Welcome to the first stop on our First in a Series journey! In this episode, Crystal leads us into the world of The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman. We’re covering the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy and the first four episodes of the HBO/BBC adaptation.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
• His Dark Materials (TV Series)
• A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
• The Fifth Season  by N.K. Jemisin
• A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
• A Discovery of Witches  (TV Series)

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(1:33) Let’s Talk Ratings

(9:49) Book vs. Series Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(12:09) Episode 1

(32:42) Episode 2

(41:31) Episode 3

(48:33) Episode 4