Episodes
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
Published 05/01/24
Published 05/01/24
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
Published 04/15/24
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...
Published 04/01/24
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
Published 03/15/24
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...
Published 03/01/24
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
Published 02/15/24
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...
Published 02/01/24
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
Published 01/15/24
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...
Published 01/01/24
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
Published 12/18/23
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
Published 12/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 11/27/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our October book, "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros! The first book in this young adult fantasy series takes place at an elite war college, where cadets train to become dragon riders. Enter at your own risk because the chances of surviving and making it to graduation day are slim. (Spoilers begin at 13:17) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 11/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 10/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our September book, "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett! This nostalgic tale bounces back and forth between two summers in Michigan. The first takes place in 2020 at a family-run cherry orchard. Lara recounts a story to her daughters of a summer in 1988 when she dated a movie star before he became a movie star. (Spoilers begin at 14:00) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.125 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 10/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 09/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our August book, "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver! In this eventful story, we follow Demon throughout his childhood, through his teenage years, into high school and beyond. Despite facing many harrowing experiences very early in life, Demon's character feels larger than life in this epic novel. (Spoilers begin at 23:13) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 5 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 09/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 08/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our July book, "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager! Kitt begrudgingly takes a job caring for the elderly Lenora, who was accused of killing her family nearly 50 years ago. In this newly published thriller, Kit slowly unravels the truth behind the family massacre. (Spoilers begin at 10:17) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.75 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 08/01/23
On this very special episode of Extra Credit, we are joined by author, Annie Hartnett, to discuss her latest release, Unlikely Animals! Listen to our spoiler-free conversation discussing her writing process and the inspiration behind the book. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 07/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our June book, "In the Lives of Puppets" by T.J. Klune! This fantasy book follows the life of human, Victor Lawson, and his robot family, Gio, Rambo, and Nurse Ratched. The gang discovers an unfamiliar android, labeled "Hap," in the Scrap Yard, and brings him home for repair. Hap accidentally alerts robots from his former life to their whereabouts. Their once peaceful home is now in jeopardy. Hap’s past has come back to haunt him. (Spoilers begin...
Published 07/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 06/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our May book, "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy! This memoir is equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious. Jennette chronicles her life story, including pursuing an acting career from age six, her complicated relationship with her mother, achieving fame on iCarly, and all the issues that come along with it. (Spoilers begin at 17:12) OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.25  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 06/01/23
It's time for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @overbooked_pod
Published 05/15/23