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 Hilary Mantel, Callie Hart’s Brimstone, and Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy, while exploring what makes the three book structure so compelling for readers. From historical fiction to fantasy, they reflect on the joy of committing to a trilogy and the anticipation of what comes next. The episode wraps up with their excitement for next week’s discussion of The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, inviting listeners to read along.

00:55 Elizabeth's Recent Read: Wolf Hall

04:11 Andrea's Recent Read: Brimstone

07:18 Was the first book enough to commit?

08:45 Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy

11:24 Book Covers and Shelf Frustrations

12:31 When is a Trilogy Really a Trilogy?

14:46 The Empire Trilogy and Thematic Storytelling

17:49 History through a Fantasy Lens

19:38 Dragon Trilogies Dilemma

21:33 Finally Diving into The Lord of the Rings

25:36 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Trilogies and Series Mentioned:

Wolf Hall Trilogy by Hillary Mantel 

Fae & Alchemy Series by Callie Hart

Harlem Trilogy by Colson Whitehead

Hierarchy Series by James Islington

The Empire Trilogy by J.G. Farrell

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi Series by Shannon Chakraborty

The Moonfall Series by Sarah A. Parker

Upcoming Read A Long Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Two Towers

The Return of the King

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