pickI‘m not all that knowledgeable in Greek mythology, so it shouldn‘t be surprising that I wasn‘t familiar with the character of Circe prior to reading this. I still don‘t know that I liked her, though she was a complicated character for sure. I do think I liked this novel better than The Song of Achilles.
As usual, I have too many books I want to take on holiday 😂 Any recommendations for what I should take?
Tagged
One of my favorite mythological books. @BookmarkTavern #sundayfunday
pickThis fresh take on a classic character was everything I hoped it would be!
The story follows our protagonist as she faces exile, through a story of continuous challenges that lead her to claiming her own power and creating her own place in the world.
If you're looking for a beautiful, captivating new take on Greek mythology, look no further!
pick4⭐️ Despite the rating I gave, I really struggled through the book; felt that some of the early chapters where too wordy and that she took too much time to describe things that didn‘t seem to really fit into the narrative. But once I got into the back half of the book, it really flew by. #2025 #bookreview #mythology #retellings #fiction #historicalfiction #bookreview
So my Litsy friends. Which one should I start with, which should I skip?
#fantasy #romantasy #looselyfantasy #advice #whatnext
Yes! Madeline Miller was friendly and approachable at my local indie bookstore. #sundayfunday
Tackle the TBR 🤓📚
What are you reading?
#boleybooks #Circe #madelinemiller #bookbeast #bookbuds #bookchat #libby
pickThe book begins with a journey into mysticism, but soon pulls you into the heartache of an abandoned daughter, a lovesick soul, and a mother who is both delicate and fierce. She alchemized her pain into profound knowledge, but the world couldn‘t understand it, calling her a witch. Yet, she wore the label like a crown 👑, owning it with the strength and dignity of a queen. 🔮
pickJanuary reads (not pictured above)
🎧 Cosmic Queries by Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson
🎧 60 Songs That Explain the 90s by Rob Harrvilla
🎧 King of the Murgos by David Eddings
🎧 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
🎧 Elevation by Stephen King
🎧 Dark harvest by Norman Partridge
🛜 Redshirts by John Scalzi
I know there‘s a week left but I‘m being proactive 😄
pickA mesmerizing take on Greek Mythology. This story about the elusive and mysterious Circe, daughter of Helios the sun deity is a non stop work of genius. The author was able to convey the tension and fear of living on Aeaea alone. I felt as though I was actually there. Like Marquez in One Hundred Days…,the mysticism felt real. This is one of the best Greek Mythology extensions I‘ve ever read. Well written, easily one of my top ten for the year.
pickI've never been one for Greek mythology, but Madeline Miller really makes the stories accessible and easy to follow.
I knew nothing about Circe going in, and now I love her 😄
Great story!
Recently went on a family vacation to Key West and stopped in this bookstore! If you‘re ever in the Keys highly recommend! 💛💜💛
This is one of my favorite special editions that I own. I was pleasantly surprised by Miller's Song of Achilles & have been meaning to read this for awhile. I am subscribed to the Center For Fiction on YT & they recently released several videos of recent events. One that I have bookmarked to watch for later is a panel discussion on retellings w/ Miller, Maria Headley & Rachel Lyon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vc5Uw5LEhA&t=44s
pickCirce is a mesmerising novel, I loved hearing these familiar tales woven together and the exploration of her character throughout. At times it was a little disjointed but the writing was so engaging it was easy to overlook. 7/10
pickI am not familiar with Greek mythology, so this book was a learning curve, which means it took a week to read it. I loved the themes that poked through without being too obvious. The writing was fantastic.
Another #Waterstones, this time in Edinburgh 🏴!
During my holiday, I also spent some time with a few of my favourite novels:
A Song of Achilles
Circe
The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot: not very well-known, but it‘s a complete tearjerker and extremely lovable characters. If you like Ove & Anxious People, you‘ll love this one too.
#Holiday
Finally got into this one - it does start slow - but once it gets going it‘s SO GOOD. Like reading the most intense ancient gossip but with beautiful prose. Love it.
#Two4Tuesday
Thanks for the tag, @TheSpineView! 😘
1. I want to be a hippogriff and tag along with Buckbeak. 😃
2. LOVE the books by Madeline Miller, especially the tagged one.
Play? @TheLudicReader @IndoorDame @The_Penniless_Author + everyone! 🤩
“He showed me his scars, and in return he let me pretend that I had none.”
― Madeline Miller, Circe
#luckyinlove #intimacy
(Image is Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses by John William Waterhouse pulled from Wikipedia)
Narrated by Perdita Weeks (get it together, Audible: we will never give up human narrators so this method of hiding their names in the hopes we won‘t notice your artificial voices is converting no one)
pickCirce is a daughter of Helios who rebels and is banished to an island for eternity. She develops her skills as a witch and also comes into contact with many characters from Greek mythology.
The writing flows well and is easy to read while still conveying the idea that the story is from a different time period. Circe herself is relatable but still has some distinct flaws. The various characters from Greek mythology gave the story more depth. 4.5⭐️
pickThis sat on my TBR list for awhile and I can‘t believe I waited so long to pick it up. It was beautifully written and I loved all of it. I‘ve never been interested in Greek mythology, but this reimagining of Circe gave her such personality and depth. Book #14 in 2024
“He was quiet for a long time. “You are wise,” he said.
“If it is so,” I said, “it is only because I have been fool enough for a hundred lifetimes.” -Telemachus and Circe, page 374
pickEdit: Spoiler ahead!!! Sorry!
Second reading! The first time I read this beautifully written retelling was in 2020. I loved it just as much this second time. I definitely identified with her character even more throughout the chapters when she was becoming a new mother now that I‘m in that season myself. I love the character, the writing, and the strong woman energy. Recommend!
pickI‘m not much of a mythology fan, but this was so beautifully written I became totally absorbed.
pickAn impassioned piece of feminist lit at the height of Miller's #MeToo era. Circe - portrayed as a two-dimensional villain in post-Homeric works - is depicted instead as relatable & flawed, powerful, & unequivocally human with her tempestuous whims & follies, jealousy & faults compared to her egomaniacal, patriarchal kin. Despite her divinity, Circe's tale of womanhood runs parallel to that of the modern female-identifying experience. Breathtaking.
Miller's prose is infinite.
#goddess #witchcraft #greek #mythology #feminist #gods #circe #madelinemiller #quotes #annotating #fantasy
pickJust finished listening to Circe by Madeline Miller. I really love books based on mythological characters and there were plenty in this books besides Circe. The narration was also very pleasing to hear. I picked this book up at our library book sale the year before last - it was in beautiful condition, but I just hadn‘t got around to reading it, so it‘s my first #ReadorDonate of the year! #BookSpin #BFC24 #JumpStart24 #ReadAway24 #Buzzword24
#WinterGamesDailyPhotoChallenge #Day1 #RedCover Starting the games PC with this gorgeous red & gold SE of Circe by Madeline Millar. #TeamEvergreen 6pts
pickA slow book which had some beautiful writing. Circe is one of the lesser characters in Greek mythology and the retelling is from her view. A few Greek gods and more prominent Greek characters make appearances throughout the book.
#roll100
#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge #Day11 #Witch This book from Madeline Miller is a retelling of the original witch from Greek mythology & is fantastic. Highly recommend. #SpookyGhostClub 6pts
Bk8 from my recent #BookMail is this special edition of Circe. Matches the edition of The Song of Achilles I bought last year( that was blue). I think I‘m gonna have to start culling my shelves and only keep the pretty books, special editions & ones that have a lot of meaning to me. Otherwise the Hubbys gonna move out so he has some room! Books or Husband🤔 #CrazyBookLady #ChoicesChoices
pickI love this book. I'm interesting in classic history and to discover women characters.
#book #goodreads #litsy #litsybook #bookly #books #toread #libro #libri #leggere #bookworm #bookshelf #madelinemiller #circe #readingchallenge2023 #marsilioeditore #greek #classicbook
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