Shit We've Read

Meet Brittney! In this Season Six premiere minisode, we shoot the shit with the newest co-host of Shit We’ve Read to talk about books, pets, and everything she’s bringing to the podcast. Listen in as we reveal the sad story behind Laura and Brittney's first meeting, we go on yet another mini Heated Rivalry tangent, and Jason comes to the surprising defense of an author he’s never read. Plus, we discuss the language of cults, so join us in welcoming Brittney to our own!

About Brittney:
Brittney grew up in a small town with busy working parents, so her constant companions were her books. When she is not deep in the pages of a fantasy or contemporary romance, you can catch her spending time with her four dogs, camping, paddle boarding, or hanging out at a brewery with her book club. Follow her on Instagram @nghtreadrslibrary

 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove

The Last Adventure of Constance Verity by A. Lee Martinez

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

Tempest by Victoria Aveyard (On Sale Sept. 8, 2026)

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Winterveil by Ava Reid (On Sale Sept. 15, 2026)

Galaxy’s Edge series by Jason Anspach & Nick Cole

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

 

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Credits:
Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson and Jason Rico, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico.

We’re closing out Season Five with the gothic sapphic romance HOUSE OF RAYNE by Harley Laroux! Join us as we find out if it’s a worthy After Dark finale, compare it to Laroux’s Her Soul to Take, which we previously read on the show, and watch Jason discover the power of the mute button.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.

 

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Other books mentioned in this episode:

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu

The Archaeology of Falling Worlds by Megan Chee

 

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Credits:
Shit We've Read After Dark is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Bella Romero, and EmmaSkies, with an introduction by Jessilee Windhaus and editing by Jason Rico.

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Hey, friends! You may have noticed there was no new episode this month. That's because sometimes life gets in the way and, unfortunately, that's exactly what happened this month. As you may have already suspected, we're sorry to announce that we had to cancel February's planned discussion of DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Nnedi Okorafor. At this time, we're unsure whether we'll reschedule it, but we will be back next month with our planned After Dark episode for the Season 5 finale.

Thanks so much for your understanding and we'll see you next month!

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Credits:
Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson and Jason Rico, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico.

We’re kicking off 2026 with a tale of "mind games, kink, and ancient enchantment," because we read SAVAGE BLOOMS by S.T. Gibson! Join us as we spiral into yet another Heated Rivalry tangent, compare the novel to one of its inspirations (Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë), and debate whether it lives up to the other Gibson books we’ve covered. Plus, find out which After Dark pick Laura chose that has Emma absolutely hyped.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.

 

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Other books mentioned in this episode:

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

The Long Game by Rachel Reid

Naughty or Ice by Sylvia Pierce

Pucking Around by Emily Rath

Game Misconduct by Ari Baran

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

Evocation by S.T. Gibson

An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

House of Rayne by Harley Laroux

To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu

The Archaeology of Falling Worlds by Megan Chee

 

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Shit We've Read...

It's the final episode of 2025, and we're wrapping things up with our 3rd annual Secret Santa book exchange! Join Bella, Emma, Jason, and Laura for our coziest, messiest holiday tradition as we exchange books, hot takes, and answer the following questions: Did the right books go to the right recipients this year? Which one of us didn’t finish their book, and what went wrong? Which host picked their Secret Santa book during an active criminal investigation? And which current Emma obsession led us on a ten-minute tangent?

Thank you so much for listening and supporting us this year. We’re endlessly grateful for you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we’ll see you in 2026!

 

Buy the Books!

Jason’s Book: Amazon.com | Libro.fm

Laura’s Book: Bookshop.org | Libro.fm

Bella’s Book: Bookshop.org | Libro.fm

Emma’s Book: Bookshop.org | Libro.fm

 

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Warehouse 13

The SCP Foundation

The City We Became by NK Jemisin

The Magnus Archives Podcast

House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

 

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