Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond. From space travel to spells, they share what they loved, what didn’t quite connect, and what they’re excited to read next, sprinkling in the occasional recommendation from outside the genre. In 2026, their theme is trilogies! Starting with the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Expect thoughtful takes, occasional tangents, and plenty of bookish joy.

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Trilogies on our TBR: Commitment, Cliffhangers, and Classic Epics

In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into the trilogies they are currently reading and eagerly anticipating. They discuss Wolf Hall by ...

Revisiting JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: Nostalgia, Dragons, and Epic Adventure

In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth revisit J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, diving into a spoiler-light discussion for new and returning reade...

Best Books of 2025: Our Top 10 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Standout Reads

In this Season Two kickoff episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth look back at their Top 10 books of 2025, spanning sci-fi, fantasy, romantasy, litera...

Reflecting on Water Moon: A Journey Through a Magical Ghibli-esque World

Andrea and Elizabeth dive into their December book pick, Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao. This listener voted book pick made it to the second round of the Goodread...

Numbers, Novellas, and a Touch of Holiday Cheer

Andrea and Elizabeth delve into the world of novellas, discussing the defining characteristics of a novella and the blurry line where it becomes a novel. They share th...

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