Episode 10: The Great Book Debate: Brain Rot, Consumerism & Gatekeeping

Episode 10: The Great Book Debate: Brain Rot, Consumerism & Gatekeeping

“Just because I read a book with dragons in it doesn’t mean I’m not thinking critically. Why do we keep pretending that fantasy and romance aren’t literature? If a story about magic systems and messy heroines teaches me about grief, power, and empathy — isn’t that doing exactly what ‘true literature’ is supposed to do?” This week on Overbooked and Opinionated, we tackle Dylan Joseph’s essay on anti-intellectualism in the book world. From the rise of “brain rot” reads to the endless special editions flooding our feeds, we ask: is the bookish internet really killing literature, or just making it more accessible?

Episode 9: A Real-Life Badass FMC: Our Interview with Ines Johnson

Join us this week as we sit down with the incomparable Ines Johnson—author of the Nia Rivers adventures—for a truly unforgettable conversation. We talk about everything from her writing process to the challenges and joys of reimagining mythology, and her advice for aspiring authors looking to break into the indie publishing world. With her signature wit and brilliance, Ines shares insights into her characters, her creative inspirations, and what’s coming next in her ever-expanding universe. This is the kind of episode we dreamed of making when we started Overbooked and Opinionated—don't miss it!

Episode 8: Dragon Bones by Ines Johnson Yappathon

Immortality, memory loss, and a whole lot of spice—this week the girlies tackle Dragon Bones by Ines Johnson. From snarky banter to ancient secrets and morally gray immortals, we’re unpacking it all in this wild ride of a Yappathon. Come for the chaos, stay for the takes.

Episode 7: Empyrean Series Theory Dive

The Overbooked girlies are flying high this week as we unpack the wildest fan theories from Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. From unhinged Reddit spirals to our own hot takes, we're tackling the burning question: is Brennan really the villain? (Spoiler: Poo and Gammy sure think so.) Chaos, dragons, and drama—just the way we like our book club chats.

Episode 6: Quicksilver by Callie Hart Yappathon

The spice is sizzling and the opinions are loud—join us for our most unhinged episode yet as we dive into Quicksilver by Callie Hart. From late-night chaos to morally gray madness, it's a book club brawl you won't want to miss.