Book Club After Dark
Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark.
Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.
Book Club After Dark
Twilight Saga: New Moon Breakdown Plus Special Guests: Mandy Brooke & Farideh
Welcome to the Book Club After Dark Podcast! In this episode, hosts Danni and Michelle delve into the world of Stephenie Meyer's 'New Moon', the second book in the Twilight Saga. Starting with the Drink of the Episode featuring Cocktails and Screams, matching shirts from Lost Bros Trading Co., then special guests Mandy and Farideh join the discussion, sharing their passion for the series, the impact of the Twilight Saga on their lives, and the cultural resurgence of 'Twilight'. Segments include a deep dive into fandom theories, pop culture insights, and reflections on the enduring allure of this iconic series. The conversation wraps up with an interesting Q&A and perspectives on the evolution of vampire romance in contemporary fiction. Don't miss this exciting and nostalgic dive into 'New Moon'!
00:00 Welcome to the Book Club After Dark
00:30 Content and Spoiler Warnings
01:17 Cozy Merchandise from Lost Bros Trading Co.
03:23 Drink of the Episode: The Jacob Black
06:21 Exploring New Moon: Summary and Themes
24:03 Book to Movie Comparison: New Moon
43:04 Nostalgic Nod to Virgin Atlantic
43:34 Comparing New Moon to the Book
43:57 Depiction of the Volturi
46:01 Cliffhanger Ending in New Moon
47:57 Twilight's Cultural Impact in 2009
56:05 Interview with Social Media Stars:@mandybrookeofficial and @ilovefarideh
01:18:36 Discovering Twilight
01:19:03 Husband's Twilight Fascination
01:19:59 Twilight's Indie Film Vibe
01:20:37 Plot Holes and Periods
01:22:16 Twilight's Cultural Impact
01:27:44 Team Edward vs. Team Jacob
01:37:02 Smut and Empowerment
01:48:49 Empowering Smut: Redefining the Word
01:49:17 Favorite Smut Novels: A Tough Choice
01:51:00 Current Reads and Recommendations
01:58:37 Twilight and the Fated Mates Trope
02:06:48 Millennial Sneaker Lineup
02:10:07 Millennial Insecurities and LOLs
02:14:25 Economic Struggles of Millennials
02:16:37 Upcoming Book Club Discussions
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