Mythology

If you're drawn to the power of stories that weave magic, history, and deep-rooted humanity, "Conjure Women" could resonate deeply with you. It captures the spirit and struggles of three mesmerizing characters, entangling you in a tapestry of the supernatural and the all-too-real challenges of the Civil War era. Afia Atakora's prose might just enchant you with its lyrical quality, as you delve into a world where curses and healing are two sides of the same coin.

"Omeros" is an intriguing read for those who appreciate poetry that weaves together historical narratives with personal sagas. Its unique circular narrative structure captures the cyclical nature of history and personal struggle, making it resonate with anyone fascinated by the interconnectedness of global and individual experiences. This book offers a profound journey through the repercussions of colonialism and the path to individual identity, elegantly bridging the capacious sweep of epic tradition with the intimate details of human endurance.

Imagine a world where Serena Williams is a fish—yes, a blue fish—with dreams as big as her real-world counterpart. This book is a dive into a fascinating underwater realm with societal layers mirroring our own. "Once Upon A Fishbowl" will have you rooting for Selena Gilliams as she challenges 'yellow-privilege' and gender norms to play Bubble Ball. It's a tale that embarks on profound questions through a whimsical, imaginative narrative that sports fans and fantasy lovers alike can enjoy.

If you're drawn to stories of bold adventures and complex, trailblazing characters, "Great Circle" is a journey you shouldn't miss. Through Marian Graves' life, which arcs like the flight path she's determined to conquer, you'll experience a poignant quest for freedom. Spanning eras and intertwining with Hadley Baxter's modern-day Hollywood, the novel invites you on an exploration of ambition and identity that resonates long after the final page.

If you've ever been enthralled by the ruthlessness and dark charm of "The Broken Empire" series, "Road Brothers" offers a deeper dive. Here, you get to understand the bedrock of each character's wicked ways and heroic deeds. It's like a reunion with old friends who live in a world where the blade and the wits determine your fate – a thrilling backstory enrichment for existing fans and a gritty gateway for newcomers intrigued by a world where right and wrong are a matter of perspective.

As the final installment of Tolkien's legendary series, "The Return of the King" brings closure to the immense tapestry of Middle-earth. Your affinity for heroic quests and the timeless struggle between good and evil will be richly rewarded. The vividly depicted battles, the steadfast camaraderie, and the satisfying wrap-up of character arcs make this book a monumental read for anyone captivated by grand storytelling and intricate world-building.

In 2010 the novel Alex y Robert was broadcast as a BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. It enchanted British audiences with the unlikely tale of an American woman matador in modern Spain. In order to write "Novillera", its sequel, Wena Poon left no stone unturned. She trekked across Spain and France, hung out with trainee bullfighters, braved fly-ridden bull ranches, and fought 12 small toros in order to deliver to readers the closest fictional approximation of a front row seat with "crystal-clear surround sound". Featuring original black and white photography shot in and out of the bullring.About the AuthorWena Poon’s stories have been professionally produced on the London stage, serialized on BBC Radio 4, extensively anthologized, and translated into French, Italian, and Chinese. Winner of the UK’s Willesden Herald Prize for best short fiction, she has been nominated for Ireland’s Frank O’Connor Award, France’s Prix Hemingway, the Singapore Literature Prize, and the UK’s Bridport Prize for Poetry. Her work is studied by British and American academics of transnational literature and are part of the Cambridge ‘O’ Level Literature exam syllabus in Singapore high schools. She graduated magna cum laude in English Literature from Harvard and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She is a lawyer by profession.

The eccentric Mr Hare – as he was known to Sophia, the first wife of Singapore founder Thomas Stamford Raffles – and his Asian harem are brought vividly to life in this work of historical fiction set in Southeast Asia. Arthur Grimsby is an ageing expat in 1960s Singapore. Museum curator, ornithologist, freshly bereaved, he fears Singapore's looming independence and his redundancy and tries to complete one final piece of the life story of an eccentric 19th-century Englishman called Alexander Hare. Hare was a trader and slave-owner in the East and a friend of Thomas Stamford Raffles, Lieutenant Governor of Java and the founder of Singapore, but Hare's chief claim to fame is as the creator of an Asian harem, including in his collection women from Java, Bali, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, China, India and Africa. Hare's love of women and his assembling of a harem, initially in Borneo and then on an uninhabited atoll that would become the Cocos-Keeling Islands, made him an object of guilty male fantasies and of strident female resentments, the epitome of masculine, colonial exploitation. But Arthur Grimsby's paths are no straighter than Alexander Hare's and the two grow together as their destinies intertwine.

Reasons to read: - This book takes the epic fantasy genre to a whole new level with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. - The political intrigue and power struggles will keep you on the edge of your seat. - The intense battles and conflicts will leave you breathless and craving for more. - George R.R. Martin's storytelling is captivating, making it hard to put the book down.