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Historical Robin Hood Retellings

Two great historical releases out this week, plus some great Robin Hood retellings. Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day.

This Retelling of a Classic is a Clever, Gut-Wrenching Punch-in-the-Face

Today’s pick is a retelling of an American classic that I never knew I needed, but now I don’t know how I lived without it.

A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Retelling with a Trans Protagonist

This PRIDE AND PREJUDICE retelling includes a trans protagonist, a must-read if you’re an Austen retelling fan!

10 Dark and Twisted Fairy Tale Retellings

These dark fairy tale retellings feature evil changelings instead of princesses and mermaids who know how to bite back.

Give Us These Retellings, Stat!

We’ve only scratched the surface in terms of retellings and adaptions! These myths, legends, folk and fairy tales are ripe for retelling.

20th Century Books & Movies Retold

The 20th century books and movies retold in these contemporary releases are getting remixed in new and exciting ways.

What If Authors Covered Books Like Musicians Cover Songs?

Have you ever wondered what a famous novel might be like if it was covered by a different author, like musicians do with songs?

We Shall be Monsters: 8 of the Best Frankenstein Retellings

Here are eight of the best Frankenstein retellings that restitch this story in new ways, including horror, sci-fi, romance, and comics.

8 Excellent Greek Retellings to Add to Your TBR

These 8 excellent Greek retellings give a fresh spin to some of your favorite mythological stories — and they're all absolute must-reads!

9 Books Inspired by PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Let Your TBR Take Flight

The phantom of the opera (book) is there! These books inspired by Phantom of the Opera will take you right back to the theater.