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Summer Book Bingo 2026: The Books That Stood Out
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 b...
Books We’ve Been Meaning to Read for Years
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 an...
Assassin’s Apprentice: Our First Robin Hobb Deep Dive
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 follo...
A Day, A Week, Forever, or Never: Dream Sci-Fi & Fantasy Vacations
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 Shir...
Second Foundation: Asimov’s Trilogy Comes Full Circle
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 dis...
Reading Goals Revisited: Our Mid-Year 2026 Book Check-In
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth revisit reading goals and New Year's resolutions set back in January. They check in on their 26 in 2026...
Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov: The Power of a Single Word or Character
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth discuss Foundation and Empire, the second book in Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy. They explore the n...
Put a Bird on It: Judging Books by Their Covers & Summer Book Bingo
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth discuss the complicated world of book covers and how first impressions shape our reading expectations. ...
Reading Foundation in 2026: What Holds Up and What Feels Dated
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Foundation by Isaac Asimov, one of the most influential works in classic science fiction. Tog...
Independent Bookstore Day Adventures in Montana
On this week’s episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, join Andrea and Elizabeth as they share their Independent Bookstore Day adventures on a bookish road trip through coz...
Tolkien’s Legacy: The Hero’s Journey and Literary Nods to Middle-earth
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, we explore the lasting influence of J. R. R. Tolkien on modern fantasy and beyond. From shaping iconic tropes in The Lord of...
Return of the King: Epic Battles, Healing Hands, and Returning to the Shire
Join Andrea and Elizabeth as they discuss The Return of the King, the epic conclusion to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, highlighting standout moments, character a...
Adding 3 Books to Our TBR: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Picks, Wild Cards & Intimidating Reads
In this special one year anniversary episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, we’re reflecting on our favorite moments from the past year of podcasting, how our reading habi...
The Two Towers: Hidden Heroism and Tolkien’s Deeper Themes
Andrea and Elizabeth continue their journey through The Lord of the Rings with The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien. With the Fellowship scattered, the story suddenly expa...
Mythmakers and Memoirs: The Power of Telling Your Own Story
Join Andrea and Elizabeth as they explore the remarkable friendship between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, including their Oxford writing groups, shared faith, as docu...
The Fellowship of the Ring: Long Roads, Dark Powers, Hope
Andrea and Elizabeth dive into J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, comparing it to The Hobbit and the film adaptations while unpacking Tolkien’s themes of pow...
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...