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Asaria wrote: "I'm stuck on 6. Initially, I planned to use Kuessipan. While it's penned by indigenous writer, the book is more concerned about life in reserve and problems within the community tha..."

There are lots of great books by indigenous authors with mythic content to choose from!
Check out our folder with books we have read here:
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In particular I loved The Grass Dancer by Susan Power Summary & Study Guide and Sacred Wilderness by Susan Power!

Okay, I have two books left to complete the challenge:

11. non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology or a collection that has an analysis or commentary

12. A tale told in verse

Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things might count for #11, but I think I can do better than that. I've read a collection of fairy tale poems (Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul) but that's not a single tale.

I own a few Anne Carson verse books, and I believe some of those retell myths. But I'm taking suggestions if anyone has any! Especially audiobook suggestions.

For #11, I may read Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc, which isn't out until March 2020 but I have a copy and I'm eager to read it.

I also have two books left on my Book Riot Read Harder challenge: a self-published book and a manga. I plan to read Tamara's Unsung Odysseys for self-pub, and Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit for the manga, which Asaria recommended.

Jalilah wrote: "Asaria wrote: "I'm stuck on 6. Initially, I planned to use Kuessipan. While it's penned by indigenous writer, the book is more concerned about life in reserve and problems within th..."
Thanks!

Margaret wrote: "Okay, I have two books left to complete the challenge:

11. non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology or a collection that has an analysis or commentary

12. A tale told in verse

[b..."
Does Bookriot challenge count light novels? Moribito belongs to that genre.

I'm reading The Fairies in Tradition and Literature which is very informative (not a "hot topic" exactly, but informative and interesting nonetheless) which would definitely count for number 11.

Much of what Briggs wrote would qualify.

Asaria wrote: "Does Bookriot challenge count light novels? Moribito belongs to that genre.
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Oh, I see now that it's not manga. Oops! I will cancel my hold and pick something random, ha!

Anyone have a recommendation for prompt 11? Preferably a shorter read since we're so close to the end of the year.

A great one that would count for #11 is Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales by Paradiz. It’s very short and excellent. Also Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Women Writers Explore Their Favorite Fairy Tales edited by Bernheimer doesn’t take long to read. And Myth: A Very Short Introduction by Segal.

Prompt 11, with some variety:

Robin Hood by J.C. Holt
The Owl, the Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy Tales by G. Ronald Murphy
The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore by Michael Dylan Foster
Strange and Secret Peoples: Fairies and Victorian Consciousness by Carole G. Silver

If anyone is still looking for a book with a cover they don't like, I've just stumbled upon I Hold a Wolf by the Ears. It looks like it has potential, but that cover!

Emily wrote: "If anyone is still looking for a book with a cover they don't like, I've just stumbled upon I Hold a Wolf by the Ears. It looks like it has potential, but that cover!"

Wow. So terrible and by a fairly big-name author.

Cat wrote: "Anyone have a recommendation for prompt 11? Preferably a shorter read since we're so close to the end of the year."

That is the only category I have left as well! There are lots of books to choose from that people have suggested, From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers is great, but it is very long.


Margaret wrote: "A great one that would count for #11 is Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales by Paradiz. It’s very short and excellent. Also Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Wom..."</i>

I think that might be the book that is mentioned in [book:The Wild Girl. Could it be?

Mary wrote: "Prompt 11, with some variety:
Robin Hood by J.C. Holt
The Owl, the Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy Tales by [aut..."


Those all look interesting, but my library doesn't have any of them. I have requested [book:The Owl, the Raven, and the Dove: The Religious Meaning of the Grimms' Magic Fairy Tales|295820] as an inter library loan, but I don't know if it will arrive in time for the challenge.

Emily wrote: "If anyone is still looking for a book with a cover they don't like, I've just stumbled upon I Hold a Wolf by the Ears. It looks like it has potential, but that cover!"

What a strange cover!

Emily wrote: "If anyone is still looking for a book with a cover they don't like, I've just stumbled upon I Hold a Wolf by the Ears. It looks like it has potential, but that cover!"

Yowsers! I looked at pub date expecting the 90s and it's next year 😂

Thanks folks. I might just end up reading Clever Maids again since I have a copy. I read it for the nonfiction prompt last year. Most of these books aren't carried by my local libraries, and the cost of them is pretty prohibitive--even for ebooks--as they are often classed as textbooks. :/

Yeah, that's the downside of non-fiction.

Jalilah wrote: "Margaret wrote: "A great one that would count for #11 is Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales by Paradiz. It’s very short and excellent. Also Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Wom..."

I think that might be the book that is mentioned in [book:The Wild Girl. Could it be?"

It is! It provided the inspiration for Kate Forsyth's novel. It's quite short too.

Cat wrote: "Thanks folks. I might just end up reading Clever Maids again since I have a copy. I read it for the nonfiction prompt last year. Most of these books aren't carried by my local libraries, and the co..."

Maybe check to see if they have any Jack Zipes? He's probably the most well-known fairytale scholar, and so more likely to be carried by libraries. His books are short but still pretty dense. You may already know this about him!

Cat wrote: "Thanks folks. I might just end up reading Clever Maids again since I have a copy. I read it for the nonfiction prompt last year. Most of these books aren't carried by my local libraries, and the co..."

I read Sharing the Skies: Navajo Astronomy. It's new but it's short! And it may be more readily available in libraries because it was done with a grant.

And for a cover I did not like, I am going with The Penelopiad. The front cover is ok and what is shown everywhere BUT the back cover of the book was very disturbing.

Margaret wrote: "Maybe check to see if they have any Jack Zipes? He's probably the most well-known fairytale scholar, and so more likely to be carried by libraries. His books are short but still pretty dense. You may already know this about him! .."

Jack Zipes wrote the wrote the introduction to the version of the Grimm's tales I am reading The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
I wish it were longer and then I'd include it for the challenge!

I definitely want to read Clever Maids but I'd have to get it as an inter-library loan, so I doubt it would arrive in time to read for the challenge

Margaret wrote: "Cat wrote: "Thanks folks. I might just end up reading Clever Maids again since I have a copy. I read it for the nonfiction prompt last year. Most of these books aren't carried by my local libraries..."

I found a copy of the Myth: A Very Short Introduction, so I am going to aim to read that one by the end of the year.

Thanks again all!

Cat wrote: "I found a copy of the Myth: A Very Short Introduction, so I am going to aim to read that one by the end of the year.

Thanks again all!"

Excellent!

Jalilah, if I were you I would count the final third of Baba Yaga Lays an Egg as my non-fiction read. It's basically an essay!

I read way more than 12 books for the 2019 challenge. They are shown on my Into-the -Forest-2019 shelf but here are the ones that I finally chose for the challenge categories.

Thanks to everyone who nominated/discussed such enticing reads this year!

1. A book with less than 100 reviews on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: A Heart Full of Turquoise: Pueblo Indian Tales with 15 ratings and 3 reviews

2. An Into the Forest group read winner that you did NOT vote for: The Mere Wife

3. A book inspired by African mythology or folklore Favorite African Folktales edited by Nelson Mandela

4. An anthology or a single author collection outside your usual go-to genre or subject: Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists

5. A myth or legend you haven't read yet but always meant to (original or modern retelling) or a novel based or inspired by the myth or tale you've never read: Gilgamesh of Uruk

6. A book written by a Native American or First Nation or indigenous Australian etc: The Droning Shaman: Poems

7. A book set in a country you're curious about but never been to: Fairy Tales from Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore

8. A retelling of a certain tale type you would NOT normally read: Kagagi

9. An #ownvoices book: Summer of the Mariposas

10. A book with a cover you do NOT like: The Penelopiad (The back cover!)

11. A non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology or a collection that has an analysis or commentary: Sharing the Skies: Navajo Astronomy

12. A tale told in verse: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

Annette wrote: "I read way more than 12 books for the 2019 challenge. They are shown on my Into-the -Forest-2019 shelf but here are the ones that I finally chose for the challenge categories.

Thanks to everyone ..."

A nice list, Annette. Congratulations!

Tamara wrote: "Annette wrote: "I read way more than 12 books for the 2019 challenge. They are shown on my Into-the -Forest-2019 shelf but here are the ones that I finally chose for the challenge categories.

Tha..."

Thanks, Tamara. Your book Gilgamesh of Uruk stands out as one of my favorite books of the year.

Annette wrote: "Thanks, Tamara. Your book Gilgamesh of Uruk stands out as one of my favorite books of the year."

Awesome! Thank you so much for saying so, Annette. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.
I've read a couple of books on your list. The one I found the most intriguing which I haven't read yet was Sharing the Skies: Navajo Astronomy. I'm planning to see if I can find it.

Great work, Annette!

I've read multiple in some categories. I'm still struggling to find a book for #12. I've read collections of fairytale poems this year, but not a single tale. I tried listening to Autobiography of Red on audio, but it does not translate to audio well!

Margaret wrote: "Great work, Annette!

I've read multiple in some categories. I'm still struggling to find a book for #12. I've read collections of fairytale poems this year, but not a single tale. I tried listenin..."

Margaret, what about Beowulf? The translation by Seamus Heaney is wonderful.

Tamara wrote: "Margaret, what about Beowulf? The translation by Seamus Heaney is wonderful."

You know, that's a great idea! I've read Beowulf quite a few times, but never the Heaney translation. I just checked and my library has it available to borrow right now! Thanks!

Margaret wrote: "Tamara wrote: "Margaret, what about Beowulf? The translation by Seamus Heaney is wonderful."

You know, that's a great idea! I've read Beowulf quite a few times, but never the Heaney translation. I..."

The last time I read it was on a night when there was a raging storm outside, and I could hear the thunder and see the flashes of lightning. I was alone in the house at the time. I curled up in my favorite chair and read it aloud from cover to cover, savoring the words and rhythm of the language. It was a wonderful experience.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Tamara wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Tamara wrote: "Margaret, what about Beowulf? The translation by Seamus Heaney is wonderful."

You know, that's a great idea! I've read Beowulf quite a few times, but never the Hean..."

Yessss, I just reread the Heaney translation this year. It's wonderful, and the introduction is great too.

And then read Grendel!

Emily wrote: "And then read Grendel!."

Emily, I loved Grendel, too. It's one of my favorite books.

Thanks for the recommendation, Tamara! It was especially lovely to listen to. Seamus Heaney read it. And much shorter than I remember from when I read it in undergrad! Only a two-hour audio! Sadly, no introduction. I'll see if I can find it.

I was struck by how weapons were viewed as cowardly, only to be used if absolutely necessary.

Also, I wrote an 8-page paper on women's voices in Beowulf that didn't include Grendel in undergrad, and I have no idea how I managed to get 8 pages out of it. It may have even been 10 pages. It's been a while!

I can't believe I haven't read Grendel. Mainly, I'm surprised in all the classes I've taken, no professor has assigned it! I will read it.

Did y'all know there's going to be a new translation of Beowulf by Maria Dahvana Headley? She wrote the modern retelling The Mere Wife, which I'm almost certain Tamara has read. The cover is pretty cool:

Margaret wrote: "Did y'all know there's going to be a new translation of Beowulf by Maria Dahvana Headley? She wrote the modern retelling The Mere Wife, which I'm almost certain Tamara has read. The cover is pretty cool: ...."

I'm thrilled you enjoyed Beowulf. It must have been something to hear it read by Seamus Heaney.
And, yes, you're right. I have read The Mere Wife. I had some issues with it, but on the whole, I liked it. I gave it 4 stars in my review. I'm looking forward to her translation of Beowulf. It doesn't come out until August. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

I'm all done! Here's what my final list looks like:


* 1. A book with less than 100 reviews on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: A Cathedral of Myth and Bone by Kat Howard

*2. An Into the Forest group read winner that you did NOT vote for. Browse the Polls pageto see the winners. You'll know whether or not you voted for the winning book if there's a little * in front of the title.
/poll/list/3...
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

* 3. book inspired by African mythology or folklore: The Deep by Rivers Solomon

*4. An anthology or a single author collection outside your usual go-to genre or subject.
Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin (translated)

* 5. A myth or legend you haven't read yet but always meant to (original or modern retelling) or a novel based or inspired by the myth or tale you've never read
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani

* 6. A book written by a Native American or First Nation or indigenous Australian etc.
Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse

*7. A book set in a country you're curious about but never been to
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Mexico)

* 8. A retelling of a certain tale type you would NOT normally read.
The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs

* 9. An #ownvoices book; e.g., a story inspired by Indigenous beliefs written by an Indigenous author; a story about Chinese myths written by a Chinese author; a story with LGBTQ character written by a trans author, etc.
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

* 10. A book with a cover you do NOT like: The Witch's Kind by Louisa Morgan

* 11. non-fiction book about folk or fairy tales or mythology or a collection that has an analysis or commentary: Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc

* 12. A tale told in verse: Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney

I enjoyed all these books except for Hob's Bargain.

Margaret wrote: "I'm all done! Here's what my final list looks like:


* 1. A book with less than 100 reviews on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: A Cathedral of Myth and Bone by Kat Howard

*2. An Into ..."

Congratulations, Margaret!

Emily wrote: "Jalilah, if I were you I would count the final third of Baba Yaga Lays an Egg as my non-fiction read. It's basically an essay!"


Good idea Emily! I have done just that!

I finished the challenge just in time!

Congratulations, Margaret and Jalilah!

Jalilah wrote: "Good idea Emily! I have done just that!

I finished the challenge just in time!"

Off topic, Jalilah, I see you changed your profile pic - nice to put a face to a "name" after all these years! :-)

P.S. I also just finished my 2019 challenge but I still have to update my shelves with the last 2 books. And I have a total of 4 more books to add to GR to wrap up my 2019 year in reading.

Leah wrote: " Off topic, Jalilah, I see you changed your profile pic - nice to put a face to a "name" after all these years! :-)"

Yeah, I had the old profile picture for ages!
The new one was taken this August when we went on vacation in Madeira.
The joke we have about the previous one, the Matisse painting, is we have a print of it on our wall and when my son was little, I mean really little just learning his first words he'd point to it and say "Mama!"

Jalilah wrote: "when my son was little, I mean really little just learning his first words he'd point to it and say "Mama!"

My daughter pointed at a statue of the Virgin Mary in someone's garden and said "Mama!" ;-) Mind you, she thought a picture of Frida Kahlo was her father. :-D

@Jalilah and Emily Love it!! Kids say the best stuff. :-)

Emily wrote: ".My daughter pointed at a statue of the Virgin Mary in someone's garden and said "Mama!" ;-) Mind you, she thought a picture of Frida Kahlo was her father. :-D ."

Emily, I literally burst out laughing when I read that! 😂