LIT AFTER DARK – Romance Reader Social

Grab your girls, your gloss, and your favorite morally gray villain because San Diego is getting a bold new night out.

Lit After Dark is a fresh event series for romance readers who want more than quiet book clubs and polite conversation. We’re talking steamy stories, signature drinks, and unapologetic girl talk. Our debut event, Talk Spice to Me, is your official invitation to a bookish night of cocktails, connection, and spicy fun.

Hosted by the creators of Cocktails & Cliterature, this event blends the cozy energy of your favorite book club with the freedom of a girls’ night out, unfiltered, unbothered, and full of fiction-fueled vibes.

Whether you’re deep into dark romance, obsessed with cinnamon roll heroes, or loudly rooting for the villain, there’s room for you here.

What to Expect:
Welcome drink (cocktail or mocktail)
Charcuterie + light bites
Steamy book exchange, bring a romance book, leave with a surprise
Spicy games + cheeky icebreakers (no pressure, all play)
Mini bookshop pop-up with curated romance reads
Giveaways throughout the night including books, goodies, and themed prizes
Real conversations with women who get why fictional men hit different

You don’t need to finish the book. You don’t need to know anyone. You just need to show up ready to vibe.

This is the start of something special for San Diego’s romance-loving community, a chance to make friends, talk spice, and celebrate the power of pleasure on the page.

Let’s make it a night worth dog-earing!