Roshani Chokshi’s book “Aru Shah and the End of Time” follows Aru as she learns her Hindu and Indian lore Credit: Goodreads
Preteen Fiction
“The Red Pyramid” (“The Kane Chronicles” #1) by Rick Riordan:
Carter and Sadie Kane are brother and sister, and Egyptian magicians. The Kane siblings learn about their Egyptian heritage as well as Egyptian gods, goddesses and culture in this complete trilogy.
“Aru Shah and the End of Time” (“Pandava Quartet” #1) by Roshani Chokshi:
Aru Shah is a 12-year-old who wants to fit in. When she gets dared to light a lamp, she learns that the stories are true. Based on Hindu and Indian mythology, book one was just released March 27, 2018.
Young Adult Fiction
“Antigoddess” (“Goddess War” #1) by Kendare Blake:
The Greek gods are dying. Athena and Hermes aren’t giving up on figuring out why. Starring Greek deities and characters like Cassandra of Troy, this complete trilogy takes the well-known Greek myths and breathes new life into them in a modern-day setting.
“The Alchemyst” (“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” #1) by Michael Scott:
Book one of a six-book series, “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” follows Sophie and Josh Newman as they meet famous characters throughout history and learn about magic and life. With famous figures like Joan of Arc, Niccolo Machiavelli and William Shakespeare making appearances, the siblings’ journey is never dull.
Adult Fiction
“Norse Mythology” by Neil Gaiman: “Norse Mythology” follows the Norse Gods as they deal with Ragnarok, also known as the end of the world. Gaiman gives the myths his creative spin, and for those who don’t like series, this can be read as a stand-alone.
“The Grass Dancer” by Susan Power: Ms. Power’s book is based on Sioux Nation stories. Sioux people are from the Dakota’s and based in North Dakota. This stand-alone is full of magic, romance and drama that makes this worth reading in one sitting.
