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. 17h ago

    Books 2.5 & 3 in The ASHEN SERIES by Demi Winters PLUS AI in the bookish space??

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- and buckle up because you're getting a two for one special! We're talking both Roots of Darkness (The NOVELLA you don't want to skip!) and Dawn of the North by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and a follow up on a previous story for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Drink of the Episode 04:54 Roots of Darkness Ratings 09:16 Spice and Hookup Chaos 14:36 Grief and Tension 19:10 Magic System Expansion 24:40 Miscommunication Rage 34:25 Trauma Healing and Quotes 39:16 Dawn of the North Ratings 44:17 Spice and Plot Discussion 46:01  POV and Villain Depth 49:16 Viking Funeral Rites 49:40 Sexism 50:09 Twists 54:04 Wild Horse Taming 57:37 The Mist and the Gods 01:03:51 Reveals and Intrigue 01:09:42 Ending and Book Four 01:15:16 Down the Rabbit Hole: Reese Witherspoon & AI UPDATE 01:28:10 Mystery Q and A 01:34:32 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!

    1h 36m

  2. May 30

    The Ashen Series: Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters + the latest Booktok NEWS!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- join us as we talk all about The Ashen Series book 2: Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and big announcement you might not have heard yet for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:13 Drink of the Episode 04:17 Book Intro: "Kingdom of Claw" and Ratings 14:14 Magic System Deep Dive 17:41 Sisters and Storylines 24:35 Lore and Prophecy Talk 31:17 Shadow Daddy Debate 35:24 Villains and Side Characters 40:13 Trust and Translations 50:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: BIG release news + Bookstagram FINALLY gets some consequences 01:02:57 Mystery Q and A  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!

    1h 10m

  3. May 22

    The Poison Daughter-- Shiela Masterson Interview:Spoilers, BookTok Fame & Trad Publishing Deal!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about THE POISON DAUGHTER with the author: SHIELA MASTERSON! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Podcast Welcome and Warnings 00:58 Meet Sheila Masterson 01:52 Poison Daughter Hype and Background 04:11 Origins of the World and Magic 12:24 Plotter vs Pantser Writing Process 20:02 Favorite Characters and Spicy Scenes 30:05 Spin-offs? 36:05 Politics and Class Themes 55:12 CPTSD And Grief Realism 01:09:08 Unhinged Enemies To Lovers 01:18:38 Hidden Easter Eggs 01:24:50 Audiobook Casting Process 01:34:30 Down the Rabbit Hole: Indie to Trad 01:40:05 Going Indie by Choice 01:42:08 Poison Daughter Takes Off 01:58:50 Keeping Ebook Rights 02:12:35 Events and Tour Tease 02:13:12 Indie Tour Plans 02:14:36 Mystery Q&A  02:26:14 FMK Book Characters 02:31:30 Farewells And Next Reads 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!

    2h 34m

  4. May 15

    BOOK CAKES! Interview Episode: Natalie from Nat Just Cakes!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about books, cakes, & book cakes with Natalie from Nat Just Cakes! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Welcome and Content Warning 01:26 Meet Natalie Again 02:21 Not Just Cakes Origin Story 06:28 Bookish Details and Virality 10:14 Favorite Cake of 2025 14:32 Realistic Cake Reels 19:36 Plans for 2026 23:57 Rebecca Yarros Meeting 27:58 ACOTAR Theories and Ships 32:50 Ranking Maas Series 38:31 2026 Releases  42:55 Magic Swords Lore 43:27 FMK Character Picks 47:42 Why Demi Winters Works 52:34 Down the Rabbit Hole 01:14:10 Mystery Q&A  01:26:17 Wrap Up And Plugs 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!

    1h 28m

  5. May 8

    The Road of Bones! New ROMANTASY series coverage!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a whole new coverage style for our next series--- join us as we talk all about The Ashen Series starting with book 1: The Road of Bones by Demi Winters! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Welcome  00:30 Content and Spoiler Warnings 01:00 Drink of the Episode  05:04 New Episode Format 06:10 Star Ratings 13:25 Spice Rating  17:01 Story Setup and Setting 24:59 Favorite Moments  34:21 Favorite Characters and Diversity 41:42 Grief and Revenge? 44:02 Anger, Guilt and Accountability 45:37 Found Family  48:05 Villain Arcs and Therapy 52:06 Slow Burn Spice  53:31 Down the Rabbit Hole: What's the largest library in the US? 01:01:41 Mystery Q and A  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!

    1h 10m

  6. May 1

    Game On (Into Darkness #3) Dark Romance Book Review + All New Ratings System!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, with the NEWS on our new episode layout plus join us as we talk all about the conclusion to the Into Darkness trilogy: Game On by Navessa Allen! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!  00:00 Welcome Night Owls 00:58 Content Warning Spoilers 01:32 Drink of the Episode 04:46 Book Club After Dark New Format 08:08 Star Rating Guide 11:42 Spice Rating Guide 13:24 Game On Ratings 20:26 Game On Themes 24:08 Favorite Characters Moments 50:56 Special Editions Bonus Chapters 53:53 Down The Rabbit Hole  01:04:43 Mystery Q&A  01:09:44 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!

    1h 11m

  7. Apr 23

    EPIC CONCLUSION To ELDRITCH by Kerri Lake! Dark Romantasy Breakdown!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls--- Join us as we CONCLUDE our coverage of Eldritch by Kerri Lake! We're starting strong with our Drink of the Episode, then diving into chapters 70 - THE END of ELDRITCH wrapping up our coverage of The Eating Woods book 2! Listen as we get into our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "AI in our world"... And of course, stay tuned for Mystery Q&A where we ask questions to each other blindly without context! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:02 Drink of the Episode 01:57 Episode Roadmap 03:30 End Chapters Recap 54:05 Book Three Predictions 59:00 Down the Rabbit Hole 01:12:33 Mystery Q & A 01:19:55 Show Updates 01:23:23 Wrap Up 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!

    1h 24m

  8. Apr 17

    Eldritch Ch. 53-69 by Kerri Lake Deep Dive Coverage CONTINUED!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls--- Join us as we continue our coverage of Eldritch by Kerri Lake! We're starting strong with our Drink of the Episode, then diving into chapters 53-69 to continue our coverage of The Eating Woods trilogy! Listen as we get into our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Can this real life moment impact an entire genre???" And of course, stay tuned for Mystery Q&A where we ask questions to each other blindly without context! 00:00 Welcome And Warnings 01:15 Drink of the Episode 04:35 Episode Roadmap 05:24 Chapters 53 through 68 01:03:06 Chapter 69 01:06:40 Down the Rabbit Hole: Will we see a surge of releases in this genre? 01:14:15 Mystery Q And A  01:19:38 Whats Next And Wrap 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!

    1h 22m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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18 Ratings

About

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
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Book Club After Dark
  • Show Website
    Book Club After Dark

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