Miller's luminous retelling follows Circe, the banished witch daughter of Helios, as she hones her powers and encounters famous mythological beings on her island exile. When a conflict with one of the most vengeful Olympians forces her to choose between the worlds of gods and mortals, Circe must discover her true strength. Miller transforms the minor goddess from Homer's Odyssey into a fully realized character, creating a feminist masterpiece that breathes new life into ancient mythology.

Why We Picked It: Because Miller has a rare gift for making ancient myths feel immediate and relevant. Her Circe is both timeless and thoroughly modern—a woman finding her voice and power in a world dominated by capricious gods and demanding mortals. It's mythology for our time.

Details: • Author: Madeline Miller • Publisher: Available from Little Brown and Company (Hardcover) and Back Bay Books (Paperback) • Format: Available in Hardcover and Paperback • ISBN: 0316556343 (Hardcover), 0316556327 (Paperback)

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