Do I need to read these books in a specific order?

No, each volume covers a distinct region or theme independently. You can read them in any sequence that interests you most, such as starting with Nordic Tales before moving to Celtic Tales.

Are the stories within each book connected by a single plot?

No, these are anthologies of traditional or genre-specific stories. Each title collects separate narratives, such as fairy tales in Celtic Tales or ghost stories in Ghostly Tales, without a continuous overarching plot.

What specific cultures or themes does this series cover?

The series covers Nordic folklore, Victorian ghosts, fae creatures, Celtic myths, and Russian quests. It includes works by Ulla Thynell, Bill Bragg, Lou Benesch, Kate Forrester, and Dinara Mirtalipova.

Reading order & editions

Tales Series: Global Folklore Collections

5 books in the catalog · Chronicle Books · Chronicle Books

Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

Ghostly Tales: Spine-Chilling Stories of the Victorian Age Chronicle Books

Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark Chronicle Books

Russian Tales: Traditional Stories of Quests and Enchantments

Series authors

Writers represented in Tales

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Chronicle Books

2 books in the series

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Series reading order: Tales

1 Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales · 2016 $24.95 View →
2 Ghostly Tales: Spine-Chilling Stories of the Victorian Age Chronicle Books · 2017 $24.95 View →
3 Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark Chronicle Books · 2019 $26.95 View →
4 Russian Tales: Traditional Stories of Quests and Enchantments · 2021 $24.95 View →
5 Tales of the Fae: Enchanting Stories of Fairies, Elves, and Sprites · 2026 $24.95 View →

The Tales series presents distinct volumes dedicated to specific geographic regions, allowing readers to explore localized mythologies and storytelling traditions. Each book functions as an independent anthology, focusing on the unique heritage of its designated area without requiring prior knowledge of other entries. The collection includes works such as Nordic Tales by Ulla Thynell, which covers Scandinavian folklore, and Ghostly Tales by Bill Bragg, offering Victorian-era horror narratives. Lou Benesch contributes Tales of the Fae with stories about magical beings, while Kate Forrester writes Celtic Tales focusing on British Isles traditions. Dinara Mirtalipova adds Russian Tales to the lineup. These volumes are published by Chronicle Books and stand alone as separate cultural explorations.