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Overbooked

Paige Alderoty and Kelsey Jacksonrss.com
Welcome to Overbooked, your go-to podcast for all things literary! Longtime friends Paige and Kelsey host a book club, bringing you candid discussions on the latest releases. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, join us to get the scoop on which new titles deserve a spot on your nightstand. New Episodes Twice Monthly: • Book Club (with spoilers): 1st of each month • Extra Credit (spoiler-free): 15th of each month
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Episodes

Theo of Golden

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the April book club pick, "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi! Theo moves to the town of Golden and integrates himself in the community with a mysterious gift giving scheme. (Spoilers begin at 12:30) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.25 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

May 01, 20261 hr 16 minEp. 78

Extra Credit #38 - Culpability

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss Bruce Holsinger's novel, Culpability. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Apr 15, 202631 minEp. 77

Half His Age

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the March book club pick, "Half His Age" by Jennette McCurdy! Waldo forms an unlikely and passionate connection with her high school creative writing teacher. (Spoilers begin at 11:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Apr 01, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 76

Extra Credit #37 - Heated Rivalry (Book vs. TV Show)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss both Rachel Reid's novel, Heated Rivalry , and the HBO Max adaptation. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Mar 15, 202627 minEp. 75

Heart the Lover

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the February book club pick, "Heart the Lover" by Lily King! Casey is caught in a college love triangle between best friends, Sam & Yash. (Spoilers begin at 7:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.625 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Mar 01, 20261 hr 20 minEp. 74

Extra Credit #36 - The Compound

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss Aisling Rawle's debut novel, The Compound . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Feb 15, 202634 minEp. 73

The Academy

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the January book club pick, "The Academy" by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham! Welcome to Tiffin Academy, a New England boarding school where the student body and the staff are equal parts scandelous and dramatic. (Spoilers begin at 10:30) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.125 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Feb 01, 20261 hr 17 minEp. 72

Extra Credit #35 - End of Year Wrap Up!

Bookworms, assemble! It's Overbooked's "End of Year Wrap Up" – where we judge books by their covers AND their contents! Paige & Kelsey each countdown their top 10 favorite books of 2025, with a side of tea on the year's most overhyped reads. We're also peeking into our crystal ball for 2026's hottest releases. Special shout out to our listeners for sharing their faves – we've sprinkled in your bookish wisdom throughout the episode. Tune in for a year-end podcast-extravaganza that will leave ...

Jan 15, 202651 minEp. 71

Small Things Like These

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the December book club pick, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan! Coal merchant, Bill Furlong, discovers disturbing secrets related to the Church in his small Irish town. (Spoilers begin at 11:30) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.375 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jan 01, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 70

Extra Credit #34 - Book-to-Screen Adaptations!

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss all the latest & greatest book-to-screen adaptations. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Dec 15, 202522 minEp. 69

The Names

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the November book club pick, "The Names" by Florence Knapp! This novel explores three different potential versions of life, each shaped by the name selected for Cora's new son. (Spoilers begin at 10:52) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.625 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Dec 01, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 68

Extra Credit #33 - Finding Grace

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss Loretta Rothschild's debut novel, Finding Grace . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Nov 15, 202520 minEp. 67

The Correspondent

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the October book club pick, "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans! This epistolary tale explores the life of Sybil Van Antwerp as a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a divorcée, and a distinguished lawyer. (Spoilers begin at 8:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.5 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Nov 01, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 66

Extra Credit #32 - I Who Have Never Known Men (with Lit Club NYC!)

Extra Credit returns with a spoiler-free discussion of Jacqueline Harpman's novel, I Who Have Never Known Men ! Join hosts Paige and Kelsey as they dive into this dystopian novella, accompanied by special guest Kelly - founder of Lit Club NYC. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Oct 15, 202541 minEp. 65

Atmosphere

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the September book club pick, "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid! This novel set in the 1980s follows Joan, one of the first woman to ever join the NASA Space Shuttle program, and the relationships she makes along the way. (Spoilers begin at 6:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Oct 01, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 64

Extra Credit #31 - Wild Dark Shore

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss Charlotte McConaghy's novel, Wild Dark Shore . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Sep 15, 202528 minEp. 63

Show Don't Tell

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the August book club pick, "Show Don't Tell" by Curtis Sittenfeld! This collection of short stories is jam packed with deep characters, thought-provoking situations, and Sittenfeld's distinctive voice. (Spoilers begin at 9:30) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Sep 01, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 62

Extra Credit #30 - One Golden Summer

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige, Kelsey, and special guest Alyssa discuss Carley Fortune's novel, One Golden Summer . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Aug 15, 202529 minEp. 61

My Friends

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the July book club pick, "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman! A young aspiring artist embarks on a journey to uncover the story behind three mysterious figures in a famous painting. (Spoilers begin at 14:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Aug 01, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 60

Extra Credit #29 - Run for the Hills

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jul 15, 202528 minEp. 59

Broken Country

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the June book club pick, "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall! A decade-old love triangle between Beth, Frank, and Gabriel comes to a head at a murder trial. (Spoilers begin at 15:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jul 01, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 58

Extra Credit #28 - Chit Chat!

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey catch up on all the books they've read in the first half of 2025. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jun 15, 202529 minEp. 57

Sunrise on the Reaping

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the May book club pick, "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins! In this prequel, Haymitch is sent to fight to the death in the fiftieth annual Hunger Games. (Spoilers begin at 7:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.875 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jun 01, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 56

Extra Credit #27 - Long Bright River (Book vs. TV Show)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss both the novel "Long Bright River" by Liz Moore and the new TV show on Peacock. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

May 15, 202532 minEp. 55

The Favorites

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the April Overbooked book club pick, "The Favorites" by Layne Fargo! Famed ice dancing duo, Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha, have captivated audiences not just with their extraordinary talent, but with their fiery on-and-off relationship. (Spoilers begin at 10:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.75 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

May 01, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 54

Extra Credit #26 - Red Rising

Extra Credit returns with a spoiler-free discussion of Pierce Brown's novel, 'Red Rising'! Join hosts Paige and Kelsey as they dive into this sci-fi epic, accompanied by special guest Hank - Paige's brother and a devoted fan of the series. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Apr 15, 202541 minEp. 53

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the Overbooked March book club pick, "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls" by Grady Hendrix! A group of teens sent to a home for pregnant girls are forced to surrender their children for adoption, until a book of witchcraft changes everything. (Spoilers begin at 19:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.25 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Apr 01, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 52

Extra Credit #25 - Here One Moment

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Mar 15, 202530 minEp. 51

All Fours

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the Overbooked February book club pick, "All Fours" by Miranda July! A woman makes a pit stop on a solo road trip that changes the course of her life as she knows it. (Spoilers begin at 8:05) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.375 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Mar 01, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 50

Extra Credit #24 - Blue Sisters

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Feb 15, 202527 minEp. 49
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