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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.
Want to get more involved? Check out our 2023 reading challenge, join our buddy reads or book club on Instagram, or sign up on Patreon!

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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 12, 202515 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 of Unabridged, join us as we discuss Percival Everett’s James . This inventive retelling of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn reimagines the story from Jim’s perspective, giving voice to a character often overshadowed in the original. Packed with humor, grief, and rich reflection, Everett’s novel invites readers to explore themes
Jan 29, 202536 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 15, 202519 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


278: Jas Hammonds's WE DESERVE MONUMENTS - September 2024 Book Club
Have you ever wondered what family secrets are hiding just below the surface? In this episode, Jen and Ashley dive into Jas Hammonds'...
Sep 25, 202430 min read


277: Get to Know the Hosts - Season 8
We're back with Season 8 of Unabridged: A Book Podcast! Join us for a special "Get to Know the Hosts" episode where we (Jen, right side...
Sep 11, 202426 min read


276: Jesse Q. Sutanto's VERA WONG'S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS - June 2024 Book Club
Are you looking for a cozy mystery with a lot of spilled tea? Be sure to join us as we read and discuss Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Vera Wong's...
Jun 26, 202424 min read


275: Short Reads for Summer
Are you looking for quick reads to breeze through this summer? We're bringing you recommendations for short books to put on your TBR...
Jun 11, 202415 min read


Our Summer TBR Plans: June 2024 Patreon Episode
Are you making plans for your summer TBR stack? Jen and Ashley are both planning for summer reading, and on this month's Patreon episode,...
Jun 1, 20242 min read


274: Henry Hoke's OPEN THROAT - May 2024 Book Club
Are you looking for a book written from an unusual perspective for the 2024 Unabridged Reading Challenge? Henry Hoke's Open Throat, a...
May 22, 202425 min read


273: Finding Book Club Picks for the Reading Challenge
How do you find book clubs and buddy reads to join? Jen and Ashley dig into the ways to get involved with book clubs (online and in real...
May 8, 202424 min read


Discussion of Nella Larsen's PASSING Film Adaptation: May Patreon Episode
Have you read Nella Larsen's Passing (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), a brilliant classic written in 1929? We read and discussed the text as...
May 1, 20242 min read


272: Nella Larsen's PASSING - April 2024 Book Club
Have you read Nella Larsen's Passing (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), a brilliant classic written in 1929? If you haven't read this stellar...
Apr 24, 202430 min read


271: Recs for Books Published Before 1950
Are you joining us for the 2024 Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge? For one of the categories, we're focusing on books that were...
Apr 10, 202420 min read


Casey McQuiston's RED, WHITE, and ROYAL BLUE Film Adaptation: April Patreon Episode
Have you watched the adaptation of Casey McQuiston's Red, White, and Royal Blue (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), a new adult romance novel that...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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