If you’re a fan of Ancient Greece and enjoy reading feminist retelling of classic myths, you’re going to want to read bestselling author Natalie Haynes’ books in order.
Natalie Haynes is a British author, broadcaster, and classicist. She brings a feminist perspective to well-known tales in her books about Greek mythology.
While it isn’t necessary to read Natalie Hayne’s books in order, I have compiled this list in publication order to ensure no book is missed.
Natalie Haynes is a British author, broadcaster, and classicist. She has written several novels and non-fiction books about mythology and has put a feminist slant on to well known tales.
She has written and performed several series of her BBC Radio 4 show, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics and in 2015 she was awarded the Classical Association Prize for her work in bringing classics to a wider audience.
Amongst Natalie Hayne’s novels are Stone Blind, a retelling of the story of Medusa and A Thousand Ships which tells the story of the silenced women of the Trojan war. Both of these novels are told with Hayne’s trademark passion and made it on the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
How Many Natalie Haynes Books Are There?
There are eight Natalie Haynes books are the time of writing. This total includes standalone novels, a children’s book and non-fiction books. Natalie Haynes has also contributed to Marple, a new collection of Miss Marple novels.
What is Natalie Hayne’s best book?
For me, Stone Blind is definitely my favourite Natalie Haynes book. I loved this retelling of Medusa’s story. It was full of feminist rage and biting wit and reduced Perseus to a cowardly fool.
Medusa, the sole mortal among her divine siblings, grapples with the passage of time and the vulnerabilities of her mortality. When Poseidon’s assault in Athena’s temple leads to her transformation into a Gorgon, Medusa is condemned to a life of solitude, cursed with the power to turn any living creature to stone with her gaze. However, her fate takes a twist when Perseus embarks on a quest to obtain the head of a Gorgon, setting the stage for a fateful encounter that will change both their destinies forever.
Summary
This is the complete list of Natalie Haynes books in order. I’ll update this list with any new book releases.
