The Village of Bones

By Mary Mackey,

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Prequel to the Earthsong Series

"Mary Mackey's The Village of Bones, gives us the vivid adventures of The Clan of the Cave Bear, the magic of The Mists of Avalon and Lord of the Rings, and the beauty of Avatar. Filled with the belief that love drives out fear, it…

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1 author picked The Village of Bones as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Village of Bones was a fantastic reimagining of how early goddess-based cultures may have lived. It reminded me of classics like The Mists of Avalon and took me into a prehistoric time when power was shared equally between men and women.

The author did extensive research into archeology, and although the book is a fast-paced, entertaining read, her knowledge of goddess figurines, cave paintings, and ancient cultures shines through.

I’m always trying to envision how humanity could live more peacefully together. As long as we accept the paradigm that human nature is warlike and that there will always be…

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