Trilogies on our TBR: Commitment, Cliffhangers, and Classic Epics
Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy BookcastShow Notes
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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