Griffin Reads – Druids, Gods and Heroes from Celtic Mythology
Druids, Gods and Heroes from Celtic Mythology is a curated collection of myths and legends drawn from the rich oral traditions of Ireland and Wales. Read More …
Category: Griffin Reads – Book Recommendations
I want to make the world better a better place one story at a time. It’s part of what drives me to write, teach creative writing classes, and work as a freelance editor. But I want to do more to promote stories that uplift, inspire, and entertain readers.
Unfortuantely, with as many as a million new books published each year, it’s tough for a lot of readers to decide what’s worth reading. That’s why I created Griffin Reads.
Inspired by my short story, The Griffin in the Library, I recommend both old and new books that I personally enjoy. Rather than focusing on long reviews, each recommendation includes some key details on the book along with a brief summary, a content guide, and my personal thoughts as a reader.
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Happy reading!
Griffin Reads – I’ll Mature When I’m Dead
I’ll Mature When I’m Dead is a showcase of Barry’s talent for observing the world with sharp eyes, a keen sense of timing, and a refusal to take anything too seriously—except perhaps his own lack of maturity. Read More …
Griffin Reads – The Mouse and the Motorcycle
The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a charming, inventive story about curiosity, independence, and the joy of imagining a world just a little bigger than the one you know. Read More …
Griffin Reads – Dragon’s Blood
On the desert world of Austar IV, society revolves around dragon breeding and dragon fighting pits as bond servant Jakkin dreams of buying his freedom by training a winning dragon. Read More …
Griffin Reads – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
We’ve all seen the movies, right? Whether you prefer Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, or Timothée Chalamet, we all know the character of Willy Wonka and are intimately familiar with this story already. Or are we? Read More …
Griffin Reads – At The Mountains of Madness
At the Mountains of Madness is one of Lovecraft’s most influential works, blending scientific realism with cosmic terror. Read More …
Griffin Reads – Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
This volume collects the landmark issues that redefined Marvel’s mutants for a new generation. Read More …
Griffin Reads – Chronicles of the Roc Rider
Roc rider Tanin Stormrush must hunt down a deadly assassin to save his bonded roc Zera before time runs out. Read More …
Griffin Reads – The Bone Ships
In a world where sea dragons once ruled and ships are built from their ancient bones, a disgraced ship’s crew is given a second chance to hunt the first sea dragon seen in centuries. Read More …
Griffin Reads – Armor
Armor delivers gritty action, raw psychological depth, and unexpected literary ambition. Read More …
