Tag: mythology

S3 Ep 4: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Get ready for some armchair time travel to 1920s Mexico! This book takes off when Casiopea Tun accidentally frees Hun-Kamé, the Mayan god of death. She BOLTS from her unhappy life as a drudge in her rich and prejudiced grandfather's house and adventures ensue. We discuss what we love about this book, ponder how a … Continue reading S3 Ep 4: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

S3 Ep 2: Circe by Madeline Miller

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Episode Two is all about Circe by Madeline Miller. As we say in our intro, Circe is one of a kind, and she falls nicely into our bolters theme, because she bolts from godhood itself. The ultimate bolt? If you haven't read this beauty of a book then please do go out and read it. … Continue reading S3 Ep 2: Circe by Madeline Miller