Checked Out and Overdue

Why does this book exist? Chelsea asks Taryn to ponder this exact question in this week's episode about Neil Gaiman's iconic book. As the hosts kick off the spooky themed October, Coraline takes its place on the short list of books that Taryn and Chelsea ranked very differently. Tune in to hear them discuss this classic middle school horror story. Intro: 0:00 - 17:47 General Overview: 17:47 - 39:2...

After a month hiatus, our hosts come back with a review of The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden. This sequel to The Bear and the Nightingale, which was their 4th ever episode, is full of magic and adventure and wonderful characters. Listen in as Chelsea and Taryn catch up and talk about everything they have been up and their thoughts on the second books of the Winternight trilogy. Intro: 0:00...

Way back in 2021 for their 5th episode Chelsea and Taryn discussed John Green's most recent book, The Anthropocene Reviewed. This week our hosts return to Green's collection of essays to discuss 4 more of their favorites. They update you all on their love of John and Hank Green and finish off the episode by rating something in their life on a 5-star scale. We still rate all of you 5 stars....

This week Chelsea and Taryn vary from their usual format to review their first graphic novel, Sheets by Brenna Thummler. This book is the perfect cozy fall read or a great entry book for anyone looking to try out graphic novels for the first time. Intro: 0:00 - 14:15 Spoilers: 14:15 - 43:46 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to checkedoutandoverdueconta...

Tune in as Chelsea, Taryn, and Cass discuss Part Two of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas. This whole episode has spoilers for this whole book and every book leading up to it, so listen at your own risk! Intro: 0:00 - 9:11 Spoilers: 9:11- 1:09:18 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to checkedoutandoverduecontact@gmail.com, or message them on Instagram @chec...

This week Chelsea and Taryn return to the magical world of Harry Potter to discuss the third book in the cherished series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This is one of Chelsea's favorite books in the series and it introduces one of the only things Taryn hates about this series -- time travel. Listen as they discuss the differences between the book and the movie, and what they think...

Listen in to Chelsea and Taryn's (spoiler-filled) review of the first half of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas with passionate bonus guest Cass (@fictionalcass). Be forewarned this episode contains spoilers for the entire series leading up to this but worth listening to find out why Chaol is such an amazing character with a beautiful arc. Intro: 0:00 - 4:01 General Overview: 4:01 - 47:28 Spoiler...

Chelsea and Taryn did not need the amount of stress this YA thriller brought to their lives but they both also loved it. Five Survive by Holly Jackson was the thriller they were not prepared for at all. Intro: 0:00 - 8:49 General Overview: 8:49 - 25:54 Spoilers: 25:54- 56:37 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to checkedoutandoverduecontact@gmail.com, or...

Tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review one of Chelsea's childhood favorite books, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Since they were able to record in person, this episode brings a little extra of the chaos and laughter that they are known for. Intro: 0:00 - 18:12 General Overview: 18:12 - 45:21 Spoilers: 45:21- 1:10:30 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to c...

Tune in this week as Chelsea and Taryn review the second book in the Shades of Magic trilogy, A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab. Both hosts adored the first book and had so many thoughts on the follow up book and the adventures the beloved characters go on. Check out episode 42 for Chelsea and Taryn's full review of the first book, A Darker Shade of Magic. Intro: 0:00 - 15:38 General Over...

In yet another Fairy Tales episode that no one asked for, Chelsea and Taryn read and discuss two of Hans Christian Anderson's famous stories: The Princess on the Pea and The Ugly Duckling. Tune in to catch them discussing the questionable message of the first and the shockingly depressing events of the second. Intro: 0:00 - 7:38 The Princess on the Pea: 7:38 - 15:49 The Ugly Duckling: 15:49- 4...

This week our hosts review Emily Henry's latest book, Happy Place, and the emotional impact the story has had on their lives. Both Chelsea and Taryn thought this book was going to be a rom com and turns out it just made them cry a lot and do a ton of introspection. Intro: 0:00 - 10:28 General Overview: 10:28 - 34:44 Spoilers: 34:44- 1:03:34 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review...

This week, Chelsea and Taryn talk about their extremely ambitious summer TBR lists. While no one will be surprised by most of the books on their lists, they are excited about the new releases, definite reads (and rereads), and hopefuls for the summer. Intro: 00:00 - 6:30 Hopeful TBR's: 6:30 - 39:14 Support a local bookstore (and us): https://bookshop.org/shop/checkedoutandoverdue Do you have a...

This week our hosts are back with yet another unedited episode as they try to balance summer events and recording. This time they are discussing Kate Renae's debut novel, Sky of Dreams. Join them as they journey to the fantasy world of Luma with their new fictional friends Kenya and Luka. This story is full of everything they love about fantasy books (except dragons... so far). Intro: 0:00 - 7...

After a 2 week hiatus, Taryn and Chelsea are back with a classic move by reviewing yet another Sarah Eden book. Honestly, is anyone surprised? This Victorian romance/mystery is just another wonderful opportunity for our hosts to tell the world how much they Sarah Eden as an author. Tune in for more details on their comeback review. Intro: 0:00 - 16:42 General Overview: 16:42 - 38:00 Spoilers: 38:0...

The long-awaited (meaning a whole two weeks) part 2 of the Empire of Storms review. The ending of this book absolutely destroyed both Chelsea and Taryn. In true Sarah J Maas fashion, the ending of this book is an absolute whirlwind of action so tune in to listen to our hosts talk about everything that transpires in the ending of this epic fantasy. Intro: 0:00 - 8:35 Spoilers: 8:35 - 59:16 Support...

For the 100th episode of Checked Out and Overdue, our hosts reminisce about everything that has happened over the last two years. Chelsea and Taryn re-introduce themselves to all their new friends, talk about the friends they've made along the way and what some of their favorite moments from the last two years are. They also discuss how grateful they are for every listener who has clicked on a...

In this next installation of Chelsea and Taryn's reread of the Throne of Glass series, they decided to mix things up moving forward. Being so late into the series, they did away with spoiler free section (hopefully at book 5 of the series it's obvious both of the hosts love these books) and also decided to split this book into a two parter. Part 2 of Empire of Storms will be release in two...

One of Chelsea's best friends, Rachel, joins our hosts this week to review one of her favorite books ever. Based off a Grimms brother fairly tale, The Goose Girl follows a beautiful and lyrical story of Ani as she learns and grows. Our hosts loved this childhood favorite (that was actually new to Chelsea) book and in Rachel's words, "it's just a good story about someone learning w...

Welcome to another Tuesday Tales that is really just Chelsea and Taryn taking about the same books they are obsessed with. In this episode, our hosts decided to try doing a book tag together and *shockingly* (as in, not shocking at all) they had a lot of similar books. Disclaimer: There are some minor spoilers for a couple books in this episode. Nothing big but beware :) Intro: 00:00 - 7:27 Book T...

An episode about The Princess Bride?! Inconceivable! Listen in as Taryn and Chelsea review the novel that inspired the 1987 classic movie and some of the things they loved and didn't love so much about this book. Be aware they do minor slip ups in the spoiler section while comparing it to the movie but nothing major so don't worry. Intro: 0:00 - 7:40 General Overview: 7:40 - 34:03 Spoilers...

This week our hosts are discussing a funny little satyrical book about letters. Listen as they recap some of their thoughts about the new season of Shadow and Bone, and the impact language and empathy have on humanity. Intro: 0:00 - 3:50 Shadow and Bone Recap: 3:50 - 14:26 General Overview: 14:26 - 28:04 Spoilers: 28:04 - 46:44 Support a local bookstore (and us): https://bookshop.org/shop/checkedo...

Chelsea and Taryn have been reunited and are happy to share another very unedited book review with you. Our hosts reread the Shadow and Bone series in preparation for the release of the show's next season (which comes out TOMORROW). Enjoy their chaotic rambles and them probably talking about Ben Barnes at least 16 times.  Intro: 0:00 - 11:47 General Overview: 11:47 - 28:33 Spoilers: 28:3...

This week our hosts are back and worse than ever with yet another fairy tale episode that nobody asked for. Listen in as Taryn and Chelsea read and discuss the questionable morals that are conveyed through questionable stories. They also somehow managed to make D&D a related topic again.  Intro: 00:00 - 7:57 Puss in Boots: 7:57 - 30:44 Little Red Riding Hood: 30:44 - 5...

MUUURRRDDDEEERRR. In this episode Taryn and Chelsea review Holly Jackson's story of a high school senior taking on the 5-year-old murder case that shook her town. This story caused both our hosts to gasp out loud and is full of some fun twists and turns. Listen in to learn their thoughts on this thrilling YA fiction mystery. Intro: 0:00 - 9:07 General Overview: 9:07  - 27:45 Spoiler...