In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth recap their Summer Book Bingo Challenge, discussing their favorite reads and the books that stood out to them. Elizabeth proudly shares her three bingos, while Andrea talks about edging out a single bingo with a bit of strategic shuffling. Both highlight the works that contributed to their wins, including discussions on titles like By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult, Awry with Dandelions by JS Fields, and The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, among others. They wrap up by announcing the winners of their Instagram Summer Book Bingo Challenge and discuss potential changes for next year's challenge. Tune in for book recommendations and a fun bookish conversation.

00:00 Summer Bingo Recap

00:51 Did You Get a Bingo?

02:01 Number of Books Read

02:36 Andrea's Bingo Reads

10:01 Elizabeth Bingo Highlights

19:22 Using the Free Space

27:46 Andrea's ARC Bingo Square

30:59 Instagram Bingo Winners

32:46 New To You Format?

34:00 Still in the Stack

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Check out author JS Fields!

https://jsfieldsbooks.com/book/awry-with-dandelions/

Montana Shakespeare in the Park

https://shakespeareintheparks.org/

Seattle Parks Shakespeare in the Park

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/05/20/2025-shakespeare-in-the-park/

NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century - 2024

https://thegreatestbooks.org/v/grid/lists/431

NYT Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2024/07/nyt-readers-picks-100-best-books.html

Global Peace Index report for 2025

https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Global-Peace-Index-2025-web.pdf