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Checked Out and Overdue

Chelsea & Taryn

Welcome to Checked Out and Overdue! Tune in as hosts Chelsea and Taryn jump into the vast and exciting world of books. Each episode is filled with insightful conversations, lively debates, and plenty of bookish fun — because sometimes, discussions about the books we’ve checked out are long overdue!

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00:38:46

14. Somebody Teach Us Poetry

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2021/08/10

Most people had that one English teacher who got really into poetry. Like, REALLY into it. Well, today their poetry-loving hearts will be glad to know that our hosts are voluntarily reading poems. Join Chelsea and Taryn for this week's Tuesday Tales as they attempt to remember everything they learned in their high school ELA class, and try to figure out how to read poetry out loud without sounding like a 5th grader. Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Or a book topic you want

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00:47:19

13. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

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2021/08/03

The unsolved Ripper cases of 1888 continue to intrigue many true crime fans today. But what if the killings were more than just killings? In Stalking Jack the Ripper, Kerri Maniscalco gives us an inventive new way of telling the original gruesome story. Join hosts Chelsea and Taryn as they discuss the relationship of the main characters, Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell, the adventure of London in the late 19th century, and explain why the back cover is the most deceiving one they have ever come

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00:59:21

12. Harry Potter and the Ranting Friends

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2021/07/31

Happy Birthday, Harry! The Harry Potter series is one of the first book series that Chelsea and Taryn bonded over. They are both very proud Hufflepuffs, know way too much about obscure wizarding world details, and every year they get way too excited about a fictional character's birthday. To celebrate Harry's 41st trip around the sun, this bonus episode includes stories from the hosts' childhood, the struggle of placements quizzes, and trivia! How well do you think you know the first book? Find out

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01:02:17

11. The Books that Made Us

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2021/07/27

We all have those books or characters that large parts of our personalities are based on. Whether the books we read when we were younger were popular or just ones we happened to have found in the library, for better or worse they helped shape who we are today. In today's Tuesday Tales episode, hosts Chelsea and Taryn share some of their favorite books from their childhood. Even they were surprised at some of the books that came to mind while recording! Listen as they rant about books they loved,

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00:52:38

10. Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden

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2021/07/20

Do you have a book or a series that just brings your heart so much joy? Any book by Sarah M. Eden makes Taryn's heart soar. After a little prodding, Taryn was able to convince Chelsea to share in her love of Regency romance. Though she was hesitant at first, Chelsea loved it! Join the hosts as they review Seeking Persephone, the first of the Lancaster series by Sarah M. Eden. Listen as they discuss the beautiful world that Sarah has constructed, and the amazing characters the hosts promise you will

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00:59:57

9. Some of the Best of Jane Austen

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2021/07/13

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” (Northanger Abbey) In her 41 years of life, Jane Austen managed to share stories that changed the literature and culture of England in the 1700s. Her novels were humorous critiques of the treatment of women, education, the day-to-day life of regular people, and so much more. And, of course, she weaved these topics through romantic stories that have been adapted time and time again. In this

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00:50:53

8. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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2021/07/06

Cadence Sinclair Eastman, a 17-year-old from Vermont, suffers from severe migraines after surviving a harrowing event. The only problem is, she doesn't remember what that event was. After two years of recovery, Cady returns to the island where everything happened, determined to discover the truth. Join the hosts as they discuss the complexity of family, the interesting setup and flow of this book, and the surprising ending that the internet has somehow kept secret for 7 years. General Overview:

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00:54:29

7. The Little Mermaid & Rumpelstiltskin

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2021/06/29

Have you ever read the original stories behind the fairytales that we all know and love? You may be surprised to find they included more pain, stalking, lying, and manipulation than you thought. In the first episode of their new segment, "Tuesday Tales", Chelsea and Taryn dive into two of those original stories and compare them to the wholesome versions they were raised on. The Little Mermaid: 5:57 - 39:14 Rumpelstiltskin: 39:14 - 54:29 Do you have a story you want the hosts to read? Submit your

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00:50:32

6. We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

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2021/06/23

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss Hafsah Faizal's 2019 novel, We Hunt the Flame. Due to a crazy schedule, Taryn did not actually get to finish the book. So Chelsea gets to spoil the ending for her! Listen as they pronounce everything incorrectly (they are very sorry) and discuss Faizal's exciting, ancient Arabian-inspired YA adventure. General Overview: 0:00 - 21:50 Spoilers: 21:55 - 50:32 --- Support this podcast:

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00:53:30

5. The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

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2021/06/08

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss John Green's newest book, The Anthropocene Reviewed. Green's collection of essays on our human-centered planet invoked more feelings in the hosts than they originally thought it would. Listen as they discuss their favorite essays, share some of their favorite quotes, and rate some of their own experiences from the last week on a 5-star scale. (Spoiler: Taryn gets way too emotional about a children's movie. She apologizes for that.) We are so happy you are

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00:59:23

4. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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2021/05/25

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss Katherine Arden's stunning 2017 debut novel, The Bear and the Nightingale. Listen as they discuss some of their favorite themes from the book, and how much Taryn really wants little magical creatures to be real. ** We did have some audio issues with this episode, but Chelsea was amazing and re-recorded her entire part! Thank you for bearing with us as we both try to not say "um" every five seconds, Chelsea teaches herself how to edit audio, and Taryn

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00:39:18

3. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

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2021/05/11

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss one of Christie's most twisted and famous novels, And Then There Were None. Listen as they stress over how each would react if they were stuck on an island and everybody started to die. Spoiler, neither of them would handle it well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checked-out-and-overdue/support

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00:50:33

2. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

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2021/04/23

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. The hosts had a lot of feelings about the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, so how did they feel about the first book of the follow-up duology? Join them as they dive into the dark and twisted streets of Ketterdam. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checked-out-and-overdue/support

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00:47:38

1. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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2021/04/23

In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss the first book in the Grishaverse Trilogy, Shadow and Bone. Shadow and Bone has everything we have come to expect in a YA fantasy novel. The hosts are so excited to watch the Netflix series! But what did they really think of the book? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checked-out-and-overdue/support

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