by Najla Jraissaty Khoury; trans. By Inea Bushnaq.
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology:
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends: The Watch. Based on Antigone
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth: Gilgamesh
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation: Distant View of a Minaret and Other Stories by Alifa Rifaat (Egypt).
I have 2, 5, 8, 9 left.
Mod
Lila wrote: "For everyone still looking for something for 8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology."Thanks for rec :)
Since everyone is posting their progress I might do the same
-------------------------------------------------
Edit: 13.09.18 - Final list. Added #4, #5, #6 and #8.
1. A book by a modern author known for the the retelling genre ( De Lint,McKillip,Marillier,Jane Yolen,Robin McKinley etc)
Moon-Flash by Patricia A. McKillip (24.02.2018)
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
The Red Fairy Book (24.02.2018)
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world
The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow by Fuyumi Ono (01.02.2018)
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic
Macbeth by Jo Nesbø (03.06.2018)
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
God Stalk by P.C. Hodgell (11.09,2018)
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War by Caroline Alexander (13.09.2018)
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Tales of Ancient Egypt (12.01.2018)
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales ( or one long tale) of of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse (14.07.2018)
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski (23.01.2018)
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic
European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
Zamach na Tezeusza (Assassination of Theseus) by Kir Bulychev . Russian retelling of Theseus and Ariadne myth set in virtual reality. I hated the way author demonised Ariadne to make Theseus look like role model hero (18.01.2018)
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths ( or one long tale) or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth
Gilgamesh: A New English Version (28.03.2018)
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri . Carried over from previous year (03.01.2018)
Mod
This is my update:
1. A book by a modern author known for the the retelling genre ( De Lint,McKillip,Marillier,Jane Yolen,Robin McKinley etc)
Kingfisher by Patricia A. McKillip
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
The Green Fairy Book
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
Will Do Magic for Small Change by Andrea Hairston
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character. ?????
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Redemption in Indigo by Karen Lord
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales ( or one long tale) of of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale
The Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths ( or one long tale) or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth
Gilgamesh: A New English Version by Stephen Mitchell
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
The Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth
Mod
Into the Forest Challenge.I think I have only two left, but I don't think I'll be able to finish because of #2.
Anyway, this is what I've read so far:
1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre.
The Golden Mean by Anabel Lyon. (About Aristotle and his student, Philip of Macedon.)
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books.
This is the one I'm having problems with because I'm not enjoying it. I tried his The Green Fairy Book and I just find myself getting frustrated. I don't know if this is a bad selection, but it just isn't for me.
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world.
Laurus by Evgenij Vodolazkin. Set in the Middle ages but with leaps in time to the 20thC. Has elements of mysticism, magical realism, and allegory, all of which are infused with an atmosphere of fables, fairy tales, and myth.
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic.
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi.
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award.
The Buried Giant by Kazua Ishiguro. Nominated in 2016. Transports us to pre-Saxon England with ogres, monsters, knights, dragons, and a mysterious mist that causes collective memory loss. I loved this book.
6. A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth, author, or character.
The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War by Caroline Alexander.
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Pearls on a Branch: Arab Stories Told by Women in Lebanon Today Collected by Najla Jraissaty Khoury; trans. By Inea Bushnaq.
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology.
Plan to read Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women.
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started.
The White Raven by Robert Low. Historical fiction about the Vikings. I've read #1 and #2 in the series. This is #3.
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
The Watch. Based on Antigone.
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth.
Gilgamesh
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation.
Distant View of a Minaret and Other Stories by Alifa Rifaat (Egypt).
I have #2 and #8 left.
I plan to start The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley. It's a modern retelling of Beowulf. That could also work for #10 or #11.
After that I'll read Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women for #2.
So that should be it except for that gosh, darn it Green Fairy book. Ugh!
Mod
I think I have only two left, but I don't think I'll be able to finish because of #2.
..."
Ha ha I know what you mean about #2
The Green Fairy book is by far the worst.
I really enjoyed the Red,Blue and Olive ones.
You might like the Olive one as there are less French fairytales and more Middle Eastern and South Asian. I quite enjoyed it!
Thanks. I'll see if I can find the Olive one.
Mod
2: One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
6. A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
I may end up skipping The Green Fairy Book and finding another one, like Tamara. I haven't started the green fairy book yet, but since it's not getting very good reviews from anyone in the group and I've only read one Andrew Lang, seems worthwhile to go to another one.
I have no idea what I'll read for #6
If I ever finish The Turnip Princess, that can count for #12
Mod
Because you also teach fairy tales, you might still want to check it out.
There are some tales by the Comte de Caylus who I had never heard of before. Even though they are not my favourites I'm glad I found out about them. In the second half there is an Allerleirauh from Grimms. Being only familiar with the French version Donkeyskin, this is new to me.
Mod
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic.
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi..."
I read this for the Middle Eastern-North African lit group challenge ( category Dystopia or Science Fiction from a MENA country. Once I read it I realised it's not exactly either of the two categories, but I am cheating a bit and counting it) I had not thought to count it for # 4 in this group! It actually fits! Thanks Tamara! Now I have my #4!
I really did not know what to read for it!
Margaret wrote: "These are what I have remaining: 2: One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
6. A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
12. A novel or short story anthology i..."
I can suggest a couple of books for #6. But (as usual), my suggestions are heavy on mythology.
Transformations of Circe: The History of an Enchantress by Judith Yarnall.
And in a bit of shameless self-promotion, my own book, Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth, a feminist interpretation of the myth.
I'm still struggling with #2. The library doesn't have the Olive Fairy Book. A real pity because, based on what Lila recommended, that one looked interesting. I might try either Red or Blue since both are available.
Lila wrote: "Thanks Tamara! Now I have my #4! I really did not know what to read for it! .."
You're more than welcome. Glad to help.
Mod
I didn't realize yours was nonfiction! For some reason, I thought you wrote fictional retellings (which is equally awesome). I will add it my TBR.
Lila wrote: "Because you also teach fairy tales, you might still want to check it out.
There are some tales by the Comte de Caylus who I had never heard of before. Even though they are not my favourites I'm glad I found out about them. In the second half there is an Allerleirauh from Grimms. Being only familiar with the French version Donkeyskin, this is new to me. ."
I'd like to eventually read all of them. Maybe I'll still read the green one since it was a group read...we'll see!
It's over, mission accomplished :). And thanks Tamara, if not for your list, I'd never have #6. There is a moment that Caroline Alexander quotes from Illiad when Helen is being slut-shamed by Troyans. I was confused because I didn't encounter such wording in Polish edition. Being curious, I sought out the oldest, available version (XIX century) here. If it's absent in the newest one, then it might be present in the old. However, it isn't there too. So that means something is amiss with English translations. This ties nicely with what was posted in the group, that English translators were strongly influenced by their world-views.
Edit: Corrected some mistakes.
Mod
FoI'd like to eventually read all of them. Maybe I'll still read the green one since it was a group read...we'll see!..."
I read Tamara's other fiction book, but not this one. I recommend her novel and will check out Lessons from a Myth!
I'd say it's still worth reading the Green Fairy Book. There are a number of tales I liked.
Mod
Mod
Into the Forest Challenge.This is it:
1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre.
The Golden Mean by Anabel Lyon. (About Aristotle and his student, Philip of Macedon.)
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books.
This is the one I'm having problems with because I'm not enjoying it. I tried his The Green Fairy Book and I just find myself getting frustrated. I don't know if this is a bad selection, but it just isn't for me.
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world.
Laurus by Evgenij Vodolazkin. Set in the Middle ages but with leaps in time to the 20thC. Has elements of mysticism, magical realism, and allegory, all of which are infused with an atmosphere of fables, fairy tales, and myth.
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic.
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi.
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award.
The Buried Giant by Kazua Ishiguro. Nominated in 2016. Transports us to pre-Saxon England with ogres, monsters, knights, dragons, and a mysterious mist that causes collective memory loss. I loved this book.
6. A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth, author, or character.
The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War by Caroline Alexander.
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Pearls on a Branch: Arab Stories Told by Women in Lebanon Today Collected by Najla Jraissaty Khoury; trans. By Inea Bushnaq.
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology.
Read Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women, edited by Paula Gunn Allen.
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started.
The White Raven by Robert Low. Historical fiction about the Vikings. I've read #1 and #2 in the series. This is #3.
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
The Watch. Based on Antigone.
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth.
Gilgamesh
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation.
Distant View of a Minaret and Other Stories by Alifa Rifaat (Egypt).
I have #2 left.
That's it except for the Green Fairy book, which I tried to read but just couldn't. So I guess I've done all I can do :)
Mod
I've found one of Andrew Lang's books called The Arabian Nights: By Andrew Lang - Illustrated on kindle. It has a lot of stories from the Middle East. Maybe it's the same as the Olive Fairy book but with a different title?
Mod
No, I've read several translations of Arabian Nights and the tales in The Olive Fairy Book were not from any of them.
There are tales in the Olive Book from Armenia, India , Sudan, Turkey and more, none of which I'd ever read before.
I read it when The Snake Prince was our selected tale for the "Strange Bedfellows" group read we did last year
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jalilah wrote: "Tamara wrote: "I've found one of Andrew Lang's books called The Arabian Nights: By Andrew Lang - Illustrated on kindle. It has a lot of stories from the Middle East. Maybe it's the ..."Ok. Thanks for letting me know.
Mod
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character!
All these books look interesting, but my library does not have one single one of them!
The Rebirth of Rapunzel: A Mythic Biography of the Maiden in the Tower
The Teller's Tale: Lives of the Classic Fairy Tale Writers
Transformations of Circe: The History of an Enchantress
Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth
Mod
I still need that one too
Mod
I still need that one too"
That looks perfect, but unfortunately my library doesn't have it either. I would request an Inter-library loan for all of these but because of the unpredictability-never knowing when they'll arrive, I'd rather not.
I might do a cheat and read a fiction book about a fairy tale writer instead, this one The Wild Girl by Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens. My library does have it and there is a cue of only 3 aheard of me so I'll definitely be able to read it this year.
Mod
I've been listening to audiobooks lately, and I found King Arthur: History and Legend on audio. It's wouldn't be my top pick, but it's the best thing I found on audio that would match that category.
I am struggling to find a book for #6. Any recommendations? The ones I've seen here are either too long or too hard to get a hold of this late in the year.Suggestions appreciated!!
Cat,I'm actually going to use The Other Alice: The Story of Alice Liddell and Alice in Wonderland by Christina Björk instead of the Angela Carter biography I've been reading. The Alice book is only about 100 pages.
When I researched potential books for #6, I first looked at authors I was most curious about. Then, I thought about favorite characters from fairy tales, legends, myths - e.g., Little Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Merlin, Artemis, etc. - and looked up non-fiction books that focus on that character or character type. Maybe try one of those search methods.
Example of LRRH non-fiction: Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the Evolution of a Fairy Tale by Catherine Orenstein
Example of Merlin non-fiction: The True History of Merlin the Magician by Anne Lawrence-Mathers
A few other examples of non-fiction:
Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale
Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers
Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales
The Rebirth of Rapunzel: A Mythic Biography of the Maiden in the Tower (this one may not be available in US yet)
Secrets Beyond the Door: The Story of Bluebeard and His Wives
Hope that helps give you a few ideas!
Mod
I'm struggling with #6 too. Mainly, it's because I'm listening to a lot of audiobooks lately, and none of interest are also on audio at my library.
Mod
Mod
I can't believe it, but that's on audio at the library! It's 18 hours, which will make it the longest audiobook I've ever listened to. But I'm going to give it a go once I'm finished with my current audiobook.
Mod
And alas, no audio...But reading one would be a nice Christmas read. I like to read a classic in December. But that would mean trying to read both it and Poetic Edda, and that might be a stretch for me. We'll see! I'll be optimistic.
Margaret wrote: "We'll see! I'll be optimistic."I'll root for you :-)
(Babies are wonderful, but they really do eat into one's personal reading (vs listening) time. I remember barely reading anything other than business dev, parenting, childcare, etc. during my daughter's first year.)
Leah wrote: "Cat,I'm actually going to use The Other Alice: The Story of Alice Liddell and Alice in Wonderland by Christina Björk instead of the Angela Carter biography I've been..."
Thank you so much for sharing this list!!! I am very tempted by the Alice book, especially as it's so short, but it doesn't appear to have a digital version that I can see.
I think I took on a bit more than I could chew this year with three challenges, but there's still almost three weeks left to 2019!!
___________________________________________________
Margaret wrote: "Leah has all the suggestions I would've made!
I'm struggling with #6 too. Mainly, it's because I'm listening to a lot of audiobooks lately, and none of interest are also on audio at my library."
Margaret, HARD SAME. I am an editor in my day job, and reading physical books has been a struggle the last couple of years. Trying to turn off the copy editor part of your brain when that's what you do professionally is very difficult, but I am working on it. But yeah, not a lot of audiobook options!
P.S. I am reading the Grey Fairy Book by Lang. It's one of the very shortest of his, but still taking a while for the reasons I mention above!
Mod
Print books rarely get read, which is one reason I haven't participated in as many group reads as I normally do.
Mod
That's cool! But yes, I could see how that could be a problem!
Margaret, I saw over in the "What are you reading" thread you're still looking for a #6. Here are a couple more I found. Of course whether your library has them in audio format is another thing. :) But their Kindle versions have text-to-speech if that makes any difference. (I'm not up to speed on ebook/audio options since I primarily read paper books.)The Brothers Grimm: From Enchanted Forests to the Modern World by Jack D. Zipes
Stranger Magic: Charmed States and the Arabian Nights by Marina Warner
Mod
My library has those in print, and so do I! I want to read both, and I also own Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the Evolution of a Fairy Tale, a book that meets this criteria.
Here's what it's going to come down to: Would I rather read 100 books this year, or finish this challenge? And honestly, I think I'd rather hit that 100.
I'm currently at 94 books. I'm almost finished with The Blue Fairy Book, and I'll finish my current audiobook on Saturday, when I work next. That will leave me 4 more books. I checked out 5 graphic novels today, which I usually read in a single night. If I get to 100 books before the year is out, I'll read one of these books for #6. If I get to 99 books and I still have a few days, I'll read one of these. It just depends!
I've never tried text to audio. I'll give it a try and see.
I read many wonderful Into the Forest 2018 Challenge books this year but I've finally decided on a set of books to post.1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre (De Lint, McKillip, Marillier, Jane Yolen, Robin McKinley, etc.)
Wildwood Dancing
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
The Green Fairy Book
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world
Summer in Orcus
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic
Spinning Silver
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
Will Do Magic for Small Change
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
Hans Christian Andersen: The Misunderstood Storyteller
The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian Andersen
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Akata Witch
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology
They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
Scarlet
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
East
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth
Andersen's Fairy Tales
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
Madame de Villeneuve's The Story of the Beauty and the Beast: The Original Classic French Fairytale
Beauty and the Beast - La Belle et la Bete
Mod
1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre (De Lint, McKill..."
Excellent list!
Mod
1. A book by a modern author known for the retelling genre (De Lint, McKill..."
I agree! Great books on your list!
Thanks, Margaret and Jalilah. There certainly are many excellent books available to a newbie like me. When I've been at this longer, I bet the selections will become more challenging.
Mod
Into the Forest 2018 Challenge
1. A book by a modern author known for the the retelling genre ( De Lint,McKillip,Marillier,Jane Yolen,Robin McKinley etc)
Kingfisher by Patricia A. McKillip
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
The Green Fairy Book
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world
The Hazel Wood
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic
Frankenstein in Baghdad
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
Will Do Magic for Small Change
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
The Wild Girl
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Redemption in Indigo
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales ( or one long tale) of of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology
Son of a Trickster
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
Akata Warrior
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
The Treachery of Beautiful Things
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths ( or one long tale) or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth
Gilgamesh: A New English Version
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
The Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales
I managed to finish this year!!!Into the Forest 2018 Challenge
1. A book by a modern author known for the the retelling genre ( De Lint, McKillip, Marillier, Jane Yolen, Robin McKinley etc)
Finding Baba Yaga: A Short Novel in Verse (This will actually work for the "tale told in verse" prompt for 2019, for anyone interested!)
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
The Grey Fairy Book
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world
The Fate of the Tearling
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic
Spinning Silver
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award
Uprooted
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture.
Sea of Shadows
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales ( or one long tale) of of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology
Coyote Dreams
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started
Empire of Night
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends.
The King's Traitor
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths ( or one long tale) or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth
Second Hand Curses
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation
The Little Book of the Hidden People: Stories of elves from Icelandic folklore
Into the Forest
Books mentioned in this topic
The Sleeper and the Spindle (other topics)Uprooted (other topics)
Finding Baba Yaga (other topics)
The Grey Fairy Book (other topics)
The Fate of the Tearling (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Patricia A. McKillip (other topics)Anna-Marie McLemore (other topics)
Jack D. Zipes (other topics)
Marina Warner (other topics)
Peter S. Beagle (other topics)
More...
Here's where I'm at so far:
1. A book by a modern author known for the the retelling genre ( De Lint,McKillip,Marillier,Jane Yolen,Robin McKinley etc): Dreamer's Pool
2. One of Andrew Lang's Colored Fairy Books
3. A book involving teleportation or transportation to another world or fairy tale world: The Hazel Wood
4. A retelling of a children's or adults literature classic: The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror
5. A book that has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Award: Ash
6.A nonfiction book about a famous fairy/folk tale or myth author or character.
7. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of fairy/folk tales or myths from a non-European culture: Freshwater
8. A book that is a retelling inspired by or a collection of original tales ( or one long tale) of of First Nations/Native American Folktales or Mythology: Trail of Lightning
9. Read one additional book from a series you already started: Lords and Ladies
10. A retelling, novel inspired by or original tale based on a classic European myth, fairy or folk tale for example Arthurian legends. Geekerella
11. One collection of Essential Fairy Tales or Myths ( or one long tale) or novel or retellings based on an essential fairy tale or myth: Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
12. A novel or short story anthology in translation