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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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268: Gary Lonesborough's READY WHEN YOU ARE - February 2024 Book Club
Are you looking for a teen coming-of-age love story set in the Australian bush? This month, we're discussing Gary Lonesborough's Ready...
Feb 28, 20245 min read
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267: Love is in the Air 2024 - Our Latest Romance Recs
Are you looking for romance recommendations to read this February? We've got some new recommendations for you as we return with our...
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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266: Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN - January 2024 Book Club
Jen and Ashley read and discuss Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). This one is perfect for the...
Jan 24, 20245 min read
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265: Reading Challenges for 2024
What are your reading challenge plans for 2024? We're excited to launch the fourth annual Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. Ashley...
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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264: Marie-Helene Bertino's 2 AM AT THE CAT'S PAJAMAS - December 2023 Book Club
What happens when a nine-year-old girl decides she's determined to sing at Philadelphia's renowned jazz club? Marie-Helene Bertino's 2 AM...
Dec 27, 20235 min read
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263: Unabridged Book Awards for 2023
In our annual Unabridged Awards episode, Jen and Ashley share awards we created for some of our favorite books from 2023. We each share...
Dec 13, 20237 min read
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262: Elliot Page's PAGEBOY - November 2023 Book Club
Have you read Elliot Page's brilliant new memoir, Pageboy (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm)? Jen and Ashley are discussing our thoughts about...
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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261: Our Latest Book Recommendations by Indigenous Authors
What are some of your favorite books by indigenous authors? We wanted to share a couple of books we've loved recently that are by...
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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260: Trang Thanh Tran’s SHE IS A HAUNTING - October 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for a ghost story that also explores important social issues? Our October 2023 Unabridged book club pick, Trang Thanh...
Oct 25, 20235 min read
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259: Our 2023 Spooky Reads Recommendations
What spooky reads are you adding to your TBR list this year? Ashley and Jen share our recommendations for 2023 including Zoraida...
Oct 11, 20234 min read
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258: Julia Alvarez's IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES - September 2023 Book Club
What do you know about Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic? For our September book club pick, Jen and Ashley discuss Julia...
Sep 27, 20235 min read
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257: Our Book Recs for Each Other 2023 - Reading Update
Do you enjoy book recommendations from friends? In episode 249, Ashley and Jen each picked a book for the other to read, which is one of...
Sep 13, 20235 min read
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256: Michael Bennett's BETTER THE BLOOD - June 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for a serial killer thriller with profound social commentary? Michael Bennett’s Better the Blood (Bookshop.org |...
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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255: Books We Can't Stop Reading - 2023 Edition
Are you looking for the perfect summer read? As we head into summer vacations and beach time, Jen and Ashley are sharing some of the...
Jun 14, 20235 min read
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254: Natasha Bowen's SKIN OF THE SEA - May 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for a compelling reimagining of The Little Mermaid? For our May 2023 Unabridged Book Club pick, we're discussing Natasha...
May 24, 20235 min read
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253: Essay Collection Recommendations for Your Unabridged Reading Challenge
Have you read any essay collections that you enjoyed? In this episode, Jen and Ashley are sharing essay collection recommendations for...
May 10, 20234 min read
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252: Ruth Reichl's SAVE ME THE PLUMS - April 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for a food book to complete your Unabridged Reading Challenge for 2023? This memoir is a great pick for that category!...
Apr 26, 20236 min read
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251: Diving Into History with Historical Fiction Book Recs for 2023
Are you looking for historical fiction books to add to your TBR list? In today's episode, Jen and Ashley are revisiting this popular...
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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250: James Baldwin’s IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK - March Book Club
Are you looking for an amazing classic by a Black author? James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) is a...
Mar 22, 20235 min read
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249: Our 2023 Book Recommendations to Each Other
Do you love reading books that your friends recommend? Jen and Ashley celebrate the joy of recommendations from friends on this year's...
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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