Aaron reads chapter 9 - Jen is fights loneliness and depression but gets encouragement from a friend.

Aaron discusses loneliness and depression, and never knowing what other people go through.

Aaron reads chapter 8 - Jen is annoyed with friends and tries out for the school play and it turns out better than she thought.

Aaron discusses theater, friendships, and picturing Geneva High School circa 1999 whenever he writes.

Aaron reads chapter 6- more classroom interactions, bullying on the bus and feeling left out.

Aaron discusses students degrading each other, influential teachers, and feeling left out.

Aaron reads chapter 5- bored in class and interacting with the hottest guy in school.

Aaron then discusses his own interactions with crushes (including his wife), the importance of doing your homework, and the importance of not being boring as a teacher.

Aaron reads chapter 4- family, religion, and being bored at church.

Aaron discusses church, good intentions, and some of the experiences and names that inspired his the novel.

Aaron reads chapter 3 - family drama at the grocery store and hanging with best friends.

Aaron discusses money, life and comparisons.

Aaron reads Chapter 2- school, friends, and trying to fit in.

Aaron then discusses colorful school life and academic inspirations.

Episode 1: Aaron reads chapter 1- introducing characters and family dynamics.

Aaron then discusses the people and ideas that inspired the novel.