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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Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson and Jason Rico, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico.