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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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Dec 27, 20235 min read
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...
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Dec 13, 20237 min read
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...
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Nov 22, 20234 min read
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...
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Nov 8, 20234 min read
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...
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Oct 25, 20235 min read
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...
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Oct 11, 20234 min read
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...
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Sep 27, 20235 min read
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...
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Sep 13, 20235 min read
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...
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Jun 28, 20235 min read
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 |...
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Jun 14, 20235 min read
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...
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May 24, 20235 min read
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...
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May 10, 20234 min read
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...
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Apr 26, 20236 min read
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!...
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Apr 12, 20234 min read
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...
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Mar 22, 20235 min read
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...
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Mar 8, 20234 min read
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...
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Feb 22, 20236 min read
248: Chencia C. Higgins’s D’VAUGHN AND KRIS PLAN A WEDDING - February 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for an uplifting romance that's full of sweet moments but also powerful social commentary? Check out this month's...
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Feb 8, 20234 min read
247: Love Is in the Air 2023 - Romance Recs
Are you looking for romance books to read this season? Jen and Ashley are back with our annual Love Is in the Air episode, sharing some...
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Jan 25, 20235 min read
246: Celeste Ng's OUR MISSING HEARTS - January 2023 Book Club
Have you read this propulsive near future dystopian novel by podcast favorite Celeste Ng? To kick off the new year, we're pleased to...
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Jan 11, 20234 min read
245: Reading Challenges - 2022 Review and 2023 Plans
Have you found a 2023 reading challenge yet? We're excited to share our 2023 Unabridged Reading Challenge, which we discuss on today's...
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