Checked Out and Overdue

156. The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

This episode is a little extra overdue but tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review the final book in the Winternight trilogy, The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden. The world building and character development expand and Taryn and Chelsea loved every second of it. 👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 11:31 📚 General Overview: 11:31 - 16:32 ⚠️ Spoilers: 16:32 - 48:34

155. 2025 End of Year Review

Tune in to the first episode of 2026 (after an accidental month and half long break) as Taryn and Chelsea talk about the highlights and books of 2025. Thank you for listening and making 2025 another amazing year!

154. Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (with @the.cosmere.academy)

Chelsea and Taryn wish they could apologize for how long this episode is but they aren't actually sorry at all, and let's be honest, anyone who is willing to commit to the marathon that is a Stormlight Archive book can handle a long podcast episode. Tune in as they chat with Seth (@the.cosmere.academy) about the third book in the Stormlight Archives series and the development of so many amazing characters and how these fictional people impacted and changed their lives. Timestamps: 👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 18:20 📚 General Overview: 18:20 - 20:43 ⚠️ Spoilers: 20:43 - 2:21:56

153. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer

Happy Halloween!!! Listen in to Taryn and Chelsea's chaotic conclusion of the Twilight Saga. This review is full laughter and some real intense tangents as they discuss the final book on this fun adventure that has spanned 5 years! Timestamps: 👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 – 18:07 📚 General Overview: 18:07 - 30:33 ⚠️ Spoilers: 30:33 – 1:21:23

152. Crooked House by Agatha Christie

Taryn and Chelsea tackle another book from the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie. Tune in as they discuss the fun twists and turns on another classic murder mystery story as they untangle the ruthless Leonides family. Timestamps: 👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 – 17:30 📚 General Overview: 17:30 - 35:32 ⚠️ Spoilers: 35:32 – 52:25