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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297: Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME: A FAMILY TRAGICOMIC - September 2025 Book Club

Have you read Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic or seen the musical adaptation? In episode 297, our September Book Club...

Sep 2431 min read

296: Books that Live Up to the Hype

Have you ever hesitated to pick up a buzzy book because you weren’t sure it would live up to the hype? In Episode 296, Jen and Ashley...

Sep 1020 min read

295: Books for Your Beach Bag

Which books are going in your beach bag this summer? In today’s episode, we’re sharing a few great picks for your next vacation—or just...

Jun 1116 min read

294: Maureen Johnson's TRULY DEVIOUS - May 2025 Book Club

Have you read Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson—or maybe even the whole series? In this May 2025 Book Club episode, we’re diving into the...

May 2826 min read

293: HEARTSTOPPER on Screen: Discussing Alice Oseman’s Beloved Series

Have you watched the Heartstopper series or read the graphic novels by Alice Oseman? In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation that...

May 142 min read

292: Javier Zamora’s SOLITO - April 2025 Book Club

In this month’s Book Club episode, we’re discussing Solito by Javier Zamora, a powerful memoir that chronicles his journey as a nine...

Apr 2330 min read

291: How Buddy Reads Boost Our Young Adult Reading

Have you ever found that reading with a friend makes a book even better? In this episode, we (Jen and Ashley) dive into the joys of buddy...

Apr 924 min read

290: Shifa Saltagi Safadi’s KAREEM BETWEEN - March 2025 Book Club

How do you find your place when you feel stuck between worlds? In this episode, Jen and Ashley dive into Kareem Between by Shifa...

Mar 2623 min read

289: Discussing the Film Adaptation of Nella Larsen's PASSING

Have you read Nella Larsen's Passing ( Bookshop.org | Libro.fm ) , a brilliant classic written in 1929? Today, we're sharing our...

Mar 122 min read

288: Chloe Liese's TWO WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT - February 2025 Book Club

It’s book club time! This month, we’re diving into Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese—a swoony, opposites-attract romance inspired...

Feb 2626 min read

287: Love is in the Air 2025 - Our Latest Romance Recs

Love is in the air! In our annual February episode, we’re back with some romance recommendations just in time for Valentine’s (or...

Feb 1215 min read

286: Percival Everett's JAMES - January 2025 Book Club Pick

What does it mean to explore identity, legacy, and the complexities of family through a literary lens? For our January book club episode...

Jan 2936 min read

285: Our 2025 Reading Challenges and Looking Back on 2024

Happy New Year! In this episode of Unabridged , we're diving into our 2025 reading challenges and reflecting on the highs and lows of our...

Jan 1519 min read

284: Sonya Lalli's A HOLLY JOLLY DIWALI - December Book Club (Encore)

As we approach winter break, we wanted to share a re-release of a book club episode about a seasonal novel we loved discussing. Looking...

Dec 18, 20246 min read

283: Cynthia Hand's THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE - December 2024 Book Club

For our December book club episode of Unabridged, join Ashley and Jen as we discuss Cynthia Hand's The Afterlife of Holly Chase . This...

Dec 11, 202421 min read

282: Waubgeshig Rice's MOON OF THE CRUSTED SNOW - November 2024 Book Club

In our November Book Club episode, Jen and Ashley are discussing Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice ( Bookshop.org | Libro.fm...

Nov 27, 202429 min read

281: Discussing Greta Gerwig’s LITTLE WOMEN - A Fresh Look at a Beloved Classic

This month on Unabridged, we’re thrilled to share our Patreon discussion about Greta Gerwig’s Little Women with you all. In this beloved...

Nov 13, 20242 min read

280: Isabel Cañas's VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE - October 2024 Book Club

In our October Book Club episode, the Unabridged Podcast is diving into Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas ( Bookshop.org | Libro.fm...

Oct 23, 202429 min read

279: Our 2024 Spooky Reads Recommendations

Are you looking for some spooky reads to get you in the Halloween spirit? We’re back with our 2024 spooky recommendations, perfect for...

Oct 9, 202422 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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