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- May 3
- 4 min
8 Retellings of Greek Epic Poetry
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) One of the categories I've been loving for the Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge is "Retelling of a Classic." Though I'm no expert on Greek epic poetry, I enjoy retellings of it SO. MUCH. Here are some I'd recommend: 1. Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles - Here's my review from 2019: "I love this book SO. MUCH. Miller crafts a brilliant story rooted in mythology and in the gritty reality of love. Her interpretation of the story of Achil
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- Apr 26
- 3 min
2 Cozy Mystery Series to Binge! (23 books in all!)
by Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) Do you like a good mystery but have trouble finding mystery books without gore or too much violence? If so, do I have two amazing cozy mystery series for you to check out. You may be wondering what makes a mystery book a cozy mystery. A cozy mystery is mystery book wherein all of the violence (and sex—if referenced at all) takes place off stage—it isn't described in gruesome detail. A cozy mystery often takes place in small town, where most
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- Apr 25
- 4 min
Featured Books for May 2021
May Books On May 5, we're so excited to share our Book Club episode focusing on Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. We'll have a Book Club chat on IG about the novel on May 17 at 8:00 PM EST. Then, on April 10 and 24, we'll have IG chats about Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite’s Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. DM us @unabridgedpod to join! Here are the synopses from the publishers: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to
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- Apr 19
- 3 min
Favorites Reads by Auto-buy Authors
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) In this Wednesday's episode, we're discussing some of our favorite authors that we consider to be auto-buy authors. We talk in the episode about what we mean when we say auto-buy authors, and for me, it often means that I will read everything new that the author produces. We each share some of our personal auto-buy authors. Here are a few examples of books I loved so much that I knew when I read them that the author would bec
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- Apr 12
- 4 min
8 YA Fantasy Book-to-Television Adaptations
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) This week, we're sharing another of our book-to-screen adaptation episodes—this one focused on a tv series, John Green's Looking for Alaska—so I thought it might be a good time to share some other television adaptations I've enjoyed. I am SUCH a fan of the fantasy genre, so it should be no surprise that fantasy and paranormal adaptations are totally in my wheelhouse. Coming Soon First, I want to highlight a show that I'm SO excited to watch, S
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- Apr 5
- 7 min
6 Nonfiction Reads by Strong Women
By Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) If you have been listening to the podcast, you know that I am have been reading a lot of non-fiction this year, with a focus on reading strong female voices. Today's Bookish Fave is a list of several strong female voices in nonfiction. What I love about these women is that they speak their mind unapologetically. While I don't always agree with everything they say, I respect and appreciate what they are bringing to the table. I am finding the
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- Mar 29
- 4 min
8 Amazing Books to Read by AAPI Authors (Plus 2 Picture Books!)
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) Our hearts are heavy as we consider the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last week and the ongoing racist assaults on the AAPI community. Be sure to check out the movement to # StandUpforAAPI on Bookstagram. Today we celebrate a few of our favorite books from AAPI authors. Adult Picks Helen Hoang's The Bride Test - I've shared my love of this romance novel many times including when I talked about it as one of my f
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- Mar 27
- 3 min
Featured Books for April 2021
April Books On April 7, we're so excited to share our Book Club episode focusing on Eric Gansworth's Apple: Skin to the Core. Then, on April 12 and 19, we'll have IG chats about Jennifer Mathieu's Moxie, and on April 26, we'll discuss the Netflix adaptation!. DM us @unabridgedpod to join! Here are the synopses from the publishers: Apple: Skin to the Core "Apple: Skin to the Core, is a YA memoir-in-verse. Eric Gansworth tells the story of his life, of an Onondaga family living
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- Mar 22
- 4 min
Meeting the Challenge: Celebrating Author Imprints
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) This year, for the Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge (find out more here!), we are celebrating author imprints. On Wednesday, we're releasing an episode all about Rick Riordan Presents, but I wanted to spotlight some other imprints you may want to check out. Do you have favorite author imprints? Let us know @unabridgedpod! Rick Riordan Presents Description from the website: "Rick Riordan Presents is one small branch of the Disney-Hyperion P
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- Mar 15
- 2 min
6 Television Adaptions to Put on Your Watch List
by Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) If you listen to the pod, you know we love a good adaptation. We (and you!) are in luck because there are so many great adaptations available on several streaming services. Today, we are going to talk about six television (think "series") adaptations to put on your "To Watch" list. Normal People Book by: Sally Rooney Adaptation Available On: Hulu Watch it if you like brooding, complicated, complex relationships. When Dimple Met Rishi Book by
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- Mar 8
- 4 min
8 Amazing Reads Celebrating Powerful, Courageous Women
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) I wanted to share some of my favorite reads featuring strong women (and young women!). All of these works show complex, nuanced women who are courageous and who face obstacles with determination and strength. The women in these books are not always easy to love (which calls into question what it is that makes a female character lovable... a question that I think is an important one to consider!), but they are fierce and they
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- Mar 1
- 3 min
Graphic Memoirs to Enrich Your TBR
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) This week, we're releasing our Unabridged Podcast Book Club episode in which we discuss Mira Jacob's graphic memoir Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations. Though we each recommend a pairing in the episode, mine (spoiler alert!) is not a graphic memoir, so I wanted to share some that I've enjoyed. (If you're interested in joining our IG chat about Good Talk on March 15, let us know!) Classics of the Format Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis: The Story
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- Feb 27
- 3 min
Featured Books for March 2021
March Books On March 3, we're so excited to share our Book Club episode focusing on Mira Jacob's Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations. We'll also have an IG Book Club chat on March 15 at 8:00 PM EST. Then, on March 8 and March 22, we'll have IG chats about Akwaeke Emezi's Pet. DM us @unabridgedpod to join! Here are the synopses from the publishers: Good Talk "Mira Jacob's touching, often humorous, and utterly unique graphic memoir takes readers on her journey as a first-gener
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- Feb 22
- 7 min
6 Nonfiction Reads You Won't Be Able to Put Down
by Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) If you have trouble getting into nonfiction reads, then I have 5 books for you! These books are page-turners that read a lot like fiction. They have a narrative flow that keep you coming back for more. 1. American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road by Nick Bilton (Read my review of the book here.) From the publisher: "In 2011, a twenty-six-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the u
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- Feb 15
- 3 min
Poetry Collections for People Who Don't Love Poetry
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) I recently talked in a Teaching Tidbit episode about incorporating poetry into class activities, which is something I had to learn to do but have come to love. Over time, I have developed a passion for poetry, and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you in this bookish fave. Some of the collections include many poets, and others are collections from a single poet, but all of these are amazing! For the Classroom You He
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- Feb 8
- 3 min
Love Is in the Air 2021: Even More Romance Recommendations
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) In February, we're all about romance! We recently released our Book Club episode focusing on Sonali Dev's Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, and this Wednesday, we're releasing our newest episode of romance recommendations, "Love Is in the Air 2021." I can never resist, however, offering even more book ideas. (You know I always want to read all the things.) So, here are some other romance novels I've enjoyed . . . each of these would also wo
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- Feb 1
- 7 min
Five of Sara's Favorite Reads of 2020 (Part 2)
by Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) This is so exciting! i can't wait to share my 2nd half picks with you! My 2020 reading had some ups and downs, but as I was reflecting on some of my favorites, I found that I had some definitive favorites for the latter part of 2020. (Be sure to check our mid-year posts: here's Jen's, Ashley's, and mine.) Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi From the publisher: "Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more than
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- Jan 30
- 4 min
Featured Books for February 2021
February Books On February 3, we're so excited to share our Book Club episode focusing on Sonali Dev's Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, a retelling of the Austen classic. (This book was chosen by our Unabridged Ambassadors!) We'll also have an IG Book Club chat on February 15. Then, on February 8 and February 22, we'll have IG chats about Emily Henry's A Million Junes (voted on by our followers). DM us @unabridgedpod to join! Here are the synopses from the publisher: Prid
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- Jan 25
- 7 min
Five of Ashley's Favorite Reads from 2020 (Part 2)
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) I was lucky to read so many amazing books this year! Consequently, I had a really hard time with coming up with my list for this post. It's a good problem to have, I suppose, but I'm realizing that it's really tough for me to pick out "winners" for the year when it comes to reading. Like Jen, I tried to pick books that represented the range of the kinds of reading I have done this year, and that is part of what I considered w
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