MEET THE STAFF! We'd like to give you all a glimpse into the minds of the people behind Mysterious Galaxy. So here's the Galaxy's Finest ...

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First up is Jenni, one of the Co-Owners of the store!

JENNI'S FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy

JENNI'S FAVORITE READING SPOT: On the couch with Skywalker (her pupper)

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT JENNI ADMIRES: Leia Organa, Feyre Archeron (A Court of Thorns and Roses series), Neville (The Waves), Daine (Wild Magic series)

IF JENNI HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE'D CHOOSE: Endor

JENNI'S PATRONUS: Red Panda

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Next is Matt, the second Co-Owner of Mysterious Galaxy!

MATT'S FAVORITE GENRE: Science fiction

MATT'S FAVORITE READING SPOT: The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT MATT ADMIRES: Hermione Granger, Pug (Raymond Feist), Jean-Luc Picard, Qui-Gon Jinn

IF MATT HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, HE'D CHOOSE: Hogwarts

MATT'S PATRONUS: Fennec Fox

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Next, Amelia, Matt & Jenni's daughter our Toddling Queen, Overlord of all Books, & Resident Picture Book Taster ...

AMELIA'S FAVORITE GENRE: Dinosaurs

AMELIA'S FAVORITE READING SPOT: In my rocking chair with mom

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT AMELIA ADMIRES: The Paper Bag Princess, Kelp, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

IF AMELIA HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE WOULD CHOOSE: Goblin City (from the film Labyrinth)

AMELIA'S PATRONUS: Llama

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MEET THE STAFF PART 2 !!

Next is Kelly, Store Manager, Fearless Leader, & Resident Tolkien Buff ...

KELLY'S FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy/ Fairy-Tale

KELLY'S FAVORITE READING SPOT: Wherever my dog, Lupin is!

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT KELLY ADMIRES: Merlyn, from Once and Future King, Hermione Granger, Éowyn & Gandalf, Scythe Faraday from Scythe

IF KELLY HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Lothlórien or Rivendell

KELLY’S PATRONUS: A swan

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Next, Bookseller Rob, who is always ready to recommend your next Horror read, or spout out random Disneyland facts ...

ROB’S FAVORITE GENRE: Horror

ROB’S FAVORITE READING SPOT: Near a big mug of coffee

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT ROB ADMIRES: Queequeg (Moby Dick), Roland Deschain (Dark Tower), Dave Robicheaux (James Lee Burke's Novels), Peter Pan

IF ROB HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, HE’D CHOOSE: Enchanted Forest

ROB’S PATRONUS: Sparrow Hawk or Phoenix

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Now Linda, Store Buyer & Sharer-of-Cute-Kitten-Photos ...

LINDA’S FAVORITE GENRE: Urban fantasy

LINDA’S FAVORITE READING SPOT: My bedroom

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT LINDA ADMIRES: Lisbeth Salander, SecUnit Murderbot, Sherlock Holmes, Philip Marlowe

IF LINDA HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: The Shire

LINDA’S PATRONUS: My sweet cat Puddy, RIP

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Next Gary, Store Receiver and Sci-Fi Wizard ...

GARY’S FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy!

GARY’S FAVORITE READING SPOT: In bed

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT GARY ADMIRES: Kanan Jarrus (Star Wars Rebels); Kihrin D'mon (Ruin of Kings); Frodo Baggins; Madeline (Celeste - video game)

IF GARY HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, HE’D CHOOSE: The Shire

GARY’S PATRONUS: A wolf!

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It's Pt.3 of MEET THE STAFF!

1st up Darcy, Bookseller Extraordinaire, our go-to for the Quirky & the Robotic

FAVORITE GENRE: Fun sci-fi & whimsical fantasy!

FAVORITE READING SPOT: In a hammock on a nice day, or in a comfy chair by the fireplace on a not-so-nice day!

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT DARCY ADMIRES: Dumbledore, Odo (Star Trek: DS9), Thrawn, Roz (The Wild Robot)

IF DARCY HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: The post-scarcity utopia of Star Trek sounds just swell right about now!

PATRONUS: A barn owl.

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Next, it's Kylie! Bookseller, ready to yell about Epic Fantasy at the drop of a hat ...

FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Under a blanket, next to a window, on a rainy day

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT KYLIE ADMIRES: Padmé Amidala Naberrie, Sophie Hatter, Keladry of Mindelan (Protector of the Small series), Maia Drazhar (The Goblin Emperor)

IF KYLIE HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Ingary

PATRONUS: Elephant

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And next, Victoria! Bookseller & lover of all those fictional & lovable rogues who spend their time heist-ing ...

FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Anywhere/Everywhere as long as its comfy

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT VICTORIA ADMIRES: Elizabeth Bennet, Kaz Brekker, Fletching (Grey Bastards), Honey (Last Girls)

IF VICTORIA HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Beast's Castle. Have you seen that library!?

PATRONUS: Red Panda

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And last for today, Haydee!! One of the newest additions to the MG Staff, and our Off-site Events Coordinator!

FAVORITE GENRE: Urban Fantasy

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Next to my diva cat

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT HAYDEE ADMIRES: Xena; Ivy Tamwood; Melisande Shahrizai; Lucky Santangelo

IF HAYDEE HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Terre D'Ange

PATRONUS: Platypus

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It's our final installment of MEET THE STAFF!

Meet Constance, our Onsite Events Coordinator & Resident Sarah J Maas Enthusiast!

FAVORITE GENRE: Fantasy & Romance

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Bathtub

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS CONSTANCE ADMIRES: Mara (Mara Daughter of the Nile), Bryce (House of Earth and Blood), Auroroa (Roar), and Karigan (Green Rider)

IF CONSTANCE HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Velaris, the City of Starlight

PATRONUS: Lion

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Next, Nick! Bookseller & Renaissance Man

FAVORITE GENRE: Urban Fantasy

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Coffee shops

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT NICK ADMIRES: Shadow (American Gods), Hercule Poirot, The Marguis de Carabas (Neverwhere)

IF NICK HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, HE’D CHOOSE: Hogwarts

Patronus: Cat

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Next, Maryelizabeth! Bookseller & Buffy Expert!

FAVORITE GENRE: Mostly reading Adventure & Romance lately

FAVORITE READING SPOT: On the couch with her pupper, Puddin’

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT MARYELIZABETH ADMIRES: Mary Katherine Blackwood, Jane Eyre, Polychrome & Kim Possible

IF MARYELIZABETH HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Animal Crossing or USS Voyager

PATRONUS: Pangolin

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Next, Christine! Bookseller & Consignment Coordinator Extraordinaire.

FAVORITE GENRE: Mystery

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Corner of my couch with a cup of tea

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT CHRISTINE ADMIRES: Jane Eyre, Samuil Petrovitch (Equations of Life), Laia (Ember in the Ashes)

IF CHRISTINE HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, SHE’D CHOOSE: Brigadoon

PATRONUS: Irish Setter

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And finally, Becca! New addition to our Bookselling Staff and Graphic Novel Expert!

FAVORITE GENRE: - LGBTQ+ ... or Horror!

FAVORITE READING SPOT: Curled up on my velvet love seat with the dog

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS THAT BECCA ADMIRES: Jennifer Walters AKA She Hulk, Loki Laufeyson, Kylo Ren & Poison Ivy

IF BECCA HAD TO RELOCATE TO A FICTIONAL SETTING, THEY’D CHOOSE: Ballonlea (Pokemon Sword & Shield)

PATRONUS: Breviceps Fuscus, aka the Black Rain Frog

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Thank you for tuning into this thread and meeting all of our staff! We love you dearly and we are ready & able to get your books to you & provide the best recommendations we possibly can!

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