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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

Divine Rivals

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss the January book club pick, "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross! Two aspiring journalists become entangled in a war between the gods while exchanging anonymous letters. (Spoilers begin at 17:05) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.75 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Feb 01, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 48

Extra Credit #23 (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 2024, with a side of tea on the year's most overhyped reads. We're also peeking into our crystal ball for 2025's hottest releases. Will they be fire or just kindling? Only time will tell! Special shout out to our listeners for sharing their faves – we've sprinkled in your bookish wisdom throughout the episode. Tun...

Jan 15, 202545 minEp. 47

Pachinko

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss their December book, "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee! This sweeping saga follows four generations of Koreans living in Japan from 1910 - 1989. (Spoilers begin at 16:37) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.875 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jan 01, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 46

Extra Credit #22 (The Many Lives of Mama Love)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Dec 15, 202428 minEp. 45

James

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss their November book, "James" by Percival Everett! This novel reimagines The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and tells the story from the perspective of Jim, the runaway slave. With its dark wit and brilliant voice, we promise it will truly take you on an adventure. (Spoilers begin at 15:07) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.75 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Dec 01, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 44

Extra Credit #21 (The Perfect Couple: Book vs. TV Show)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand , and the Netflix TV show staring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and more. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Nov 15, 202429 minEp. 43

The River We Remember

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss their October book, "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger! In 1958 small town Minnesota, Jimmy Quinn's dead body is found floating in the river. Jimmy has many enemies, but as Sheriff Brody begins his investigation, the town has already pointed the finger at Noah Bluestone. (Spoilers begin at 15:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.875 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 42

Extra Credit #20 (Interview with Michael Wendroff on What Goes Around)

On this very special episode of Extra Credit, we are joined by author, Michael Wendroff, to discuss his debut novel, What Goes Around! Listen to our spoiler-free conversation discussing the inspiration for his thriller, the writing process, literary agents, publishers, and more! Check out Michael's brand new book (out now!) at the link here: https://michaelwendroff.com/ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Oct 15, 202430 minEp. 41

The Wedding People

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our September book, "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach! Phoebe checks in to the Cornwall Inn and immediately notices the hotel is filled with wedding guests. After being mistaken for a guest by the bride herself, and unlikely friendship forms. (Spoilers begin at 11:10) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.5 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Oct 01, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 40

Extra Credit #19 (The Husbands)

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

Sep 15, 202419 minEp. 39

The God of the Woods

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our August book, "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore! A town-wide investigation begins when Barbara goes missing from her bunk at summer camp. The search for her also reveals secrets from fourteen years earlier, when her brother disappeared in the exact same woods. (Spoilers begin at 15:03) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.5 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Sep 01, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 38

Extra Credit #18 (The Five-Star Weekend)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Aug 15, 202426 minEp. 37

You Are Here

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our July book, "You Are Here" by David Nicholls! Marnie and Michael go from strangers, to friends, to maybe (just maybe) something more on a walk from one coast of England to the other. (Spoilers begin at 14:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.375 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Aug 01, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 36

Extra Credit #17 (Nora Goes Off Script)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jul 15, 202418 minEp. 35

Real Americans

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our June book, "Real Americans" by Rachel Khong! This family drama spans multiple generations and forces us to question what is inherited, both biologically and figuratively, from our relatives. (Spoilers begin at 12:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jul 01, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 34

Extra Credit #16 (Ready Player One: Book vs. Movie)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss the novel, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline , and the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jun 15, 202431 minEp. 33

Just for the Summer

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our May book, "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez! Justin's viral dating-disaster post ends up in the hands of Emma. She can't believe she's found another person who deals with the same dating "curse" as her. The two hatch up a plan to end the curse once and for all. (Spoilers begin at 13:20) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jun 01, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 32

Extra Credit #15 (Interview with Nash Jenkins on Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos)

On this very special episode of Extra Credit, we are joined by author, Nash Jenkins, to discuss his debut novel, Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos! Listen to our spoiler-free conversation discussing his inspiration for Foster's coming-of-age story, plus some fun reminiscing about the iconic music of the late 2000's, AIM screen names, and all things high school. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

May 15, 202453 minEp. 31

The Women

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our April book, "The Women" by Kristin Hannah! Frankie enlists as combat nurse in the Vietnam War. She never could have guessed the type of experience she would have while serving her country, but her return back to society as a veteran after is even more shocking. (Spoilers begin at 12:22) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.25 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

May 01, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 30

Extra Credit #14 (None of This is True)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Apr 15, 202421 minEp. 29

Shark Heart

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our March book, "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck! A few weeks after Lewis & Wren take their wedding vows, Lewis is diagnosed with a rare disease. In the next year, he will lose his human body and transform into a great white shark. Stick with us here because this unusual novel is guaranteed to make you feel something. Bonus points for the gorgeous writing. (Spoilers begin at 10:50) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.375 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at ...

Apr 01, 202449 minEp. 28

Extra Credit #13 (Eileen: Book vs. Movie)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free chat, Paige & Kelsey discuss both the novel and the recently released film, Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh . Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Mar 15, 202427 minEp. 27

The Fury

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our February book, "The Fury" by Alex Michaelides! This is a tale...of MURDER! Elliot, our self-proclaimed unreliable narrator, recounts the story with "only the facts". After all, he was on the private Greek island the night the murder took place. He personally knows all of our so-called "suspects". So of course we can trust him, right? (Spoilers begin at 12:45) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.25 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Mar 01, 202458 minEp. 26

Extra Credit #12 (Part of Your World / Yours Truly)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two romance books by Abby Jimenez: Part of Your World Yours Truly They answer all the hard hitting questions like...Do you need to read both books in the series? SHOULD you read both books in the series? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Feb 15, 202432 minEp. 25

All the Light We Cannot See

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our January book, "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr! As the Nazis occupy Paris, blind 12-year-old, Marie-Laure is forced to flee to seek safety. In Germany, orphan Werner, becomes an expert at fixing radios, which ultimately sends him to the front lines of WWII. The story alternates between the lives of our two main characters, who eventually cross paths in the most unexpected way. + BONUS content on the Netflix Series! (Spoilers begin at 1...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 24

Extra Credit #11 (Weyward)

It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss "Weyward" by Emilia Hart + some recent book-to-screen adaptations! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Jan 15, 202432 minEp. 23

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our December book, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride! In 1972, workers uncovered a skeleton at the bottom of an old well. Cut to a few decades prior - we meet a cast of characters living in the immigrant neighborhood, Chicken Hill. Each of their secrets may lead to the discovery of how that unknown person ended up mysteriously dying. (Spoilers begin at 20:11) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.25 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ov...

Jan 01, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 22

Extra Credit #10 (End of Year Wrap Up!)

It's time for the Overbooked "End Of Year Wrap Up" episode! Paige & Kelsey talk about the year's best (and the worst) books, and everything in between. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod

Dec 18, 202329 minEp. 21

Bright Young Women

Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our November book, "Bright Young Women" by Jessica Knoll! Although the world may be obsessed with this famed serial killer from the 1970s, this fictionalized take on the true story may have you questioning everything you know about him. This book shifts the focus from the so-called “brilliant” killer to the women he terrorized. (Spoilers begin at 18:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.625 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 20
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