E31 The Forgotten Tree

Welcome to E31! Lots of stuff to cover in this one! Vanessa has a lot of book updates and news and info (to include a show and tell of the German editions of the Empyrean series!). Nicole continues with book 6 of the Rivers of London series and a couple other reads (one of them was a DNF for Vanessa!). They finish the episode discussing their thoughts on book spoilers.

Thanks for listening!!

episode release date: March 16, 2025

Book cover of 'The Forgotten Earth' by Brilynn O'Neal featuring a glowing green vial with ornate designs against a backdrop of ancient ruins and lush greenery.

Vanessa’s Book

Book cover for 'The Hanging Tree' by Ben Aaronovitch featuring a stylized city map background, a red mark, and a hanging noose.

Nicole’s Books

Book cover of 'The Jade Temptress' by Jeannie Lin, featuring a woman's face partially visible, wearing a green embroidered dress and a red beaded necklace.
Book cover of 'Five Broken Blades' by Mai Corland with image of swords and red background.

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German versions of the Empyrean series!!!

Three hardcover books with decorative edges featuring dragons and abstract designs, displayed outdoors on a wooden railing against a background of leafless trees and a clear sky.
Three hardcover fantasy books with dragon-themed covers featuring eyes, displayed on a wooden railing outdoors with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Bar setting with four colorful sangria cocktails and a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

Nicole’s breakfast dessert and wines!

A serving of cherry clafoutis in a white baking dish with a metal spoon. A slice is on a plate with a blue floral pattern, topped with whipped cream, alongside a cup of coffee or milk tea on a dark countertop.
Two book covers from the "Lightlark: Dueling Crowns Edition" series by Alex Aster. The left book, "Oro," features a sun motif with a serious-faced character in the center. The right book, "Grim," shows a moon motif with another character, surrounded by a starry design. Both covers are dark themed and ornate.

Lightlark Novellas- Dueling Crowns Edition (releasing Sept 20, 2025)

Book cover for "Lightlark: Dueling Crowns Edition - Oro" by Alex Aster, featuring a stylized gold pattern around a circular cutout and an illustration of a crown-wearing figure in fiery colors.
Cover of 'Grim' by Alex Aster featuring a crescent moon design and a dark-haired, brooding character illustration on the side.
Fantasy illustration of a woman in a red dress and crown surrounded by fire, kneeling in a snowy forest. Opposite her, a man in armor with a yellow cape is gesturing, creating a magical effect, with snow falling around them.
An illustration of a couple holding hands, split into two contrasting scenes. The left side is vibrant and colorful with blooming flowers and a sunny background, featuring a woman in a floral gown. The right side is dark and starry with a mysterious atmosphere, featuring a man in dark armor. Both stand in a gothic-style archway, symbolizing a blend of light and dark themes.