Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast

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 safaris, space travel, and the surprisingly practical details of visiting imaginary worlds.

00:44 Dragons, Wildlife, and Fantasy Safaris

02:53 Choosing the Perfect Fantasy Vacation

06:44 Cozy Escapes or Epic Adventures?

10:07 Would Sci-Fi Worlds Actually Be Fun?

11:38 The Reality of Space Travel

14:31 Unexpected Tangents

18:06 Forever is a Very Long Time

19:57 Books Inspiring Real Life Travel

26:11 Library Must See Travel Plans

28:50 Worlds to Avoid

30:28 Does Travel Change Your Reading?

34:09 Outro

The Lord of the Rings — J.R.R. Tolkien
A Court of Thorns and Roses — Sarah J. Maas
A Psalm for the Wild-Built — Becky Chambers
Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros
Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir
Foundation series — Isaac Asimov
The Maid and the Crocodile — Jordan Ifueko
A Discovery of Witches — Deborah Harkness
Brimstone — Callie Hart
Game of Thrones  — George R. R. Martin
Dune — Frank Herbert
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan — Lisa See
Memoirs of a Geisha — Arthur Golden

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