Episodes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Published 05/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our April book, "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick! In this science fiction story, everyone around the world wakes up with a box on their doorstep containing a string. The length of the string represents the length of the individual's life. The course of the world is forever changed.
(Spoilers begin at 18:30)
OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 2.5
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Published 05/01/23
We are back for another episode of Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books:
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
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Published 04/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our March book, "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff! This fiction story transports us to a village in India and takes us on a wild adventure with our protagonist, Geeta.
(Spoilers begin at 24:05)
OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 3.25
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Published 04/01/23
Welcome to Extra Credit! In this spoiler-free episode, Paige & Kelsey discuss two books:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
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Published 03/15/23
Tune in to hear Paige & Kelsey discuss our February book, "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell! This historical fiction tale takes place in Renaissance Italy and tells the life story of Lucrezia de' Medici, the Duchess of Ferrara.
(Spoilers begin at 24:00)
OFFICIAL OVERBOOKED RATING: 4.5
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Published 03/01/23
Welcome to Overbooked - your new favorite book club podcast! Meet your hosts - Paige & Kelsey - and learn about what you can expect in the upcoming episodes.
Published 02/02/23