What are some good Irish mythology fiction books?

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Book of Invasions'. It gives an overview of the different groups that invaded Ireland according to Irish mythology. It's not overly complex and helps you get a sense of the historical and mythological context. Also, 'The Secret of Kells' - related books can be good. They are often illustrated and have a relatively straightforward narrative that is based on Irish mythology.

A great option is 'Famine' by Liam O'Flaherty. His work delves deep into the lives of the Irish people during that tragic time, showing their struggles and hardships in a very poignant way. He uses his own experiences and knowledge of Irish history and culture to create a very believable and heart - wrenching story.

The Percy Jackson series is also excellent. It takes Greek mythology and makes it accessible and exciting for young readers. It follows the adventures of Percy, a demigod, as he battles mythological creatures and gods. These books are filled with action, humor, and a great deal of mythology. For example, in the first book, Percy discovers he is the son of Poseidon and has to retrieve Zeus' lightning bolt.

Some great Chinese mythology fiction books include 'Journey to the West'. In this book, we follow the adventures of Tang Sanzang and his disciples. It's a story filled with magic, humor, and lessons. 'Nüwa Mends the Sky' is also a significant one. It tells about the goddess Nüwa's great deeds of mending the sky. There's also 'Chang'e Flying to the Moon', which is based on the beautiful lunar mythology.

One well - known book is 'The Year of the French' by Thomas Flanagan. It weaves a complex story around the time of the Irish Potato Famine, exploring the social and political unrest of the era.

One of the best Irish fiction books is 'Ulysses' by James Joyce. It's a complex and highly regarded novel that delves deep into the human psyche and the city of Dublin. Another great one is 'Angela's Ashes' by Frank McCourt. It's a memoir in the form of fiction that tells a poignant story of a difficult childhood in Ireland. Also, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, though Wilde was Anglo - Irish, is a classic work of Irish - influenced fiction.

They also blend the old and the new well. A book might take an ancient myth and put it in a modern context, like in 'Good Omens' where the story of the apocalypse is told with angels and demons in a contemporary world. This makes the old myths fresh and interesting again.

Good fiction mythology books often blend the elements of ancient myths with modern storytelling techniques. They make the mythological characters and events relatable to modern readers. For example, they might set the story in a contemporary world but with mythological creatures or gods.

One great all mythology fiction book is 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. It weaves together various mythologies in a modern - day setting. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, which focuses on the Greek myth of Circe. And 'The Song of Achilles' also by Miller is a wonderful take on the story of Achilles from Greek mythology.

I'd recommend 'The Kingkiller Chronicle' by Patrick Rothfuss. It has elements of fantasy and mythology, with its own unique magic system and a world full of secrets and legends. 'His Dark Materials' by Philip Pullman is also a great choice. It has a complex mythology, with daemons and different worlds. And then there's 'The Inheritance Cycle' by Christopher Paolini, which features dragons and a world with its own set of mythologies.