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Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast
Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of science fiction and fantasy! From epic space operas to enchanted realms, they break down the books they've read, spilling their thoughts on plot twists, worldbuilding, and the characters they love (or love to hate). Expect lively discussions, unfiltered opinions, occasional book-related tangents, and plenty of nerdy joy as they explore the most spellbinding and mind-bending stories across the genres…
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- Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast
What to Read Next After the Farseer Trilogy
What should you read after finishing Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy? Andrea and Elizabeth discuss the books they picked up after Assassin’s Quest, along with…
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Assassin's Quest Deep Dive: Prophecy, Purpose, and the End of a Trilogy
Andrea and Elizabeth return to Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy to discuss Assassin’s Quest, the epic conclusion to Fitz’s journey. They explore Fitz’s search for…
- Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast
Spooky Season: What Makes a Monster
What actually makes a book horror? In this spooky season episode, Andrea and Elizabeth explore where horror, fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction…
- Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast
Royal Assassin: Book Two of the Farseer Trilogy Deep Dive
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, the second book in the Farseer Trilogy. They talk about…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hope, Harmony, and Reflection: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Becky Chambers’ solarpunk novella Psalm for the Wild-Built and explore its themes of hope, utopia, and relatable self-discovery…
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To Borrow or To Buy: The Ultimate Book Lover's Dilemma
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into the age-old debate of borrowing versus buying books. They discuss their personal…
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Dragons, Romantasy, and World Building: When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker, a sweeping romantasy filled with dragons…
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Witchy Vibes & Haunted Reads: Falling into Spooky Season
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth lean into spooky season. They discuss their favorite books featuring witches, vampires, and…
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Moons, Money, and Society: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into Ursula K. Le Guin's sci-fi classic The Dispossessed. They discuss major themes such…
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Summer Book Bingo: Wins, Faves, and Future Plans
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth recap their Summer Book Bingo Challenge, discussing their favorite reads and the books that…
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Classics, Cons, and Cosmic Awards: Hugo Tidbits & Timeless Reads
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, join Andrea and Elizabeth as they recap Andrea’s recent experience at WorldCon 2025 in Seattle. They delve into the…
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Tea, Twee, and a Touch of Magic: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into Sangu Mandanna's cozy fantasy novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches…
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Dark Academia & Dream Libraries: Secret Histories, Magical Schools, and the Allure of Literary Lore
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, hosts Andrea and Elizabeth dive into the sub-genre of Dark Academia, discussing its key elements.. They talk about…
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The Moon Made of Cheese: Philosophic Nibbles with “When the Moon Hits Your Eye” by John Scalzi
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into John Scalzi's book When The Moon Hits Your Eye, exploring its whimsical premise of…
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Mid-Year Check-In: Tracking Reads & Choosing What’s Next
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, hosts Andrea and Elizabeth discuss their annual reading goals, methods for setting those goals, and tracking their…
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Exploring "The Moonday Letters" by Emmi Itäranta: A Sci-Fi Mystical Journey
In this week's episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into their first sci-fi book pick “The Moonday Letters” by Emmi Itäranta. They…
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Cosmic Pride: Celebrating Queer Narratives in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Beyond
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth celebrate Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of visibility and support for queer stories…
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Summer Reading Adventures: Little Free Libraries, Independent Bookstore Day Recap, and Summer Reading Programs
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, hosts Elizabeth and Andrea explore their seasonal reading habits and discuss nostalgic summer reading programs that…
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Soaring into "Daughter of the Moon Goddess": A Journey Into Chinese Mythology
Join hosts Andrea and Elizabeth in this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses as they discuss Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. They explore the book's…
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From TBR Piles to Indie Aisles: Gearing up for Independent Bookstore Day!
Join hosts Andrea and Elizabeth as they dive into what’s next on their TBR shelf of their favorite sci-fi and fantasy series, along with a few stand alone…
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Witches, Bog Monsters, and the Power of Stories, Getting into 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon' by Kelly Barnhill
Andrea and Elizabeth dive into the world of children's literature with an in-depth discussion of 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon' by Kelly Barnhill, which won the…
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Exploring 'The Full Moon Coffee Shop' by Mai Mochizuki
In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into 'The Full Moon Coffee Shop' by Mai Mochizuki. They discuss the book’s themes, such…
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Galaxies and Goddesses: Intro and Top Reads of the Year So Far
Note from Andrea & Elizabeth: This was our very first episode of Galaxies and Goddesses! Our audio and editing have come a long way since then, but we’re…