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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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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...
3 days ago5 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 . . ....
5 days ago5 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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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
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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
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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
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Exploring Retellings: Stories Told from Secondary Characters’ Perspectives
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) For this year's Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge (find out more here ), one of the categories is...
Jan 226 min read
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Brilliant Books by Debut LGBTQ+ Authors
Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison  ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) If you're joining us for this year's Unabridged 2025 Reading Challenge ,...
Jan 104 min read
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16 Great Short Books to Kick Off Your 2025 Reading Goals
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Happy New Year! I'm updating this list for 2025 with some new short book favorites...
Jan 79 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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