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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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...

3 days ago10 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19+ Romance Books to Read Right Now

by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) I've updated this post for 2025 to include recent romance book favorites! The newest...

Feb 411 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

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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