Unabridged Podcast

Welcome to Unabridged! Ashley Dickson-Ellison and Jen Moyers (shown left to right in the photo) talk books, share recommendations, and celebrate all things bookish. On our blog (see our posts below!) we share bookish faves, pub day shout-outs, show notes, and book reviews.

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Haunting Book Recommendations for the Season

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Spooky reading season is officially here, and we want to make sure you have...

19 hours ago3 min read

5 Powerful Books that Spark Conversations about Social Justice

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) If you're looking for stories that dig deep and get people talking, this list is a great place...

Sep 194 min read

5 Powerful YA Lit and Middle Grade Books Set in Schools

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( ashley_dicksonellison ) Young adult books set in schools capture so much of what makes teen life both...

Sep 54 min read

Revolution, Resistance, and Resilience: 6 YA Books for Juneteenth

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) As we honor Juneteenth—a day that marks emancipation and the ongoing struggle for Black...

Jun 205 min read

Books that Speak to the Mind and Heart: Stories Centering Mental Health

Curated by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Mental health is a topic that deserves thoughtful conversation—and literature has long been one...

May 234 min read

Expanding the Canon: Recommended Reads Featuring Characters with Disabilities

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @ jen.loves.book s) We’re always thinking about the stories we share—and the ones we don’t. In recent years,...

Apr 184 min read

Stories Based on Folk Tales and Fairy Tales - Our Unabridged Book Reviews

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) What happens when folklore and fairy tales meet fresh new voices? In this...

Apr 44 min read

5 Captivating Books Highlighting Muslim Characters

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Discovering stories that reflect a range of experiences and perspectives is one of the joys of...

Mar 74 min read

Celebrating Women’s Voices in Literature for Women’s History Month

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) For Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting books that explore the...

Mar 74 min read

Enchanting Romantasy Reads You Need on Your Shelf - Our Book Reviews

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Romantasy books have this unique way of pulling you into a world where high...

Feb 75 min read

Retelling the Classics: Must-Read Novels for the 2025 Challenge

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) The Unabridged 2025 Reading Challenge is under way! On Wednesday, I shared some...

Jan 244 min read

Brilliant Books by Debut LGBTQ+ Authors

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) If you're joining us for this year's Unabridged 2025 Reading Challenge ,...

Jan 104 min read

Found Family Magic: 5 Must-Reads for Every Book Lover

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books about found family. This idea is one of my favorites:...

Dec 20, 20245 min read

5 Holiday Book Recommendations Perfect for the Season

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) During this holiday season, we're sharing some holiday books that we've...

Dec 6, 20245 min read

5 Must-Read Pop Culture Books to Add to Your Shelf (or Audiobook Playlist!)

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books related to pop culture. As a tv and movie junkie, I'm...

Nov 22, 20244 min read

From Thrillers to Family Sagas: 5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books by Indigenous authors. To celebrate...

Nov 6, 20244 min read

Spooky Season Essentials: 5 Fall Reads Full of Magic and Mystery

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing reviews of books that are perfect for the season! I've picked a few fall...

Oct 18, 20244 min read

Breaking the Clock: 5 Books Where Time Is More Than Just an Illusion

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books that play with time. These include books about time...

Oct 16, 20244 min read

Latinx Literature Spotlight: 5 Book Reviews to Dive Into This Hispanic Heritage Month

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) For today's post, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm sharing five reviews of books...

Sep 20, 20244 min read

Katherine Applegate's WISHTREE - Wisdom for All Ages

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Katherine Applegate's Wishtree (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) has been on my shelf for years—I love...

Jun 21, 20242 min read

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