This week, Taryn and Chelsea convinced their husbands to join them for a fairy tale read-aloud. The hosts (as recent parents themselves) discuss the parenting choices in these stories and they are… well, questionable at best. With plenty of dramatic flair, unexpected laughs, and a touch of happily never after, this episode is bound to be a Grimm time. So tune in for some once-upon-a-chaos!

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The French Revolution may have been chaotic, but that’s nothing compared to Taryn and Chelsea trying to process their feelings about Along a Breton Shore by Arlem Hawks. With danger, romance, and some top-tier banter, this historical fiction novel brings plenty to discuss. The witty dialogue and engaging characters kept things lively. Tune in to here Chelsea and Taryn's thoughts, because if there’s one thing these hosts appreciate, it’s a book that knows how to deliver great conversation.

Have you read this one? Let them know what you think!

Timestamps:
👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 8:42
📚 General Overview: 8:42 - 29:34
⚠️ Spoilers: 29:34 - 1:00:39
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This week, Chelsea and Taryn dive into the story of Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce, and they’ve brought along a fantastic guest to join the fun—friend of the pod, Mad (@readingwraynbow)! In this YA rom-com, theater kid Riley takes a chance on a fake dating scheme with her new coworker Nathan, but will their plan be a critical hit or will they roll a nat one? With plenty of drama (on and off the stage), this one’s full of laughs, heart, and nerdy charm.

Timestamps:
👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 9:03
📚 General Overview: 9:03 - 34:58
⚠️ Spoilers: 34:58 - 1:03:10
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In this episode, Taryn and Chelsea dive into the dark and atmospheric sequel to One Dark Window, Rachel Gillig's Two Twisted Crowns. They unravel the fate of Elspeth, the Nightmare, and the twisted kingdom of Blunder, exploring the intricate magic system, haunting prose, and captivating characters that make Gillig's Shepherd King duology unforgettable. This episode has something for everyone so grab your lanterns—it’s time to venture into the shadows with Taryn and Chelsea!

Intro: 0:00 - 12:10

General Overview: 12:10 - 33:52

Spoilers: 33:52 - 52:30

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Happy Tuesday, friends! Chelsea and Taryn are back this week to review The Hero of Ages, the stunning conclusion to Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy. This whole trilogy is chock full of breathtaking twists, intricate world-building, and unforgettable character moments, but this finale is a must-read for any fantasy lover. Listen in as they share their favorite parts, discuss the story’s powerful themes, and reflect on what makes this trilogy so iconic.

Intro: 0:00 - 12:22
General Overview: 12:22 - 30:00
Spoilers: 30:00 - 1:06:07

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After a few months of radio silence, Checked Out and Overdue is back! In this short episode, Chelsea and Taryn catch up on life, books, and why they've been a little quiet lately. Stay tuned for more book reviews and recommendations!

Guess who’s back?? Chelsea and Taryn discuss what they have been up to this summer and they are SO excited to discuss The Well of Ascension which Chelsea (finally) got around to reading after reviewing the first Mistborn book ages ago. Tune in to listen to them discuss the next Brandon Sanderson novel!

Intro: 0:00 - 13:36

General Overview: 13:36 - 40:29

Spoilers: 40:29 - 1:26:14

Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to [email protected], or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue

With Taryn out to focus on grad school, Chelsea has Megan (@megancristbooks) on to review a contemporary romance, The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams. This deeply cheesy story is so much genuine fun to read. Listen in as these two laugh over this delightful story.

Also apologies for Chelsea's poor audio quality as she is in the process of moving as well.

Intro: 0:00 - 3:04

General Overview: 3:04 - 27:22

Spoilers: 27:22 - 58:12

Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to [email protected], or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue

This week Taryn and Chelsea review a story rich with magic and fraught with peril. Rachel Gillig's One Dark Window has a fascinating and unique magic system so tune in to hear what our hosts thought of this popular book.

Intro: 0:00 - 17:22

General Overview: 17:22 - 40:39

Spoilers: 40:39 - 1:06:41

Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to [email protected], or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue

This quick episode is just a check-in chat between Taryn and Chelsea, welcoming Chelsea back from maternity and seeing how her and the baby are doing.

Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to [email protected], or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue