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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Nov 8, 20234 min read

261: Our Latest Book Recommendations by Indigenous Authors

What are some of your favorite books by indigenous authors? We wanted to share a couple of books we've loved recently that are by...

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Oct 25, 20235 min read

260: Trang Thanh Tran’s SHE IS A HAUNTING - October 2023 Book Club

Are you looking for a ghost story that also explores important social issues? Our October 2023 Unabridged book club pick, Trang Thanh...

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Oct 11, 20234 min read

259: Our 2023 Spooky Reads Recommendations

What spooky reads are you adding to your TBR list this year? Ashley and Jen share our recommendations for 2023 including Zoraida...

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Sep 27, 20235 min read

258: Julia Alvarez's IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES - September 2023 Book Club

What do you know about Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic? For our September book club pick, Jen and Ashley discuss Julia...

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Sep 13, 20235 min read

257: Our Book Recs for Each Other 2023 - Reading Update

Do you enjoy book recommendations from friends? In episode 249, Ashley and Jen each picked a book for the other to read, which is one of...

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Jun 28, 20235 min read

256: Michael Bennett's BETTER THE BLOOD - June 2023 Book Club

Are you looking for a serial killer thriller with profound social commentary? Michael Bennett’s Better the Blood (Bookshop.org |...

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Jun 14, 20235 min read

255: Books We Can't Stop Reading - 2023 Edition

Are you looking for the perfect summer read? As we head into summer vacations and beach time, Jen and Ashley are sharing some of the...

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May 24, 20235 min read

254: Natasha Bowen's SKIN OF THE SEA - May 2023 Book Club

Are you looking for a compelling reimagining of The Little Mermaid? For our May 2023 Unabridged Book Club pick, we're discussing Natasha...

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May 10, 20234 min read

253: Essay Collection Recommendations for Your Unabridged Reading Challenge

Have you read any essay collections that you enjoyed? In this episode, Jen and Ashley are sharing essay collection recommendations for...

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Apr 26, 20236 min read

252: Ruth Reichl's SAVE ME THE PLUMS - April 2023 Book Club

Are you looking for a food book to complete your Unabridged Reading Challenge for 2023? This memoir is a great pick for that category!...

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Apr 12, 20234 min read

251: Diving Into History with Historical Fiction Book Recs for 2023

Are you looking for historical fiction books to add to your TBR list? In today's episode, Jen and Ashley are revisiting this popular...

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Mar 22, 20235 min read

250: James Baldwin’s IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK - March Book Club

Are you looking for an amazing classic by a Black author? James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) is a...

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Mar 8, 20234 min read

249: Our 2023 Book Recommendations to Each Other

Do you love reading books that your friends recommend? Jen and Ashley celebrate the joy of recommendations from friends on this year's...

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Feb 22, 20236 min read

248: Chencia C. Higgins’s D’VAUGHN AND KRIS PLAN A WEDDING - February 2023 Book Club

Are you looking for an uplifting romance that's full of sweet moments but also powerful social commentary? Check out this month's...

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Feb 8, 20234 min read

247: Love Is in the Air 2023 - Romance Recs

Are you looking for romance books to read this season? Jen and Ashley are back with our annual Love Is in the Air episode, sharing some...

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Jan 25, 20235 min read

246: Celeste Ng's OUR MISSING HEARTS - January 2023 Book Club

Have you read this propulsive near future dystopian novel by podcast favorite Celeste Ng? To kick off the new year, we're pleased to...

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Jan 11, 20234 min read

245: Reading Challenges - 2022 Review and 2023 Plans

Have you found a 2023 reading challenge yet? We're excited to share our 2023 Unabridged Reading Challenge, which we discuss on today's...

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Dec 28, 20226 min read

244: Sonya Lalli's A HOLLY JOLLY DIWALI - December 2022 Book Club

Looking for a fun, illuminating holiday-centered read? Check out Sonya Lalli's A Holly Jolly Diwali (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), our...

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Dec 14, 20226 min read

243: Unabridged Book Awards for 2022

In this annual episode that causes us much consternation, Jen and Ashley share some special books we've read during 2022. We reflect over...

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Nov 23, 20225 min read

242: Kelly Barnhill's THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON - November 2022 Book Club

Looking for an amazing children's book that is perfect for many audiences? For our November book club pick, Jen and Ashley discuss Kelly...

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