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.