Category: Folklore

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Trans

Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dead & Breakfastby Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thornarrated by Daniel Henning(post may contain affiliate links) Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic (and funny!) debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor. I listened to the audiobook via Spotify (reminder: you get 15 hours/month if you have a premium subscription!) while following along… Continue reading Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Anthology, Books, Debut Author, Folklore, History, Humor, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Queer as Folkloreby Sasha Cowardnarrated by Will Watt(post may contain affiliate links) Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and enjoyed listened to the narrator. I think he put just the right inflection on things, especially when they were meant to be… Continue reading Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Indigenous Author, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Only Good Indiansby Stephen Graham Jones(post may contain affiliate links) The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones. I read this one in pieces, over a few weeks. Sometimes I like to read darker books in smaller pieces while I read fluffier books at the same time.… Continue reading The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Arab Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Novella, Queer, Retelling, Romance, Trans

The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The River Has Rootsby Amal El-Mohtarnarrated by Gem Carmella(post may contain affiliate links) The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie. I followed along in my gorgeous physical review copy (the illustrations are STUNNING) while listening to the audiobook, which I borrowed from my local library.… Continue reading The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a lyrical novella set on the edge of Faerie (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mythology, Novel

Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Greenteethby Molly O'Neill narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O'Neill. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator, especially because it's written in the first person… Continue reading Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Essay, Folklore, History, Humor, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Sociology

You Didn’t Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney is a collection of essays about storytelling and gossip (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossipby Kelsey McKinneynarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) You Didn't Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney is a collection of essays about storytelling and gossip. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and did a blended read with my physical review… Continue reading You Didn’t Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney is a collection of essays about storytelling and gossip (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Mythology, Novel, Queer

Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

FathomfolkDrowned World, #1by Eliza Channarrated by Emily Woo Zeller(post may contain affiliate links) Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology. The semi-submerged city if Tiankawi is home to both humans and those known as fathomfolk--sirens, sea-witches, kelpies, and kappas. However, the humans tend to live… Continue reading Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Folklore, Mythology, Poetry, Retelling

Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Helen of Troy, 1993by Maria Zoccola(post may contain affiliate links) Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. I did a blended read where I followed along in the physical book while listening to the audiobook, which was narrated… Continue reading Helen of Troy, 1993 by Maria Zoccola is a debut poetry collection that reimagines the eponymous Helen as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Novel, Romance

Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Where the Library HidesSecrets of the Nile, #2by Isabel Ibañeznarrated by Ana Osorio and Ahmed Hamad(post may contain affiliate links) Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology. I LOVED the first book in this duology, What the River Knows.… Continue reading Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez is a historical fantasy romance and the final book in the Secrets of the Nile duology (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Novel, Paranormal, Retelling

A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Sorceress Comes to Callby T. Kingfishernarrated by Eliza Foss & Jennifer Pickens(post may contain affiliate links) A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements. Cordelia's mother doesn't allow many things, like doors between rooms and friends. Sometimes she doesn't allow her daughter to… Continue reading A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy horror Goose Girl retelling with Regency romance elements (4.5/5 stars)