Madeline Miller Anthologies Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| xo Orpheus |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Writer’s Library |
2020 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Heracles’ Bow |
2012 |
N/A |
| Galatea |
2013 |
Buy |
| Mestra |
2026 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Song of Achilles |
2011 |
Buy |
| Circe |
2018 |
Buy |
Madeline Miller studied Classics at Brown University and taught Latin and Greek for years before publishing her first novel. That background in ancient languages and literature gives her retellings an authority that sets them apart from other mythological fiction. “The Song of Achilles” retells the Trojan War through the eyes of Patroclus, while “Circe” reimagines the life of Homer’s witch as a story of exile, power, and self-discovery.
Both novels became massive bestsellers and brought Greek mythology to a new generation of readers. Miller’s approach treats the myths not as distant legends but as stories about recognizable human emotions: love, jealousy, ambition, and the desire to be seen. Her shorter fiction also draws on classical sources, and she continues to work within the world of Greek myth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Madeline Miller written?
Madeline Miller has written seven books across three series.
What was Madeline Miller's first book?
Madeline Miller’s first book is The Song of Achilles, published in 2011.
What is Madeline Miller best known for writing?
Madeline Miller is best known for The Song of Achilles (2011), which won the Orange Prize for Fiction, and Circe (2018), a bestselling retelling of the story of the witch from the Odyssey. Both novels bring Greek mythology to life through deeply human characters.