Jennifer Saint has helped usher in a new golden age of mythological retellings. With bestselling novels like Ariadne, Elektra and Atalanta, she has become known for reimagining ancient Greek myths through the eyes of the women who have too often been sidelined by history.
These ancient stories have endured for thousands of years for a reason, but which books exploring mythology have captivated Saint herself? Here, she shares her favourites, from the nonfiction that informed her to the novels that inspired her…
Greek Myths by Charlotte Higgins
A New Retelling of Greek Myths by Charlotte Higgins
“If anyone new to Greek mythology asks me where to start, I always recommend this. It’s a compendium of ancient stories reimagined as a series of tapestries woven by eight famous women of myth – from the powerful Goddess Athena to the patient wife of Odysseus, Penelope. By turns thrilling, entertaining and heartbreakingly poignant, this is the perfect introduction to the dazzling and dizzying world of mythology.”
