New 'Fourth Wing' Novella 'Threshing Day' Available, Library Waitlists Long

Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has a new addition with the release of the novella "Threshing Day." The book, which explores the dragon-bonding ritual known as threshing from the perspectives of 13 existing characters, is now available, but demand has led to significant wait times at public libraries and sold-out preorders for physical copies.

Libraries are experiencing substantial demand, with the Brooklyn Public Library reporting a 21-week wait for e-book copies. The New York Public Library currently has no e-copies available. Hardcover versions of "Threshing Day" are expected to begin shipping in two weeks, following initial preorder sell-outs on Amazon.

For readers seeking immediate access, an Audible Premium one-month free trial offers a way to listen to the "Threshing Day" audiobook at no cost. Upon completion of the trial, users can retain access to the book even if they choose to cancel their subscription.

The "Threshing Day" audiobook is approximately 5 hours and 52 minutes long and features 14 narrators, with each reading from the perspective of one of the book's 13 characters. The novella delves into the dangerous ritual at Basgiath War College, where cadets must bond with a dragon or face death, amidst fierce competition and the unpredictable nature of dragons.

Characters featured in "Threshing Day" include Xaden Riorson, Rhiannon Matthias, Dain Aetos, Liam Mairi, Ridoc Gamlyn, Sawyer Henrick, Garrick Tavis, Imogen Cardulo, Bodhi Durran, Mira Sorrengail, Brennan Sorrengail, Aaric Graycastle, and Sloane Mairi.

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