Shit We've Read

This month, we officially welcome Brittney to her first full episode as we jump into OPERATION BOUNCE HOUSE by Matt Dinniman, the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl.

Listen as we break down the lore of Chuck Tingle, discuss the book’s representation and normalization of sex work, and question what Dinniman has to say about AI. Plus, we explore some of the book’s unsettling parallels to current world events.

 

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Other books mentioned in this episode:

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Strange is the Light by Sarah Maria Griffen

Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle

Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

Abyss by Nicholas Binge

The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu

The Odyssey by Homer

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim

A Wall Is Also a Road by Annalee Newitz

The Archaeology of Falling Worlds by Megan Chee

Daggermouth by H.M Wolfe

The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

She’s a Doll by Barbara Truelove

Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove

 

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Pour yourself a glass of Barefoot Wine, get cozy, and join us as we take our first bite of Season Six! In this After Dark episode, we’re discussing the sapphic werewolf romance SHE CAME FOR THE PACK by Darva Green! Vibe out with us as we discuss content warnings and who they benefit, unpack the book’s sapphic take on Alpha/Omega tropes, and decide whether this is a satisfying standalone or leaves us wanting more. Plus, Emma schools us (not for the first time, and probably not for the last time) on the intricacies and origins of the Omegaverse.

For more on the Omegaverse, listen to our After Dark discussion of Dark City Omega!

Check out the list of Ao3’s most written Alphas & Omegas of all time!

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:

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

Maneater by Emily Antoinette

Dark City Omega by Elizabeth Stephens

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

She Came From the Swamp by Darva Green

Railed by the Krampus by Dalia Davies

The Sting of Victory by S.D. Simper

Lord of Eternal Night by Ben Alderson

Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

The Archaeology of Falling Worlds by Megan Chee

To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu

 

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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, Jason Rico, and Brittney Wong, with editing by Jason Rico, and music by Joshua Chilton.

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.