Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mythology 101 | 1990 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 2 | Mythology Abroad | 1991 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 3 | Higher Mythology | 1993 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 4 | Advanced Mythology | 1999 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 5 | Applied Mythology | 2000 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
Jody Lynn Nye’s Mythology series begins with Mythology 101 (1990), which introduces Keith Doyle, a college student who stumbles upon a secret community of elves living in the basement of his university library. Rather than hiding from them, Keith befriends the Little Folk and becomes their ally as they try to keep their existence hidden from the wider human world. The tone is light and humorous throughout, with Nye playing the collision of mundane college life and fairy-tale creatures for both comedy and warmth.
The series grew to five books over the next decade. Mythology Abroad (1991) takes Keith overseas, while Higher Mythology (1993) brings new threats to the elves’ hidden home. Advanced Mythology (1999) and Applied Mythology (2000) round out the series with further adventures that expand the world and raise the stakes for both Keith and his small friends.
Readers who enjoy cozy contemporary fantasy with a sense of humor will find the Mythology books a good fit. Nye writes the elf characters with distinct personalities, and Keith is an easygoing protagonist who holds the stories together without overshadowing the supporting cast. The books are short, quick reads that work well for fans of lighthearted urban fantasy.