The Midnight Readers Podcast

Off the Shelf | Book Trope Tier List: We Said What We Said

🎉100 episodes. One hundred. Triple digits. Somehow, despite all evidence to the contrary, we've been allowed to keep microphones for this long. To celebrate, we're doing what every bookish person secretly loves to do: judging things. Giving our opinions. Making it known. And fighting over it. Specifically, we're ranking some of the most popular book tropes from S-Tier masterpieces to F-Tier "Fuck you. I hope I never see you again." Enemies to lovers? One bed? Secret royalty? One horse? Miscommunication? We have opinions. Loud ones. But the real question is: how about you? Will your favorite trope end up in S-Tier? Maybe. But also will one of us commit an act of literary violence against a trope you adore? Also maybe. Tune in, and tell us which ranking made you cheer, which made you rage, and which ones have you drafting a strongly worded essay at 2 a.m. We want to hear you hottest tope takes. Come celebrate 100 episode with us, and possibly start a completely unnecessary bookish civil war. Also if you really like this episode, let us know what you want us to rank next. More tropes? Did we miss any you really want to do? Book boyfriends? Female Main Characters? We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. Choose chaos. Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themidnightreaderspodcast/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Midnight-Readers-Podcast-61557461980776/], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@themidnightreaderspodcast?hl=zh-hk] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Themidnightreaderspodcast] @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon [https://patreon.com/MidnightReadersPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

If We Were Villains: Act V | What Fresh Shakespearean Hell Is This?

Happy Pride Month, listeners! The curses of theater have come for us too - our audio got messed up this week (more than usual)! We knew we shouldn't have invoked the name of the Scottish play. Dammit. 😭We are so sorry, but we hope you enjoy the finale for If We Were Villains anyway. Join us this week as the book comes to a dramatic close with a brother’s betrayal becoming a beloved’s sacrifice. Oliver’s tragic ending is unveiled alongside his true feelings for James. We learn what really happened that fateful night at the lake, as well as some details that leave us with even further questions. Did you see that ending coming? Let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themidnightreaderspodcast/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Midnight-Readers-Podcast-61557461980776/], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@themidnightreaderspodcast?hl=zh-hk] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Themidnightreaderspodcast] @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon [https://patreon.com/MidnightReadersPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.

If We Were Villains: Act IV | Sir, That's Not Very Platonic Of You

Heyyy readers, Happy Tuesday. On this week’s episode we discuss Act 4 of If We Were Villains. Things heat up as Oliver is faced with his feelings right after discovering a revealing clue in the castle. Colbourne said the case was closed, so why is he sneaking around the school grounds? Plus, James breaks Oliver’s nose and Oliver takes a trip to Dr. Alexander, right before a sudden tragedy befalls the friend group. Will everyone make it to Act 5? Join us this week! And let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themidnightreaderspodcast/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Midnight-Readers-Podcast-61557461980776/], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@themidnightreaderspodcast?hl=zh-hk] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Themidnightreaderspodcast] @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon [https://patreon.com/MidnightReadersPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.

If We Were Villains: Act III | Everyone Is Crashing Out

Hey readers, we’re back with another episode of the If We Were Villains deep dive. Between the theatrical performances and borderline concerning level of Shakespearean recitations between friends, our acting troupe is used to dedicating themselves to their roles. But now, the lines are truly beginning to blur. What happens when James shows up at Oliver’s door over Thanksgiving break? Relationships are straining, with Meredith and Oliver attempting to go on a real date… But it couldn’t possibly really mean anything.. Right? James seems to think so. Plus, the troupe performs a scene from Romeo and Juliet for the Christmas Masque, only for Oliver to come to a shocking realization during James’ portrayal of Romeo. Alexander’s substance abuse issues get out of hand, and Wren’s health declines as the rest of the cast begins to unravel. Are they making things worst for themselves? Let us know your thoughts. Join the discussion. You can find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themidnightreaderspodcast/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Midnight-Readers-Podcast-61557461980776/], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@themidnightreaderspodcast?hl=zh-hk] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Themidnightreaderspodcast] @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon [https://patreon.com/MidnightReadersPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.

If We Were Villains: Act II | Well...Richard Had It Coming

Hey readers! This week, there’s trouble brewing at Dellecher Classic Conservatory...And our theater troupe is embroiled in some serious drama. Richard has taken to harassing James and Meredith on stage and he seems to be getting away with it. Oliver, who is beginning to recognize he cares deeply about both of them, is thrown into the line of fire despite his belief that he’s powerless to do anything to protect them. Plus, is Oliver in complete denial about his feelings for James, or are we crazy? Richard has taken things too far, and the stage is set for disaster as they try to navigate his mood swings and borderline Shakespearian tantrums. But now that Richard isn’t getting his way, how far will he take things to get the roles he wants? And what is the group going to do about it… if anything? Let us know your thoughts. Join the discussion. You can find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themidnightreaderspodcast/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Midnight-Readers-Podcast-61557461980776/], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@themidnightreaderspodcast?hl=zh-hk] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Themidnightreaderspodcast] @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon [https://patreon.com/MidnightReadersPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.