Welcome to our Hidden Gems series, where we uncover extraordinary books that deserve more attention. Today, we’re diving into a spellbinding world inspired by Eastern European folklore with Temeraire author Naomi Novik’s Uprooted. Book Details Title: Uprooted Author: Naomi Novik Publication Date: 2015 Genre: Fantasy Book Summary In the quiet village of Dvernik, nestled at […]
Lore of the Land, by Claire Cock-Starkey and Samantha Dolan, revolves around the traditions, legends, and myths surrounding the natural world. Six chapters focus on a different habitat, from the sea, to forests, to mountains. Each starts off with a myth or legend from around the world, followed by more diverse categories under that habitat. […]
Coyote Road, an anthology meticulously curated by Ellen Datlow, collects stories of urban myth and contemporary folklore. The contributing authors each display their unique storytelling charm, infusing their characters with depth and relatability. The stories sway between playfully mischievous and pensively dark, shadowing the multilayered archetype of Trickster, personified in the title as Coyote, a […]
Forest Bathing Retreat by Hannah Fries Full of achingly gorgeous photos, Forest Bathing Retreat by Hannah Fries is a beautiful introduction to the concept of shinrin-ryoku, or forest bathing. Scattered throughout are quotes and poems by nature-oriented people, and each section contains meditative suggestions to help you with your own exploration of the rejuvenating effects […]