Hey pals! Today, kicking off 2024 in style with DEVIL IN WINTER by Lisa Kleypas! This is the third book in the iconic Wallflowers series and it features top ten all time great historical romance hero Sebastian St. Vincent, aka a super hot absolute drama queen. And much to our surprise, we have in fact switched our original opinions on Sebastian. Listen to this man be brought to his knees by Evie, a gal who just wants Sebastian to be cool for like two seconds. Enjoy the show! WALLFLOWERS #1: Ep. ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Happy holidays, pals! Today, we're sledding into two novellas about banging Santa: HER NIGHT WITH SANTA by Adriana Herrera and SANTA CLAUS IS GOING TO TOWN ON ME by M.L. Eliza. And for this episode that will potentially ruin your childhood, I'm joined by Amanda from the Nineties Babies Nostalgia podcast! Listen to us swoon over Sapphic Santa, get kinda weirded out by alien Santa, and be pleasantly overwhelmed by Santa puns. Enjoy the show, and we'll see you next year! Connect with Nineties Babie...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Hey pals! Today, we're celebrating the end of autumn with the second Wallflowers book, IT HAPPENED ONE AUTUMN by Lisa Kleypas. Meet Lillian Bowman, American dollar princess/spitfire with undiagnosed autism (at least according to us), and Marcus, Earl of Westcliff, short king Stern Brunch Daddy galore. This heavily Pride and Prejudice coded enemies to lovers Victorian love story will win your heart and have you kicking your feel with how adorable these losers are. Enjoy the show, and make sure yo...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re indulging our inner foodie with sapphic cooking show soiree LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS by Anita Kelly. In this book bisexual disaster Dahlia and nonbinary icon London compete on a Top Chef inspired cooking show while having lots of sex on their days off (some of which is food-based, which, well, you'll have to let us know how you feel about that). I'm joined by fellow book editor Mollie for this episode; one of us has edited a romance novel before, and it's not me. Enjoy t...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Hey pals! Today, we're celebrating two years old with an absolutely unhinged episode about UNHINGED by Vera Valentine. We get silly as we enter our terrible twos, and continue to be thankful for all the support you've given us over the past 730 days. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: Our terrible twos! Batshit content considerations! Cat Scale (Us): 1,005 Cat Scale (Unhinged): 2.5 Revolutionary Resources How cats learn their names Ep. 53 - Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues Waxed dental floss and can...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Hey pals and happy Halloween! Today, we've talking about a book that was basically written for this podcast, REJAR by Dara Joy. Our hero is an alien who can turn into a housecat and lives to give women orgasms. Our heroine is a Regency Era bluestocking. It's hilarious. It's sexy. It's...heartwarming? Actually one of our favorite books we've ever done on this podcast. Thank you to the listener who suggested this. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: Missed opportunities for pussy puns! Cat cameos! The ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Hey pals! Today, we're kicking off spooky season with GO HEX YOURSELF by Jessica Clare. Alison is joined by long-time podcast #1 fan, friend, and fellow cat lady, Haley, to talk about this witchy listener suggested book. Join us as we follow Reggie and Ben (aka Rey and Kylo Ren) as they navigate the (weirdly) political/capitalist world of their secret witch society. On the way, we touch on Golden Girls, historical witch burnings, and a very chonky cat. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: Reylo fic an...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Hey pals! Today, we're chatting about XENI by Rebekah Weatherspoon, a marriage of convenience, chaotic bisexual, family drama bonanza. Our heroine Xeni is a teacher who's fully willing to commit fraud to inherit a bunch of money (as she should tbh) and our hero Mason is a Scottish bagpiper who is too large for every room he enters. Plus, actual on page pegging. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: Phone storage! Horrible accents! Holding grudges! Cat Scale: 2 Revolutionary Resources Rafe: A Buff Male ...
Oct 03, 2023•57 min
Hey pals! Today we're finally at the season finale of Bridgerton season 1! Listen to us discuss Simon and Daphne's happily ever after, how the Bridgerton writers are really bad at math, and some predictions for season 3. Enjoy the show! S1E1 ; E2 ; E3 ; E4 ; E5 ; E6 ; E7 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: Anthony is a sub! The Little Mermaid live action remake! Ballets and cats! Cat Scale: 2.5 Revolutionary Resources The Little Mermaid (2023) Forbes Little Mermaid (2023) review 'I Want It Tha...
Sep 26, 2023•32 min
Hey pals! Today, we're jumping into the end of summer ocean that is HAPPY PLACE by Emily Henry! I'm joined by special guest host Kayla to talk about this listener suggested book about former college roommates who go on a vacation to Maine. Kayla happens to also be my former college roommate, and she recorded this episode in Maine. What are the chances! We swooned over Harriet and Wyn and their chemistry at first sight and deep love for each other. And we got personal about the evergreen topic of...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Hey pals! Today, we're heading into the angsty mess of an episode that is Bridgerton season 1 episode 7! The girls are fighting, the boys are fighting, the married people are fighting and fucking. Everyone is a royal mess, and it can only be solved in the season finale. S1E1 ; E2 ; E3 ; E4 ; E5 ; E6 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: Rachel's trying to poison Alison! Taylor Swift is a vampire? Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story! Cat Scale: TBD Revolutionary Resources Shiny, Happy People...
Aug 29, 2023•27 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re wrapping up our discussion on the second ACOTAR book, A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J. Maas. Rhys and Feyre finally give into their horniest selves, as well as their most dramatic (to unnecessary and disastrous consequences). Enjoy the show! Part 1: Ep. 76 ; Part 2: Ep. 77 ACOTAR: Ep. 66 , 67 ACOWAR: Ep. 89 ; Ep. 90 ; Ep. 91 Brazen banter: Fated mates?? Dramatic entrances! We gross each other out! Cat Scale: 8.75 Revolutionary Resources Fated Mates' Twilight episode Ou...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Hey pals! Today, continuing on our journey through A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J. Maas with part 2. It's a hot girl summer for our Night Court gang, hot babe flirting between Rhys and Feyre, and hot vampire blood drinking from Amren. Enjoy the show! Part 1: Ep. 76 ; Part 3: Ep. 78 ACOTAR: Ep. 66 , 67 ACOWAR: Ep. 89 ; Ep. 90 ; Ep. 91 Brazen banter: Thanks for the mems! Cat Scale: TBA Revolutionary Resources Berries and Cream History's Greatest Heists Rejar by Dara Joy Mrs. Nash's Ashes by S...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Hey pals! We're diving back into the ACOTAR universe with A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J. Maas. Our formerly plucky heroine Feyre is now a depressed, clumsy faerie. Our golden boy Tamlin is more toxic than Chernobyl. And dark horse Rhys starts pulling ahead in the race. This is part 1 of our episodes on the fandom's favorite book. Enjoy the show! Part 2: Ep. 77 ; Part 3: Ep. 78 ACOTAR: Ep. 66 , 67 ACOWAR: Ep. 89 ; Ep. 90 ; Ep. 91 Brazen banter: The ballroom dance champion of Italy! A faerie...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hey pals! Today, we're jumping into the sex montage that is Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 6! Daphne and Simon bone a lot until they don't; Colin and Marina plan to elope until they don't; and the Duke of Hastings servants hover on the edge of committing murder but eventually (you guessed it) don't. Enjoy the show! S1E1 ; E2 ; E3 ; E4 ; E5 ; E7 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: FitBit struggles! The Barbie movie! Shit talking landlords! Cat Scale: TBD Revolutionary Resources Barbie (2023)...
Jul 18, 2023•21 min
Hey pals! Today, we're starting the iconic Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas, a longtime listener request! We're kicking it off with the first book SECRETS OF A SUMMER NIGHT, starring poor hot girl™ Annabelle Peyton and criminally underrated Kleypas hero Simon Hunt. We've got opposites attract, we've got the fresh scent of a pining hero, and we've got a beautiful girl gang. This episode contains lots of Kleypas love, cat references, and ranting about book censorship. Enjoy the show! WALLFLOWERS...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hey pals! Welcome back to our Watch Along series here at We Read It One Night. In this episode, we're chatting about Episode 5 of Bridgerton Season 1. In this episode, things finally start to heat up. And by heat up, we mean we finally get to see Rege Jean Page's butt. Which is about the only exciting thing that happens in this episode (Bridgerton, not ours ;)). Enjoy the show! S1E1 ; E2 ; E3 ; E4 ; E6 ; E7 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: Trying to find a Houston mechanic! Hangover cu...
Jun 20, 2023•29 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake. Join grumpy NYC lesbian Delilah and sunshine PNW small town bisexual and single mom Claire as they reluctantly fall in love and try to sabotage their friend's wedding. Delilah Green is possibly the hottest woman we've read in a book. Claire is the cutest. And we fell in love with this book. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: A pitch for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour! The anatomy of a wicked stepsister! Having children ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hi comrades! Welcome to the last rerelease of our hiatus. We are soooo excited to be back in your earholes with new content soon. But in the meantime, celebrate Pride Month a little early with us with Part 1 of our episodes on RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston. And when you're finished, don't forget to head over to Part 2 . Chat soon! Hey pals! It's part one of our Pride Month bonanza finale: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston. This book is the gateway queer romance of t...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Hi comrades! As our hiatus slowly draws to a close, we're bringing you this delicious opposites attract, Sapphic Anastasia retelling, HOW TO FIND A PRINCESS by Alyssa Cole. Have the best time with this one, and we'll see you soon! Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over HOW TO FIND A PRINCESS by Alyssa Cole. Makeda is a hardworking gal/people-pleaser trying to avoid her alleged secret royal past and Bez is chaos embodied who's trying to avenge her grandmother's honor. This book is hilarious and sexy ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Hi friends! We're so excited to bring you an oldie but a goodie: our episode on PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION by Emily Henry. This is the friends to lovers so many of us know and love. It's a book we read over and over, and we hope that you'll feel the same way about this episode. We'll be back in your ears soon! Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION by Emily Henry. Alex and Poppy met in a very Harry Met Sally-inspired moment and then proceeded to spend 12 years being best f...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Hi pals! Welcome to the first of our hiatus rereleases, TWISTED LOVE by Ana Huang. This is one of our most popular episodes and it was also one of the most fun (at least for Alison) to record. Don't forget to check Part 2 when you're finished here, and we will be back in your earholes with fresh content before you know it. Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over TWISTED LOVE by Ana Huang. This is Rachel's introduction to dark romance and boy was it was a trial by fire for her. Will you swoon over Ale...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Hey pals! In case you missed last week's announcement, we're on hiatus! We can't to see you in two months, but in the meantime please enjoy this special hiatus goodbye-for-now treat: over two minutes of our cat, Addy, purring. Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family all about us! WRION merch ! Our feminist, cat-loving, bookish Etsy shop ! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [...
Mar 28, 2023•4 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re chatting about NEVER FALL FOR YOUR FIANCEE by Virginia Heath. This delightful historical romcom has been on Rachel's wish list for a long time, so we're so excited to bring it you today! It's all got all the classic historical romance novel tropes but without all the misogyny—the perfect combo! On a slightly bittersweet note, we announce the start of our two month hiatus. We're taking a break and coming back better than ever with new episodes and exciting updates. We'll be...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Hey pals! We're officially halfway through BRIDGERTON season 1 with episode 4, aka the episode where Simon and Daphne have literally the most awkward makeout in a garden ever before rich people try to shoot each other for *honor* reasons. Our audiobook speed listening habits have not officially crossed over to Netflix shows; something probably everyone but Alison saw coming. Enjoy the show! S1E1 ; E2 ; E3 ; E5 ; E6 ; E7 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: Get your ass up and work? Do what...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re obsessed with PART OF YOUR WORLD by Abby Jimenez. In this age gap (where the heroine is the older one!), small town, opposites attract romance, Alexis (hot doctor extraordinaire) and Daniel (sexy carpenter) fall in love under the nurturing and meddling eye of a sentient small town. This book is all warm and fuzzies and big hugs. Abby Jimenez is absolutely a must read contemporary romance author! TW: this book has ongoing themes, discussion, and occurrence of domestic abuse...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Hey pals! We're bringing you episode 3 of our BRIDGERTON season 1 Watch Along! Listen to us fill this (arguably) filler episode with tons of delicious filler tangents, including yet another discussion of the evil of gas stoves and more analysis of Daphne's silly bangs. We demand justice for Prince Frederick and we oddly feel sympathy for Cressida? A truly wild ride! S1E1 ; E2 ; E4 ; E5 ; E6 ; E7 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Part 2 Brazen banter: How early is too early? Car problems! Bad photoshop and AI...
Feb 28, 2023•39 min
Hey pals! Today, we're back on our ACOTAR bullshit with part 2 of the seminal book in Sarah J. Maas's bestselling universe. This episode involves Feyre finally living up to her name, Tamlin living his best troubadour life, Nesta getting character growth, Elaine getting character withering, and Rhysand being an absolute freak. While you're listening, make sure to check out our Etsy store, which has brand new designs dropping March 1, and leave us a rating and review. Enjoy the show! Part 1: Ep. 6...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Hey pals! Happy Valentine's Day, but more importantly Alison's conception day! Today, we're kicking off the YA romance deep dive you've all been waiting for with A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Follow human badass/archer Feyre as she gets sucked into the dangerous and super sexy world of faeries, where she meets this feral blond hunk, Tamlin, and reenacts Beauty and Beast pretty much beat for beat. Listen to beautiful descriptions of color and light and shape, as well as lips and t...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Hey pals! Welcome to our second Watch Along, where we're chatting about BRIDGERTON season 1, episode 2. In this episode, we learned about Simon's tragic backstory™/mommy issues and Daphne displays her complete lack of critical thinking skills. Alison gives you a bunch of random history knowledge you never asked for, Rachel demands more loyalty at first sight, and we talk about the total lack of cats in the Bridgerton universe. Enjoy the show! S1E1 ; E3 ; E4 ; E5 ; E6 ; E7 ; E8 S2 S3: Part 1 , Pa...
Feb 07, 2023•38 min
