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 novels. They share personal anecdotes and detailed insights about why these books captivate them. They also touch upon upcoming releases by authors like Rachel Gillig and R.F. Kuang. Additionally, the hosts discuss Independent Bookstore Day and their plans to celebrate, including how to find out more about local bookstore events.Fantasy books on our TBRKingdom of Ash  (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J MaasThe Blackbird Oracle (All Souls #5) by Deborah HarknessWolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower #5) by Stephen KingWritten in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander #8) by Diana GabaldonOathbound (The Legendborn Cycle #3) by Tracy DeonnSci-Fi books on our TBRThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (upcoming on Apple TV+)Project Hail Mail by Andy Weir (film in production)Parable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerI,Robot by Isaac AsimovThe Dispossessed by Ursula Le GuinAuthors with new releasesRachel Gillig with The Knight and the Moth, May 20, 2025R.F. Kuang with Katabasis, August 26, 2025Independent Bookstore Day Indiebound Map and other resources: https://www.indiebound.org/independent-bookstore-day/mapTrevor Noah’s Podcast, “What Now? With Trevor Noah”https://open.spotify.com/show/122imavATqSE7eCyXIcqZL The Book Larder, Seattlehttps://booklarder.com/products/seattle-independent-bookstore-day-2025 Parnassus’ Books, Nashvillehttps://parnassusbooks.net/event/independent-bookstore-day-2025