Great Celtic Fantasy & Mythology Books

​It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of that (and our Irish roots) we put together a list of great Celtic fantasy and mythology books.

1. The Little Country by Charles de Lint: Folk musician Janey Little discovers a mysterious unpublished book that pulls her into a parallel world of magic and danger, intertwining her fate with a story that has the power to reshape reality.
 
2. The Iron King (The Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa: Meghan Chase, a seemingly ordinary girl, discovers she is the daughter of a faery king and is drawn into the dangerous world of the Nevernever, where she must navigate treacherous alliances and battle the rise of a new, deadly Iron Fey.
 
3. The Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn series: a sweeping historical saga that brings to life the legendary figures and pivotal events of Celtic history and mythology, blending fact and fiction to explore the triumphs, struggles, and enduring spirit of the Irish people.
 
4. Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1) by Juliet Marillier: a historical fantasy retelling of the “Six Swans” fairy tale. Sorcha, the only daughter of an Irish chieftain, must endure immense hardship and silence while weaving nettle shirts to break a curse that transformed her six brothers into swans. (CW: r*pe.)
 
5. The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga #1) by Mary Stewart: a classic that reimagines the legend of Merlin, following his journey from an outcast boy with prophetic gifts to a powerful enchanter who shapes the destiny of Britain and the rise of King Arthur.
 
6. The Song of Albion series by Stephen R. Lawhead: Lewis Gillies, an Oxford student, stumbles into the mythical Celtic world of Albion, where he must embrace his destiny as a warrior and leader to restore balance between worlds amid prophecy, war, and honor.
 
7. The Mabinogion Tetralogy by Evangeline Walton: a rich retelling of the Welsh Mabinogion, weaving together myth, magic, and heroism as it follows the struggles of gods, mortals, and sorcerers in an ancient world where destiny, love, and power shape the fate of Britain.
 
8. The Once and Future King by T.H. White: a retelling of the Arthurian legend, following King Arthur from his childhood as Wart—mentored by the wizard Merlyn—through his rise to the throne, his establishment of Camelot, and his tragic downfall due to betrayal and fate.
 
9. The Hunter’s Moon by O.R. Melling: Gwen and her Irish cousin, Findabhair, embark on a summer backpacking trip through Ireland, only to find themselves caught in a dangerous adventure when Finn is kidnapped by the Faerie king during the magical Hunter's Moon, leaving Gwen to rescue her in a world where the lines between legend and reality blur.
 
10. The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Gael Song #1) by Shauna Lawless: a historical fantasy set in 10th-century Ireland, where immortal Tuatha Dé Danann and shape-shifting Fomorians secretly influence warring kingdoms. Two powerful women—one seeking vengeance, the other protecting her son’s legacy—struggle for control in a land on the brink of change.
 
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What’s your favorite Celtic fantasy or mythology book? Tell us in the comments!


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