Trigger Warnings Book Club

In this week's episode CJ and Holly discuss book 1 of the Windy City Series, Mile High, by Liz Tomforde (finally). Topics include some of our favorite scenes of the book, why we love Stevie and Zanders so much and of course our overall love for Liz as an author. As always this episode contains spoilers.

Buckle up: in this week's episode Holly and CJ discuss the Cat and Mouse duology. Fun fact this is actually the first book Holly and CJ read together as a book club (because they were so scared of the books). Please check trigger warnings for the series before listening to this episode as many serious and distressing topics are discussed. This is a DARK romance. As always this episode contains...

In this week’s episode we blindly rank books, book boyfriends, authors, tropes and sub genres. We also included a few nightmare rounds of all bad options for some extra laughs

In this week’s episode we discuss some of our auto-buy authors. Every time they release something new we are lining up to buy it or read it. Some authors mentioned include Liz Tomforde, Ana Huang and Elsie Silver.

In this week’s episode Holly and CJ discuss two popular books by Tessa Bailey: It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line and Sinker. Both are super fun summer reads although It Happened One Summer was our favorite of the two. As always this episode contains spoilers so listen at your own risk.

In this week’s episode Holly and CJ discuss the June book club pick Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. As always this episode contains spoilers for the book so listen with caution.

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss 10 books on both of their summer TBRs as well as a few recommendations of books you should pick up this summer

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss the first 3 Bergman Brothers books: only when it’s us, always only you, and ever after always by Chloe Liese. Chloe is a phenomenal author and this is such a heart warming, fun romance series. As always this episode contains minor spoilers

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly rank things book boyfriends do out of context. For example: he’s a 10 but he can darken his eyes or he’s a 10 but he can play the fiddle (cough tamlin cough). We had a ton of fun recording this week’s episode (maybe too much) and hope you enjoy listening

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss the May pick for Book Club After Dark: Priest. Buckle up this one’s a doozy with a heavy dose of sacrilege. As always this episode contains spoilers.

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly talk all things hockey romance: what they love, what they don’t and several recommendations on getting started in the genre. This episode also includes a lot of fangirling over Liz Tomforde so be warned (and Liz if you’re listening we love you)

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly pair songs from 1989 with books. Some highlights from this episode include Slut! And Welcome to New York

In this week’s episode Holly and CJ discuss the April book club pick for Book Club After Dark: books 1 and 2 of Hot Vampire Next Door. This episode contains spoilers for books 1 and 2 of this novella series. Each month’s book club pick is selected from a poll on the bookclub.afterdark Instagram page.

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss Verity by Colleen Hoover. Verity is a romantic suspense novel made popular by booktok. Please note this episode contains major spoilers for the book so listen at your own risk. Additionally, please look up trigger warnings as this is a very dark book

In this week’s episode Holly and CJ discuss all things Kindle unlimited! Starting with how much they’ve each saved using KU and going through some of their top KU reads including Tis the Season for Revenge, Dreamland Billionaires, Funny Feelings, and Ice Planet Barbarians to name a few

In this week’s episode Holly and CJ discuss a genre of literature near and dear to many readers hearts- fan fiction. Join your hosts as they discuss what got them into fan fiction in the first place (cough One Direction cough), some of the best fan fics they’ve read, and why they love fan fiction so much

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss their thoughts, feelings and opinions on A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury. What to expect from this episode- lots of bashing on Tamlin, a healthy amount of calling characters Daddy, and just a little plot review. Please be aware this episode does contain spoilers for the first two books of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss books they think relate to all the songs on Taylor Swift’s Reputation album. Are you ready for it?

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss various tropes that they absolutely love in romance books but that would have them running the other way if they happened in real life. Buckle up this one is a wild (and funny) ride

In this week’s episode CJ and Holly discuss Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. This episode contains spoilers for the book if you haven’t already read it. Join as they discuss their love for Nate, their hate for Aaron and their memories of Uber rides in college

In today’s episode CJ & Holly discuss Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This episode does contain spoilers for several scenes throughout the book so if you haven’t read the book yet please be aware. This is a dark romantic comedy so please look at the trigger warnings for the book the author provides.

In tonight’s episode CJ and Holly discuss their list of 24 books they hope to read in 2024! Highlights include new releases from favorite authors and popular booktok books!

Welcome to Book Club After Dark! In today’s episode Holly and CJ discuss their top reads of last year (and some honorable mentions!)