Cory O’Brien books

Cory O'Brien is an American author and comedian known for Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes and George Washington Is Cash Money, humorous retellings of mythology and history.
Author · Non-Fiction · Humor · Mythology

Non-Fiction

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Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes 2013 Buy
George Washington Is Cash Money 2015 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Two Truths and a Lie 2025 Buy

Cory O’Brien is an American author and comedian who gained attention through his blog “Myths RETOLD,” where he rewrote classic myths in casual, profane, modern English. His first book, Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes (2013), collected his irreverent retellings of mythology from cultures around the world.

George Washington Is Cash Money (2015) applied the same approach to American history, retelling the stories of the Founding Fathers and other historical figures with the same blunt humor. His most recent work, Two Truths and a Lie (2025), is his first novel. O’Brien’s appeal comes from making old stories feel approachable by removing the formal tone that usually surrounds them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cory O’Brien written?

Cory O’Brien has written three books across two series.

What was Cory O’Brien's first book?

Cory O’Brien’s first book is Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, published in 2013.

What is Cory O'Brien's writing style?

O’Brien writes in a deliberately irreverent, profanity-laced style that retells classic stories using modern slang and humor. His approach strips mythology and history of their formal language and presents them as if a friend were telling you the stories at a bar. The style originated on his blog, ‘Myths RETOLD,’ where he rewrote myths in casual internet language.

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