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Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of science fiction and fantasy!
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Summer Book Bingo 2026: The Books That Stood Out (opens the original)
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In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses , Andrea and Elizabeth wrap up Summer Book Bingo by sharing some of their favorite reads from the challenge. They talk about books that they couldn’t put down, the strange ways a Bingo category can change how you look at a book, and some thought provoking weird little books. A few are sci-fi, a few are fantasy, and some are just really great stories about community and character. 01:36 Books We Couldn't Put Down 07:22 The Books That Made Us Look Twice 12
Books We’ve Been Meaning to Read for Years (opens the original)
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In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into books on their TBRs for years, or even decades. This week, they're talking about the books and authors they've read a book or two and want to keep reading, from Margaret Atwood and Brandon Sanderson to Stephen King and George R.R. Martin. They discuss intimidating series, unfinished stories, forgotten books on their shelves, and the many ways book logistics influence what they actually read next. Elizabeth’s TBR Catch-22 —
Assassin’s Apprentice: Our First Robin Hobb Deep Dive (opens the original)
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In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice . As the first book in the Farseer Trilogy, the story follows Fitz, a young royal bastard who is drawn into the dangerous world of court politics and magic. They talk about why this classic fantasy felt surprisingly familiar, yet how Hobb’s detailed writing and worldbuilding pulls in the reader. They also discuss favorite characters, the mysterious magic systems of the Skill and the Wit,
A Day, A Week, Forever, or Never: Dream Sci-Fi & Fantasy Vacations (opens the original)
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In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses , Andrea and Elizabeth explore the science fiction and fantasy worlds they'd most like to visit, from cozy escapes in the Shire and Panga to magical cities like Velaris, and dragon filled adventures at Basgiath.. Along the way, they debate what makes a fictional destination truly vacation worthy, whether they'd stay for a day, a week, or forever, and which famous worlds they'd rather avoid. Their conversation wanders through magical libraries, dragon saf
Second Foundation: Asimov’s Trilogy Comes Full Circle (opens the original)
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In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Isaac Asimov's Second Foundation , the conclusion of the original Foundation trilogy. They discuss how the novel brings the series full circle while exploring its biggest ideas, including psychohistory, the rise and fall of civilizations, free will versus manipulation, and whether history can truly be predicted. Along the way, they examine the contrast between the First Foundation's physical sciences and the Second Foundat
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