Checked Out and Overdue

More than 10 years ago there was a wave of Dystopian novels that appeared on shelves of bookstores across the country. Years later those books were adapted into movies for us all to enjoy on the big screen. The Dystopian genre has since ebbed and flowed in popularity, but will always have had an impact on many of our reading tastes. 

In this week's episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of their favorite and least favorite Dystopian novels. If they missed any of your favorites, send them a message and let them know!

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On October 5th, 2005 Twilight was first published. It has been 16 years. With over 100 million copies sold in 37 different languages, and the creation of a successful movie franchise, there is no question of the impact that Twilight has had on the YA genre and the world. Twilight has a hold on our generation, and it is not letting go anytime soon. 

Join Chelsea and Taryn this week as they discuss Meyers's debut novel. This was Taryn's first time reading it, and Chelsea's first time since 5th grade. Both found that reading this story with adult eyes definitely changed how they viewed some of the themes and relationships within the novel. While they may have critiques about the writing and plot, they cannot argue that it was one of their most entertaining reads of the year. 

**SPOILER WARNING** Usually there would be an alarm to signify spoilers, but they were too excited and just started spoiling things early on. So if you haven't read or watched Twilight yet and you somehow have not been on the internet for the last 16 years, then you have been warned.

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In today's Tuesday Tales, your hosts dive in to talk about one of the world's most well-known (fictional) detectives, Sherlock Holmes. With countless adaptations of the characters and stories available, they had plenty to work with. Listen as they discuss their favorite screen adaptations, how the character has changed over time and Doyle's complicated relationship with the character. 

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Welcome back to another Spooktober episode! Chelsea and Taryn read two classics for this episode and they are very proud of themselves. Please send them the clapping emoji.

Join your hosts for a discussion about two of the most significant monster origin stories. Frankenstein and Dracula are well known around the world and their stories might not be what you expect. If you are curious about the original stories, look no further! Your friends at Checked Out and Overdue are ready to tell you about it! (not well... but they tried)

Intro: 0:00 - 6:35

Frankenstein: 6:35 - 25:40

Dracula: 25:40 - 57:04

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To start off Spooktober (a little late, sorry), we are talking about good ol' spooky man Edgar Allen Poe. Poe's life was often reflected in his dark and sometimes grotesque stories. Join us to hear about his life and some of his most famous works. 

Introduction: 0:00 - 4:00

The life of Edgar Allen Poe: 4:00 - 13:00

The Tell-Tale Heart: 13:00 - 28:00

The Masque of the Red Death: 28:00 - 44:00

The Raven: 44:00 - 56:35

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There are so many stories that have had significant impacts on the literary world. We all know of their influences, but how many of us have actually read those original works? In an attempt to become more well-read and to better appreciate the brilliance of the authors of the past, Chelsea and Taryn are forcing themselves out of their usual fantasy genre to read some classics. For this week's classic, our hosts are diving into The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.

Join them as they compare some of their favorite characters, discuss honor and pride, and how they much prefer the way the BBC show ends than the book does. 

General Overview: 0:00 - 29:33

Spoilers: 29:33 - 1:07:07

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This week Chelsea and Taryn are discussing some of the books they had to read in their high school ELA classes. How many of the ones they discussed did you have to read? 

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Aliens. Fancy Technology. Space Travel. Lies and deception. Ender's Game has it all and more. What else could you ask for in a science fiction novel?

Join Chelsea and Taryn this week as they discuss one of their favorite sci-fi books, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Listen as they discuss their experience re-reading the book and how not all books should be made into movies. This book is a trip from beginning to end and brings up very important questions about agency and if the ends really justify the means. 

General Overview: 0:00 - 31:01

Spoilers: 31:01 - 55:56

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Chelsea and Taryn are back with another fairy tale episode! In this magical episode, your hosts are diving into “The Frog Prince” by the Grimm brothers and “The Piper and the Pooka” from one of Chelsea’s Irish fairy tale books. Much like their last episode, this one is full of questionable parenting, confusing magic, and the hosts thinking things are way funnier than they probably actually are.

Intro: 0:00 – 10:31

The Frog Prince: 10:31 – 25:34

The Piper and the Pooka: 25:34 -- 43:02 

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Chelsea and Taryn have loved Greek mythology ever since they read their first Percy Jackson book in elementary school. So, of course, they were excited to read another book that dives into the complexities of the family relationships on Mount Olympus. 

In this story, Zeus gets frustrated at the other Olympians for interfering too much in human affairs (which is funny coming from him, but whatever). As a result, he curses them to spend one week every seven years on Earth as mortals. But there’s a catch… if they are killed by one of the families hunting them, their powers transfer to their killer. This story follows Lore, the last of the Perseus line, as she tries to leave that life behind. 

Join the hosts as they discuss Bracken's inventive story. This book has everything you could want, romance, violence, betrayal, childhood best friends, and of course, the whole part with the gods in it. You won't want to miss this one!

General Overview: 0:00 - 26:13

Spoilers: 26:13 - 49:28

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