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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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Celebrating Indigenous Authors: Curated Book Recs
Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( ashley_dicksonellison ) We celebrate Indigenous authors at Unabridged, and we wanted to share a few of the many books we've recommended over the years in this curated list. These stories span genres and nations, offering powerful perspectives and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re looking for a deep dive into history, a multi-generational family saga, or a chilling contemporary read, we hope you’ll find something new to add to your TB
Nov 73 min read
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All about Culture: Young Adult and Middle Grade Books that Bridge the Generation Gap
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) I'm updating this post for 2025 with some new favorites! The new recommendations are indicated with an asterisk. I first wrote this in 2021 in preparation for our August Book Club discussion about Balli Kaur Jaswal's Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows . That book had so many amazing threads woven together, but one of them that really resonated with me was the way that generational and cultural differences can be overcome. On
Nov 47 min read
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15+ More Spooky Reads for Your Fall Reading List
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) I thought it might be time for an update of this post from 2019 to share some fabulous horror (or just spooky) reads with you. New recommendations are marked with an asterisk. Because it's been a while since I read some of these books, I'll include the publisher's synopsis with some commentary. *William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist ( Bookshop.org | Libro.fm ) - While I'd watched the movie adaptation before, I had never read its source mater
Oct 229 min read
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16 Deliciously Witchy, Supernatural, and Magical Books Perfect for This Spooky Season
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Hi! This is a 2025 update for this blog post with several new recommendations for...
Oct 810 min read
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14+ Books Set in Residential Schools
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) I'm a big fan of books set in residential schools, whether they're boarding schools or colleges. There...
Sep 174 min read
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12+ Great YA and Middle Grade Lit Book Picks Addressing Mental Health and Bullying
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) As the school year gets underway for a lot of people, I wanted to share some young...
Sep 36 min read
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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
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5 of Jen's Favorite Reads of 2025 So Far
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Every year, when it comes time to write about my favorite books of the year so far, I agonize . . ....
Jun 185 min read
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Five Great Books by LGBTQ+ Authors to Add to Your TBR
Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( ashley_dicksonellison ) Looking to add more LGBTQ+ voices to your reading list? In this post, we’re...
Jun 65 min read
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5 of Ashley's Favorite Reads of 2025 So Far
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) It's time for our mid-year round up of favorite reads thus far this year! My...
Jun 44 min read
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10+ YA Mystery (or Mystery-Adjacent) Novels You Must Investigate*
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) *pun intended This month, our Unabridged Podcast Book Club pick is Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious,...
May 2111 min read
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Amazing Books to Read by AAPI Authors (Bonus Recs: Picture Books!)
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Here are a few of my favorite reads by AAPI authors. I've included some adult picks,...
May 79 min read
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The Future Is Now: 9 Dystopias That Feel Uncomfortably Real
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Last week, I finished Laila Lalami's The Dream Hotel ( Bookshop.org | Libro.fm ). It's one of those...
Apr 1613 min read
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9 Books to Bring Your Reading Mojo Back
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) I know that I've been struggling with my reading right now (playing the Hamilton...
Apr 26 min read
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Reading through History: 8 YA Novels that Offer a Fresh Perspective
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) This month, our Unabridged Podcast Buddy Read pick is Mackenzi Lee's A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and...
Mar 199 min read
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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
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Amazing Middle-Grade Books Celebrating Strong Female Characters and Relationships
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) *I'm updating this post for 2025, and new recommendations are starred with an...
Mar 47 min read
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Black History in Books: Powerful Stories by Black Authors
Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Though we read books by Black authors all year long, in honor of Black History Month, I'm...
Feb 214 min read
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20+ Romances Featuring Characters with Disabilities (for the Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge!)
by Jen Moyers ( @jenlovesbooks ) One of our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge categories this year is "Romance featuring a character...
Feb 196 min read
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Welcome - Introduction and Overview
Just getting started with Unabridged Podcast? Welcome! We're Ashley and Jen, and we are both passionate about books and getting them into...
Jan 22, 20202 min read
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