top of page
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!
Search
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...
6 days ago9 min read
181 views
0 comments
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 47 min read
222 views
0 comments
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 196 min read
34 views
0 comments
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 411 min read
82 views
0 comments
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 226 min read
7 views
0 comments
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 79 min read
2,803 views
0 comments
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
23 views
0 comments
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
15 views
0 comments
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
16 views
0 comments
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
60 views
0 comments
5+ Book Recommendations for the 2024 Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge
by Jen Moyers ( @jen.loves.books ) As we enter the final third of 2024, I'm focusing even more on finishing my reading challenges. If...
Sep 18, 20245 min read
19 views
0 comments
14 Fascinating Books with Academic Settings Perfect for Fall
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison ( @ashley_dicksonellison ) [Updated September of 2024; new recommendations are indicated with an asterisk] For...
Sep 3, 202410 min read
38 views
0 comments
5 of Jen's Favorite Reads of 2024 So Far
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Here we are once again, my friends: it's a "best of" list . . . of a sort. (Be sure to check out...
Jun 19, 20246 min read
13 views
0 comments
5 of Ashley's Favorite Reads of 2024 So Far
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@ashley_dicksonellison) It's time for our mid-year round up of favorite reads thus far this year! Kimberly...
Jun 5, 20245 min read
18 views
0 comments
5 Book-to-Screen Adaptations on My Summer Watch List (Updated, with 5 More Adaptations!)
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) I'm updating this list from two years ago because I'm always adding to my "to watch" list (it's nearly...
May 14, 20246 min read
23 views
0 comments
15 Great Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) I am eagerly gearing up for summer this year! I know it's just now the beginning of...
May 1, 20249 min read
61 views
1 comment
8 Books Recommended on (Other) Podcasts Perfect for the Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) One of my favorite categories in this year's Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge is "Book Recommended...
Apr 17, 20244 min read
13 views
0 comments
12+ Amazing Books to Read by AAPI Authors (Plus 2 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,...
Apr 3, 20248 min read
60 views
0 comments
Memoirs on Audio Read by the Author (Update)
by Jen Moyers (@jen.loves.books) Selected Reviews *I'm updating this list for 2024, and my latest recommendations are marked with an...
Mar 20, 20246 min read
27 views
0 comments
13+ Middle Grade March Book Recommendations
by Ashley Dickson-Ellison (@teachingtheapocalypse) We know many of you are excited about celebrating Middle Grade March by reading lots...
Mar 6, 20248 min read
78 views
0 comments
Scroll to the bottom to listen to our latest episodes!
Find us on your favorite podcast catcher or subscribe below!
bottom of page