Books Unbound

Ai is coming for us all! No little truck is safe! Links mentioned:2025 Reader Survey: https://forms.gle/gHVtRXybD1w2Nz2u6Larissa’s adventures: https://www.polarsteps.com/LarissaAC/16978275-were-going-on-an-adventure?s=b0fdb71c-fb97-4161-bfaf-ee89cf1a0b74Chelle and Poppy’s Anne video: https://youtu.be/ag9xciyz_UE?si=ifJqcTLNZjsZJoPJ Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa! Chapters:00:00 - Community Reading Survey … is OPEN04:30 - Life Updates!07:08 - Ariel’s Advent Calendar22:17 - Book Haul!39:00 - Currently Reading57:54 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, and Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

We read some spooky books, share our halloween weekends, and Raeleen gives a plumbing update! Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, and Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

If our podcast was a child, he would be in Grade 1, he'd be reading, and he'd wear great outfits! To celebrate six years of Books Unbound we go on a walk down memory lane by sharing our favourite books from the past six years. Plus our usual life and reading updates! Support The Podcast:Join our  and become a Dust Jacket! ⁠patreon.com/booksunbound⁠Follow us on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/⁠Our website: ⁠⁠booksunboundpodcast.com⁠⁠ Need Info or Some Books?All the books we mentioned in this episode: ⁠⁠https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books⁠Buy books with our affiliate link: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound⁠Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! ⁠https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Chapters:0:00 Thank you for six years!8:09 Raeleen's move and plumbing mishap20:32 Ariel went to the orchestra31:13 Raeleen Reviews a Fear Street book35:16 Raeleen's currently reading36:46 Ariel's currently reading43:03 Ariel's classics book haul47:28 Six Years in Six Books!1:02:20 Mail Room1:07:23 Outro Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

Ariel turns 31! Raeleen goes to a NEW ZOO! We review books, haul them, and have a good bookish time! Support The Podcast:Join our  and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Flower, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Nicole H, Nicole S, Roisin, Sherralle, Sierra, Tiffany, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

This episode spirals... we cover new backpacks, a trip to a new zoo, #bangslife, a bunch of book reviews, a new reading era, reality show memoirs, and somehow a whole tag! It's a big one!The End of the Year Book Tag1. Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year? 3. Is there a new release you're still waiting for? 4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year? 5. What trends have you noticed in your reading this year? 6. How do you feel about your reading goals? Anything you want to change, adjust, or abandon? 7. Have you already started making reading plans for next year?Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Flower, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Nicole H, Nicole S, Roisin, Sherralle, Sierra, Tiffany, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

We're back from a month away with huge hauls and stories from the wedding and honeymoon! Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Links mentioned:Ariel's Wedding Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/ArielBissettClaire's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6aJZodZz9k Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Flower, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Nicole H, Nicole S, Roisin, Sherralle, Sierra, Tiffany, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

We're picking our top two books in five categories: Classics, Memoir/Biography, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, and Sci-fi/Fantasy! Plus we each choose a special category! Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Faith, Forest, Gene, Inbar, Isabel, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

Happy summer vacation everyone! Enjoy a double book haul!Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Faith, Forest, Gene, Inbar, Isabel, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

A very special guest recommends us a special read, we recommend Kat some books, and we haul some books! Links mentioned:Patreon update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-patreon-133625846 Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Faith, Forest, Gene, Inbar, Isabel, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Quarterly update, book haul, book reviews, zoo stories, concerts... this episode has it all! Links mentioned:Merch sale: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundPatreon update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-patreon-133625846 Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa!

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Things get real but now we are atoned! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

A book haul, a bunch of dnfing, a 5 star read, and a much anticipated weather report. Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

A book shopping story, a library adventure, and a TBR challenge! Links mentioned:Strange Adventures Books: https://www.instagram.com/strangeadvhfx/ Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

We are allowed one non bookish episode a year, right? Links mentioned:"Tech Gone Wrong" Books: https://bookshop.org/lists/tech-gone-wrong"Tech Gone Wrong" Audiobooks: https://libro.fm/playlists/9673?bookstore=bissettbooks Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Abigail, Adriane, Alex, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Hannah, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

A very different reading week! Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundSign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Abigail, Adriane, Alex, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Hannah, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters:00:00 - Wild Life Updates02:05 - CAT16:00 - The Books Of It All38:08 - Is Annie Bot Sci-Fi?43:27 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Last week we challenged ourselves... did we accomplish our goals?? Links mentioned:Raeleen's Favourite Neck Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vTJHUDB5akAriel's Favourite Neck Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FyHoo4Vfxg Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Audrey, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Hannah, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Raeleen returns to the book sale! Ariel has opinions on Anne of Green Gables! We are who we are! Bookmark sale: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Book Club Schedule:First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm ESTSecond live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm ESTDetails here:  patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned:Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqGInstagram posts Ariel mentioned:https://www.instagram.com/p/DJlQvi-S5OU/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJlZbBatJzM/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHoEOHIQZz/ Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Audrey, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Hannah, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Raeleen finishes A MASSIVE books and Ariel sits in AWE. Book Club Schedule:First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm ESTSecond live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm ESTDetails here:  patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned:Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqGInstagram posts Ariel mentioned:https://www.instagram.com/p/DJjidyII4PQ/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRxtyHAkn3/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJeOZkQSc1q/ Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Audrey, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Ariel is pushing through multiple books at once and Raeleen has figured out how to push past her reading slump! Links mentioned:Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqGMashed Potato Bingo Card: https://discord.com/channels/729817457262460938/1367635539947421766/1368669569673199696 Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Audrey, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jenna, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Myriam, Nicole, Phoebe, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Raeleen picked up 11 new books and Ariel finished a big one! Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Ariel went on a big trip to the UK and has a lot of literary adventures to share and Raeleen has been really using her zoo year pass! Links mentioned:Music to Read To EP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OwlRjoSaDASwimming Book Vlog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-video-of-126903107 Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

How do you start bookshopping? What books do you leave at your parents' house? What do you do with bad friendship book recommendations? Links mentioned:Join our patreon to submit a reading confession: patreon.com/booksunbound Support The Podcast:Our new EP: Music To Read To Volume I: https://open.spotify.com/album/3MTuWXSSWjM3CcWX4Zwyup?si=5hh1oADQSLaGeXvrUNJL-A Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Raeleen and Ariel haven't finished anything in a while... how will our quarterly check in go? Links mentioned:EP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OwlRjoSaDA (Stream now wherever you listen to music! (Will be up on Spotify any day now!))Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/maddyology/?hl=enSunrise on the Reaping Reading Vlog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125340870Book Binding Video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125398193Raeleen's Shrek Bingo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2RQwlryXtmtb4Ul7eO2bhK1e160gO-V/view Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe! Chapters:00:00 - #28601:39 - “Music To Read To” EP04:22 - New Designs!05:55 - Spring Cleaning10:47 - Rain In Calgary16:05 - Currently Reading31:02 - Quarterly Report55:28 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Raeleen has finished the new Hunger Games book and Ariel has started Everything is Tuberculosis! Links mentioned:Bird sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm846KdZN_c Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Raeleen finishes one book and Ariel makes an important bookish pivot! Trailers mentioned:Lilo & Stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWqJifMMgZEFreakier Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7YJj6iO2QYPride and Prejudice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErsieSon5BM Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

One of Raeleen's most anticipated books of the year is a big disappointment... Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Livi, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe! Chapters:00:00 - #28301:07 - Ariel Went Curling06:30 - Raeleen and The Zoo09:37 - Book Haul20:55 - What We Read47:42 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

This was a fun new adventure for us to try out! Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Kayla, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Raeleen goes on an adventure, Ariel went on an adventure a year ago, and we have some big book news! Links mentioned:New Directions Publishing (they sent some books to Raeleen): https://www.ndbooks.com/Lucy Maud Show News: https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/anne-of-green-gables-megan-follows-lucy-maud-1236311127/Amazon Kindle News: https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usbLeena’s great video about the Amazon news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9TW9_DCWMOur new stamps: https://store.dftba.com/products/mini-book-stamp Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Kayla, Luna, Mario, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Valentine, Vanessa, William, Zoe! Chapters:00:00:00 - So much to talk about00:01:43 - Rae’s Update00:16:47 - Cambridge Imprint Vlog00:24:34 - Book Haul!00:39:41 - What We Finished00:52:51 - Currently Reading01:02:36 - Book News01:13:49 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

It's time to hear reading confessions, hot takes, and reader problems from our listeners! On this episode we have someone who hates the special edition boom, someone who doesn't like half star ratings, two people who are reading too many audiobooks (is that possible?), someone who is having an existential crisis about borrowing too many ebooks from the library, and a bookseller who is struggling to live her 84 Charing Cross Road dreams! Links mentioned:Article about special editions: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/books/deluxe-book-editions-decorated-edges.htmlArticle about ebooks at libraries: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2020/09/hold-on-ebooks-cost-how-much-the-inconvenient-truth-about-library-ecollections/Our new stamps: https://store.dftba.com/products/mini-book-stamp Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Kayla, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Rachel, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters:00:00:00 - Hair mods00:05:37 - Rae’s Week00:07:36 - Ariel’s Oscars Watchlist00:10:12 - 2 Updates00:11:04 - CONFESSIONS!00:25:04 - Half Star Ratings00:32:17 - Inventory Dilemma00:45:19 - Ebooks, Audiobooks, and the Library System00:59:14 - 90% Audiobooks01:09:41 - On Reading Speeds

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Two new reviews, a handful of currently reads, and no new books?! Links Mentioned:New Mini Book Stamp!!! https://store.dftba.com/products/mini-book-stamp Support The Podcast:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionOur beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Kayla, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Rachel, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters:00:00 - On Snow03:21 - Rae Update12:35 - Ariel Update17:48 - New Merch!19:56 - What We Read27:04 - Review: Second Hand Love33:03 - Currently Reading!46:38 - Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

We both went on trips and those trips led to bookshopping... Links mentioned: Scoodie Pattern: https://www.averp.co.uk/patterns/p/crochet-scoodie-pattern Star Blanket Pattern: https://bettymcknit.com/patterns/6daystarblanket/ Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Rachel, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - #278 01:48 - Ariel’s new slippers! 22:18 - The Decagon House Murders 32:26 - Men of War 42:10 - What We’re Reading 54:01 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

We've both read books about women who are bullied at work this week! Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Joyce, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Rachel, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - Rae is SWAMPED 01:34 - New Mug!! 09:38 - #WhereImReading 40:28 - What We’re Reading 44:55 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

We're starting the year off with a BANG! Links mentioned: Leena's Book "Half Arsed Human": https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Half-Arse-Human-by-Leena-Norms/9781472638199 Leena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenanorms/ Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Bonnie, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Michelle, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to 2025!!! 00:00:52 - AGM 00:02:16 - What We’ve Been Up To 00:04:40 - Ariel Tried Hot Pot 00:10:02 - Ariel Is Into Pokemon 00:14:16 - Raeleen Got A Sourdough Starter 00:16:35 - Rae Is Into D&D 00:21:33 - Shrek Quest Update 00:23:01 - Biggest Book Haul of 2025 (so far) 00:41:35 - Half Arse Human by Leena Norms!!! 00:45:08 - Review: Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke 01:08:52 - Review: Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty 01:18:55 - What We’re Reading

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

We're reacting to our 2024 goals and creating our 2025 goals! HERE! WE! GO! Shrek Quest Bingo Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2RQwlryXtmtb4Ul7eO2bhK1e160gO-V/view?usp=drive_link Ariel's log of visiting every bookshop in Nova Scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00:00 - #275! 00:09:05 - 24 A24 Movies In 2024 Part 24 00:40:32 - Raeleen’s 2025 Goals 00:57:31 - Ariel’s 2025 Goals 01:06:35 - LIVE BOOK BREAKING 01:10:28 - 2025 TBR’s

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Ariel visited SEVENTEEN bookstores so she has a LOT of books! And we react to your stats! Nearly 3000 of you filled out the reading survey and left SO MUCH great information for us to look through! Ariel's log of visiting every bookshop in nova scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia The spreadsheet of community statistics for you to read through: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C74Hp9tXw6hFNlwjQN-Q9jg5nNKwjrN6SyNtHiZOSTI/edit?usp=sharing Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - Christmas Book Haul! 04:21 - Every Book Shop In Nova Scotia 46:12 - Community Statistics 2024

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

OUR BIGGEST EPISODE OF THE YEAR IS HERE!! WE ARE SO EXCITED!! Our favourite books, authors, covers, sub genres, and more! All of our reading statistics! It’s huge! Links mentioned: Our reading spreadsheet template: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/stuff Books Unbound Reading Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw699d4vD5qbQ7coa3M7Qq9XuH9cGvvvUMymAoI7qDglpATw/viewform Max from WellDoneBooks: https://www.instagram.com/welldonebooks?igsh=MWdvYzYyYm56c3FrNg== Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Raegreen 00:02:38 - Table of Contents 00:03:48 - Raeleen’s Top Books of 2024 00:13:03 - Ariel’s Top Books of 2024 00:23:30 - STATISTICS 00:34:17 - Spreadsheets 01:03:58 - QUESTIONS 01:12:12 - Sub-Genre of the Year 01:16:25 - 2025 Reading Trend Predictions 01:19:07 - Favourite Authors of 2024 01:21:22 - Cat Books: Final Edition 01:27:32 - DNF’s of 2024 01:30:02 - Book Memories

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Links mentioned: Yearly Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw699d4vD5qbQ7coa3M7Qq9XuH9cGvvvUMymAoI7qDglpATw/viewform Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Fill out our yearly reading survey! https://forms.gle/c5dsrrnC37U37M1UA Links mentioned:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionBooks and Brews market organizer: https://www.instagram.com/kydraslittlelibrary/Kings Co-op Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/kingscoopbookstore/Cahier Stationary: https://www.instagram.com/shop.cahier/Wildcard Candles: https://www.instagram.com/wildcardcandlecompany/ Support The Podcast:Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters:00:00 - #271!15:12 - Unbelievable Shawl22:12 - Life in the big winter city25:25 - Updates27:29 - Bookmark Subscription40:20 - Rae’s Book Haul

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Check out the new merch! https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

It's Ariel's first ever solo episode! Raeleen is moving so Ariel is doing a variety show! Links mentioned: Our new merch! https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound The Original "Off The Top Of Your Head" Book Tag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNeSnKaFCL0 News about John Green's new imprint: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96296-new-john-green-imprint-crash-course-books-coming-in-march.html Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Links mentioned: Link to the live show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/going-live-read-94377822 Max of WellDoneBooks: https://www.instagram.com/welldonebooks/ Poll for the Boiling Kettle vs Hot Potato Debate: https://www.patreon.com/posts/battle-of-terms-115368510 Glossary: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/glossary-of-terms Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - Raeleen’s Massive News… 10:39 - Rollerskating 16:27 - Book Haul! 27:12 - Reviews 29:50 - Ariel’s Vest 53:11 - Debate: Potato Vs. Kettle

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Rebecca, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Rebecca, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Disa, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Shaswar, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Disa, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Shaswar, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

The minitruck: https://www.bissettbooks.com/ Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/b... Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/b... Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram:   / books_unbound   Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/b... Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Disa, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Shaswar, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Disa, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Shaswar, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

EVENT DETAILS: Books Unbound Meet Up, September 22nd, 10:30am-2:30pm! Links mentioned: Glass Animals Tour: https://www.glassanimals.com/tour Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Active patrons: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Disa, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Katelyn, Kyli, Luna, Maria, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Phoebe, Sherralle, Tiffany, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - BOOKS UNBOUND MEETUP 07:03 - No Episode Next Week! 09:36 - Rae Went To A Concert 21:26 - Ariel Got Sick 25:37 - The Stranger Beside Me 30:37 - Jasper Jones DNF 33:42 - Snotgirl 39:34 - It’s Lonely At The Centre of the Earth 44:09 - Ye 46:49 - The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist 59:32 - The Mail Room

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024