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Spring is in the air (well, almost, anyway) and a new crop of books has just arrived. Here are some of the Monitor book critics' favorite March picks.
What do the Greek gods tell us about humanity itself? Classics professor Barbara Graziosi hints at an answer in her entertaining history of the gods of Olympus, tracing their mystique up through the ages. Why do are they still an important part of cultural conversation? Reading Graziosi's book offers intelligent insight into their enduring appeal. You can see the Monitor's full review of "The Gods of Olympus" here.
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