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January was a great reading month, with a 5-star and some 4-star books. I loved The Conqueror's Wife, enjoyed some buddy reads (although I didn't have enough patience for Lark Rise), and started some non-fiction books that will be finished in February.
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Great children‘s read about the food in Ancient Greece!

Behind each historical figure, there's a group of people that shapes them and is shaped by them in return. This book gives a voice to such a group of people. The title is somewhat misleading, as it's not only the story of Alexander the Great's wife, but also his sister, his friend/lover, and a Persian princess. Their struggles and hardships ... ⬇️

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Thermopylae. The Hot Gates. Gates of Fire. I'm actually having issues figuring out how to loudly exclaim the excellence of this work. It explores what drives the warrior to make the ultimate sacrifice. Spoiler alert: love. A worthy trip into the heart and soul of a warrior and those who aspire to be. Don't let this pass you by.

Natalie had fun writing this novel and I had fun listening to it! 😊 5🌟

My first #10BeforetheEnd book. I did enjoy it, particularly in its frank depiction of ancient Athens society during the Peloponnesian Wars. The main character comes from a noble Athenian family and Renault doesn‘t try to hide the ways Athenian culture differs from our modern sense of morality or ethics. At the heart of this is a love story between two men, which was completely accepted then. It was a slow and dense read, but worth the time.

I don't quite understand how I missed this one, this is one of my favorite authors. At any rate, it is so serendipitous that this book came up on my Audible because I am seeing Antigone staged in a week! I'm looking forward to understanding the story by learning it with Natalie Haynes, she's my all time favorite reteller of myths. 💜

4.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

Stephen Fry once again delivered a brilliant book about the e Greek myths. An amazing addition to his series.

#myths #greek

#WhereareyouMonday

Today finds me in Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian Wars following the fate of young Alexias, an Athenian noble, as he matures, meets his mentor and lover Lysis, becomes a soldier and sailor… He also encounters Socrates, Plato, and other famous Greek names which have come down to us through history. Slow read, but satisfying.