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Join us as we welcome bestselling author Carissa Broadbent, exploring her 'Crowns of Nyaxia' series and some millennial nostalgia. You know we've got you covered with a new Drink of the Episode and we'll wrap up with our Mystery Q&A!

00:00 Welcome to the Book Club After Dark

00:32 Content Warning and Spoiler Alert

01:13 Tonight's Special Drink: Nyaxia's Nightcap

05:14 Interview with Carissa Broadbent Begins

05:47 Carissa's Journey to Becoming an Author

13:51 The Inspiration Behind Crowns of Nyaxia

21:13 World-Building and Character Development

38:51 Character Complexity: Writing Vincent

50:32 The Lion and the Deathless Dark

54:49 Fan Art and Creative Recognition

01:03:50 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

01:33:31 Mystery Q&A

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Welcome, Night Owls!

Let's get into the finale of 'The Fallen and The Kiss of Dusk' by Carissa Broadbent. Joining us is composer Lindsay Dills, to dissect her musical inspiration tied to the series, and talking all bookish things! We have our usual line up of a new Drink of the Episode and close out with book mail & Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome to the Book Club After Dark

00:36 Content Warning and Spoiler Alert

01:18 Tonight's Drink: Queen of Death

04:38 Exploring Parts Five and Six of 'The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk'

55:10 Epilogue: The House of Blood Duet

57:25 Special Guest: Lindsay Dills

02:09:56 Mystery Q&A

02:21:15 Bookish Mail and Upcoming Interviews

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Welcome, Night Owls, to the Book Club After Dark Podcast!

We're continuing our focus on Carissa Broadbent's 'The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk' parts 3 & 4. Note: This episode contains mature themes and spoilers. ' Also, get ready for our special interview segment with guest Jess from TheLostBooksOfJess on Instagram. Spoilers ahead for all Crowns of Nyaxia books. Of course as always we have our Drink of the Episode and Mystery Q&A! Tune in now and please rate us, subscribe and share your thoughts!

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

01:07 Tonight's Drink: The Heirs

04:49 Deep Dive into 'The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk'

01:20:49 Special Guest Jess and Her Insights

01:35:02 Unexpected Attraction

01:35:39 Vincent's Redemption Arc

01:38:21 Favorite Books in the Crowns of Nyaxia Series

01:44:43 Themes in Carissa's Writing

01:49:28 Speculations on Future Books

01:57:59 Bookstagram Journey and Goals

02:01:09 Favorite Genres and Authors

02:09:10 Crescent City and World Building

02:10:07 Comparing Mass Series

02:11:03 Reading Habits and Preferences

02:13:34 Impact of Reading on Mental Health

02:15:05 Bookish Community and Escapism

02:16:15 Visualizing While Reading

02:16:55 Gilmore Girls and Twilight Discussion

02:21:41 Favorite and Least Favorite Romance Tropes

02:28:35 Current Reads and Future Plans

02:32:33 Mystery Q&A

02:38:42 Upcoming Book Club Events

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Welcome Night Owls to another episode of Book Club After Dark!

In this episode, we dive into 'The Fallen & The Kiss of Dusk' by Carissa Broadbent, covering parts 1 and 2. Join us for a new drink of the episode, in-depth discussions on character arcs, and captivating plot points of this thrilling romantasy novel. Plus, enjoy our special interview with Karly from Karly_Rose_Reads, as we explore book culture, favorite tropes, and much more. As always we wrap up with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

01:45 The Drink of the Episode: The Fallen

05:10 Recap and Format Overview

06:27 Prologue and Character Backgrounds

12:18 Misha's Journey in the Underworld

01:22:28 Introduction to Karly and Her interview

02:33:17 Mystery Q&A

02:40:50 Upcoming Book Club Discussions

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Welcome Night Owls to another episode of the Book Club After Dark Podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a special guest, author Brynne Weaver, join us for an intimate discussion. We chat about her journey as an author, her new book 'Tourist Season'!

Plus, we talk about the forthcoming film adaptation of 'Butcher and Blackbird'! Grab your drink of the episode, the 'Raven', and get cozy with us because the best stories are told after dark.

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

00:30 Content and Spoiler Warnings

01:01 Introducing Brynne Weaver

01:16 Drink of the Episode: The Raven

03:25 Tourist Season Blurb

05:40 Interview with Bryn Weaver

01:31:50 Mystery Q&A

01:38:50 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

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Welcome Night Owls to another thrilling episode of Book Club After Dark! In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into 'Slaying the Vampire Conqueror' by Carissa Broadbent. We've got a new drink of the episode! Plus this episode is packed with everything you need to know about the Crowns of Nyaxia series. So, get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

01:02 Tonight's Themed Drink

02:59 Pineapple Juice Fun Facts

05:19 Exploring the Crowns of Nyaxia Series

05:48 Reading Order and Character Insights

09:45 Slaying the Vampire Conqueror review and analysis

01:30:45 Mystery Q&A

01:37:16 Bookish Mail and Preview for next week

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Welcome back Night Owls for another episode of Book Club After Dark. This episode we begin as always with an all new drink of the episode, 'Housemaid's Punch,' and we're getting into the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' summarizing its plot, setting, character dynamics, and key events, and hinting at its upcoming film adaptation. The episode also features an interview with Ashley and Liz from the 'Besties & the Books' podcast, covering various bookish topics, including overhyped and under-hyped books, the wildest part of being a podcast host, and their favorite 'AITA' segments. The conversation transitions into spicy book discussions, favorite romance genres, and a game of 'F,M,K' with characters from the ACOTAR universe. We wrap with a fun mystery Q&A session.

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

00:31 Content Warning and Spoiler Alert

01:00 Tonight's Drink: Housemaid's Punch

02:32 Revisiting 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden

04:32 Plot Overview and Key Themes

07:02 Character Dynamics and Psychological Tension

13:17 Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown

18:25 The Climactic Confrontation

29:57 Movie Adaptation and Cast

35:15 Special Interview with Besties & the Books

42:36 Violet's Character Arc and Iron Flame Ending

43:09 Onyx Storm and School Setting

43:34 Hopes for the Series and Easter Eggs

44:01 Petty Drama and War Rebellion

44:34 Under Hyped Book

46:37 Under Hyped Series

48:23 Best and Worst Reads of the Year

54:50 Living Inside the World of the Last Book Read

57:12 Podcasting and Friendship Dynamics

01:01:16 Wildest Part of Being a Podcast Host

01:06:28 Favorite 'AITA' Segments

01:16:18 Balancing Podcast Life and Personal Life

01:19:25 Spiciest Book Ever Read

01:21:02 Discussing Spicy Romance Reads

01:24:00 Favorite Romance Genres

01:29:23 F,M,K

01:33:42 Book Scenes We'd Reenact

01:40:52 Mystery Q&A

01:54:39 Upcoming Book Club Episodes

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Join us as we dive deep into the Ruinous Love Trilogy, discussing the final book, "Scythe and Sparrow" by Brynne Weaver. Special guests PB Squamer and Steven Walker join the show to share their favorite moments, characters, and couples from the series. From laughter to serious reflections, this episode has it all! Don't miss our Drink of the Episode, Q&A section and sneak peek into upcoming episodes.

00:00 Welcome to the Book Club After Dark

01:00 Tonight's Drink: Sparrow's Pick Me Up

04:09 Exploring 'Scythe and Sparrow' by Brynne Weaver

05:54 Trigger Warnings and Plot Breakdown

08:11 Introducing the Main Characters

10:50 Rose's Vengeance and First Encounter with Fionn

20:12 Living Together: Chaos Meets Order

27:17 The Dark Side of Dr. Fionn

35:12 Underground Fighting and First Intimate Moments

41:34 The Mile High Club and Miscommunication Tropes

45:10 A Spicy Reunion

46:15 Clinic Encounters

47:08 The Treadmill Incident

48:09 Chad's Demise

49:48 Rose's Mission

55:00 A Year Later

57:07 Matt Cromwell's Hunt

58:21 The Haunted House Showdown

01:01:18 A Bloody Hookup

01:07:28 Letters and Separation

01:09:22 The Epilogues

01:21:39 Interview with Steven and Squamer

01:27:15 Podcast Chaos and Bathroom Habits

01:28:14 Generational Differences in Communication

01:29:18 Discussing 'Ruinous Love' by Brynne Weaver

01:30:51 Favorite Characters and Moments

01:41:59 Raccoon Stories

01:47:36 Favorite Couples and Relationships

01:50:19 Romantic Stalker Debate

01:53:11 Food Ruined by the Series

01:53:54 Sanitary Issues in Romance Novels

01:57:11 Casting Characters for the Movie

02:07:20 Upcoming Events and Conventions

02:13:31 Mom's Reaction

02:14:17 Awkward Family Moments

02:15:28 Playing 'F**k, Marry, Kill'

02:19:05 Kink Test Results

02:23:04 Upcoming Book Releases

02:28:25 Therapy and Communication

02:37:02 Relaxation Struggles

02:44:08 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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