Books to Read Before Visiting
Greece
By: Leah Shoup
My Family and Other Animals
by Gerald Durrell
Written by British naturalist Gerald Durrell, follow his real-life family's move to the Greek island of Corfu and the adventures that ensue.
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Zorba the Greek
by Nikos Kazantzakis
This famous Greek book tells the story of an unnamed narrator and his mentor, Alexis Zorba, and their conversations about life.
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Eleni
by Nicholas Gage
A
New York Times
reporter returns to Greece to tell the story of his mother and her disappearance during the Greek Civil War.
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Mythos
by Stephen Fry
For lovers of ancient Greek culture, don't miss the stories of Zeus and other Greek gods and Olympians–retold with modern humor.
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Circe
by Madeline Miller
If you enjoy Greek mythology, you'll love this fresh perspective on The Odyssey, told through the eyes of the witch Circe.
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A Thousand Ships
by Natalie Haynes
As devastation ripples across the Greek islands, Haynes highlights the voices of the women who suffered through the Trojan War.
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Corelli's Mandolin
by Louis de Bernières
Readers travel to Cephallonia during World War II for a classic story of the enduring power of love during this tumultuous time.
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Pandora's Jar
by Natalie Haynes
Reevaluate the Greek myths in this fresh perspective, focusing on why women in these stories have been unfairly portrayed.
Clytemnestra: A Novel
by Costanza Casati
Set against the backdrop of Ancient Greece, follow Clytemnestra's path from Spartan princess to her tumultuous marriage to Agamemnon.
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The King Must Die
by Mary Renault
For Greek history fans, trace legendary hero Theseus on his adventures through Eleusis, Athens, and Crete.
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