Mythology can be found in many different forms of literature. Although the most reliable information lies in works done from long ago, writers of today still manage to capture the mystery and magic that is mythology. While movies can impress the eyes with it's special effects, nothing is better than learning about a subject from books. Attached here are the Top 100 must read books that are based or involve myths and legends.

1. The Revenge Of The Shadow King - Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis - Grey Griffins Book One
2. The Rise Of The Black Wolf - Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis - Grey Griffins Book Two
3. The Lightening Thief - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book One
4. The Sea Of Monsters - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Two
5. The Titan's Curse - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Three
6. The Battle Of The Labyrinth - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Four
7. The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Five
8. A Great And Terrible Beauty - Libba Bray - The Gemma Doyle Trilogy Book One
9. Rebel Angels - Libba Bray - The Gemma Doyle Trilogy Book Two
10. The Sweet Far Thing - Libba Bray - The Gemma Doyle Trilogy Book Three
11. Blue Bloods - Melissa De La Cruz - Blue Bloods Book One
12. Masquerade - Melissa De La Cruz - Blue Bloods Book Two
13. Revelations - Melissa De La Cruz - Blue Bloods Book Three
14. The Van Alen Legacy - Melissa De La Cruz - Blue Bloods Book Four
15. Peter and the Starcatchers - Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson - Book One
16. Peter and the Shadow Thieves - Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson - Book Two
17. Peter and the Secret of Rundoon - Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson - Book Three
18. Escape From The Carnivale - Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson - A Neverland Book
19. East - Edith Pattou
20. Dragon Rider - Cornelia Funke
21. Inkheart - Cornelia Funke - Book One
22. Inkspell - Cornelia Funke - Book Two
23. Inkdeath - Cornelia Funke - Book Three
24. Harry Potter - J.K Rowling (series consists of several books)
25. Daughters of the Moon Series - Lynne Ewing
26. Charlie Bone - Jenny Nimmo (series consists of several books)
27. The Snow Spider - Jenny Nimmo - Magician's Trilogy Book One
28. Emilyn's Moon - Jenny Nimmo - Magician's Trilogy Book Two
29. The Chestnut Soilder - Jenny Nimmo - Magician's Trilogy Book Three
30. The Ruins of Gorlan - John Flanagan - Rangers Apprentice Book One
31. The Burning Bridge - John Flanagan - Rangers Apprentice Book Two
32. The Icebound Land - John Flanagan - Rangers Apprentice Book Three
33. Oakleaf Bearers - John Flanagan - Rangers Apprentice Book Four
34. The Sorcerer in the North - John Flanagan - Rangers Apprentice Book Five
35. Eragon - Christopher Paolini - Inheritance cycle Book One
36. Eldest - Christopher Paolini - Inheritance cycle Book Two
37. Brisingr - Christopher Paolini - Inheritance cycle Book Three
38. The Trench - Steve Alten
39. Ever World Search For Senna - K.A. Applegate
40. Dhampir - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
41. Thief of Lives - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
42. Sister of the Dead - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
43. Traitor to the Blood - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
44. Rebel Fay - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
45. Child of a Dead God - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
46. In Shade and Shadow - Barb and J.C. Hendee - A Novel of the Noble Dead
47. Interview with a Vampire - Anne Rice - Vampire Chronicles
48. The Vampire Lestat - Anne Rice - Vampire Chronicles
49. Queen of the Damned - Anne Rice - Vampire Chronicles
50. Tale of the Body Thief - Anne Rice - Vampire Chronicles
51. Marked - P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
52. Betrayed - P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
53. Chosen - P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
54. Untamed - P.C Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
55. Hunted - P.C Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
56. Tempted - P.C Cast + Kristin Cast - A House of Night Novel
    
57. Blood and Gold - Anne Rice - Vampire Chronicles
58. Poison - Chris Wooding
59. The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray - Chris Wooding
60. Storm Thief - Chris Wooding
61. Sunshine - Robin McKinley
62. City Of Bones (Mortal Instruments) - Cassandra Clare
63. City Of Ashes (Mortal Instruments) - Cassandra Clare
64. City Of Glass (Mortal Instruments) - Cassandra Clare
65. The Host - Stephenie Meyer
66. Dragons of a Fallen Sun (War of Souls:Volume I) - Weis & Hickman
67. Dragons of a Lost Star (War of Souls:Volume II) - Weis & Hickman
68. Dragons of a Vanished Moon (War of Souls:Volume III) - Weis & Hickman
69. Name of the Wind: Book One of the Kingkiller Chronicles - Patrick Rothfuss
70. A Wind in the Door - Madeline L'Engle
71. A Swiftly Tilting Planet - Madeline L'Engle
72. Many Waters - Madeline L'Engle
73. The Alchemyst - Michael Scott - Book One of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
74. The Magician - Michael Scott - Book Two of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
75. The Sorceress - Michael Scott - Book Three of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
76. Earthsea - Ursula K. Le Guin (series consists of several books)
77. Blood Legacy: The Story of Ryan - Kerri Hawkins
78. Succubus Blues - Richelle Mead
79. Keturah and Lord Death - Martine Leavitt
80. The Silver Wolf - Alice Borchardt
81. Night of the Wolf - Alice Borchardt
82. The Wolf King - Alice Borchardt
83. Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy Book 1
84. Frostbite - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy Book 2
85. Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy Book 3
86. Blood Promise - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy Book 4
87. Secret Lives - Gabriella Poole - Darke Academy Book 1
88. Blood Ties - Gabriella Poole - Darke Academy Book 2
89. Tithe - Holly Black
90. Valiant - Holly Black
91. Ironside - Holly Back
92. Evermore - Alyson Noel - Immortals Book 1
93. Blue Moon - Alyson Noel - Immortals Book 2
94. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr
95. Ink Exchange - Melissa Marr
96. Fragile Eternity - Melissa Marr
97. The Fallen 1 and 2 - Thomas E. Sniegoski
98. The Immortals of Meluha - Amish Gupta - Siva Trilogy Book One
99. The Secret of Nagas - Amish Gupta - Siva Trilogy Book Two
100. The Nick Chronicles - Sherrylin Kenyon