Tortall Tea
Tortall Tea
Podcast Description
Emily, a YA publishing professional and Caroline, a Tortall expert read through Tamora Pierce's classic fantasy novels chapter-by-chapter.
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Focuses on in-depth chapter discussions, publishing history, cover art evolution, and relevant social themes such as girls' education, with episodes exploring the first chapter of Alanna: The First Adventure and the significance of organizations like the Malala Fund.

Emily, a YA publishing professional and Caroline, a Tortall expert read through Tamora Pierce’s classic fantasy novels chapter-by-chapter.
Emily and Caroline are in the same room! Special guest appearances by Captain and Lucy, Caroline’s feline familiars. We talk about birthdays, how Chappell Roan makes the perfect Alanna, and critique the Tortallan medical establishment.
This week’s tea: Diseases kill; vaccines help. Get your flu shots and read John Green’s book “Everything is Tuberculosis.”
Book recs:
Emily: The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
Caroline: Sabriel by Garth Nix
Also: Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness
Also also: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Want to add to your own growing TBR? Check out all our book recs so far here.
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