By T.H. White. A classic Arthurian tale about a young Arthur and his mentor Merlin.

By Marion Zimmer Bradley. This is a classic tale of Arthurian legends, but told from the perspective of female characters.

By Mary Stewart. This first novel of the series introduces readers to a young Merlin, who does not know his father but does possess the Sight.

By Douglas Clegg. A new vision of Mordred, not as a bloodthirsty man set out for vengeance, but of a tortured man. He is tortured by his mother, whom he has great loyalty to and by his love for Lancelot, whom he cannot have.

By Stephen Lawhead. The first book of the Pendragon Cycle, this story takes place before Arthur and Merlin, but sets up the legend. It follows an Atlantean princesses and a seer and druid Prince.

By Maurice Broaddus. A modern and edgy take on the Arthurian legends, this book mixes the ancient myths with drug gangs. King is a street hustler to must unite the streets.

By Jack Whyte. A new look at Uther, Pendragon from child to adult. Uther, friend of Merlyn, divides himself between two worlds: the world of Camulod and Roman military training, and that of the Pendragon of Cambria, a dark and harsh world.

By Bernard Cornwell. A compelling retelling of the King Arthur saga. Merlin has disappeared and Arthur, who was banished, returns to a land where magic and religion are vying for people's souls.

By Donald Barthelme. An alternate history story where King Arthur and his Knights of the Round table fight with the Nazis.

By Peter David. Part of Arthur's mythic quality is the legend that he is supposed to return when he is once again needed. In this book, Arthur returns and runs for mayor of New York city.