Happy #witchywednesday 💚 I devoured Morgan Is My Name in two days last summer, and it was my favourite book of 2023. This stunning debut by Sophie Keetch follows Morgan and not Arthur as the protagonist in this excellent Arthurian retelling. The second book, Le Fay, is out in July, and I'm so very excited 😊. July is a great month for books as The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness is coming out. Diana Bishop and Morgan Le Fay in the same month. I have no words for how happy that makes me! Do you have any favourite fictional witches? #witchvibes #witchywednesday🔮 #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #arthurianlegend #arthurianretelling
“Morgan Is My Name” 🏰 Who is this creature born of the foaming waves and furious storms that batter the Cornish shores? A witch, a fairy, a saint, a sorceress, a mermaid, a mere mortal? Sometimes there are not enough words to describe what a woman is. And that is the case of Morgan, the famous half-sister of Arthur Pendragon, King of Camelot. 🌊 Throughout the Arthurian cycle, the character of Morgan le Fay has been portrayed mainly by men, as a machiavellian witch, a seductive femme fatale, corrupting with her black magic the chivalric purity of Arthur’s court... or perhaps she is more complex than that, a woman who deserves to tell her own story. 🗣️ And that is precisely what Sophie Keetch does in her wonderful novel, the first of a trilogy that covers the fascinating story of the amazing Morgan, a woman who will fight with all her wit to take the reins of her own destiny, defying the iron will of those who will try to subdue her. 💪🏻 Keetch transports us with her prose to the mythical land of medieval Britain with its majestic castles, lush forests and convents full of wisdom, sacred and profane. Morgan grows with an infinite thirst for knowledge and discovers the powers of a healer. Her mind, erudite and sharp like a diamond, is a danger to many. 🕯️ The Welsh writer manages to paint a convincing picture of a legendary and powerful woman of ambivalent morality with different nuances, delving into her roots, her childhood in the stormy Tintagel, her love affairs, her friendships and her bitter enemies.⚔️ If you want to get hooked on a story of adventure, betrayals, conspiracies and dark magic, if you want to know the real Morgan, “Sea-Born”, this book is for you. 🪄 . . . . . . . #morganlefay #camelot #arthurianlegend #sophiekeetch #bookoftheday #bookworm #readmorewomen #feministliterature #womenwriters #retellings #bookreview #bookstagram #whattoread #novels #feminism
⚔️ S W O R D S on the Cover ⚔️ Who knew so many great books had swords on the cover? The Way of Kings, Malice, the Book of the Ancestor series are all favourites. I would love to get to A Time of Dread and The Ember Blade this year. Hopefully over the summer! So many books, too little time. Thanks for the tag @sci_fibookfntc! #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #fantasybooks #fantasy #swords #marklawrence #brandonsanderson #robertjordan #stevenerikson #georgerrmartin #johngwynne #joeabercrombie #chriswooding #nicholaseames #christopherbuehlman #sophiekeetch #judgingabookbyitscover #bookchallenge #flatlay
📚 Two For Tuesday: Sophie Keetch Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday. I hope you had a good bank holiday. Today on Two For Tuesday I'm featuring two books by Sophie Keetch. 💜 Morgan Is My Name 💟Le Fay I've not actually read anything by this author before but I keep hearing great things so I've been eager to read them. As luck would have it I received a proof of Le Fay through the post a few days before a copy of Morgan Is My Name appeared on the damages shelf at work. I'm very excited to read them soon. Huge thanks to @oneworldpublications for sending me a copy of Le Fay, it's really appreciated! Le Fay is published on the 18th July 2024. Find out more about the book below ⬇️ ........................................................................................ ‘They should fear me, the power I possessed, and the bright, ravenous rage that now fuelled my every breath… Even I did not know what I was capable of.’ Lady Morgan surveys her life at Camelot: she is safe, valued for her intelligence, and has the love and respect of her brother King Arthur, despite a growing conflict with Queen Guinevere. It’s not enough. For, between the strict rules of court, a vengeful husband determined to snatch their son away, and a jealous rival in sorcerer Merlin, Morgan desires freedom. And when a face from her past arrives, igniting old memories and new desires, the future she is planning becomes fraught with danger. Morgan must break the shackles of expectation to seek true happiness. In doing so, she discovers dark new powers that promise control of her life is within reach. But it’s at the risk of destroying everything… #twofortuesday #morganismyname #lefay #sophiekeetch #historicalfiction #newbooks #bookpic #bookpost #bookblogger #bookinstagram #bookinstagrammer #bookseller #ilovebooks #ilovereading #readingisfun #tbr
📖 morgan is my name by sophie keetch 💫 an arthurian legend retelling with morgan le fey as a main character. the first book in a trilogy, this follow morgan through childhood and early adulthood as she finds her place in a man's world and masters the magic running through her veins ✒️ i gave this book 4 stars! the writing was really beautiful and lyrical. i enjoy many greek myth retellings and this felt very similar to books like Circe or Clytemnestra as a feminist historical fantasy. with Greek retellings, I have a pretty big knowledge on greco-roman myths so i usually have at least a vague idea of what's going to happen, but with this i was going in blind and that made the book very fun and different experience for me. i would definitely love to branch into myths and folklore i know less about! I first found this on the audible plus catalogue so if you already have an audible subscription, check it out if it interests you! (though I don't like the audible cover art very much haha)
“My name is Morgan, and there aren’t enough words for all that I am.” A bewitching debut from @sophiekeetchauthor focusing on the figure of Morgan Le Fay in Arthurian legend is our Welsh book of the month! #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #welshbookofthemonth #waterstonesbookofthemonth #bookish #bookshop
☀📚☀⛱☀📚 Are you looking for something to read while you enjoy sitting out in the sun? We have all these new paperbacks and more that will keep you company. #thestripeybadger #indiebooks #indiebookshop #choosebooks #choosebookshops #shoplocal #grassington #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #kategray #thehoneymoon #allofusarebroken #FionaCummins #thebeesting #paulmurray #shelleyread #goasariver #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #divinemight #nataliehaynes #newbooks #newbooks2024 #summerreads
Hot off the press, it’s our May books of the month! Special attention goes to our Welsh book of the month, Morgan is my Name by @sophiekeetchauthor! #thebeesting #paulmurray #ultraprocessedpeople #chrisvantulleken #theferryman #justincronin #thehousekeepers #alexhay #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #alexvsaxel #samcopeland #waterstonesbookofthemonth #waterstonesabergavenny
It's the beginning of May so that means new books of the month! 🎉 Let us entice you with the first lines of each book: "In the next town over, a man has killed his family." - The Bee Sting "Mrs King laid out all the knives on the kitchen table." - The Housekeepers "Dawn is breaking when she creeps from the house." - The Ferryman "I was born in the midst of a storm, when the waves rose so high up the cliffs of Tintagel it was feared the entire castle would be dragged into the sea." - Morgan is my Name "The story had to end." - Alex vs Axel "Why is there bacterial slime in my ice cream?" - Ultra-processed people We're very excited here at the Swansea store about these books of the month, which will you be choosing? Remember, a BOTM purchase gets you a free hot drink in our café ☕ • • • #thebeesting #paulmurray #thehousekeepers #alexhay #justincronin #theferryman #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #alexvsaxel #samcopeland #unprocessedpeople #chrisvantulleken #waterstonesbooksofthemonth #itsgonnabemay #swanseastones #swanseawaterstones #swanseabookshop #bookshopsofinstagram
🎉 book club announcement 🎉 Our next book club pick is Morgan Is My Name by @sophiekeetchauthor - An atmospheric, feminist retelling of the early life of famed villainess Morgan le Fay, set against the colourful chivalric backdrop of Arthurian legend. As usual, book club is free to attend and anyone is welcome to join! Hopefully see you there 🥰 • • • #bookclub #bookshopbookclub #swanseabookclub #swanseawaterstones #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #swanseaauthor #welshauthor #arthurianlegend #morganlefay #bookshop #booksbywomen
Meh vs More! . Just finished two books which are both the start of a series and there’s probably only one I’ll continue with. Two words: YAS QUEEN (of Gore). What a fresh take on an old story. . I listened to Half-blood on a whim because free on audible and I’m not sure if it’s the voice which put me off or the story. It’s no Percy Jackson (though in fairness it’s not trying to be). . Have you read either? What did you think? . #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #halfblood #jenniferlarmentrout #ya #feministfiction #kingarthur #greekgods #bookstagram #amreading
Battle of the Five Worlds 2024 🤺 I’ve selected my hopefuls for this years battle 🤞 🔥 Team Underworld: * Deadly Sins: 4.50 From Paddington * Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned: Furies 🌊 Team Ocean: * We’ll rant, we’ll roar across the salt seas: The Woman in Cabin 10 * Nudibranch out a little: Lolita 🌲 Team Forest: * The Journey Continues: Equal Rites * Find Your Roots: The Meat Tree 🏜️ Team Desert: * Try Outstanding Emerging Storytellers: Auld Acquaintance * Socks & Sandals: Truckers 🚀 Team Space: * Sound doesn’t travel in space: The Uninvited Guests * First Contact: Carrie 🐉 Bonus Prompts * If at first you don’t succeed: Morgan is my Name * If I could turn back time: The Children of Jocasta #fantasybooks #booksbooksbooks #bookstagramcommunity #tbrlist #bookstagram #fantasybookstagram #bookish #bookreader #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #bookcommunity #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookchallenge #fantasyfellowship #battleofthefiveworlds #readathon #readathonchallenge #bookstack #lotrlego #stephenking #terrypratchett #agathachristie #nataliehaynes #sophiekeetch #furies #lolita #sadiejones #ruthware #auldacquaintance
📚 Currently reading / update 📚 Ah I disappeared yet again 😭 works been so busy since being home from holiday, and this is my first evening to chill this week so decided to have a bath and do some reading! Pre holiday I was reading Masters of Death by Olivia Blake, and I wasn't fully sold on it. I've had no desire to pick it back up, so I think it's a DNF for me. I was thrilled to come home to Le Fay* lying in wait for me so decided that this will be my next read, I can't wait to see what Morgana does next! *AD- gifted by tagged publisher Like I say things have been a little busy round here. I think I've mentioned here before that we've started dogsitting. It's a compromise for now on getting our own dog, and a good way to get to try some different breeds. We had a spaniel over for a trial night last weekend and it went really well so he's got a few more weekends booked in with us later this year. Today a poodle arrived for the week, he is so soft! The hardest thing is definitely giving them back 😅 Anyway I actually have free time this weekend so I will endeavour to post some reviews, actually engage with posts, get some reading done and chill 🙌🏼 I hope everyone has been doing well 💕 📚 What are you reading this weekend?
👩🏻 ℙ𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕠𝕟 ℂ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 👨 Happy middle of the week folks! How’s everyone’s week going? I’m sharing a few of my favourite covers with peeps on them today 👩🏻🦱👨🦱 I had lunch with my husband today after a meeting to discuss our daughter then met a friend today for coffee, picked up some new bits from Primark and grabbed two new books from The Works! Is anyone else missing the lovely spring weather we had when Covid first hit? I love these longer and brighter days though as it means I can take more pics during the week but keeping my fingers crossed for a decent summer! 🌞 #bookflatlay #bookishphotography #bookishphoto #bookcovers #bookcoverlove #booksbooksandmorebooks #booksbooksbooks #sarahjmass #crescentcity #houseofearthandblood #littlethieves #margaretowen #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #unravelthedusk #elizabethlim #chainofthorns #shadowhunters #thelasthours #cassandraclare #fantasybooks #instabooks #fantasybookstagram #bookstagrams #bookstagrammers #ukbookstagram #ukbookstagrammer #bookstagramuk #bookstagrammeruk #booksofig
The danger of spending time with @prythianbworm and @aduartecasting you come away with books and theories on ACOTAR 6 🦇💐 . . #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bibliophile #themagicians #levgrossman #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #redrunsthewitchsthread #victoriawilliamson #bookstack #newbooks #bookrecommendations #bookshelfie
“True power comes from freedom, and the ability to survive what befalls us.” I loved this book and I’m so excited that a sequel is coming this summer! I grew up on The Mists of Avalon, which is my foundational Arthurian legend and one I’ve come back to countless times. This has that same rich, magical world and passionate, driven characters. It’s a much shorter book, since it focuses so closely on Morgan, but I hope we get many more legends from this author. Morgan has always been my favorite character and she is irresistible here. Her goals change throughout the book as she grows- her education, healing, building a library, helping women - and she stays steadfast in her drive and ambition. The various men that show up and try to control her choices or derail her path are mere distractions. She cannot be swayed or diminished. I also loved how supportive Gorlois was in helping her pursue her hobbies and education, even if they were unusual for a girl. My Mists of Avalon sense of him is extremely negative and he is often barely on the page in other retellings, so this was a refreshing and different take on his character. What’s your go-to Arthurian legend? #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #morgan #morganlefay #morgaine #kingarthur #arthurianlegend #arthurian #magic #merlin #camelot #utherpendragon #gorloisofcornwall #igraine #bookstagram #booksta #bookreview #bookrecommendations #strongfemalecharacters #womenseducation #healing #medicine #power #marriage #legend #myth #retelling #gender
Aaahhh, wat een heerlijke roman om de paasvakantie (bijna) mee af te sluiten. 'Morgan Is My Name' van Sophie Keetch is het eerste deel van een trilogie rond de legendarische figuur Morgane Le Fay. In de middeleeuwse Arthurromans wordt zij als een heks en meedogenloze slechterik geportretteerd, in deze herwerking volgen we prinses Morgan vanaf haar kindertijd tot getrouwde vrouw. Keetch weet voortreffelijk de sfeer van Arthuriaanse hoofse romans op te roepen (verboden liefde! ridders! kastelen! eer en trouw!) en tegelijkertijd worden de bekende personages mensen van vlees en bloed. Het is absoluut niet nodig om vertrouwd te zijn met de verhalen rond koning Arthur en Merlijn. Deze roman kan helemaal los ervan gelezen worden. In de zomer verschijnt het tweede deel en daar kijk ik nu al naar uit! Voor wie houdt van historische fantasy, middeleeuwse verhalen, vlot geschreven verhalen en sterke vrouwelijke personages. #sophiekeetch #morganismyname #engelstaligeliteratuur #middeleeuwseliteratuur
Chaque semaine,je pense partager avec vous une citation qui me touche particulièrement et d'en parler en profondeur 😁 La citation de la semaine nous vient de "Morgan is my name" de @sophiekeetchauthor ,une réécriture de l'histoire de la Fée Morgane. Dans ce passage Morgane,parle de sa mère qui pour épargner aux siens les sévices d'Uther Pendragon ne se révolta pas contre ce dernier après ce qu'il a fait. Rappel : Igraine était la femme du Duc de Cornouaille (le père de Morgane),mais le roi Uther Pendragon en était fou amoureux. Comme elle refusait ses avances, un jour où son époux était de sortie -et grâce à la magie de Merlin- il prit l'apparence du Duc et coucha avec elle (le roi Arthur naîtra de cet acte). Elle devra l'épouser suite à la mort de son mari (qui aurait été tué par les troupes du roi). Quand elle était jeune, Morgane ne comprenait pas que sa mère ne résiste pas.Pour la punir, elle refusait de lui parler ou s'emportait contre elle l'insultant. Car pour Morgane une "femme forte" se devait de résister,de répondre quand on lui parlait mal. Elle pensait aussi qu'Igraine ne l'aimait pas,car elle ne s'était pas battu pour elle. Fnalement,elle réalisera que pendant des années Igraine a pris sur elle sans se plaindre,car elle aimait tellement ses enfants, qu'elle voulait les épargner de la violence du roi. C'est l'un des moments qui m'a le plus marqué😭 C'est un beau message qu'on a là,car une femme forte ce n'est pas seulement quelqu'un qui sait se battre ou qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds en répliquant. Prendre sur soi pour protéger les siens,c'est aussi une force 🥹 Dans les fantasy, la représentation de la femme forte est souvent celle d'une badass a grande bouche et qui se débrouille seule. Et même si c'est important,ce n'est pas la représentation que je préfère,l'Igraine de cette œuvre est ma définition d'une "femme forte" et elle m'inspire énormément ♡ 🤓 Vous pensez quoi de cette citation et de la représentation de la femme forte en littérature ? #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #morganlefay #lafeemorgane #quotes #citations #booksta #bookstagram #bookstagramfrance #livrestagram #instabook #instalecture #instalivre
“This sea brought you forth to life - I can hear it roaring in your veins. It brings you strength, is felt in the tidal shift of your moods.” REVIEW: Morgan is My Name by Sophie Keetch The story begins along the rugged Cornish coastline at Tintagel castle. Uther Pendragon deceives and rapes young Morgan’s mother Igraine, and so Arthur is conceived. But the birth is concealed, and the baby sent away. Unknown to his mother and half sisters, Merlin has prophesied that this child will one day become High King of Britain. But this story is not about Arthur. Though many of the characters and events remain true to the legend, particular care is taken to tell the story of Morgan, Igraine as well as her other daughters. As they find themselves at the mercy of the vicious King Uther, Morgan is the only one who puts up a fight against his will. There’s a romance that I thought wo dominate the story but it’s only present in the first half (a good thing in my opinion). After that life becomes increasingly difficult for Morgan when she is married. Trying to practice her craft as a healer despite being thwarted by her authoritarian husband, she quickly learns that it takes a special kind of grit to survive in a world made for men. Along the way she forms powerful friendships, becomes a mother and learns how to use her wisdom to protect herself and those she loves. This is an immersive and atmospheric read- it evokes the medieval environs, the power of the natural world and magic rooted in nature. At first I wasn’t sure about this very human depiction of Morgan- she’s so awe-inspiring as the classical sorceress figure that I thought to humanise her too much might take away some of that magic, but it doesn’t. The book centres around complex sisterhood, a mother-daughter relationship, female friendship, self-discovery and feminine power and this is what makes it so compelling. I cannot wait for the second instalment of this series! #bookstagramsouthafrica #readingjournal #vscobooks #bookstagramcommunity #bookstagramfeatures #recommendedbooks #sabookstagrammers #readingcommunity #ashleighjadereads #arthurianlegend #morganlefay #morganismyname #sophiekeetch
Really enjoyed this one. I've got a soft spot for an Arthurian retelling and it was good to read one that focused on Morgan and her past. It was a lot darker than my last foray into this myth (Merlin on TV...that Merlin is a lot nicer than this one) but I loved seeing Morgan grow into her strength and power, recovering the wildness and determination she had in her youth before the world tried to take it from her. I'm looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 “𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.” Morgan Is My Name is a retelling of Morgan le Fay, the enchantress from the King Arthur legend. This takes place before his reign, as she goes through the trials and tribulations of growing up, first love, and the obligations that come with being royalty. If you’re a fan of Madeline Miller and Circe, I feel like you would love this! The writing was like poetry, and it had with some of the most beautiful quotes and prose I’ve come across in a long time. ☁️ Morgan’s story is often told from a villainess point of view, so I loved how @sophiekeetchauthor humanized her origin with such a skilled hand. You could tell Morgan just was a good person in tough circumstances, and I couldn’t help but root for her the entire time. As my sister was also one of the one’s who edited this, I knew I had to give it a try and I seriously believe that this book deserves so much more hype! Have you read this yet? Or is it on your TBR? 📖
March wrap up 📚 And just like that March is done! I had a good time with my Celtic month. It gave me the chance to read some of the books that have been sitting on my shelves for a while. First picture is what I read this month: ⚡The Shadow of the Gods - John Gwynne (this is not Celtic mythology inspired but was started in Feb) 🧌 The Celtic Myths - Miranda Aldhouse-Green 🧝♂️ The Two Towers - J.R.R. Tolkien 🍀 The Children of Gods and Fighting Men - Shauna Lawless (5⭐ read - can not recommend this enough!!!) 🧙 Morgan Is My Name - Sophie Keetch 🎧 I also listened to Celtic Tales Second picture is the books I aimed to read, but didn't get round to: Mythology of the British Isles: Geoffrey Ashe Y Mabinogi Under Milk Wood - Dylan Thomas Let me know if there are any books you'd like to know more about and tell me how your March reading went ☺️
“Morgan is my name, and its origin true at least - “sea-born” by way of the Welsh tongue.“ 🐉 Staying on theme with my next read: Morgan is my Name by Sophie Keetch This is a feminist retelling of the notorious sorceress, Morgan le Fay. Enchantress, villainess, healer- she has been cloaked in many identities throughout time. Arthur’s half-sister, she is well known for being his enemy, although the story is not quite as simple as that. But who was she in her own right? What becomes of a woman in a world written for men? Will she be subject to destiny or determine her own fate? Have you read this? Any thoughts on this book or the character of Morgan le Fay in general? P.S can we take a moment to appreciate the stunning cover design 😍🤤 #morganlefay #arthurianlegend #classicretelling #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #ashleighjadereads #bookstagramfeatures #mybookfeatures #readingjournal #recommendedbooks #readingjournal #bookflatlay #bookishthoughts #beautifulbooks
The English books I read in March. Morgan is my name and Dune were my favourites. #readinmarch #wrapup #englishbooks #engelseboeken #crimsonreign #ameliewenzhao #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #parableofthesower #octaviabutler #octaviaebutler #jadecity #fondalee #dune #frankherbert #queenofhearts #colleenoakes #assembly #natashabrown #twistedhate #anahuang #booksandflowers #marchwrapup #marchreads
I started doing the trend of spelling my name with my tbr, but then I remembered my sister got me this book for Christmas.. so. 😆 #booktrends #tbr #bookishhumor #bookstagram #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #fantasy #fantasybooks
3⭐️ I love an Arthurian legend and retelling, but this was a lot of scene setting. Characterisations were great and I love Keetch’s version of Morgan. I think the next book in the series will be amazing. - - - #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #bookworm #booknerd #bibliophile #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #bookaholic #booksofinstagram #booksofig #bookblog #bookstagram #bookinsta #instabooks #booknerd #igbooks #readersofinstagram #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammercommunity #bookstagramuk #goodreadschallenge2024
✨️✨️ COVER REVEAL! ✨️✨️ I am very excited to be part of the cover reveal for LE FAY by @sophiekeetchauthor, the spellbinding sequel to Morgan is My Name. Published by @oneworldpublications, it's released 18 July 2024 in the UK. MORGAN IS MY NAME was a 5-star read for me and one of my favourite books of last year. An emotional and compelling feminist retelling of Morgan le Fay that I still recommend every chance I get! #bookish #reader #instabook #booklover #booksbooksbooks #reading #bookstagrammer #igreads #newbook #bookstagram #morganismyname #morganlefay #arthurianretelling #sophiekeetch #oneworldpublications #coverreveal #lefay
I was so in love with the last book I’ve read: Morgan is my name by Sophie Keetch that I made a daily spread inspired by this story. It’s an Arthurian retelling from the perspective of Morgan Le Fay. Stickers by @lunarluciestickers @thegingercatco and @kassdesignstudio #dailyspread #dailyjournal #dailyjournaling #arthurianstories #morganismyname #sophiekeetch
One of my favourite quotes from Sophie Keetch's 'Morgan Is My Name'. Spoken by Lady of the Lake, Ninianne against the backdrop of Cornwall's wild shores. #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #arthurianlegend #morganismyname #bookquotes #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #bookstagramsouthafrica
My currently reading stack is out of control. Hoe did this happen? Also listening to Dune and An echo in the bone. #outofcontrol #readingstack #bookstack #stacksaturday #currentlyreading #parableofthesower #octaviaebutler #brettwestwood #stephenmoss #jadecity #fondalee #dereisvanyarim #hanshagen #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #deroepvanderaaf #jenminkman #mercyngeno #alkibiades #iljaleonardpfeijffer #lfbollée #denisrodier #didieralcante
Twist my arm then! (I twisted it myself) 📚Violet Kupersmith 📚Jessica Knoll 📚Rachel Yoder 📚Kate Foster 📚Raven Leilani 📚Rebecca F. Kuang 📚Parini Shroff 📚Lizzie Pook 📚Kristen Loesch 📚Claire North 📚Sophie Keetch 📚Carol Ann Duffy #internationalwomensday2024 #womenwriters #womenauthors #womenwhoinspireme #violetkupersmith #jessicaknoll #rachelyoder #katefoster #ravenleilani #rebeccafkuang #parinishroff #lizziepook #kristenloesch #clairenorth #sophiekeetch #carolannduffy
Good morning, bookworms! ✨️📚✨️ It is absolutely gorgeous weather today. Currently 15°C and sunny - it's like Spring has come 🌞🌱🐦🌸 perfect weather for an iced vanilla latte and some new library books 😁 It's been years since I've used my local library. I got my membership renewed over the weekend and browsed the stacks with my dear, lovely friend Lauren. We picked up another buddy read (Morgan is My Name), and I grabbed another book that piqued my interest. I can't wait to crack these! 🥰 #whatsmyspookyassreading #bookstagram #bookish #bookworm #librarybooks #readwithme #tuesdayreads #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #thewolfandthewoodsman #avareid #ificantbringmybookimnotgoing #icedcoffee #coffeeandbooks #bookgirl #fantasyreader #darkfairytales #bookstagrammer #havingfunisnthardwhenyouvegotalibrarycard #springreads #tbr2024 #booktok #bibliophile
Women’s History Month seems like the perfect time to read Morgan Is My Name by Sophie Keetch, a feminist retelling of Morgan le Fay’s story from Arthurian legend. Join us for our Adult Book Club meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 7 pm PT/10 pm ET either in-person or via zoom. Link in bio with more information. #BookClub #OnceUponATimeBookstore #BookDiscussion #YourFamilyBookstore #BookGroup #MorganIsMyName #MorganLeFey #SophieKeetch #ShopMontrose #LocalBookstore #WomenPowered #WomensHistoryMonth Image description: Graphic for the March 2024 book club meeting.
““My name is Morgan,” I said. “And there aren’t enough words for all that I am.”“ - Morgan Is My Name, Sophie Keetch • I’ve often felt Morgan Le Fay deserved better than many of her portrayals; especially the ones where she disguises herself in order to seduce King Arthur (who happens to be her half brother) and then bares a son by him who ultimately usurps the throne and kills Arthur. She hasn’t always been painted in the most flattering light, despite her also being of a sharp wit and intellect. This Morgan certainly comes out swinging in first part of a new trilogy retelling of her story. The expected Medieval / Arthurian mythology elements are all here along with a strong supporting cast of characters some extra magic, political, and courtly intrigue. I’m certainly going to continue this series and see how she grows #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #arthurianlegend #morganlefay #kingarthur #merlin #yafantasy #yahistoricalfantasy #mythology #welsh #cornwall #tintagel #readin2024 🎶Suite from Poldark, Anne Dudley
Buongiorno lettori, visto che ormai siamo a fine mese oggi vi lascio la recensione del libro letto a febbraio per il #gdlfemmitologico di @elis_in_borderland Premetto che adoro tutto quello che riguarda il ciclo arturiano, sin da piccola sono sempre stata affascinata dal mito di Re Artù e dei Cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda, e poi diciamocelo ma chi non conosce, almeno di nome, i suoi protagonisti più famosi tra cui la temibile Fata Morgana, la sua sorellastra e grande antagonista? In questo primo volume della dilogia a lei dedicata conosciamo la donna dietro quel mito, prima di diventare la famosa Fata Morgana è stata una bambina, ragazza, amante, moglie, madre, regina, erudita, guaritrice. Assistiamo al suo percorso di crescita e sviluppo, alla sua affermazione come donna forte, intelligente, indipendente, acculturata, in un mondo dove invece le donne -anche se di sangue reale- non avevano alcun potere né diritto! Grazie ad una prosa fluida e scorrevole veniamo coinvolte negli avvenimenti che caratterizzano la sua vita, ai suoi molti dolori causati dagli uomini che l'hanno vista sempre troppo diversa dalle docili donzelle medioevali, troppo ribelle e indipendente per essere da loro manipolata e usata come una semplice pedina nei loro schemi di potere. Vittima, prima, di un patrigno violento che le ha tolto tutti quelli a cui teneva e che ha tentato in tutti i modi di piegare il suo spirito indomito senza però riuscirci e di un marito, poi, che le ha dato l'illusione di una vita migliore e di un rispetto per il suo essere una donna alla pari di un uomo e che invece non ha fatto altro che deluderla. E' stato davvero impossibile non amare ed affezionarsi a questa donna, così moderna e più avanti di tutti per quel tempo. Che non ha mai smesso di lottare e non si è mai arresa, che ha sfruttato la conoscenza -in tutti i campi- come unico mezzo per non soccombere in un mondo di soli uomini! Si percepisce perfettamente tutto lo studio e la preparazione dietro questo libro e visto che la narrazione finisce al suo arrivo a Camelot alla corte di Re Artù non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito! 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ E a voi piace l'argomento? L'avete letto?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Morgan Is My Name - Sophie Keetch What can I say about this book? It was so epic it actually exceeded my expectations within the first chapter. As a mood reader, I have had this book on my shelf for a long while, waiting for the right moment to read it - which happened this week. It was the perfect mix of being in the right mood and the book being exactly what I wanted and more. This book gives us the origin story of Morgan, aka Morgana Le Fay, as known from Arthurian Legends as the villain or evil sorceress (as in the BBC show Merlin). Instead here we see her as a child and experience her idyllic life in Tintagel with her two sisters and beloved parents... until her father dies and Uther Pendragon appears (aka Giles from Buffy). I don't want to divulge anymore because I don't want to spoil the story at all, even if you have a basic knowledge of these characters and the legends, I'd advise reading this with fresh eyes as it is deserving of your complete attention in its own right. This is book one of a trilogy and the sequel, Le Fay, is out in July so you have plenty of time to buy and devour it! Clear some time and prepare yourself, this is not a book you'll easily put down. The narrative of Morgan is so poetic and evocative it feels like she's telling her story to you and only you; so you care deeply about her freedom, her future aspirations, and share in the rage she is made to feel at the injustices caused by the men around her. Bring on book 2!! Please let me know if you have read this or if you plan to soon! Are Arthurian Myths your thing too? What else have you read in this genre? #over30sbookstagram #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #arthurianlegend #merlin #booknerd #booklover #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #bookaddict #bookreview #bookcover #bookart #bookstagramuk #scottishbookstagrammer
Currently reading pile!! I cannot read only one book at a time and this weekend is no different. So I gathered together all the books I hope to finish over the next few days/weeks and I'm going to make coffee and get started! Do you see any of your current reads here? Or old favourites? Let me know in the comments! #over30sbookstagram #bookpost #bookspines #bookstagramuk #scottishbookstagrammer #bookstagram #bookstack #thesecrethistory #theromansinscotland #kingdomofthewicked #kingscage #dreamsofgodsandmonsters #morganismyname #darkacademia #fiction #fantasy #dystopia #arthurianlegend #nonfiction #ancienthistory #scottishhistory #donnatartt #kerrimaniscalco #victoriaaveyard #lainitaylor #sophiekeetch #simonforder
"Danzan le streghe sotto la luna. La loro danza porta fortuna. Danzan le streghe nella notte scura, non bisogna avere paura. Danzan le streghe quando hanno voglia, intorno a loro non si muove una foglia. Non si ode neppure un rumore. Danzan le streghe per ore e ore. Danzan le streghe intorno alla fiamma. La loro danza sembra un diagramma. Nasconde in fondo un segreto profondo. La loro danza è l’arcano del mondo. Danzan le streghe con grande ardore. La verità è nel loro cuore." IL SEGRETO DI MORGANA di Sophie Keetch TRAMA: La vita della giovane Morgana di Cornovaglia viene stravolta dall’arrivo al castello di Tintagel del re Uther Pendragon, che, con l’aiuto del potente mago Merlino, riesce a impossessarsi della corona, uccidendo brutalmente suo padre e costringendo sua madre alle nozze. Morgana non può accettare di sottomettersi senza combattere: in cerca di vendetta, sfida il patrigno e inizia a studiare le arti magiche. Ma la sua ribellione ha un prezzo. Usata come merce di scambio nei giochi di potere di corte, Morgana si ritrova esiliata in un mondo di subdoli intrighi e bugie, tra macchinazioni di feroci re e malvagi stregoni. Per conquistare l’indipendenza, Morgana dovrà mettere in campo arguzia e coraggio, e combattere contro chi vuole negare la sua intelligenza, domare il suo spirito e controllare il suo corpo. In questa ricerca disperata della libertà, ci sono in gioco le cose a lei più care: il suo onore, le persone che ama, la sua stessa vita. La storia di Morgana è rimasta sepolta per troppo tempo È arrivato il momento di raccontare la verità. #books #bookworm #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #libri #leggere #witchbooks #witch #strega #witches #ilsegretodimorgana #sophiekeetch #newtoncompton
🌸 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕚 🌸 📚Il segreto di Morgana📚 Scritto da #sophiekeetch Editore #newtoncomptoneditori 📚L'anello numero 17📚 Scritto da #ornelladeluca . Recensioni complete sul sito 🔗 Link in bio 🔝 . . #ilsegretodimorgana #lanellonumero17 #recensione #letturesalepepe #recensionedicaraz #recensionedigiovanni #blogletterario #bookblogger #recensireperpassione
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐞` 𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐚 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞` 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚: "𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞", 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐞. ɪʟ sᴇɢʀᴇᴛᴏ ᴅɪ ᴍᴏʀɢᴀɴᴀ, s. ᴋᴇᴇᴛᴄʜ Buonsalve creature amiche, c'è una duologia/trilogia/saga che avreste desiderato rimanesse uno stand-alone? 🌿Sapete quanto ami tutto ciò che riguarda il ciclo arturiano e che Le Nebbie di Avalon della Zimmer Bradley sia uno di quei libri che mi hanno cambiato la vita. Quindi, ero davvero incuriosita di leggere 𝐼𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑖 𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑎 🏰Questo è un retelling della vita di Morgana LeFay e dei fatti che l'hanno portata a diventare la main villain di Camelot. "Tutta un'altra storia" e "La storia di Morgana è rimasta sepolta per troppo tempo" si legge in copertina. Le recensioni lo presentano come un romanzo femminista dove finalmente la protagonista è al centro. *🤔* chiedo umilmente scusa, ma un libricino di 1100 pagine uscito nel 1979 (non propriamente ieri ecco) non vi dice nulla? 🦉Forse questa mia recensione sarà un pò troppo dura, ma d'altronde, quando hai amato così intensamente il libro della Zimmer Bradley tanto da venerarlo, la comparazione viene naturale e l'oggettività viene bellamente gettata dalla finestra della più alta torre del castello 🔮La versione della Keetch richiama a modo suo i principali eventi del ciclo arturiano facendo interagire i più classici personaggi con altri totalmente nuovi. Tuttavia, scordatevi (almeno per ora) la Morgana sacerdotessa di Avalon e quella atmosfera mistica e magica che trasuda dal romanzo della Zimmer Bradley. Dimenticatela proprio 🕯️Ma non voglio demonizzare troppo questo libro: tutto sommato è una storia carina e coinvolgente. Decisamente non uno dei migliori retelling arturiani, ma fa il suo lavoro. 🗡️Avrei preferito, però, rimanesse uno stand-alone perché una trilogia da questa *nuova versione di Morgana* era inutilmente eccessiva. Anche perché, se amate le leggende di Re Artù e volete leggere la storia dalla prospettiva femminile e femminista, saltate questo libro e leggete Le Nebbie di Avalon, un capolavoro classico senza eguali
This one has been on my TBR for a while now and is quite different from what I've been reading recently, so I've got high hopes for it breaking my slump. I've always loved a Morgan Le Fay character - my first fictional crush was Katie McGraph's portrayal of Morgana in BBC's Merlin back in the day.... QOTD - who was your first fictional crush, from a book, TV show, film etc? #currentreads #booksofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #feministretelling #fantasy #mythsandlegends #arthuriantale #morganismyname #sophiekeetch
•Morgan di Cornovaglia e solo una bambina quando inizia il libro, una bambina che vive felicemente la sua vita, insieme alla madre, al padre e alle due sorelle maggiori, senza troppe preoccupazioni a parte le litigate con le sorelle. Ma il suo popolo è in guerra e il padre combatte per un futuro migliore per se e per la sua famiglia. Purtroppo il destino del padre è segnato, gli anni passano e si vede passare il tempo con la crescita di Morgan, da bambina e ragazza innamorata, a giovane donna e a fine libro donna adulta con un figlio. Ma in mezzo a tutto questo si vede Morgan diventare sempre più brillante, forte e coraggiosa, imparare lingue antiche, studiare medicina, salvare persone ma anche amare con ardore un uomo che non potrà mai essere suo e poi essere costretta a prendere marito per un alleanza, perché, lei donna è considerata solo una pedina. E poi altri anni passano e alla fine il regno di Artù inizia. •Morgan di Cornovaglia e la famosa fata Morgana di camelot, il libro racconta l’inizio della sua vita, ma non so se il libro è una versione diversa rispetto al libro classico, non mi ricordo proprio la vita di Morgana nel ciclo arturiano. Ma il libro è un rettaling e qui si ripercorre la sua vita, da bambina ostinata a giovane ragazza, una parte fin troppo lunga e melodrammatica che mi è sembrata non finire più, ad un certo punto credevo di leggere uno young adult, poi per fortuna Morgan è cresciuta è diventata adulta, ed è diventata sempre più consapevole di se, di ciò che voleva e consapevole del bene che poteva fare, ma nonostante tutto sempre proprietà del marito. Mi è piaciuto questo libro, è stato un bellissimo viaggio nella vita di Morgan, nella vita di un personaggio che diventerà importante. Il libro ha un finale aperto e questioni in sospeso, sarà il primo di una trilogia. #ebook - #kobo - #SophieKeetch - #Ilsegretodimorgana - #newtoncomptoneditori - #fantasy - #rettaling - #bookstram @newtoncomptoneditori - @sophiekeetchauthor
17/2024 "Traete il massimo dal vostro potere e verrete amata da tutti. Oppure temuta, se preferite." Descrizione La vita della giovane Morgana di Cornovaglia viene stravolta dall’arrivo al castello di Tintagel del re Uther Pendragon, che, con l’aiuto del potente mago Merlino, riesce a impossessarsi della corona, uccidendo brutalmente suo padre e costringendo sua madre alle nozze. Morgana non può accettare di sottomettersi senza combattere: in cerca di vendetta, sfida il patrigno e inizia a studiare le arti magiche. Ma la sua ribellione ha un prezzo. Usata come merce di scambio nei giochi di potere di corte, Morgana si ritrova esiliata in un mondo di subdoli intrighi e bugie, tra macchinazioni di feroci re e malvagi stregoni. Per conquistare l’indipendenza, Morgana dovrà mettere in campo arguzia e coraggio, e combattere contro chi vuole negare la sua intelligenza, domare il suo spirito e controllare il suo corpo. In questa ricerca disperata della libertà, ci sono in gioco le cose a lei più care: il suo onore, le persone che ama, la sua stessa vita. Pagine 426 🧡 Avete letto questo libro? Conoscete la figura di Morgana? #bookgram #book #bookstagramita #booklover #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #libridaleggere #libri #libriconsigliati #thebookclubpost #gdlfemmitologico #ilsegretodimorgana #sophiekeetch
🌊I came to this Arthurian retelling without a huge amount of knowledge of the myths, I know the basics but didn't know much of Morgan Le Fay's story. I realised after reading that this is the first of a promised trilogy, which makes much more sense! What we receive in this first part is a slow-paced story focused on Morgan growing up - from childhood to adulthood, through discovery, friendship, first love and into her first marriage. The prose is beautifully written. Scenes that describe the elements and the rugged landscape Morgan is surrounded by are especially evocative and brooding. There has been some criticism about inserting modern sensibilities on historical stories, especially feminist retellings, but I think there's a balance to be struck. Writers write in the time that they live in, and we shouldn't get bogged down in exactly how it was at the time - especially when 'the time' is a vague, medieval/middle ages that is mostly myth and legend! I'll absolutely be waiting for the next in this series to come out - Keetch's word choices and almost melodic phrasing were a genuine pleasure to read. 5/5
IL SEGRETO DI MORGANA Autrice: @sophiekeetchauthor Editore: @newtoncomptoneditori Pagine: 382 Cari readers oggi vi parlo di "Il segreto di Morgana", romanzo d'esordio di Sophie Keetch che riprende il ciclo arturiano. Centrale in questo libro è la figura della strega Morgana che personalmente ho sempre visto in maniera abbastanza negativa. Grazie a questa lettura ho avuto modo di rivalutare del tutto il suo personaggio e Lady Morgan mi ha del tutto ammaliato. La Keetch ci racconta la storia di Morgan, dalla sua infanzia fino all'arrivo a Camelot, alla corte di re Artù. Lady Morgan vive in Cornovaglia, terza figlia del conte di Tintagel e della consorte Ingraine. Dopo un'infanzia inizialmente felice tutto cambia quando il malvagio re Uther Pendragon si invaghisce di Ingraine e pur di averla non esita a uccidere il marito e a impadronirsi di Tintagel, costringendola a sposarlo grazie agli inganni perpetrati dal misterioso quanto oscuro Merlino. Da quel momento la vita di Morgan sarà sempre in salita, costellata da lotte continue, scontri e ostacoli a volte insormontabili. Lady Morgan fin da bambina dimostra una forza di carattere davvero notevole, indomita e soprattutto indomabile, è pervasa da una grande sete di conoscenza e di libertà che la spinge a scontrarsi ripetutamente con Uther. In Morgan si avverte un costante dualismo tra istinto e ragione, tra passione e lucidità, tra senso dell'onore e valore dei legami affettivi che la spinge per gran parte della vita a sacrificare se stessa e le sua aspirazioni. Ciò in gran parte dipende dal contesto storico in cui si svolge la storia, perché in un'epoca come quella medioevale in cui le donne sono considerate come soprammobili e il loro ruolo deve limitarsi a quello di mogli e madri obbedienti e devote, è tristemente chiaro che per una donna ribellarsi è praticamente impossibile. Lady Morgan deve di volta in volta sottostare alla volontà di chi vorrebbe spegnere quella fiamma che le arde dentro e dopo un grande amore impossibile e una giovinezza trascorsa in convento dove la sua sete di conoscenza trova terreno fertile... ⬇️ Continua nei commenti con domande ❓ Ringrazio @newtoncomptoneditori per la copia.
📚January Wrap-Up📚 Despite being busy with relatives visiting, I managed to read six books! ✨RUTHLESS VOWS by Rebecca Ross: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J Maas: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 ✨BOOKSHOPS AND BONEDUST by Travis Baldree: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J Maas: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨MORGAN IS MY NAME by Sophie Keetch: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J Maas: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed every book I read this month. Here’s to discovering more great stories in February 🥰 #bookreview #january #reading #readingwrapup #acotar #bookshopsandbonedust #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #sarahjmaas #travisbaldree
I just finished this book and it was so so good. Morgan Is My Name is a retelling of the story of Morgan le Fay, sister to King Arthur. I loved the way this story was told from beginning to end. I definitely recommend it. #morganismyname #morganlefay #kingarthur #fantasynovels #sophiekeetch #bookstagram #whatareyoureading #bookswelove
Time for @fairyloot december photo challenge! Today we are showing the bookends. They are inspired by Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and feature Excalibur so I decided to include some books that are inspired around the Arthurian legend. Have you read any these? I have read Silver In the Bone and Morgan is Name and Sisters of Sword and Shadow are on my tbr. #fairyphoto81 #fairyloot #fairylootspecialedition #arthurianlegend #excalibur #bookends #bookishmerch #booksubscriptionbox #booksta #bookstagram #silverinthebone #alexandrabracken #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #sistersofswordandshadow #laurabates #fantasybooks
I completely forgot to post this picture from back in the summer… so here you go, enjoy some summer vibes and a good book 📕 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookblogger #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #arthurianlegend #cornwall #booksbooksbooks #mythology #legends
Aujourd’hui,je vais vous parler d’une de mes plus belles lectures de 2023 ❤️ Direction la Cornouaille pour y retrouver celle que l’on connaîtra tous plus tard sous le nom de la Fée Morgane ✨ Il n’est disponible qu’en anglais, mais j’espère sincèrement qu’il y aura rapidement une traduction française pour que tout le monde puisse profiter de cet ouvrage si passionnant 🥰 La plume de Sophie Keetch n’est pas sans rappeler celle de Madeline Miller. C’est contemplatif/poétique, sans être trop lourd.Les descriptions de lieux m’ont transporté sur place et je n’ai eu aucun mal à me représenter les scènes! Tout s’est déroulé comme si je regardais un film 😊 L’histoire sait prendre son temps,sans nous plonger dans l’ennui ! Dans ce premier tome -ça sera une trilogie-,on suit les 20 premières années de vie de Morgane. On est témoin de ses premiers émois et rébellions,contre le cruel Uther Pendragon,ainsi que ces premiers pas vers la “magie”! Je ne pensais pas qu’elle était autant curieuse et avide d’apprendre plein de choses. Elle a parfois un sacré caractère,mais c’est avant tout une femme qui se cherche et qui veut être libre d’être ce qu’elle est/veut ♡ Les personnages secondaires ne sont pas sans reste. Igraine,sa mère,est la définition d’une femme forte pour moi. A l’époque une femme était l’objet de son mari et désobéir,pouvait te coûter la vie,mais elle s’est battue à sa façon pour protéger ceux qu’elle aime quitte à devoir endurer les pires sévices. Leur relation mère-fille,m’a extrêmement émue et encore plus vers à la fin du livre... 😢 Alys est le soutien émotionnel de Morgane et du lecteur.Je n’ai pas les mots pour vous dire combien j’ai aimé cette femme qui est intelligente, bienveillante et cyniquement drôle ! Ce roman est une ode à la femme,mais aussi à la connaissance et à la liberté ✨ J’ai tellement hâte de lire la suite,où l’on sera plus plongé dans les légendes arthuriennes que l’on connaît 😁 ⚜️ Il vous tente ? #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #oneworldpublications #morganlefay #lafeemorgane #arthurian #legendearthurienne #booksta #bookstagram #bookstagramfrance #livrestagram #instabook #lecture #avislecture #chroniquelitteraire
📚Book Review! MORGAN IS MY NAME by Sophie Keetch (@sophiekeetchauthor) A magical retelling if Morgan Le Fay of Cornwall, her life and marriage, her difficulties and passions, with familiar British legends like Merlin and King Arthur! 🏰When King Uther Pendragon murders her father and tricks her mother into marriage, Morgan refuses to be crushed. Trapped amid the machinations of men in a world of isolated castles and gossiping courts, she discovers secret powers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 👑Reading MORGAN was such a pleasure. Sophie Keetch’s prose is gorgeous, and I was soon swept into Morgan’s world - a pawn of an English kingdom ruled by men. Rich with historical detail (which I love), it reminded me of books by Philippa Gregory, one of my favourite authors. 👑It was fascinating seeing this part of English history entwined with legend. Morgan is a great character - hotheaded and fearless. So many moments made me smile in satisfaction because she is such a boss! 👑The last thirty pages especially had me spellbound! I can’t wait to read LE FAY! #oneworldpublications #morganismyname #morganlefay #historicalfiction #sophiekeetch #merlin #kingarthur #utherpendragon #lefay #bookreview #historicalfantasy
✨ 2 0 2 4 ✨ I’ve been feeling distant on here for the last year or so, yet seeing and sharing love for reading is one of the reasons I haven’t yet just deleted all social medias and resorted to an old timey phone. Today I realised something I NEED to focus on this year - apart from working hard on and enjoying my studies - is to create. Art, crafts, any form of creation is a necessity for this insane world we live in. I feel like I am feeding my soul inch by inch to consumption, and taking in so many negative consumption, yet I am not using my energy to make things to put back into the world. To add to my energy reserves, to act, and not just spend time and energy reacting. 🩵 So apart from reading some books I have anticipated to for some time, and rereading favourites, I want to further spend time taking photos, drawing, crocheting, and writing. I intend to be intentional and mindful in what I am doing, with my focus being more on the how and not on how much. I hope this new year will have more soft moments than harsh ones, more compassion than hate, and more creation than destruction. ✨ #LMSJanuary2024 - Anticipated #readingadventuresjan24 - Q: trickster, #shelfiesaturday #ReadingInTheWeb - books you want to reread #circe #madelinemiller #hermajestysroyalcoven #junodawson #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #piranesi #susannaclarke #assassinsapprentice #robinhobb #wehavealwayslivedinthecastle #shirleyjackson #ifwewerevillains #mlrio #emilywildesencyclopaediaoffaeries #heatherfawcett #theonceandfuturewitches #alixeharrow #dune #frankherbert #fortheloveofreading #anticipatedsequels #bookish #rereads #escapeintobooks #fortheloveofbooks
🧙 Oggi ti racconto del libro che ho ricevuto da @leggendo_fra_le_righe per lo scambio natalizio organizzato da @clalovesbooks 🖤 🧙Ne approfitto per mostrarti la mia bellissima Dea Cosmica di @pagan_artisans 🖤 💫~"IL SEGRETO DI MORGANA" di @sophiekeetchauthor (pag.383) @newtoncomptoneditori 🧙 La vita di Lady Morgan viene stravolta quando il diabolico Re Uther Pendragon, con l'aiuto di Merlino, uccide suo padre e si impossessa del regno. Morgan e le suo sorelle vengono sopraffatte dai suoi intrighi di corte, costrette ad ubbidirgli in quanto nuovo sposo della madre. Ma Morgan ha un dono, ed inizia a studiare le sette arti, ma anche le arti magiche. La conoscenza le darà la possibilità di inseguire la libertà, anche se a caro prezzo. 🖤 #cosanepensarita Molto appassionante. Intrighi di corte, sotterfugi, guerre, magia, amore e amicizia. Il lato romantico della storia mi ha conquistata. Ho adorato l'aspirante Cavaliere Accolon di Gallia. Ma la vera protagonista del romanzo è la forza di Lady Morgan, che non accetta passivamente la sua condizione di donna. Le convenzioni sociali la costringono ad avere obblighi verso un uomo che non è suo padre, a sposare chi le viene imposto, la costringono a sottostare ad un marito infedele, pena il rogo. Le donne sono sottomesse, private della loro libertà, considerate solo il mezzo per avere un erede. Quanta amarezza in queste pagine! Ma anche tanta tenacia! Morgan ed Alys, la sua amica e compagna di studi, continueranno a studiare, conoscere, sapere, ed a praticare le arti curative e la magia, per il bene di chi sta loro intorno. L'ambientazione è bellissima. Siamo in Cornovaglia, e tutta la storia ha inizio a Tintagel. Quanto mi piacerebbe visitarla! Una storia ed un personaggio tutto da scoprire! 🖤Morgan, "nata dal mare" in lingua gallese. #illibroeservito #sophiekeetch #morgan #morgana #morganapendragon #unapennacomeamica #magia morgana
Since we’re a whole week into the new year, I thought I should probably share my favourite books of 2023 and YES Godkiller was the best book I read this year and also in the last, like 3/4 years. Highly, highly recommend all of these books but especially those top 3. #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #igreads #igbooks #bookpile #godkiller #hannahkaner #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #adowryofblood #stgibson #komicantcommunicate #guardsguards #terrypratchett #theadventuresofaminaalsirafi #shannonchakraborty #terrortome #garthmarenghi #theboneseason #samanthashannon #lieswesingtothesea #sarahunderwood #thelongwaytoasmallangryplanet #beckychambers
Books I added to my collection in December. Some Christmas presents, some very special editions, and I just learnt there was a Gremlins novelisation . . #book #books #bookish #bookstagram #bookhaul #owlcrate #lockedlibrary #wildlifephotographeroftheyear #sylvainneuval #untilthelastofme #forthefirsttimeagain #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #tokillashadow #katherinequinn #gremlins #georgegipe #naturetalesforwinternights #nancycampbell #patrickrothfuss #thenameofthewind #thewisemansfear #ariverofgoldenbones #akmulford #december
Final six, again in no particular order because it would actually hurt me to make those choices: 📚Fyneshade by Kate Griffin 📚Hurdy Gurdy by Christopher Wilson 📚The Temple of Fortuna by Elodie Harper 📚The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell 📚Killingly by Katharine Beutner 📚Morgan Is My Name by Sophie Keetch I’m starting 2024 off with a reread of The Temple of Fortuna, and in that spirit I’m looking for recommendations for female-led historical fiction set in Ancient Rome/Greece/Egypt! If you have any recs, comment and let me know! 📚 #fyneshade #kategriffin #hurdygurdy #christopherwilson #thetempleoffortune #elodieharper #thesilentcompanions #laurapurcell #killingly #katharinebeutner #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #favouritereadsof2023 #toptwelvereadsof2023 #bestbooks #bestreads #2023 #happynewyear2024 #readersofig #readersofinsta #readergram #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #myyearinbooks #📚
I read sooo many good books this year! Books: 39 Favourite this year: A tie between Light Bringer and The Shadow of the Gods. Graphic Novels: 11 - And joined a Comic Book Club! Thanks to @books_boards_and_brews for running it 😊 Favourite this year: TMNT: The Last Ronin Audiobooks: 3 - All re-reads, but a series that I love. Will definitely be listening to more audiobooks this year now that I’m back to work! Highlights: The Will of the Many - James Islington The Book That Wouldn’t Burn - Mark Lawrence The Faithless and the Fallen - John Gwynne Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells The Final Architecture - Adrian Tchaikovsky Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo Disappointments: Wizard’s Handbook - Brandon Sanderson The Lost Metal - Brandon Sanderson The Ink Black Heart - Robert Galbraith (almost DNF) Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry Can’t Wait to Read: The Fragile Threads of Power - V.E. Schwab Bookshops & Bonedust - Travis Baldree The Book That Broke the World - Mark Lawrence Wind and Truth - Brandon Sanderson Excited to get into my 2024 reads! What was your top read of 2023? #bookstagram #yearinreview #2023reads #johngwynne #jamesislington #piercebrown #marklawrence #marthawells #adriantchaikovsky #jamessacorey #brandonsanderson #travisbaldree #rebeccayarros #christopherpaolini #leighbardugo #katemorton #sarahjmaas #sophiekeetch #robertgalbraith #naminaforna #tomfelton #matthewperry
🏰Sophie Keetch - Il segreto di Morgana🏰 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 •Volevo innanzitutto augurare a tutti un felice anno nuovo! Che sia un anno pieno di gioie, di sogni che si realizzeranno e traguardi che si raggiungeranno ma soprattutto, che sia un anno pieno di letture! 🥂 •Trama: "Il segreto di Morgana" parla della vera storia di Morgana: da quando è piccola, fino alla morte del padre per mano di Uther Pendragon che poi con un inganno riuscirà a sposare la madre. Parla del suo primo amore, un amore vero, sofferto, dei suoi studi, della sua voglia di apprendere, dei suoi poteri. La sua storia come non l'avete mai sentita, letta ne vista mai .🧙♂️ •Recensione: Parto dicendo che amo tutto ciò che riguarda l'epica, tutta l'epica cavalleresca, medioevale, quella di Re Artù, i cavalieri della tavola rotonda, Merlino e, appunto, Morgana, che in questo libro viene descritta e raccontata in maniera inedita. Questo romanzo è un esordio ma devo dire che è veramente ben scritto, super scorrevole, con la capacità di tenerti incollata alle pagine. Ho amato questo libro e credevo fosse autoconclusivo, ma una volta finito di leggerlo ho capito che non poteva essere così, infatti ho scoperto poi che si tratta del primo di una trilogia, e sinceramente non vedo l'ora che Sophie faccia uscire il secondo: Sophie, sorprendici in questo 2024! Curiosissima di scoprire nei prossimi come una donna colta, intelligente e generosa come lei, possa poi diventare la perfida Fata Morgana che tutti conosciamo. Cinque stelle meritatissime, leggetelo! 🛡️🗡️ • • • #sophiekeetch #ilsegretodimorgana #happynewyear #2024 #read #reading #medioevo #morgana #merlino #utherpendragon #reartù #fatamorgana #books #book #booklover #bookslovers #booksaddict #bookstagram #bookcommunity #readreadread #readeveryday #booknerd #bookblogger
Saluto l’anno di letture con il 40º libro e un bel bagaglio di 13186 pagine. Non sto qui a scrivere le solite cose poco interessanti, questo è più un memo per me stesso. È stato un anno pieno di emozioni di tutti i tipi ma il bilancio è assolutamente positivo. Soddisfatto della mia crescita sportiva e spirituale, delle persone che ho attorno e della mia crescita personale in generale, quindi un solo proposito per l’anno nuovo… CONTINUARE SU QUESTA STRADA!!! 💪🏻 Grazie a tutti i compagni di viaggio che siano presenze fisse o anche solo di passaggio, mi avete aiutato a capire meglio chi sono, dove voglio andare, ma soprattutto chi voglio diventare!!! Ps: “Non subire l’ombra ma cavalca l’onda!” (Cit.). E la storia continua… 😎 #libri #crescitapersonale #goodvibes #motivazionedelgiorno #Merlin #Artù #Morgana #sophiekeetch #newtoncompton #magia
Morgan Is My Name Sophie Keetch 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅 I absolutely loved reading this retelling of Morgan le Fay 😚
Last read of the year and I absolutely loved it. It had been a while between Arthurian stories and Morgan’s story has always been a favourite. Can’t wait for the next book #SophieKeetch #morganismyname #oneworldpublications #arthurianlegend #morganlefay
I finished 78 books this year and it was pretty tough picking my favourites, but here they are! They're in no particular order but if I had to pick just one, I'd probably go with The Secret History. There's definitely a strong theme of badass women and a little magic here. This was also the year my TBR absolutely exploded as I joined the realms of book socials and just constantly saw the amazing stuff everyone's reading - so plenty to do next year! Are any of your favourites on this stack? #bookstagram #books #emilywildesencyclopaediaoffaeries #heatherfawcett #apsalmforthewildbuilt #beckychambers #thesecrethistory #donnatartt #alongwaytoasmallangryplanet #bookshopsandbonedust #travisbaldree #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #theshadowcabinet #junodawson #babel #rfkuang #weyward #emiliahart #badmen #juliemaecohen #theadventuresofaminaalsirafi #shannonchakraborty #theprioryoftheorangetree #samanthashannon
Here are my favourite books from each month this year, for the second half. It was insanely hard to decide but I also loved going back through and reminiscing on all the really good books I’ve read this year! Have you read any of these?? #readmorebooks #reading #favourite #bestbooks #favouritebooks #2023 #2023books #booksta #bookstagrammer #outonalimb #hannahbonamyoung #redrising #piercebrown #fourthwing #rebeccayarros #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes #suzannecollins #yourstruly #abbyjimenez
Il #calendariodellavvento con i #consiglidilettura di @l.cestergram 21 dicembre "Poi toccò a me. Uther, di nuovo seduto sul trono, mi chiamò a sé con uno scatto del polso, e io ebbi un fremito quando il balsamo del dolore evaporò completamente, rimpiazzato dall’unica emozione che conoscevo: la collera." "E ci si ritrova così avvolti in una storia che scorre veloce, pagina dopo pagina, cullati da una scrittura appassionata che riflette le sfumature di una vita impetuosa. Lady Morgan è “una creatura nata dal mare, turbolenta e inarrestabile”, personaggio travolgente, che vive le emozioni con il fuoco della passione. Ribelle, indipendente, coraggiosa, dotata di un acume fuori dal comune, bellissima." La mia recensione completa su https://libroguerriero.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/il-segreto-di-morgana-di-sophie-keetch-newton-compton-editori/ Oggi il mio speciale calendario dell'avvento, interamente dedicato a scrittrici donne, continua con un romanzo appassionante che ci trascina nei luoghi della tradizione arturiana Libroguerriero Marilù Oliva Newton Compton editori #ilsegretodimorgana #sophiekeetch #morganismyname #newtoncompton #newtoncomptoneditori #fatamorgana #artù #camelot #tintagel #leggerefabeneallanima #recensioni #recensionilibri #reviewbook #consigliodilettura #booklover #bookloverslife #calendariodellavvento #librisottolalbero #unlibroalgiorno #libroguerriero #thebookclubpost
21 dicembre ❤ "Poi toccò a me. Uther, di nuovo seduto sul trono, mi chiamò a sé con uno scatto del polso, e io ebbi un fremito quando il balsamo del dolore evaporò completamente, rimpiazzato dall’unica emozione che conoscevo: la collera." "E ci si ritrova così avvolti in una storia che scorre veloce, pagina dopo pagina, cullati da una scrittura appassionata che riflette le sfumature di una vita impetuosa. Lady Morgan è “una creatura nata dal mare, turbolenta e inarrestabile”, personaggio travolgente, che vive le emozioni con il fuoco della passione. Ribelle, indipendente, coraggiosa, dotata di un acume fuori dal comune, bellissima." La mia recensione completa su https://libroguerriero.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/il-segreto-di-morgana-di-sophie-keetch-newton-compton-editori/ Oggi il mio speciale calendario dell'avvento, interamente dedicato a scrittrici donne, continua con un romanzo appassionante che ci trascina nei luoghi della tradizione arturiana ❤ #ilsegretodimorgana #sophiekeetch #morganismyname #newtoncompton #newtoncomptoneditori #fatamorgana #artù #camelot #tintagel #leggerefabeneallanima #recensioni #recensionilibri #reviewbook #consigliodilettura #booklover #bookloverslife #calendariodellavvento #librisottolalbero #unlibroalgiorno #libroguerriero #thebookclubpost
Da secoli il #CicloArturiano affascina e incanta lettori da tutto il mondo. La prima, grande opera fu #lemortedarthur scritta da Sir #thomasmalory che raccolse vari scritti e romanzi francesi ed inglesi. Successivamente le gesta di Artù, di Merlino di Uter Pendragon e dei Cavalieri della tavola rotonda entrarono nell'immaginario comune. Però, quando di parla di Ciclo Arturiano, ci si sofferma soprattutto sulle gesta e sui personaggi maschili che compongono il ciclo. Poi arrivò #lenebbiediavalon e, finalmente, ad avere voce e potere furono le donne, soprattutto Morgana. Ora la voce di Morgana è tornata in un nuovo imperdibile romanzo, che racconta la dura vita delle donne nella #Britannia medievale. Lady Igraine, Elaine, Morgouse e le altre donne di Britannia si uniscono a Morgana, fata, strega o semplicemente una donna affamata di conoscenza, per raccontare ancora una volta questa storia affascinante. Facendo i conti con il pregiudizio, la lussuria degli uomini e un destino già scritto per loro. Ma con un arma potente: La conoscenza è potere. Attendo con ansia il seguito.🏰⚔️📚 #morganlefay #merlin #kingarthur #camelot #tintagel #newtoncompton #bookaddict #libri #consigli #morganismyname #sophiekeetch #reineterno #theonceandfutureking #marionzimmerbradley #thwhite #instabook #ladyofthelake #FataMorgana #fantasy
Fierce, powerful, essential Morgan is my Name by @sophiekeetchauthor Morgan is my Name is a feminist retelling of the legendary figure Morgan Le Fay (or Morgana) from Arthurian legend. Passionate, raw, beautifully written and utterly captivating. The audiobook of the year and an absolute must read. A historical fiction with fantastical elements that is incredibly accurate not only to the Arthurian legends upon which it is based, but also to the historical time period it is set within, the languages used (including Welsh!!!), and the geopolitical landscape of the time. I was captivated immediately. The beautiful and immersive writing creating such emotion and impact that within the first four chapters I declared this would be a new favourite book of all time for me, and after finishing it, I can assure you that claim still stands. The messages and heart of this book truly shine through, shedding light on certain topics, including female rights, ensuring you will be thinking about this book for a long time after you finish it. This book weighs heavily on my heart and mind (in truly the best way), bringing me hope and motivation, determination and courage to go forth and help make these important changes come to light in a world perhaps not as fair as is often assumed, and to continue spreading the messages the book holds at its core. This is a book that has imprinted itself on my very soul and I do not wish to remove it. I embrace it and all that it reveals, sharing in the weight and joy and empowerment and fierce determination that Morgan is my Name holds. Morgan Le Fay is an incredible character in Arthurian literature and legends, one that was always determined to last, that would not be forgotten, that will seek her vengeance, her rights, and the protection of all she holds dear. A character that we all know of, but do not truly know... until now. Until Morgan is my Name. •Continued in caption…
How often do you use your local library? • ✧ • ✧ • Some library holds arrived this week and I am SO KEEN: 🔮 MORGAN IS MY NAME – @sophiekeetchauthor A feminist retelling of the early life of Morgan le Fay 🥀 FAIR ROSALINE – @natashasolomonsauthor A feminist ‘untelling’ of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ from Rosaline’s perspective Both of these sound like catnip for this bookworm’s soul. Arthurian legends? Shakespeare? But with FEMINISM? YAS PLEASE 🙌 • ✧ • ✧ • As for this Friday’s fun fact… Y’all know I love libraries, but did you know Australian library systems benefit authors as well as readers? Aside from the obvious perks (like getting your book in front of a wider audience), the Australian government has a system called the Australian Lending Right Schemes: 📚 Public Lending Rights (PLR) – covers books held in public libraries 📚 Educational Lending Rights (ELR) – covers books held in libraries at schools, universities, and educational institutions Creators (that is, authors, editors, illustrators, translators and compilers) can register their books for the schemes. Once registered, the government will recognise the income creators have lost due to their work being available for free rather than bought in a shop, which would have seen those creators earn royalties. Previously, the lending schemes were only applicable to physical books. Earlier this year, the Australian government extended the schemes to cover audio and ebooks, too (finally 🙃). Before y’all get excited: ELR and PLR apply per COPY of a book, not per BORROW. That is, the schemes operate similarly to you buying a book and repeatedly loaning it to friends, rather than creatives receiving royalties per ‘stream’, if libraries were to work in the same way as a subscription channel. Better than nothing though, hey? • ✧ • ✧ • 💬 What was the last book you borrowed? . . . . . . . #thecheerfulbookworm medieval bookworm avidly reading Arthurian stories #retelling witches knights heroic adventures in chivalry #fantasybooks morgana rosaline romeo and juliet novel #fantasyauthors bookish bookdragon supporting libraries #bookhaul booked up bibliophile #tbr readerly fantasy aussie bookstagram
I've seen some really good reviews on this book so I'm excited to see what it's like. #newbook #newread #morganismyname #sophiekeetch