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 Books that Hold Grief Gently: Stories of Loss, Love, and Healing

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @ jen.loves.book s) While it may seem odd to curate a collection of books about grief, it's often to books that I turn when I'm having a difficult time processing an emotion. Sometimes, the right story can help us feel seen in our sorrow or offer a way to begin healing. In this post, I'm sharing some of our favorite reads that delve deeply—and beautifully—into grief. From moving adult fiction to heartfelt young adult reads, here are five powerful stor

Oct 244 min read

Haunting Book Recommendations for the Season

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Spooky reading season is officially here, and we want to make sure you have...

Oct 103 min read

5 Captivating Books Highlighting Muslim Characters

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Discovering stories that reflect a range of experiences and perspectives is one of the joys of...

Mar 74 min read

Found Family Magic: 5 Must-Reads for Every Book Lover

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books about found family. This idea is one of my favorites:...

Dec 20, 20245 min read

5 Holiday Book Recommendations Perfect for the Season

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) During this holiday season, we're sharing some holiday books that we've...

Dec 6, 20245 min read

5 Must-Read Pop Culture Books to Add to Your Shelf (or Audiobook Playlist!)

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books related to pop culture. As a tv and movie junkie, I'm...

Nov 22, 20244 min read

From Thrillers to Family Sagas: 5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books by Indigenous authors. To celebrate...

Nov 6, 20244 min read

Spooky Season Essentials: 5 Fall Reads Full of Magic and Mystery

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing reviews of books that are perfect for the season! I've picked a few fall...

Oct 18, 20244 min read

Breaking the Clock: 5 Books Where Time Is More Than Just an Illusion

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) Today, I'm sharing five reviews of books that play with time. These include books about time...

Oct 16, 20244 min read

Latinx Literature Spotlight: 5 Book Reviews to Dive Into This Hispanic Heritage Month

Curated by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) For today's post, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm sharing five reviews of books...

Sep 20, 20244 min read

Cozy Up with These Must-Read Books Set in Schools

Curated by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) Earlier this week, I updated and shared a Bookish Fave, " 14 Fascinating...

Sep 6, 20244 min read

Katherine Applegate's WISHTREE - Wisdom for All Ages

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Katherine Applegate's Wishtree (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) has been on my shelf for years—I love...

Jun 21, 20242 min read

Everina Maxwell's WINTER'S ORBIT - A Book that Bridges Genres

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Everina Maxwell's Winter's Orbit (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) is a stunner of a sci fi novel. It's also an...

May 17, 20243 min read

Melodie Edwards's ONCE PERSUADED, TWICE SHY - A Brilliant New PERSUASION Retelling

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) On our recent episode about books published before 1950 (for the Unabridged Reading Challenge), I...

Apr 19, 20243 min read

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE - Finding Hope Amid Hardship

by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@ashley_dicksonellison) Are you interested in a brand new take on World War II and its impact on children? Be...

Apr 5, 20243 min read

Travis Baldree's LEGENDS AND LATTES — A Lovely Introduction to Cozy Fantasy

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) represents a new genre for me: cozy...

Mar 22, 20243 min read

Pat Barker's THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS - The Cost of War

by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@ashley_dicksonellison) I've had Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) on my TBR...

Mar 8, 20242 min read

Natalia Sylvester's BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN - Navigating Identity

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Our February Unabridged Podcast Buddy Read pick was Natalia Sylvester's Breathe and Count Back from Ten...

Feb 23, 20243 min read

Ariel Lawhon's THE FROZEN RIVER - Celebrating the Power of Midwives

by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@ashley_dicksonellison) Are you a historical fiction lover? I do not read a lot of historical fiction, but...

Feb 9, 20244 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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