The Midnight Readers Podcast
Three friends who met while working at a library host a book discussion podcast. They share a love of stories and talk about popular books. Each episode features fun, casual conversation about what they are reading. The show is aimed at listeners who enjoy books and lively literary chat.
Episodes
ACOMAF: Chapters 14-24 | All This For a Ring, Rhysand?
Hey, listeners,
This week, Feyre is meeting the Inner Circle, discovering the wonders of Velaris, and slowly realizing that maybe...just maybe...Rhys is more than a smirking, sarcastic, ridiculously attractive menace. She's trying to find her footing in the Night Court, discovering what it means to actually have friends who have her back, and starting the healing process.
We're discussing the meet
ACOMAF: Chapters 1-13 | Tamlin's How-To Guide To Losing the Love Of Your Life
Hey, readers.. This week is a rough one. Super emotional. Crying was involved. Be warned.
Trigger warnings for discussion of toxic and abusive relationships, suicide, and PTSD at the beginning of this episode, as well as some serious talks about encounters in our personal lives and how the themes in A Court of Mist and Fury can hit differently when you've experienced something similar yourself.
If
Off the Shelf | The Audacity Is Fictional, the Judgement Is Not: AITA Book Club Edition
Hey, readers, this week we're having a little fun and finally asking the question that has been haunting readers since the dawn of fiction:
Am I the Asshole?
Well, more importantly, is my favorite character the asshole?
We're putting some of our favorite—and most questionable—fictional characters on trial and examining their crimes against common sense, relationships, morality, and occasionally ju
ACOTAR: Chapters 37-46 | Three Deaths, Two Trials, One Riddle, and a Fae Glow Up
Welcome back, readers.
We’re going back under the mountain for the last time this week as we confront the last two of Amarantha’s evil trials. Rhys has finally made his mark on the narrative (and more importantly, Feyre) by bargaining for Feyre’s life. He’s betting on her ability to win this, but what do you think? How much will Feyre have to sacrifice for a shot at the win?
Also, who would’ve t
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 instruc
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
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 t
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
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
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
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 th
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 Kid
The Historian: Chapters 65-Epilogue | World's Longest Game of Hide & Seek Ends in All Bark & No Bite
Hey readers~ We’re back this week to finish up The Historian, by Elizabeth Kostova!
After 700 pages of dusty libraries, cryptic letters, suspicious academics and officials, and enough archival research to make the Library of Congress jealous, Dracula finally steps out of the shadows and reveals himself. The plans and mysteries of this delicious, decadently described novel are mostly left on the p
The Historian: Chapters 49-64 | Nothing Says, 'Marry Me,' Like Head Hunting
Hey readers~ This week we’re going to Bulgaria and meeting a whole new host of characters in Elizabeth Kostova’s The Historian. Paul and Helen have discovered even more evidence, with the help of Turgut Bora (who we now know is in a special guard designed to hunt down Dracula himself), and they’re following it all the way to the source.
They gain a new babysitter thanks to the Cold War politics o
The Historian: Chapters 37-48 | This Is Why We Don't Date Vampire Hunters
Hey listeners! Happy Tuesday and welcome back to the long, winding tale of The Historian.
We join Helen and Paul again as they ride off to Budapest with the help of Helena’s aunt Eva. Poor Paul is put firmly into the spotlight when he finds out that Aunt Eva has volunteered him as the keynote speaker of a history conference at Helen’s alma mater, a situation that has brought the attention of the
The Historian: Chapters 25-36 | Helen's Relation to Dracula Explained
This week, we're diving into part two of The Historian, where Paul and Helen collect yet another suspiciously convenient and male Dracula scholar. I mean seriously?!?!?!? Everyone keeps finding cursed books like it's the scavenger hunt from hell, and they're all having an absolutely terrible time.
Our duo are also digging through yet another archive, just to uncover exactly enough vampire lore to
The Historian: Chapters 13-24 | Paul and Helen's Meet-Cute Was Weirdly Murdery
Hey readers! This week we’re returning to the story of Dracula’s mysterious burial and the book that continues to haunt historians centuries later.
As the narrator and her father explore the countryside of the vast Eurasian continent, we slowly unfold the story of who Rossi was and how entrenched Paul became in his disappearance. We meet Helen - a breath of fresh air in the stuffy pages of the ar
The Historian: Chapters 1-12 | Dracula's Deadly Deadline
Hellloooo listeners~ Welcome to the world of dusty tomes and secret histories!
To round out our dark academia picks we’re picking up the story of the late medieval Vlad Țepeș, AKA Vlad the Impaler! Or at least, our historians do.
This week we begin the story with an unnamed narrator who unveils the story of her father and his mysterious experiences in graduate school. A student of history, Paul
Off the Shelf | Book Trope Tier List: We Said What We Said
🎉100 episodes. One hundred. Triple digits. Somehow, despite all evidence to the contrary, we've been allowed to keep microphones for this long.
To celebrate, we're doing what every bookish person secretly loves to do: judging things. Giving our opinions. Making it known. And fighting over it. Specifically, we're ranking some of the most popular book tropes from S-Tier masterpieces to F-Tier "Fuck
If We Were Villains: Act V | What Fresh Shakespearean Hell Is This?
Happy Pride Month, listeners! The curses of theater have come for us too - our audio got messed up this week (more than usual)! We knew we shouldn't have invoked the name of the Scottish play. Dammit. 😭We are so sorry, but we hope you enjoy the finale for If We Were Villains anyway.
Join us this week as the book comes to a dramatic close with a brother’s betrayal becoming a beloved’s sacrifice. O
If We Were Villains: Act IV | Sir, That's Not Very Platonic Of You
Heyyy readers, Happy Tuesday. On this week’s episode we discuss Act 4 of If We Were Villains. Things heat up as Oliver is faced with his feelings right after discovering a revealing clue in the castle. Colbourne said the case was closed, so why is he sneaking around the school grounds?
Plus, James breaks Oliver’s nose and Oliver takes a trip to Dr. Alexander, right before a sudden tragedy befalls
If We Were Villains: Act III | Everyone Is Crashing Out
Hey readers, we’re back with another episode of the If We Were Villains deep dive. Between the theatrical performances and borderline concerning level of Shakespearean recitations between friends, our acting troupe is used to dedicating themselves to their roles.
But now, the lines are truly beginning to blur. What happens when James shows up at Oliver’s door over Thanksgiving break? Relationship
If We Were Villains: Act II | Well...Richard Had It Coming
Hey readers! This week, there’s trouble brewing at Dellecher Classic Conservatory...And our theater troupe is embroiled in some serious drama.
Richard has taken to harassing James and Meredith on stage and he seems to be getting away with it. Oliver, who is beginning to recognize he cares deeply about both of them, is thrown into the line of fire despite his belief that he’s powerless to do anyth
If We Were Villains: Act I | Just Some Theater Kid Vibes 💀
Hey readers! We’re excited to continue our dark academia theme this week with the first episode of If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio! It’s a completely different vibe this time around - and we’re wondering how this is going to play out just as much as the characters.
This week we’re introducing the main characters and starting out with a bang. Why is Oliver in jail and did he really do it? Who wil
Off the Shelf | From ACOTAR To Twilight: What Makes an FMC Worth Reading?
Spoiler warnings below!
Hey readers~ What do we love about our beloved fantasy female main characters? What do we hate? Are there tropes that we love to see every time, or that turn us away immediately? We wanted to talk about some of our favorite MCs (mostly in the Maasverse) from the past seasons and alike.
As we prepare ourselves for the new ACOTAR novel, we’ve been reflecting a lot on the bo
Blood Over Bright Haven: Chapters 18-23 | Death Sentence, You Say? Cute.
We’re back this week for the finale of Blood Over Bright Haven with an emotional rollercoaster of a finish! After the shocking revelations of the previous chapters, Sciona comes up with her final plan to truly stick it to the stuffy mages in the Magistry.
But how does this end? We don’t want to spoil it here but we were left totally wanting more. Sciona truly shocked us all at the end and we had
Blood Over Bright Haven: Chapters 13-17 | From Breakdown to Burn-It-All-Down Energy
Hey readers~ This week we’re getting into the nitty gritty of some more morality struggles through the lens of Sciona in Blood Over Bright Haven. Now that Sciona has faced the worst of herself (and Tiran), how will she grow from here?
Or… will she? Sciona’s character is going to have to make some difficult decisions, all while she’s dealing with the trials of being a woman in STEM.
In this episo
Blood Over Bright Haven: Chapters 6-12 | Sciona, Babe...Are You the Bad Guy?
Hey readers! This week the stakes are already rising high for Sciona and Thomil in Tiran. Blood Over Bright Haven has blown us away with its unique magic system and storytelling - but now the characters are taking center stage and our hearts are heavy with anticipation and emotion.
We get into it this week while discussing Tiranish belief systems - maybe we were a little harsh on Brittany (and Sc
Blood Over Bright Haven: Chapters 1-5 | You Can't Magic Your Way Out Of Misogyny
Hey readers~ We’re back with a bang! This week we dig into the first section of M. L. Wang’s amazing fantasy book Blood Over Bright Haven, a fun, lore-heavy dark academia novel packed with magic and feminism.
Sciona Freynan is about to prove everyone wrong by being the first woman mage to pass the university exam and become an Highmage - but not without any pushback. The other highmages are not e
Season 5 Trailer | Three Books, Zero Stability: It's the Institutional Collapse Starter Pack
📕💀🕯️Hey, readers - this week we’re taking some time to discuss our upcoming season of standalones only. Instead of choosing a full series this time around, each of us have chosen a book to review and discuss. We ended up with a dark academia vibe, which we are not upset about at all.
Join us to discuss our choices for the upcoming season: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, If We Were Villains
Off the Shelf | Sarah J. Maas said WHAT?!?!?
Listeners! This week we're reacting to the interview that shook the book community. That's right. We FINALLY got ACOTAR news.
From lore hints and cryptic answers to moments that had us pausing the audio to go, "Wait. WHAT?", this interview had the fandom buzzing, and so we obviously had to weigh in.
Did we learn anything new? Maybe. Did we spiral into theories? Absolutely. Was it informative? Deb
Mate: Chapters 31-Epilogue | Koen and Serena Get Hot and Knotty
Welcome to the happy ending, readers~ This week we discuss some of the intricacies of Serena’s heat and how the book ends on both a high AND low note! We’d love to hear your thoughts this week.
Did you feel just as confused about the endings as we did? We wanted concrete answers! So many ends left untied. Join us as we wrap up Ali Hazelwood’s Mate with a lot of laughs this week.
You can find us o
Mate: Chapters 21-30 | Serena Attends a Family Reunion
Hey, readers! We’re back with part 3 of our discussion on Mate. This week we discuss all the sordid details concerning Serena and Koen’s union. These fools are finally facing the truth, and personally, we’re thrilled to finally get to the good stuff.
How will Koen handle the new information about Serena’s mysterious illness and her family history? Protective Koen is on full display this time arou
Mate: Chapters 11-20 | Serena Gets Cult-ure Shock & Koen Shatters
Welcome back readers! It’s time to get into the good stuff~
This week we’re finally entering Koen’s territory, and it’s feeling quite domestic. Yep, we’re going to the Den that raised Lowe and brought us the very sexy, intense Koen. But what does that mean for Serena?
There’s so much to unpack for Serena as we discover that she may have a tie to the Northwest pack that doesn’t include Koen. And
Mate: Prologue-Chapter 10 | Banter So Good We Forgot She Might Be Dying
Welcome back, readers! This week we’re starting Ali Hazelwood’s Mate!
Serena Paris stars in this sequel, and we open the book with a very interesting mysterious prologue.. Who is Serena Paris and what’s going on with her? And what’s Koen’s deal? Serena Paris has been thrown into a completely new world now that she has discovered she’s half Were.
Yet.. she hasn’t been able to shift since she met
Bride: Chapters 25-Epilogue | Lies, Betrayal, and the Audacity of Lowe Moreland
Heeeyyyy readers. In the last section of Bride, some things get turned on their heads… some of us were not happy with the ending.
This week we discuss the resolution of the mystery (who was the mastermind?!), the poisoning of Ana and Misery, Serena’s whereabouts, and the dynamics of Lowe and Misery’s relationship. Including the dynamics of a knot, once again. We definitely get a little bit candid
Bride: Chapters 16-24 | Lowe Gets Knotty
Happy Tuesday, readers! We’re back this week with some very spicy discussions about our favorite werewolf/vampire couple!
Things are finally heating up for Lowe and Misery, especially after Ana and Misery get mysteriously sick and Lowe’s protective instincts kick in. There’s no hiding this romance anymore, babes.
What will it mean for the forbidden duo when Misery begins to feed from Lowe? Plus,
Bride: Chapters 7-15 | Breaking, Entering, and Marking
Welcome back, readers! This week we’re finally getting to know a little more about Mr. Wolf (Lowe Moreland aka Angsty Wolf Extraordinaire) and all the chips on his shoulder. Misery gets caught snooping around the Moreland home and Lowe slowly starts to fall for her.
Things heat up between the two as Lowe struggles to suppress his instincts. Plus, what we originally thought might be a story about
Bride: Prologue-Chapter 6 | Misery, Marriage, and Missing Sisters
Hey readers! We’re back again with some vampire/werewolf romance. This time around we’re taking our first look at the popular paranormal romance Bride by Ali Hazelwood.
This one is a little different - we’re used to crazy but not like that. We’ve heard through the grapevine that some fanfiction tropes have finally made it to the mainstream, and honestly, we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Join us for
Season 4 Trailer | In Sickness and In Bite: Entering Our Bridal Era
💍❤️♾️ Here comes Season 4 of The Midnight Readers Podcast 💍❤️♾️
Hey readers~ Here’s a little sneak peak into what we have in store this season. We’re staying firmly in supernatural territory with werewolves and vampires. This season we’re discussing the Bride duology.
It’s our first foray into Ali Hazelwood’s writing - and we’re thrilled! We're officially entering our Bride era--no prep, no spoil
2025 Podcast Highlights: Revisiting Zodiac Academy, Gaslighting Allegations, & the Drunken Twilight Episode That Wasn't Meant To Be
Hey listeners! It's been one hell of a year. To wrap up the past year we decided to go back and reminisce, laugh, and discuss some of our favorite things about the last three seasons - Zodiac Academy, the Empyrean Series, and Twilight!
We air our grievances and relive the mess that was our 2025 era. We're talking funny editing and behind the scenes stories, favorite moments and iconic characters,
Breaking Dawn: Chapters 34-39 | The Battle That Could've Been An Email
Sorry, everyone again. Mistake in the upload. It's been fixed to the current episode.
Welcome back readers! In the Breaking Dawn finale, everyone is bracing for war. The Volturi show up...and after four books of buildup, the series ends with a staring contest and some frustrating blue balls. It's all talk and no bite.
From the Volturi's dramatic entrance to the standoff that went absolutely nowher
Breaking Dawn: Chapters 26-33 | The Cullens' Worst Holiday Plans Ever
Hey readers! This week’s episode is the beginning of the end - after Irina tattles on the Cullens about their sudden acquisition of a vampire child, chaos breaks loose. Alice’s disappearance sends waves through the family and the wolves as the rest of the Cullens start to prepare for the arrival of the Volturi.
The only solution? Other vamps ofc! Possibly the best part of Breaking Dawn is getting
Breaking Dawn: Chapters 19-25 | Bella Wakes Up an Immortal Mother
Hey readers! This week’s episode is all over the place - this section of Breaking Dawn, despite being the fourth book in the series, is not full of much action. However, we do finally get to read about sparkly Bella and her little devil spawn!
Welcome to the world, Renesmee Cullen. Everyone is absolutely enthralled with the new baby (one particular wolf in particular!). She’s growing like a weed,
Breaking Dawn: Chapters 8-18 | Jacob Black and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad...Happy Ending
Hey readers! Welcome back to our discussion of Breaking Dawn, this week featuring the devil spawn herself - little Renesmee Cullen, born into the world despite all of the obstacles keeping her from doing so, AKA her mother’s humanity, her own father, and an entire wolf pack.
Nope, she ripped her way right onto the pages with more horror than we ever could’ve foreseen in this romantic tale. Did we
Breaking Dawn: Chapters 1-7 | Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Bed To a Vampire
Hey readers! We’re back this week with the beginning of Breaking Dawn, the last book in the series. We’ve finally reached the beautiful wedding that Edward’s been waiting for - and the honeymoon of Bella’s dreams. Literally, at some points in the book.
Despite Jacob’s horror, Bella is eager to finally get Edward in a bedroom alone. Surely, nothing could go wrong, right? This is supposed to be a h
Eclipse: Chapters 22-Epilogue | Tent Scene Temp Check — It's Giving Frostbite and Feels
This week on the Midnight Reader’s Podcast we discuss the end of the third book of the Twilight Saga, Eclipse. Admittedly, this episode is totally off the walls - we discuss werewolf physics, Jacob’s absolutely insane behavior during the tent scene, and… are we actually liking Edward in this section?
Forgive us for the absolute insanity of it all, but maybe he’s okay half the time. Plus, Jacob an
Eclipse: Chapters 17-21 | Bella Soaks in Her Guilt
In this week's episode of our Eclipse reread, graduation is finally over, and Alice throws a party that literally no one asked for. Jacob shows up with a borderline manipulative "please pick me" gift, and the baby vampire army decides it's time to make their move against the Cullens.
The wolves and the Cullens team up but decide to leave Bella out of the fight. But that's not going to stop her de
Eclipse: Chapters 12-16 | Jacob Shoots His Shot, Bella Punches Back
In this week's Eclipse reread, it's finally graduation, and you only graduate from high school for the first time once! And while that may be true, Bella is literally just trying to survive the world's most exhausting love triangle. I mean it's got more red flags, mixed signals, and emotional damage than a breakup playlist.
Edward is flipflopping between controlling and understanding. Jacob's stil
Eclipse: Chapters 6-11 | Bella Swan, Wanted for Escaping Vampire Jail
Welcome back to Forks, readers~ This week we discuss Rosalie’s backstory, the flip-flopping red flags between our two main love interests, and our growing discontent with Charlie’s bad behavior (okay, everyone’s bad behavior). No joke. Edward is controlling. Alice is chaotic, and Jacob's a walking emotional landmine.
Welcome to Eclipse, where Bella's love life should really come with hazard pay.
Eclipse: Chapters 1-5 | Edward Loses His Chill
Welcome back, readers! Grab a snack and settle in for a controversial episode…Edward is on the chopping block, and we are living for the drama. Edward whisks Bella away to Jacksonville under false pretenses, and Jacob lets his bitterness about the Cullen's return known.
Recently paroled Bella, whose literally just trying to survive all the testosterone-fueled nonsense, goes behind his back and du
New Moon: Chapters 21-Epilogue | Volturi Rizz Falls Flat
On this week’s New Moon finale (thank god!), we discuss the consequences of both Bella and Edward’s actions (yikes). We finally meet the dreaded Volturi, Italy's sparkliest cult, in person and unravel their completely ridiculous backstories. HOW OLD IS JANE AGAIN?!?!?! Did I go a little overboard? Maybe a little.
From culty cloaks to questionable life choices, we're breaking down the most dramatic
New Moon: Chapters 15-20 | The Hole Only Edward Could Fill
Sorry about the mixup folks. We uploaded the wrong episode. Here's the real one!
Hey readers ~ This week’s episode really left a HOLE in our hearts, if y’know what I mean. A terrible, empty hole. Yeah, this week’s a doozy - Bella is in full self-pity mode, and Jacob is quickly thrown to the wayside the minute Alice makes her consequential return.
Turns out cliff diving does not look normal from t
New Moon: Chapters 10-14 | Jacob's Flu Turns Furry
Welcome back, readers! This week’s episode finally discusses the “bear” that’s been causing so much trouble around forks, AKA the wolf pack! Bella's thrill-seeking era is in full swing and with Jacob's absence it turns into full blown desperation.
Between hallucinations, heartbreak, and Laurent's return, Bella's proving that rock bottom can, in fact, have a basement. But thankfully Jacob is final
New Moon: Chapters 5-9 | Bella's Hot Mess Era — Motorcycles, Mixed Signals, and Movie Madness
Whew, this week is a wild one, listeners. Welcome back to tomfoolery. We welcome Jacob’s character with open arms in this episode. Just as Bella is able to open back up, we are coming back from last week’s low energy!
Bella is officially in a full-blown rebound era, as begins to form a close relationship with Jacob. She's discovered that acting out dangerous stunts makes her hallucinate Edward, a
New Moon: Chapters 1-4 | Happy Birthday, Bella! Let's Break Up.
Hey readers. Sorry we missed you last week. Illnesses are a bitch, but we're back, and this one is a doozy! Buckle up for some difficult conversations.
Bella’s birthday should have been a nice, quiet evening at home. Instead a next level paper cut sends Jasper into attack mode, Edward into martyrdom, and makes Bella into a ghost. Her newfound reason for living up and leaves - taking all of the ev
Twilight: Chapters 18-Epilogue | Ballet Studio Smackdown
I can’t believe we’re already to the end of Twilight, readers! It’s been a bit of a crazy ride, but we’re just getting started! The lion might have fallen in love with the lamb, but we’re still waiting to meet some of the key players in this story. This episode was a grand time~ Let us know if you have any comments, questions, concerns.. We would love to hear everyone’s theories and feedback. Oh,
Twilight: Chapters 13-17 | Red Flags? More Like a Whole Sparkling Banner
Hey listeners! We’re back with another episode on Twilight and we’ve finally gotten to one of the most iconic chapters of the book - the meadow scene that started it all where Bella learns that Edward doesn't burst into flame in the sun...he's a human disco ball.
We're talking sparkles, forever-boners, unhinged behavior, the way-over-the-top baseball game (because apparently thunder is nature's u
Twilight: Chapters 7-12 | 20 Questions and a Terrible Dinner Date
Trigger warning! Skip at around 43:25 to 45:44 to avoid sensitive content listed at beginning of episode!
Welcome back readers! We’re here for part 2 of Twilight, and we’re once again discussing some questionable choices on SMeyer’s part. This week we discuss some of the things fans have brought up for years - Edward’s stalking (and absolute obsession), Jacob’s treatment as a character, Bella’s t
Twilight: Chapters 1-6 | Edward Cullen — Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss
Hey, readers. We’re back with a new series to sink our fangs into. Yep - we’re diving into nostalgia. In honor of 20 years with sparkles and teenage angst, we’re revisiting the Twilight series. Join us this week as we discuss some of the unhinged madness that overtakes a vampire who can’t seem to shake his latest craving.
I mean Forks is peak chaos — constant rain, green stuff everywhere, and a c
🍎 Season 3 Trailer | Sparkles, Stalking, and Supernatural Teen Angst: Twilight Deep Dives Begin 🍎
Welcome to Season 3 of The Midnight Readers Podcast--this time we're heading back to the land of sparkly vampires, confusing love triangles, and eternal high schoolers. Ick.
That's right. We're rereading the Twilight saga in honor of the 20th anniversary, and we're doing it with fresh eyes, unfiltered commentary, and a lot of questions. Like...why is everyone okay with a hundred-year-old dating a
Onyx Storm: Chapters 55-66 | Mystery Brothers and Missing Eggs
Well, listeners, we are back for the last installment of our coverage of the Empyrean series. We have truly analyzed the heck out of this series and we are coming out of the storm with more questions than ever. Who is Theophanie's boss? Where are the missing riders? Who else is working with the venin? Who is the mysterious brother? Who stole those fucking eggs? What's next for Violet? Is Halden go
Onyx Storm: Chapters 44-54 | Mira Drops a Prophecy Bombshell???
Good evening, readers~ this one is a long one. We had so much to cover! We're talking dragon drama, found family pain, and a twist about Violet's past...and potential future? This section really took a turn far beyond what Christy or Lily could’ve imagined. Of course Brittany already knew but.. Our hearts were not ready! Join us as we talk about one of the most difficult sections of the book, alon
Onyx Storm: Chapters 38-43 | Went to Zehyllna and All I Got Was a Bucket...and Some Other Gifts
Hey, listeners. Hold on to your butts - or your buckets? - because this episode is as wild as the island of Zihnal. Join us as we discuss the Quest Squad’s trip to Zehyllna and the beautiful gifts that are bequeathed upon them. Well, beautiful might not be the right word. Luck would have it, we were given lots of content to discuss with this one. P.S.: the count is back to zero.
Onyx Storm: Chapters 34-37 | Isle of Hedotis - A Poisonous Family Connection
Welcome back, readers~ Happy Conscription Day, Candidates! Or are you a cadet, now? This is possibly one of our best episodes! We are fired up about this section. Meeting Xaden’s mom was… quite the ride. In this episode we discuss the arrival at Hedotis and the strange welcome that Quest Squad receives. What can we learn from the isle of wisdom? Seems like... they have a lot more to learn as well.
Onyx Storm: Chapters 28-33 | Violet's Divine Past and Unnbriel's Fight Club
Welcome back, readers, and get ready for fight club with the queen of Unnbriel. We couldn’t help but dedicate an episode to the intrigue of the isle of Dunne and all it brings to the story! Tides are changing as siblings are pitting against one another (or are we overthinking things?) and secrets are revealed. Yet, this episode brings more questions than answers, as usual. Trails of what Asher lef
Onyx Storm: Chapters 23-27 | Congrats, Halden. You Made Everything Worse.
Hey, readers! This week, we’re off on a beautiful island getaway. Unfortunately HALDEN has to come too. Bummer. Join us this week as we discuss the beginning of Quest Squad’s search for the Irids, starting with the isle of Deverelli. They have riches and beaches galore, but lack a certain very important facet - magic! Plus, We meet a pirate(?), bargain for priceless blades, and get into some troub
Onyx Storm: Chapters 13 - 22 | Quest Squad Goals - Don’t Die… Oops
Good evening, readers~ We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! This week’s episode rings in more revelations for Quest Squad, as Ridoc has dubbed our beloved protags. Questions are forming about magic sources, particularly for runes. Are they separate from channeling? Plus, Violet’s ex takes center stage as Violet continues to wrestle control for her mission to find the seventh dragon’s den. We
Onyx Storm: Prologue - Chapter 12 | New Villain Alert — Violet Faces Theophanie
Hey readers~ This week we finally discuss the first episode of Onyx Storm. The end of Iron Flame feels hopeless, but Violet seems determined to find solutions. This week we discuss the fallout from the last book and the possibilities at hand. Could the scribes have been harboring the enemy the whole time? Is Violet secretly a time-traveler?! And.. is there something special about Ridoc? This book
Iron Flame: Chapters 51-66 | Dead Dragons and Falling Wards
Hey readers! This week’s episode almost had us talking in the same circles as Violet and Xaden. While the couple continues to argue over communication, Violet finally figures out how to power the wardstones and, in doing so, also incites the need for the rebellion to return to Basgiath. Chaos ensues! Dragons die! And some people lose limbs. Sorry, Sawyer. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this we
Iron Flame: Chapters 37-50 | The Sorrengails Go To Cordyn
Hey, readers~! We hope you’re ready for more dragons and magic because there’s a lot to discuss this week. Not only do we have new characters to discuss - Tic-tac? - but Violet also faces new challenges in the form of wardstones and runes! And possibly… a new rival? Plus, we question what Violet’s true signet is. Surely it isn’t as simple as lightning. We’ve got a lot of theories concerning the gr
Iron Flame: Chapters 17-36 | The Heist. The Torture. The Revolution.
Welcome back, readers~ This time around, we get into more of the lore behind Navarre’s magic system and how the dragons power their magic. Where are the hatching grounds? Do different dragon colors have different magic, or different sources for magic? We also discuss the logistics of the scribes and who could secretly be a venin. We’re getting into the nitty gritty of it all! Plus, Violet decides
Iron Flame: Chapters 1-16 | Violet's Broken Trust and Varrish's Rise
Hey readers! In episode 1 of Iron Flame, we begin to see the consequences of the characters actions. Not only does the truth of the venin hang over the heads of those involved at Resson, but Violet wrestles with keeping the secrets she is now being entrusted with. Or is she? Xaden doesn’t seem too keen on letting her in… Can we blame him? Plus, major players step into the ring in the form of Colon
Fourth Wing: Chapters 31-39 | Loyalty, Lies, and Liam's Last Moments at Resson
As we get into this week’s episode, we’re starting to notice a theme…Yarros cares a LOT about trust and loyalty. And this one’s a doozy - who can we trust? And what happens when those we love keep things from us or turn against us? Thus begins the ongoing war of secrets in the Empyrean series. This week we discuss signets, hierarchies, and love lost. And yeah, this one still hurts. May his soul be
Fourth Wing: Chapters 22-30 | Steamy Sparring Matches and Unknown Signets
Hey readers! Hang in there. This episode is a doozy. We may have gone off the rails this time. Ton of theories come tumbling out about all the ways Violet and Xaden's lives have become intertwined. We could discuss theories for days. Are the gods part of this? Was the romance part of Sgaeyl and Tairn's master plan? Could Xaden's father possibly be a barracks baby? We've got crack theories galore.
Fourth Wing: Chapters 8-21 | Tairn Has Entered The Chat
One girl, two dragons, and an academy full of enemies. Survive the Gauntlet? Check. Live to see the next sparring session? Check. Bond with a legendary war dragon? Also check! Sleep? Absolutely not. And it's all just barely begun! Join us this week to discuss.
Fourth Wing: Chapters 1-7 | Meeting Violet Sorrengail & Entering Basgiath War College
Welcome back readers! We're finally on to the Empyrean series. We love these books and they are so dear to us as friends - and boy, do we have a lot to say about them. Join us for an exploration of dragons, signets, and some questionable discussions about Jack Barlow. We had so much to say we cut this episode in 2! WARNING: We discuss Fourth Wing at length and mention Iron Flame spoilers in this e
Season 2 Trailer | Exploring the Empyrean Series!
🔥Welcome to Season 2 of The Midnight Readers Podcast! 🔥 After diving deep into the Zodiac Academy series, we’re turning our focus to Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series—Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. Expect passionate reactions, in-depth discussions, and wild theories about this thrilling world of dragons, war, and rebellion!
Subscribe and join us as we unravel the mysteries of Navarre!
Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 5
Alas, the finale has arrived. For our last episode, we’re discussing quite a number of brand new tricks. The twins and their cadre have joined the last battle and we were on the edge of our seats at every turn! We got clay soldiers, fire tornadoes, bone rituals, and unreasonably powerful tiny dragons. But will we get final goodbyes for our favorite characters? Will Lionel meet his satisfying end?
Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 4
Welcome back folks! We’re closing in on the end. It’s bittersweet! In this episode some unexpected allies join the cause and many of the plans we had no clue about come to fruition. We loved discussing the beginning of the war (battle… singular?) and all the preparations! Some gifts are given, and protagonists say their potential goodbyes to their loved ones. But, sadly, so many things have yet to
Recommended
English with Olivia | Slow Conversations & Vocabulary
Stand In The Circle
SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST (A1-A2) With Subtitles | Daily Videos | English With Us Podcast
Learn English A2 with Daily News | Simple English Listening Practice
پلی لیست | PlayList
Conspiracy Files with Paige Carter
Bad Friends
Learn 50 English Phrases While You Sleep | Everyday English Phrases & Vocabulary
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Dateline NBC
Back to the 80s Radio
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
