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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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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 4, 20254 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 21, 202511 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 7, 20259 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 16, 202513 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 2, 20256 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 19, 20259 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 7, 20254 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 4, 20257 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 21, 20254 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 19, 20256 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 7, 20255 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 4, 202511 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 24, 20254 min read
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 22, 20256 min read
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 10, 20254 min read
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 7, 20259 min read
Five More of Jen's Favorite Reads of 2024
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) We've reached that "best of the year" time, so I've been looking over my list of books read and...
Dec 18, 20245 min read
5 Unforgettable Books Ashley Loved in 2024
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) The truth is, as I was reflecting on my reading during the second half of 2024, I...
Dec 4, 20244 min read
41 Days, 7 Books: My End-of-Year Reading List
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) There are 41 days left in 2024, which means I'm doing some real reflection on what I still hope to...
Nov 20, 20247 min read
Great Books to Beat the Cold Weather Blues
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @teachingtheapocalypse ) Hey, friends. Ashley here, and I'm circling back to this blog post from a couple of...
Nov 7, 20247 min read
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