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Welcome Night Owls! Help us welcome our FIRST EVER GUEST HOST!! Karly of KarlyRoseReads is SO BACK! As a huge Carissa Broadbent fan (like us) she's here to breakdown the latest installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series with us: The Lion and the Deathless Dark! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole segment is all about Romance sub-genres- What's the difference between Fantasy Romance and Romantasy?? Then keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Spoiler Warning

01:11 Guest Co Host Reveal

01:39 Drink of the Night

05:16 Meet Carly Rose Reads

06:52 Episode Roadmap

08:24 Five Star Reactions

14:39 Spice Rating Breakdown

20:26 Kyrene New FMC Deep Dive

29:32 Septimus Villain to MMC

35:27 Series Connections and Returning Cast

39:43 Blood Curse Theories

40:01 Lilith 

41:22 Missing Characters Check

42:23 Septimus Master Plan

43:53 Gods and Kyrene

48:39 Most Satisfying Deaths

52:12 Who’s Left Standing

56:39 Fate and Free Will

59:29 Atrius Disappears

01:05:45 Septimus & God Teeth??

01:08:18 White Suits and Glasses

01:10:33 Septimus and Kyrene

01:13:02 Stranger Things??

01:14:51 Author Future Plans

01:16:11 Whose next??

01:24:27 Down The Rabbit Hole

01:33:58 Mystery Q and A

01:45:14 Wrap Up and Next Week

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Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion-- diving into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse NEWS for books 6 &7" (we have titles!) and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Could you be a foster pet parent?

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

00:52 Spoilers and Episode Setup

01:30 Drink of the Night

03:54 Why Crescent City

05:27 How Tonight Works

07:06 Five Star Breakdown

14:05 Urban Fantasy and Audio

20:17 Spice Rating Talk

26:26 Part One Worldbuilding

37:11 The Night It All Changes

41:14 Time Jump and Investigation

46:36 Love Thread Pays Off

47:34 Bone Quarter Players

48:00 Detective Plot Unites Crew

49:42 Synth Lie And Power Games

51:11 Friendship Over Romance

53:46 Grief And Time Jump

55:23 Aidas Prince Of Hel

58:12 Hunt Rebellion Fallout

01:01:01 At The Library

01:03:32 Hypaxia And The Antidote

01:06:50 Horn Reveal

01:08:29 Syrinx Nokk Ordeal Begins

01:12:09 Lehabah 

01:14:57 Memento Mori Godslayer

01:18:42 Gates Open Demons Loose

01:20:29 Citywide Feed And Rescue Run

01:24:13 The Drop Light It Up

01:27:25 Power Up And Aftermath

01:28:37 Full Cast Praise

01:29:07 Quiet Political Threat

01:29:46 Epilogue Library Lore

01:31:19 Aidas Character Debate

01:32:28 Timeline Crossover Theories

01:35:32 New ACOTAR Titles

01:41:12 Splintered Harmony Synopsis

01:47:51 Forgotten Melody Synopsis

01:50:39 Mystery Q&A 

02:03:51 Next Episode and Farewell

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get go after your dream?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Local Orlando Author, Christopher Davis! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole hits with facts about the literacy crisis! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:11 Guest and Episode Plan

01:49 Master Key Synopsis

03:41 Author Bio and Roots

05:40 From Theater to Journalism

08:22 Imposter Syndrome and Interviews

10:41 Anime Spark to First Draft

13:28 Writing Routine and Outlining

17:10 Teaching Inspiration and Readers

20:31 Worldbuilding and Magic System

29:18 Series Hook and Core Premise

34:39 Publishing and Design Challenges

39:01 DIY Cover Design Struggles

42:16 Printing Runs And Inventory

43:35 Publishing Dreams And Strategy

44:31 Building A Creative Universe

46:48 Balancing Art And Business

50:43 Community First Mindset

52:59 Themes Guilt And Redemption

55:40 Prophecy Dimensions And Lore

58:18 Easter Eggs And Reader Trust

01:05:03 Anime Adaptation Dream

01:08:54 Book Two Timeline And Tone

01:13:20 Conventions Writing And Energy

01:16:17 Down the Rabbit Hole: Literacy in the U.S.

01:17:32 Numeracy And Literacy Stats

01:19:43 School Proficiency Alarms

01:21:14 Making Reading Enjoyable

01:24:52 Home And Testing Failures

01:28:28 Scaffolding With Tech

01:35:42 Workforce Skills Reality

01:38:16 Policy And Classroom Gaps

01:42:25 Early Years Matter Most

01:43:41 Mystery Q And 

01:54:47 Where To Find Christopher

01:55:42 Whats Next And Farewell

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get started in the Audiobook industry?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Audiobook Narrator: Courtney Maya! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole takes us back in time! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:17 Meet Courtney Maya

03:06 Narrator Origin Story

04:59 Auditions and Scripts

08:25 Gear Costs and Setup

12:38 Getting Paid Explained

16:29 Building Character Voices

22:56 Spice Scenes and Limits

34:11 Favorites and Genres

40:08 Dream Authors and Rituals

45:36 Advice and Community

53:17 Hardest Scenes Recorded

54:43 Voice Strain Challenges

56:28 2026 Goals And Projects

01:00:26 FMK Bonds

01:07:42 Current Reads Check In

01:09:46 Audiobook History Origins

01:14:53 GraphicAudio Debate

01:24:07 Mystery Q&A 

01:37:53 Wrap Up 

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It's FINALLY HERE! Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're the book 5: ACOSF - A Court Of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse Theories for books 6 &7" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Have you been following any big true crime cases lately?

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Content Warning

00:48 Maasverse Spoiler Scope

01:47 Drink of the Episode

05:23 Episode Overview

06:50 Star Ratings 

10:14 Spice Ratings

15:44 Audiobook and Graphic Audio

20:45 Trauma and Isolation Setup

27:21 Training as Healing

35:21 Blood Rite Plot Questions

41:14 Valkyries 

43:43 Dread Trove 

44:30 Missing Book Title Buzz

46:17 Feyre's Pregnancy 

50:49 Trope Discourse Spiral

53:40 Nesta Theory

56:04 Azriel Ships Explained

59:09 Gwyn Parentage Theories

01:01:27 Dread Trove Origins

01:04:47 Breaking the Death Pact

01:08:53 How Many Books Left

01:12:39 Predictions

01:15:23 Azriel Bonus Chapter Clues

01:18:50 Series Endgame Speculation

01:20:23 Down the Rabbit Hole: Maasverse Theory List

01:35:59 Release Dates Spoiler Etiquette

01:37:47 Bookish Mail Unboxing

01:40:07 Midnight Release Party Plans

01:40:53 Next Reads Crescent City

01:42:44 Mystery Q&A 

01:49:08 Wrap Up Next Episode

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that bookish idea of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Authentic Books Owner: Natisha! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about getting started in the book business and opportunities like The Tory Burch Foundation! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

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Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're covering books three and four: ACOWAR (A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN) + ACOFAS (A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT) by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "IS MYSPACE BACK?" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- it's back to school season!

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:09 Drinks of the Episode

06:00 What's in this Episode

09:25  ACOWAR Star Ratings

19:05 Spice Rating Breakdown

29:17 Lucien Theory Check

31:47 Eris and Mor Mystery

37:04 Maasverse Links and Witches

40:41 Whose Book is Next?

43:59 Suriel Death Scene

52:12 War Deaths Breakdown

59:37 Bryaxis Whereabouts

01:05:02 ACOFAS Star Ratings

01:05:32 Plot Holes and Painting

01:09:52 The House of Wind 

01:12:24 Trauma And Setup

01:17:40 Solstice And Ships

01:21:33 Gifts And Foreshadowing

01:26:29 Down the Rabbit Hole: Myspace?

01:35:59 Mystery Q And A

01:44:19 Next Episode Outro

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Welcome Night Owls! We're ready to talk a new Thriller-- we're covering the New York Times Bestseller: My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney! You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "A Wicker Man.. Movie??" and of course, Mystery Q&A!

 Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 

00:00 Welcome

01:05 Spoiler and Format Warning

01:37 Drink of the Episode: The Birdie Special 

03:51 Star Ratings and Five Stars

07:34 Immersive Audiobook 

10:41 Spice Meter Breakdown

16:45 Opening Twists

22:30 Multiple POVs and Suspects

28:17 Who Pushed Eden?

29:00 Thanatos 

32:21 AI Predicting Death-- Black Mirror

35:24 Mary Enters the Story

36:28 Gabriella’s Tragic Reveal

42:40 Twists and Themes

48:40 Cliffhanger and Jane’s Threat

49:38 Down the Rabbit Hole: Wicker

57:05 Mystery Q&A 

01:03:57 Wrap-Up and What’s Next

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Welcome Night Owls! We're FINALLY traveling to Velaris-- we're covering book two ACOMAF (A COURT OF MIST AND FURY) by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "SJM and all the Booktok Drama- is it worth it?" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Let's talk tech!

 Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:12 Night Court Cocktail

04:32 SJM Multiverse

06:24 Episode Roadmap

08:00 Star Ratings

12:16 Audiobook and Merch

16:38 Spice Rating Debate

22:39 Reread Comparisons

27:19 Ianthe and Villains

32:12 Feyre Trauma and Abuse

37:25 Tamlin Aftermath

38:05 Queens and Hybern

38:35 Hybern Theory Talk

40:26 Not Really Villains

43:50 Tamlin Red Flags

47:12 Lucien Loyalty Debate

51:57 Night Court Healing

58:54 Cabin and Chapter 55

01:04:32 Starfall Multiverse

01:07:59 Cauldron Plot Holes

01:10:31 Summer Court Heist

01:12:10 Sisters and Betrayal

01:14:17 Elain Frustrations

01:16:29 Mating Bond Debate

01:21:20 Inner Circle Girls Night

01:23:44 Down the Rabbit Hole: SJM & The Internet

01:32:47 Mystery Q and A

01:38:24 Bookish Mail Haul

01:42:02 Next Reads and Farewell

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that book store of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with FMC Bookstore Owner: Tara Hamma! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about shopping small & the impact of preorders on authors and book businesses as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:18 Meet FMC Books Founder

02:20 Besties to Bookstore

05:33 Reading Styles and Guilt

10:04 Best and Worst Parts

12:56 Haunted Bookstore Tales

17:27 From Accounting to Books

27:28 Reinvention and Inventory

33:33 Book Clubs and Book Reports

37:46 Fantasy Standalones and Monster Romance

42:19 Building Seven Book Clubs

45:15 Fantasy Club Setup

47:02 Dark Romance Boom

48:13 Icebreakers For Introverts

50:14 Indie Authors Spotlight

52:35 Bound Gala Vision

58:59 Tickets And Logistics

01:02:37 Down the Rabbit Hole: Why shopping small matters

01:15:13 Mystery Q And A

01:27:08 Wrap Up And Farewell

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