Book Club After Dark

Danni and Michelle
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Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark. Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.

  1. 2d ago

    Crescent City 2: House of Sky and Breath Everything You Need to Know + Threshing Day DRAMA

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion (and Prythian??)-- diving into Crescent City 2: House of Sky and Breath in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Threshing Day DRAMA from Tesco..."  and of course, Mystery Q&A-- If you could be Fae.. which type would you be? + so much more!! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!! 00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark 00:56 Spoiler Warning 01:33 Hunt's Drink 05:11 Episode Format Overview 06:26 Star Ratings Debate 15:49 Spice Rating Breakdown 22:28 Cormac and Sofie Plot 29:18 Danika Friendship Fallout 36:19 Fury Identity Theories 42:04 15,000 Years Context 42:26 Timeline Reality Check 43:00 Part One Setup 46:41 Rebellion And Truth 48:46 Worldbuilding And Covers 51:12 Audiobook And Multi POV 53:12 Part Two Bryce & Hunt 56:03 Under King  58:28 Mystics And Orrery 01:04:11 Pippa Rebel Base 01:06:49 Hind And Depth Charger 01:10:16 Part Three Endgame 01:11:46 Emile Twist And Autumn King 01:19:33 Ball, Daybright And Archives 01:22:18 Asteri Matrix Reveal 01:23:16 Asteri Truth 01:23:53 Hind Saves Them 01:25:24 Ball Revelations 01:27:13 Fated Mates Bombshell 01:32:00 Cormac's Sacrifice 01:33:32 Prythian Crossover 01:38:02 Epilogue Alpha Mystic 01:40:08 Threshing Day Release Drama 01:50:45 Mystery Q&A  01:59:26 Wrap Up and Next Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  2. Sep 25

    Interview: The New Romantics Bookstore OWNER Jane Rodriguez + Millennial Burn Out + ACOTAR Fun!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to go after your dream? This week our guest went from pop-ups to a full brick & mortar romance book store! You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with The New Romantics Bookstore owner: Jane Rodriguez! Will she participate in a fun ACOTAR game with us? Stay tuned!! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about Millennial Burnout and the realities of work/life balance! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A with GUEST PARTICIPATION! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Content Warning 01:15 Meet Jane Rodriguez 02:41 Origin Story of the Store 06:59 Naming The New Romantics 10:42 Community Wins and Challenges 15:42 How Inventory Gets Chosen 19:13 Ordering Books Explained 23:56 Roadblocks and Values 28:14 Building the Team 31:41 Events and Book Clubs 40:39 Book Club Showdown Format 41:47 Launching the Monthly Book Box 42:51 What’s Inside the Box 44:31 Pricing and Sign-Up Details 45:57 October Events 48:33 Chance for Romance Scholarship 50:33 Cookie Tradition with NatJustCakes 52:44 ACOTAR FMK 59:39 Current Reads and Preorders 01:01:28 Cons Networking and Community Love 01:06:36 Millennial Burnout Rabbit Hole 01:09:06 Work Life Balance as Owner 01:11:10 Finances and Flexibility 01:11:49 Work Life Balance Guilt 01:13:16 Delegating to the Team 01:13:57 Chill Leadership Mindset 01:17:28 Down the Rabbit Hole: Millennial Boundaries  01:26:55 Mystery Q&A  01:38:56 Where to Find Jane 01:40:25 Next Week and Sign Off Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  3. Sep 19

    The Lion and the Heart of Darkness (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 5) Review w/ KarlyRoseReads!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Help us welcome our FIRST EVER GUEST HOST!! Karly of KarlyRoseReads is SO BACK! As a huge Carissa Broadbent fan (like us) she's here to breakdown the latest installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series with us: The Lion and the Deathless Dark! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole segment is all about Romance sub-genres- What's the difference between Fantasy Romance and Romantasy?? Then keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Spoiler Warning 01:11 Guest Co Host Reveal 01:39 Drink of the Night 05:16 Meet Carly Rose Reads 06:52 Episode Roadmap 08:24 Five Star Reactions 14:39 Spice Rating Breakdown 20:26 Kyrene New FMC Deep Dive 29:32 Septimus Villain to MMC 35:27 Series Connections and Returning Cast 39:43 Blood Curse Theories 40:01 Lilith  41:22 Missing Characters Check 42:23 Septimus Master Plan 43:53 Gods and Kyrene 48:39 Most Satisfying Deaths 52:12 Who’s Left Standing 56:39 Fate and Free Will 59:29 Atrius Disappears 01:05:45 Septimus & God Teeth?? 01:08:18 White Suits and Glasses 01:10:33 Septimus and Kyrene 01:13:02 Stranger Things?? 01:14:51 Author Future Plans 01:16:11 Whose next?? 01:24:27 Down The Rabbit Hole 01:33:58 Mystery Q and A 01:45:14 Wrap Up and Next Week Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  4. Sep 12

    Crescent City- House of Earth and Blood - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW + ACOTAR 6 THEORIES!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion-- diving into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse NEWS for books 6 &7" (we have titles!) and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Could you be a foster pet parent? 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 00:52 Spoilers and Episode Setup 01:30 Drink of the Night 03:54 Why Crescent City 05:27 How Tonight Works 07:06 Five Star Breakdown 14:05 Urban Fantasy and Audio 20:17 Spice Rating Talk 26:26 Part One Worldbuilding 37:11 The Night It All Changes 41:14 Time Jump and Investigation 46:36 Love Thread Pays Off 47:34 Bone Quarter Players 48:00 Detective Plot Unites Crew 49:42 Synth Lie And Power Games 51:11 Friendship Over Romance 53:46 Grief And Time Jump 55:23 Aidas Prince Of Hel 58:12 Hunt Rebellion Fallout 01:01:01 At The Library 01:03:32 Hypaxia And The Antidote 01:06:50 Horn Reveal 01:08:29 Syrinx Nokk Ordeal Begins 01:12:09 Lehabah  01:14:57 Memento Mori Godslayer 01:18:42 Gates Open Demons Loose 01:20:29 Citywide Feed And Rescue Run 01:24:13 The Drop Light It Up 01:27:25 Power Up And Aftermath 01:28:37 Full Cast Praise 01:29:07 Quiet Political Threat 01:29:46 Epilogue Library Lore 01:31:19 Aidas Character Debate 01:32:28 Timeline Crossover Theories 01:35:32 New ACOTAR Titles 01:41:12 Splintered Harmony Synopsis 01:47:51 Forgotten Melody Synopsis 01:50:39 Mystery Q&A  02:03:51 Next Episode and Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  5. Sep 5

    EPIC Interview with Christopher Davis, Author + Confronting The LITERACY CRISIS

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get go after your dream?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Local Orlando Author, Christopher Davis! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole hits with facts about the literacy crisis! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Guest and Episode Plan 01:49 Master Key Synopsis 03:41 Author Bio and Roots 05:40 From Theater to Journalism 08:22 Imposter Syndrome and Interviews 10:41 Anime Spark to First Draft 13:28 Writing Routine and Outlining 17:10 Teaching Inspiration and Readers 20:31 Worldbuilding and Magic System 29:18 Series Hook and Core Premise 34:39 Publishing and Design Challenges 39:01 DIY Cover Design Struggles 42:16 Printing Runs And Inventory 43:35 Publishing Dreams And Strategy 44:31 Building A Creative Universe 46:48 Balancing Art And Business 50:43 Community First Mindset 52:59 Themes Guilt And Redemption 55:40 Prophecy Dimensions And Lore 58:18 Easter Eggs And Reader Trust 01:05:03 Anime Adaptation Dream 01:08:54 Book Two Timeline And Tone 01:13:20 Conventions Writing And Energy 01:16:17 Down the Rabbit Hole: Literacy in the U.S. 01:17:32 Numeracy And Literacy Stats 01:19:43 School Proficiency Alarms 01:21:14 Making Reading Enjoyable 01:24:52 Home And Testing Failures 01:28:28 Scaffolding With Tech 01:35:42 Workforce Skills Reality 01:38:16 Policy And Classroom Gaps 01:42:25 Early Years Matter Most 01:43:41 Mystery Q And  01:54:47 Where To Find Christopher 01:55:42 Whats Next And Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  6. Aug 29

    Interview: Audiobook Narrator Courtney Maya!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get started in the Audiobook industry?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Audiobook Narrator: Courtney Maya! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole takes us back in time! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:17 Meet Courtney Maya 03:06 Narrator Origin Story 04:59 Auditions and Scripts 08:25 Gear Costs and Setup 12:38 Getting Paid Explained 16:29 Building Character Voices 22:56 Spice Scenes and Limits 34:11 Favorites and Genres 40:08 Dream Authors and Rituals 45:36 Advice and Community 53:17 Hardest Scenes Recorded 54:43 Voice Strain Challenges 56:28 2026 Goals And Projects 01:00:26 FMK Bonds 01:07:42 Current Reads Check In 01:09:46 Audiobook History Origins 01:14:53 GraphicAudio Debate 01:24:07 Mystery Q&A  01:37:53 Wrap Up  Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  7. Aug 21

    ACOTAR RE-READ: A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) by Sarah J Maas + THEORIES

    Send us Fan Mail It's FINALLY HERE! Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're the book 5: ACOSF - A Court Of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse Theories for books 6 &7" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Have you been following any big true crime cases lately? Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Content Warning 00:48 Maasverse Spoiler Scope 01:47 Drink of the Episode 05:23 Episode Overview 06:50 Star Ratings  10:14 Spice Ratings 15:44 Audiobook and Graphic Audio 20:45 Trauma and Isolation Setup 27:21 Training as Healing 35:21 Blood Rite Plot Questions 41:14 Valkyries  43:43 Dread Trove  44:30 Missing Book Title Buzz 46:17 Feyre's Pregnancy  50:49 Trope Discourse Spiral 53:40 Nesta Theory 56:04 Azriel Ships Explained 59:09 Gwyn Parentage Theories 01:01:27 Dread Trove Origins 01:04:47 Breaking the Death Pact 01:08:53 How Many Books Left 01:12:39 Predictions 01:15:23 Azriel Bonus Chapter Clues 01:18:50 Series Endgame Speculation 01:20:23 Down the Rabbit Hole: Maasverse Theory List 01:35:59 Release Dates Spoiler Etiquette 01:37:47 Bookish Mail Unboxing 01:40:07 Midnight Release Party Plans 01:40:53 Next Reads Crescent City 01:42:44 Mystery Q&A  01:49:08 Wrap Up Next Episode Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

  8. Aug 14

    INTERVIEW: Authentic Books Bookstore OWNER + The Tory Burch Foundation for Small Business Owners!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that bookish idea of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Authentic Books Owner: Natisha! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about getting started in the book business and opportunities like The Tory Burch Foundation! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

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Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark. Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.

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  • Creator
    Danni and Michelle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Book Club After Dark
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    Book Club After Dark

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