Circle of Friendship

Tris gets mad at a tree. Summersea’s weather forecast isn’t looking good. Niko, you’re on notice again! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Sandry makes a questionable decision. Do we like Crane now? Seriously, what DOES Pierce have against water signs? Rosethorn and Briar get some much needed assistance. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Anna and MJ are joined by longtime pod-friend and brilliant theme composer Molly Hebert-Wilson! Briar needs a quarantine hobby (and a birthday). Frostpine is angry. What does Tamora Pierce have against water signs?! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Anna and MJ are joined by special guest Nicole Ker from the Books That Burn Podcast! Niko is brooding. Rosethorn is grumpy. There should really be an Emelan mod for Stardew Valley. Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Sandry nags Briar about birthdays. Anna & MJ pitch an Office-style Circle of Magic sitcom. Briar and Rosethorn have a plant telephone! Content Warning for discussions of epidemics & illness throughout this book. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Anna and MJ are joined by MJ’s husband John and Britni and Goodwin from the Reading Circle Temple podcast to give a preview of our Emelan TTRPG using the Fate system. Meet our characters, delight in our terrible puns, and enjoy the chaos that ensues. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Daja chooses between Winding Circle and Tenth Caravan Idaram. Polyam can ride again! Friendship always makes us cry. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Anna and MJ follow their own advice and give themselves a break. Anna speculates on what the Discipline Cottage crew would do for Valentine’s Day. Rosethorn wants you to stay out of her garden. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Rosethorn aggressively establishes her boundaries. Daja must choose between self-preservation and saving the Traders. This series still needs the Studio Ghibli treatment. Fire ropes! Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.

Yarrun is determined to put out all the fires or die trying! He dies trying. Daja gets fed up with the Traders’ BS. This whole chapter is a TikTok meme. Special thanks to Nicole Belsummer for our logo and the stellar team of Molly Hebert-Wilson and Robare Pruyn-Bush for our theme music.