The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan (Magnus Chase #3)

Magnus Chase has gone on two epic quests since first dying and finding out he is the son of Frey, Norse god of summer and health.  Now it's time for one final quest to stop Loki from starting Ragnarok -- the end of the world.

Magnus must set sail with his friends to Jotunheim to brave the giants and the Ship of the Dead with its zombie sailors.  He also must find a way to defeat Loki and return him to his prison so the world is safe once again.


This is the final book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgaard trilogy.  It's been a great series and this is a wonderful end to it.  It was great to see how all the various characters come together in the final book.  (It was also wonderful to have a cameo appearance by Percy Jackson and Annabelle.)  This is a must read for all Rick Riordan fans.

Camp Half-Blood Confidential: Your (Real) Guide to the Demigod Training Camp by Rick Riordan

Are you new to Camp Half-Blood?  Looking for a handy guide to familiarize yourself with the camp?

Then read this guidebook written by the demigods who come to Camp Half-Blood.  You'll enjoy descriptive entries on the locations throughout the camp as well as humorous stories about the camp's activities and campers.

This is a must read for anyone who's enjoyed the Percy Jackson stories.

For Magnus Chase -- Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan

So you've made it to Valhalla. Now what?

This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those awkward introductions. Handy facts about other beings round out this go-to tome. 

You'll never see Ratatosk as a cute little rodent or confuse a dwarf with an elf ever again!

This is an amusing handbook to all things Norse mythology.  It is a great introduction for anyone wanting to read the Magnus Chase books.

The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan

Apollo's been punished by Zeus in the worst possible way -- he's been cast out of Olympus and sent to earth as a human teenage boy.  He's immediately set upon by two thugs before being rescued by a half-feral demigod girl who attacks with rotten fruit.  Now he must serve this demigod girl while trying to keep her safe and discovering who is stealing the power of the oracles.

This is the first book in Rick Riordan's new Greek mythology series.  It was a great read!  The whiny Apollo is surprised by his new human feelings and desires which makes for some hilarious incidents.  It was also great to revisit some of the favorite characters from the two previous Percy Jackson series.

The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan

It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants.  Magnus has been adjusting to his new life at the Hotel Valhalla.

Then he gets news that Sam needs to meet.  Turns out her father Loki has arranged a marriage between Sam and and a giant.

Magnus must help Sam avoid the marriage with the help of his friends Blitz and Hearthstone and new einherjar Alex.



This is the second book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgaard series.  It's a great addition to the series.  The peril is just as high while the humor keeps you laughing.  A definite must-read for Rick Riordan fans.

Demigods and Magicians by Rick Riordan

Percy and Annabeth Meet the Kanes

Carter Kane is tracking a monster through the park when he is accidentally attacked by a kid in an orange camp shirt -- Percy Jackson.  He's tracking the same monster.  Only by working together will they be able to defeat it.

Later Annabeth is on her way to meet up with Percy when she sees a girl in linen pajamas chasing after a monster in the subway.  They have to work together to kill the creature.


This book contains three short stories of when Percy Jackson and Annabeth meet up with Carter and Sadie Kane to try to stop an Egyptian magician determined to become a god.  A must read for all fans of either the Percy Jackson books or The Kane Chronicles series.

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase has been living on the streets of Boston ever since the night two years ago when his mother told him to run -- the night his mother was killed by wolves with glowing eyes.

Now his Uncle Randolph has finally decided to search for Magnus.  He wants Magnus to find the Sword of Summer -- a summer lost by the Norse god Frey.

But finding the sword is just the beginning of Magnus' adventures.  Now he is on a quest going through the Nine Worlds trying to save the world from the Wolf of Fenris.


This is the first book in Rick Riordan's new Norse mythology trilogy -- Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.  It is a great introduction to the series.  It is immediately engrossing and catches you up in the thrill ride that becomes Magnus' life.  The Norse mythology is explained along the way to Magnus and the reader in a way that is completely  natural.  This is a wonderful first book of a series.

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is back with another irreverent look at Greek mythology.

This time he's telling us about the lives of the Greek heroes.

You would think the life of a Greek hero would be great!
Giant monsters!  Deadly Warriors!  Jealous Gods and Goddesses! Murderous Kings!

Read these stories to find out what life as a Greek hero was truly like.


For added fun, try the audio version of this narrated by  Jesse Berstein.

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

Have you ever wanted to know the real story of the Greek gods and goddesses?  Not what the stories they tell about themselves, but the real truth?

Then you definitely have to read Percy Jackson's Greek Gods.

Percy Jackson, of Lightning Thief fame, reveals the true stories.
While he doesn't want to offend them, because you never know what they'll do to you in retribution, he does want to make sure you are properly warned about their true natures.  And he reveals all in his own hilarious style.

This is a definite must read for anyone who likes mythology.

Mythic Books

Did you love the Percy Jackson series?  Are you looking for a new book to read that you've finished the final Heroes of Olympus book?  Here are some great books with mythological elements . . . .

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by Joan Holub

When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt.

The Game by Diana Wynne Jones

Orphan Hayley feels out of place in her family until her cousins include her in a game involving travel through the mythosphere, the place where all the world's stories can be found, and where some secrets of her past are revealed.

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

An unlucky Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.

Anatopsis by Chris Abouzeid

In the realm from which the Greek gods ruled the universe thousands of years ago, the immortal witch Anatopsis uncovers the true objectives of her demi-god tutor Mr. Pound and attempts to prevent him from carrying out his evil plans.

More Mythic Books --

Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast by Jane Yolen

The Battle Begins by Tony Abbott

Have a Hot Time, Hades by Kate McMullan

Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons by Jane Yolen

Juliet Dove, Queen of Love by Bruce Coville

Medusa Jones by Ross Collins

Perseus by Geraldine McCaughrean

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

Walking with the Dead by L.M. Falcone