Modern Folklore

Rediscover the magic and menace of Grimms Fairy Tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This Adapted for Modern Readers version keeps the original plots, moods, and morals intact while refining archaic phrasing, cleaning up inconsistent punctuation, and presenting clear, contemporary typography. Enjoy smooth, consistent formatting on every device, lightly clarified language that never talks down to you, and a reading experience that lets the stories shine without distraction. Rooted in the oral traditions of nineteenth-century Europe, these timeless tales explore justice, ...

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

Emrie Murdock has been accused of murder. Arrested by the Fae and taken to Faery, Em faces a trial where the verdict has already been decided. The evidence against her is overwhelming. Her enemies demand her death. And the one person who might save her is trapped on the other side of a portal between worlds. Detective Sean O'Reilly refuses to abandon the woman he loves. With the help of attorney Pete O'Bryan, the mysterious Father Jack, a young boy destined to change the future of Faery, and an unlikely ally named Seamus, Sean races to uncover the truth behind the death of Caer Moongrove ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee boldly reimagines the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all the messy drama that entails. “A modern twist on Greek mythology that blends the opulence of Crazy Rich Asians with the scandal...

Want to discover Journey to the West without reading a thousand-page classic? Journey to the West is one of the greatest legends in world literature — but the original can feel long, dense, and difficult for modern readers. This modern retelling gives you the best of the story in a faster, clearer, more accessible form. Meet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King: rebellious, hilarious, powerful, and impossible to control. After defying Heaven itself, he is forced to protect a holy monk on a dangerous journey west, facing demons, gods, monsters, temptation, and his own impossible pride. At its heart...

From Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes an original and subversive fantasy adventure. This isn't the kind of fairytale where the princess marries a prince. It's the one where she kills him. Marra never wanted to be a hero. As the shy, convent-raised, third-born...

A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. 'A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters' Misha Glenny 'Kenyon relates all this with verve [and] humour ... He patiently untangles the complicated webs...

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save—seeking cures for those...

When the bite heals, the nightmares begin. When the moon rises, the hunger takes hold. And when the blood spills, the city remembers. Mick Carter thought he was just another man trying to survive Newcastle’s grey streets — until the night something tore into him beneath the bridge. Now, as bodies wash up along the Tyne, he feels the animal stirring beneath his skin… and the river whispering his name. Greyheart is a brutal, beautiful tale of lycanthropy, loss, and the things a city hides beneath its bones. For readers of The Howling, Let the Right One In, and The Ritual.

Featured in the Netflix series Love, Death & Robots Bestselling author Ken Liu selects his multiple award-winning stories for a groundbreaking collection—including a brand-new piece exclusive to this volume. With his debut novel, The Grace of Kings, taking the literary world by storm, Ken Liu...

From the mountains of Connemara to friendly pub conversations, John O’Donohue had the ability to make the most numinous questions personal. Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for the Modern World shows that even though this beloved poet and philosopher is no longer among us, his words still...

This set includes all five Folklore books in the series! Kidnapped by Her Bigfoot, Loved by Her Yeti, Claimed by Her Sasquatch, Rescued by His Mermaid, and Chasing Her Unicorn. Join these couples as they go out searching for folklore characters and find their "happily ever afters", instead.

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes A Sorceress Comes to Call—a dark reimagining of the Brothers Grimm's "The Goose Girl," rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn’t have any...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth pulls from Slavic folklore to explore family, duty, and what it means to be a monster in this sequel to the USA Today bestselling novella When Among Crows. This program features multicast narration. "The second volume of Roth's Curse Bearer...

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. The town of Stone in the Glen used to be lovely, but it hasn’t been so in a very long...

We say we don’t believe in the occult. Then we touch wood. We keep lucky objects. Notice repeated numbers. Feel our hackles rise when we enter a room. Dream of the dead. Say a relationship is “meant to be.” Question whether coincidence is merely coincidence. We trust science, use technology, and check the facts — yet still feel that something hidden may be moving beneath ordinary life. The Occult: Still Hiding in Plain Sight is a thoughtful, grounded exploration of why ancient patterns of belief continue to survive in the modern world.

SOME LEGENDS REFUSE TO BE ARCHIVED. THEY PREFER TO BE FED. In the neon-soaked heart of Shinjuku, a digital ghost is screaming. And it’s using Catherine’s voice. Catherine Duval came to Tokyo to preserve the past, not to be consumed by it. As an archivist, her world is defined by white gloves and high-resolution scans. But when she begins digitizing restricted woodcuts of the Karasu-Tengu, the screen flickers. A glitch overlays the monster’s predatory anatomy onto her own reflection, and suddenly, the line between flesh and folklore dissolves. This is not the Japan of travel brochures....

In the dark is a place of dreams and nightmares, for some people they are living in one, from strange sighting or knowing a loved one has disappeared. In this book we look at missing people and mysterious activity in the Slavic Nations.

What do Native American stories, modern belief, and pop culture all have in common? Bigfoot. In Voices for Sasquatch, author and cultural anthropologist Sharon Eby explores the deep-rooted Indigenous knowledge and oral traditions surrounding Sasquatch, alongside modern interpretations and cultural shifts. This powerful volume gives voice to Native American contributors, reservation sightings, and regional place-names while examining how Bigfoot belief reflects identity, spirituality, and resistance. Through thoughtful analysis and guest insights from researchers like Henry Franzoni and ...

It’s John Wayne Orkney’s first week as a cop. There’s already one dead body, two old flames, a half-feral foster brother, and a murder suspect who once slept with him… and recently ran over the police chief with a mobility scooter. Welcome back to Camelot, West Virginia—a down-but-not-out Appalachian town full of ghosts, grudges, and folks trying to claw their way back. Some with magic. Some with moonshine. John Wayne never wanted a badge. He’s already juggling EMT runs, trying to launch a business, and keeping tabs on his three wild brothers. Then there’s Gallagher Lance—...