The Midnight Readers Podcast

Lillian Kim, Christy Crabtree, Brittany Cook
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Three book lovers (and former library workers!) join forces to discuss the absurdities and logistics of your favorite fantasies, sci-fi, and mysteries. Each week we’ll dive into today’s most popular books and talk about all the crazy details. 

  1. 4d ago

    ACOTAR: Chapters 25-36 | Sorry, Tamlin, Rhys Just Walked In

    Hey, listeners, This week, Feyre is settling into life in the Spring Court, celebrating the Summer Solstice, and maybe...getting a little too comfy. Because sure enough, in walks that hot guy from Calanmai, and Feyre is shocked to find out, he's the High Lord of the Night Court, Rhysand. Tamlin promptly sends her back across the wall, and Feyre does what she does naturally. She ignores his instructions and goes right back. Because that's perfectly reasonable right? There a lot of music going on in this section. And a lot of...dates. And what the hell is up with Tamlin? He's throwing temper tantrum...and why oh why didn't we see this before? But we also venture Under the Mountain, where Feyre finds herself face-to-face with...a different kind of action. And of course, we have thoughts...because we always do. But what about you? We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. As always choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more. P.S. Brittany feels the need to share that she knows it was an asteroid not a comet. She just couldn't think of the right word in the moment. She's old. Please forgive her.

  2. Sep 9

    ACOTAR: Chapters 12-24 | Calanmai Is Here & Nothing Is Sacred

    Hey, listeners. Things are getting very fairy in the Spring Court. In this week's reading, Feyre has officially entered her "ignore every warning, break every rule, and somehow still survive" era. She hunts the Suriel, gets suspiciously cozy with Tamlin, and then wanders aimlessly into a magical sex festival she was VERY specifically told to avoid. But then again, why is everyone withholding vital information that could literally save Feyre from herself? What the hell is going on with that magical swimming pool? And why did we forget all about Tamlin's almost strip tease? Also Rhys finally enters the chat. And things are about to get VERY interesting. What are y'alls thoughts on the infamous Calanmai scene? And do you have a favorite theory about what the pool of starlight is? Is it at all important or is the fandom making a mountain out of a minor mole hill? Let's us know in the comments. We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. As always choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  3. Sep 2

    ACOTAR: Chapters 1-11 | Coming to Terms With the Fact That Tamlin Is Blonde

    Welcome back, readers! This week we’re finally getting started with ACOTAR part 1! We’re rereading the series with the whole universe in mind this time. Feyre, young and used to caring for her ungrateful family, is thrust head first into the world of Prythian after accidentally killing a wolf… or was it just a wolf? A mysterious beast comes and whisks her away into the faerie world. And wow, is the fae world amazing. Is it too good to be true? Can she trust the mysterious masked fae who are keeping her in the Spring Court? Tamlin and Lucien are reluctant to let her into their world, despite their attempts to accept her. We discuss the sisters and Feyre’s initial jump into Prythian in this first episode, as well as some theories about connections to the rest of the Maasverse. Join us! What are your thoughts on this Beauty and the Beast retelling? We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. As always choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  4. Season 6 Trailer

    Season 6 Trailer | Beauty, Beasts, & Bad Theories: Take Your Seats, the Maas Universe Symphony Begins Here

    Heyyy, readers~ Grab your favorite drink and leave your ash arrows at the door. Welcome to the official trailer for Season 6 of our A Court of Thorns and Roses deep dive! This week we’re setting the stage for Sarah J. Maas’s most iconic fantasy universe. Join us as we anticipate what this season has in store as we journey across the wall with Feyre Archeron, from barely feeding her family of four to discovering ancient curses to High Fae politics, brooding High Lords, and the dangerous world of Prythian. Whether you’re a first-time reader stepping into the Spring Court or a long-time Rhysand fangirl looking to re-live every twist and easter egg, get ready. We’re ready to share all of our revolutions and the crossovers with all the other Maas series and share some laughs about it all. We’re going to deep dive into the story section by section, discussing ACOTAR theories, fae lore, romance, suspiciously attractive villains, found family (and hated ones), magical courts, and every single red flag our rose-colored glasses turned green for our first reads. Will the books hit the same the second (or fortieth) time around? Maybe. Will it hit harder? Probably. Will we fall in love with Prythian again? Of course. Will we spend an unreasonable amount of time discussing fictional men? Absolutely. And most importantly, will we manage not to say something outrageous? Not a chance. The Spring Court is beckoning. The Night Court is watching. Prythian awaits. So let the music begin. There will be spoilers for those books, so you’ve been warned. P.S. This was recorded before the reveal of ACOTAR 6 & 7… go check out our bonus episode on the reveal! Are you excited for this new season? Read along with us and let us know your thoughts. We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Definitely choose chaos. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  5. Aug 19 ·  Bonus

    Off the Shelf | Welcome to our ACOTAR 6, 7 Conspiracy Board

    Hey, readers ~ We’re back this week with a surprise update on the newest ACOTAR books. As soon as we saw this release, we knew we HAD to talk about it. There’s so many discussions online right now about the new covers, titles, and potential leaks. What do you guys think about the new covers? Whose POV will we get? How will the new books relate to the Maas multiverse? We’re hoping for some Throne of Glass crossovers, but what do y’all think?? What's your most outrageous, unhinged theories? The somewhat normal theories (as if those exist)? What are you most excited for? Leave a comment on your burning questions and biggest hopes for the new books! We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Definitely choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  6. Aug 12 ·  Bonus

    One Night Reads — Morning Glory Milking Farm: Ch. 10-17 | The Mega Milker Scores Boyfriend Tier Status

    Listeners, things started out...really weird at Morning Glory Milking Farm...and somehow...they just got weirder. This week we're wrapping up our inaugural One Night Read book coverage. Violet's questionable career choice has officially turned into a full-blown romance. She's crossed the line from professional to might have accidentally acquired a monster boyfriend. Our heroine has discovered that sometimes the strangest career paths come with unexpected benefits. Join us for the Morning Glory Milking Farm finale as we talk happy endings, resolutions, and the weirdest dating scene we've seen so far. What are your thoughts? Did you enjoy that ending? Would you read another monster romance? And if so, what would you like for us to cover for our next One Night Reads? Any unhinged, funny, crazy reading recommendations welcome! We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  7. Aug 5 ·  Bonus

    One Night Reads — Morning Glory Milking Farm: Ch. 1-9 | Well...That's One Way To Pay the Rent

    Well, listeners……We don’t know what to say for ourselves. Our first “walk of shame,” on the podcast...And we’re loving every second of it! Our first date is with a minotaur, with Morning Glory Milking Farm. Welcome to the newest bonus series on our roster, the One Night Reads~! These are the books you can’t put down but maybe don’t want to be seen reading? The books you read in the middle of the night, tell your friends about all the shocking details (but probably not your parents), and you’re left thinking of them days later! And we’re starting off with a bang. Morning Glory Milking Farm has made a name for itself for a reason - we’ve got a lot of questions and a lot of laughs as usual, so stick around til the end! Especially since we've included a blooper reel as a treat to celebrate this inaugural episode. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. What are your thoughts on this interesting tale? We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

  8. Jul 29 ·  Bonus

    Off the Shelf | What Kind of MMCs Would They Be? Stray Kids Edition

    Hey, listeners. Happy Stay Week! If you know anything about us, it's probably that we're all Stays, as well as readers, and what better way to celebrate than by doing what readers do best: imagining eight incredibly talented men in a fictional world. This week we're throwing books out the window (metaphorically) to answer one very important question: What kind of MMC would each member of Stray Kids be in a fictional novel? Would Bang Chan be the self-sacrificing king? The Big Bad Wolf? Is Hyunjin the cursed prince? Is Changbin secretly the soft warrior with golden retriever energy? And is Felix the sunshine fae who's actually the most dangerous person in the forest? Is Lee Know the morally gray assassin? Han, the sarcastic thief with abandonment issues? Is Seungmin the emotionally unavailable duke, and I.N secretly the chosen one who will save us all? We have opinions. Lots of them. What do you think? Whether you're a lifelong Stay, a romance readers, or just wondering what the hell we're going on about, tell us what kind of fictional archetype you think fits each member, and join us as we overanalyze personalities, assign tropes, and celebrate another incredible year of being STAY.  We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more. Just remember if you do comment please remember these are REAL MEN, human beings. Be respectful to them and to others. Bullying will not be tolerated.

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Three book lovers (and former library workers!) join forces to discuss the absurdities and logistics of your favorite fantasies, sci-fi, and mysteries. Each week we’ll dive into today’s most popular books and talk about all the crazy details. 

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  • Creator
    Lillian Kim, Christy Crabtree, Brittany Cook
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
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