by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) Still in the mood for some spooky reads as the end of October approaches? Don't miss Stephen Graham Jones's newest book that just came out on August 31st, My Heart is a Chainsaw (Amazon | Bookshop.org). I was so excited to read this one after reading and absolutely loving Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians (which I talked about on episode 148!), and thanks to Netgalley, I was able to get an e-galley of this one in

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Last week, my 90s nostalgia was on full display with our episode all about the 90s horror classic Scream. Sara and I had a great time diving into our re-watch in which we discovered what aged well—and didn't—about that scary movie fave. Thinking about that film made me want to revisit some spooky (or spooky-adjacent) books I read and loved in the 90s. Two caveats: (1) These books were not all published in the 90s. (2) I have NOT re-read these

by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) As usual when I set out to create a concise list of something, I struggled with this task, with creating a list of five favorite books that I've read so far in 2021. I've read a LOT of amazing books this year, and I want to tell you about them ALL. But, fear not, I've restrained myself, and I've come up with a list. I won't say that it's the definitive list because there's a great chance that tomorrow, I'll have regrets and wish I'd chosen one

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

This week, Unabridged Podcast is launching into the Halloween spirit with some spooky recommendations. After our Bookish Check-in—featuring a guest appearance by Unabridged Ambassador Talie—each of shares a perfect October pick, and then (for our Give Me One) we talk about our autumn favorites. What spooky reads would you recommend? Are you a seasonal reader? We'd love to hear from you on social media or in comments below! Bookish Check-in Ashley - Nic Stone’s Shuri Jen - V.

by Sara Voigt (@meaningfulmadness) Here are three books coming out today that I am excited to read! Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic Description from Publisher: "From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes a reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel, a story about an isolated mansion in 1950s Mexico—and the brave socialite drawn to its treacherous secrets. "He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me. After receiving a frantic

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Stephen and Owen King's Sleeping Beauties - "We could go on like this forever. He said, she said. The oldest story in the universe." Stephen King is consistently one of my favorite authors--his storytelling ability never fails. His recent novel with his son Owen King falls solidly within his oeuvre. Real-world issues combine with fantastical problems (in this case, women are falling asleep only to be cocooned in silky webs). The Kings take on feminism, the male tendency to vi

Join us for our 2019 edition of Spooky Stories! ​​We're here again this season to share with you our latest seasonal and spooky favorites. We'll talk the latest books (including Shea Ernshaw's Winterwood, coming out on November 5th... SO GOOD!), and we will share our thoughts about some of the Book of the Month picks from this season (including Alex North's The Whisper Man, Alex Michaelides’s The Silent Patient, and Riley Sager's The Last Time I Lied).  ​ What are you reading

We at Unabridged are SO. Excited. About summer! As unrepentant bookworms, we have been plotting and planning which books we can fit in over our summer break. We are therefore happy to share our Summer TBR lists with you (and with each other) in this #unabridgedshort. What's on your summer TBR? Let us know on social media (@unabridgedpod). Books Mentioned Jen's TBR List Stephen and Owen King’s Sleeping Beauties Rainbow Rowell’s Carry On (to prep for the sequel!) Harry Potter s

"It seems strange that in these very fraught times folks would be more concerned about hard working people trying to find a better life than the monsters that actually want to eat them.”  ​ ― Justina Ireland, Dread Nation Spoilers are inevitable throughout our book club discussion, so consider whether or not to listen if you haven't yet read the book Dread Nation! ​ Timeline Introduction and Summary of the Book: 0:00 - 02:10 Main Discussion: 02:11 - 40:54​ Book Pairings: 40:5

-Alternative Titles- It is one of those books that is perfectly concise. OR Sounds like it will get your attention. OR It's a good mark of a creepy book. OR It's creepy, kind of haunting, it's spooky... OR I do not enjoy being scared. OR That's what feels safe to me. ​OR What sticks with me is the atmosphere. Works Mentioned in Episode Jen's Picks - Samanta Schweblin's Fever Dream Libba Bray's The Diviners Rin Chupeco's The Girl in the Well Ashley's Picks - Stephen King's Bag