Riordans books have been translated into fortytwo languages and sold more than thirty million. Mithras is an instance that roman mythology interacted and fused with other religions with the expansion of the empire. Hindu mythology is the collection of myths belonging to the hindu people of india. He has used greek, roman, egyptian, and norse and combinations thereof. Rick riordan does not like audio book versions of his books, because he says they dont sound the way he would like them to.
January, the beginning month of the year, was named after him. His big breakthrough was the lightning thief 2005, the first novel in the fivevolume percy jackson series, which placed a group of adolescents in a greco roman. Rick riordan weaves even more greek mythology into his young adult childrens fantasy story in addition to exploring roman mythology as it adopted the greek. His ability to write almost native teenage prose and weave together the ancient and modern has made him a rockstar certain elementary and middle school circles. Rick riordans trials of apollo concludes with the tyrant. In what order should rick riordan s mythological series be read to make the most sense, and what is the chronological order. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including hearthstone the elf, blitzen. Percy jackson and the olympians the percy jackson coloring. Read riordan disney books disney publishing worldwide. Juni 1964 in san antonio, texas, mit vollem namen richard russell.
Books in order this has a complete list of all of rick riordans books in chronological order. In about a month, the romans will march on camp halfblood. Rick riordan, dubbed storyteller of the gods by publishers weekly, is the author of five new york times numberone bestselling middlegrade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. Riordans first fulllength novel was big red tequila, which became the first book in the tres navarre series. I designed the general story arc for the whole series and authored the first book, maze of bones, but the other books were published in such rapid succession roughly one book every three months that it wouldve been. Sep 15, 2016 in 2005, rick riordan published his novel percy jackson and the lightning thief. He introduced readers to greek demigod percy in the lightning thief and to roman demigod. Each of his works of childrens literature centers around an adaptation of mythology for modern readers and for children. Last week saw the release of the lost hero, the first book in his new series, the heroes of olympus, and hes. He plans on releasing a norse anthology book in 2015, and has also said to want to write an egyptian anthology series as well. Pontifex maximus roman high priest to the gods porphyrion the king of the giants in greek and roman mythology.
These books will be for children and adults alike, and feature all of the wellknown norse gods and goddesses that people have learned of as they grew up. Rick riordan book list welcome to rick riordan book list. Percy jackson and the olympians this page has information about all of the stories in the percy jackson and the olympians series not only the main novels, but also the short stories, graphic novels and other books. In the heroes of olympus, riordan draws on elements of roman mythology, adding them to his readymade world of greek myths and legends introducing us to. In what order should rick riordans mythological series be. The first book of his the trials of apollo series based on greek mythology, the hidden oracle, was released in may 2016. Today over 35 million copies of his percy jackson, kane chronicles, and heroes of olympus books are in print in the united states, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick riordan born june 5th, 1964 in san antonio, texas is an american author of more than 30 books and is best known for the percy jackson and the olympians series, which follows the modern day adolescent son of the greek god poseidon. Based on the egyptian mythology, the kane chronicles is set in the same.
He also wrote the adult mystery series tres navarre and helped edit. Its sometimes too long but overall, its ok although i wished that there are more books of the heroes of olympus like 10 books all about it. Rick riordan must have a direct line to mount olympus. Annabeths appearances in crossover shorts with the kane chronicles, and in magnus chase and the gods of asgard make her the only character besides percy jackson to have appeared in all three of the greco roman, egyptian, and norse mythology series by author rick riordan. I cant be the only one who adores percy jackson, heroes of olympus, trials of apollo, and magnus chase, right. A new demigod is bornthis time from norse mythology. Rick riordans best mythology books in 2005, rick riordan published his novel percy jackson and the lightning thief. Rick riordan s first fulllength novel was big red tequila, which became the first book in the tres navarre series. He has used greek, roman, egyptian, and norse and combinations thereof in a total of five separate novel series. Rick riordan, dubbed storyteller of the gods by publishers weekly, is the author of five new york times numberone bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. Below is a list of rick riordans books in order of when they were originally released. Rick riordan books list of books by author rick riordan. Riordan s series include the olympian demigod series percy jackson and the heroes of olympus and the kane chronicles for young adults as well as tres navarre for adults. It was the first of his books to be based on greek mythology.
Rick riordan is an american author who writes young adult fantasy novels and detective fiction for adults. Rick riordan is an author of childrens fantasy literature. Original art, enlightening character interviews and profiles, puzzles, and a quiz add to the fun in this actionpacked collection. Much of his work is influenced by mythology and archaeology, and riordan is currently working on a series. Riordans sources for the mythology used in his books must largely be. Its said that janus showed saturn hospitality when he fled to italy after the titan war, so saturn gave janus the power to see both the past and the future. Magnus chase, a oncehomeless teen, is a resident of the hotel valhalla and one of odins chosen warriors. Percy jackson and the olympians, the heroes of olympus, and the trials of apollo, based on greek and roman mythology. With his trademark wit and creativity, rick riordan answers these questions and more in three neverbeforeseen short stories that provide vital backstory to the heroes of olympus and percy jackson books. Starting with the lightning thief, the book that launched millions of readers into the amazing world of greek mythology, to the hidden oracle, the story that gives a new look to roman myths not to mention the god, apollo with visits to. The mark of athena by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the iliad by homer, the lost.
Roman mythology is the collection of myths belonging to the ancient romans. Over the past decade, millions of young readers, parents, and teachers have come to adore rick riordans classic series percy jackson and the olympians, which made ancient greek mythology contemporary, relevant, and entertaining as it turned kids on to reading. Percy jackson and the olympians, based on greek mythology. The mark of athena the greek and roman demigods will have to cooperate. Random literature or mythology quiz can you name the rick riordan books in the percy jackson universe.
Its not hard to understand why rick riordan is called storyteller of the gods by publishers weekly. While indra was mentioned by apollo and dionysus was mentioned to have battled brahmas in the past, it is unknown if the following applies to them outside of the pandava quartet. Rick riordan never looks at fanfiction because he doesnt like that other people are writing about his characters, and he doesnt want people saying, hey, that was my idea though. Rick riordan has 175 books on goodreads with 12455427 ratings. Rick riordan s most popular series is camp halfblood chronicles. Since then, the author has written various ya series, and many of these explore ancient mythologies. The adventure begins here the first novels from the five groundbreaking series by rick riordan. Rick riordan, dubbed storyteller of the gods by publishers weekly, is the author of five new york times numberone bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world percy jackson, the heroes of olympus and the trials of apollo, based on greek and roman mythology. Listen and download full free rick riordan audiobook collection. Her main weapon is a short celestial bronze knife given to her by luke. Many people dont know much about his life outside of the fact he was born in 1964, on june 5th. He helped develop the ten books of the 39 clues series and wrote the first book in the series, the maze of bones. Watermark books and cafe, in partnership with the orpheum theatre, will host author rick riordan for a presentation of the ship of the dead, book three, magnus chase and the gods of asgard on saturday, october 7 at 6. Rick riordan new releases 2020, 2021, upcoming books.
His most recent publications are three books in the magnus chase and the gods of asgard series, based on norse mythology. The blood of olympus rick riordan read online free books. It is prominently featured in the first rick riordan presents book series, the. If i were to read the books it would be my first time reading them and i would intend to read all of the books at once. Rick has been married to a woman named becky since the 1990s. D i also llooooooovvvvvveeeeee greek, roman romans are ehhh, but still cool and nordic mythology. His son was upset, so riordan began telling him stories about percy and greek mythology relating to his. His big breakthrough was the lightning thief 2005, the first novel in the fivevolume percy jackson series, which placed a group of adolescents in a greco roman mythological setting. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Rick riordan has a new anthology series in the works for his fans. Porphyrion the king of the giants in greek and roman mythology poseidon the greek god of the sea.
The sea of monsters by rick riordan, the lightning thief by rick riordan, the last olympian by rick riordan, the. If anyone wants to rant about the books or just mythology or myths, im definitely up for that. Some roman gods do not even have a greek aspect, being born within the roman religion which, such as terminus, the original pure roman god. Rick riordan on writing, fiction, and mythology rick riordan is an instantly recognizable name among young readers. The roman gods are the more disciplined, militaristic and warlike version of their greek. He has two children, both sons, and their names are haley and patrick. The bestselling author of the percy jackson and the olympians series has spent the past decade humanizing the gods and goddesses of ancient mythology, revealing their quirks and flaws as well as their awkward adjustments to modernday life. You belong in rick riordan s norse mythology series, where you try not to get magnus killed, outwit loki, and hide thors hammer. Rick riordan started with the greek mythology because his son had adhd and dyslexia. Percy jackson, the heroes of olympus and the trials of apollo, based on greek and roman mythology. He also wrote the adult mystery series tres navarre and helped edit demigods and monsters, a collection of essays on his percy jackson series.
Jun 06, 2016 you belong in rick riordan s norse mythology series, where you try not to get magnus killed, outwit loki, and hide thors hammer. It is prominently featured in the first rick riordan presents book series, the pandava quartet, focusing on pandava demigods on a quest to prevent the end of the world. He has written 3 book series and working on a 4th and 5th series based on the idea of mythical gods in the real world. These three stories are the last id read in the sequel series as i had to wait for book 4 and i simply never came back to the series. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular tres navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. Books by rick riordan authors like rick riordan what. As the son of frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, magnus isnt naturally inclined to fighting.
Rick riordans most popular series is camp halfblood chronicles. Its useful to teenagers and adults that are curious of greek andor roman mythology its also useful and fun to read for teengers andor adults that like fantasy stuff. Roman mythology you belong in rick riordan s roman mythology series, shooting arrows with frank and hazel, or taking arion for a. His novels contain a lot of mythology, including greek, roman and egyptian mythology. Roman mythology you belong in rick riordan s roman mythology series, shooting arrows with frank and hazel, or taking arion for a quick ride around the continents. However, even the original gods can have distinct behaviors on their roman form. Take a quiz and test your knowledge of all things rick riordan. No matter whether you have been a fan of his since his first novels, the percy jackson series or even more recently, we have everything you need to know about everything that rick riordan has written. Last week saw the release of the lost hero, the first book in his new series, the heroes of olympus, and hes currently on a 12 city tour to promote the book and.