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| #334 - One Ticket For the Reading Express, Please! | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:59:48 | |
Raeleen went to a book sale! Ariel has completed her reading of all of Patrick Allaby's graphic novels! Plus bit life updates about Halloween activities! Links mentioned: Patrick Allaby: https://www.instagram.com/patrickallaby/ Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/books_unbound Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: booksunboundpodcast.com/books Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jan-Willem, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - #334! 09:02 - Frenchy’s: The Musical 14:57 - Halloween 2026 21:48 - Book Sale Haul! 32:44 - What We’ve Read 38:58 - Rae’s Memoirs 53:24 - What We’re Reading | |||
| #333 - Raeleen is Literally Forcing Ariel To Donate Books?! | 26 Oct 2026 | 01:09:43 | |
What books will we finish by the end of the year? Can you believe it's our 7 year anniversary of the podcast?! Raeleen issues a crazy challenge and Ariel has been secretly buying books all year long?! It's a big episode! The End of the Year Book Tag: 1/ 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/ Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year? 6/ Have you already started making reading plans for next year? Links mentioned: Max's Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welldonebooks/ Libby's AI Filter news: https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/libby-rolls-out-ai-filter-as-digital-libraries-brace-for-bot-books Goodreads Half Stars news: https://goodereader.com/blog/amazon-news/goodreads-finally-supports-both-half-star-ratings Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/books_unbound Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: booksunboundpodcast.com/books Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jan-Willem, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - 7 Years!!! 01:45 - Music To Read To: Volume II! 02:36 - New Merch! 05:45 - Thank YOU! 07:31 - Book News 13:13 - Libby’s AI Sorting 18:53 - The End of the Year Book Tag 45:41 - A Rabbit Hole… 50:04 - A Little Haul | |||
| #332 - Ariel Had The Best Time EVER on the Anne of Green Gables Trip! | 12 Oct 2026 | 01:17:23 | |
Ariel is back from her Anne of Green Gables trip and is telling Raeleen all about it! Plus it was Ariel’s birthday so we have a book haul and Raeleen has some autumnal reading updates! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/books_unbound Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: booksunboundpodcast.com/books Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jan-Willem, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Chasing Anne in PEI 00:14:33 - Book Haul! 00:28:09 - Book News 00:40:58 - More Chasing Anne Trip Details!! 00:54:24 - What Rae’s Been Reading! 01:13:54 - Acorn Woman’s Patreon Ad! | |||
| #331 - Ariel Read Hollywood, Ending and Promised To Not Spoil It! | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:24:58 | |
We're doing our quarterly check in, Raeleen reads a disappointing read, Ariel reads a hot new title, and both of us scheme about our plans for the final few reading months of the year! Links mentioned: CJ's new song, Painted Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMoWePmuXBE&list=OLAK5uy_mUqBkBi9rsa3p9G0BPwYgQvP87cSeKhA0 Nichola McNulty, the Legal Scholar: https://lnkd.in/p/dsQ_eSb5 Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Q4??? 00:05:28 - The Jane Austen Festival 00:14:54 - The Foyles Tag 00:18:43 - Rae’s New Job! 00:24:50 - What We’re Reading! 00:32:16 - Book Haul! 01:00:27 - Currently Reading 01:03:13 - Quarterly Update! 01:15:03 - Upcoming Schemes | |||
| #330 - A Farewell To Summer! | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:46:26 | |
Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - Autumn Is Here!!! 08:41 - Rae Went To Spirit Halloween 13:39 - What We Read 38:23 - The Mail Room | |||
| #329 - Coast to Coast Reading is BACK, baby! | 31 Aug 2026 | 01:09:32 | |
Raeleen has finished her big move and is picking her next read live on the air! Ariel is a big rereading mood and has been buying books in unusual ways. Chapters: 00:00 - Rae is Back in BC! 18:26 - Book Review: Albatross 28:00 - Currently Reading 41:51 - Haul! 59:52 - The Mail Room | |||
| #328 - The Dog Days of Summer Are Over | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:17:03 | |
We're in the middle of it all this summer! Raeleen hated a book, Ariel read the hottest book she's ever read, and both of us accidentally read the same book! Links mentioned: Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary: https://www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/ Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Dog Days of Summer 00:04:54 - Meteor Shower 00:09:40 - The Newfoundland Trip 00:19:39 - Wolf Sanctuary 00:22:56 - Book Haul! 01:06:07 - Currently Reading | |||
| #327 - The Summer Heat is Boiling Our Reading! | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:14:05 | |
Raeleen has read one of her favourite books of the year and Ariel is reporting in about how Summer Monday Mornings is going! | |||
| #326 - In The Field: Book Shopping Adventures Together in Calgary! | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:53:13 | |
Bookshops visited: Fair’s Fair: https://fairsfair.com/ Nekoto Books: https://nekotobooks.com/ Pages (Kensington): https://www.pageskensington.com/ Shelf Life Books: https://www.shelflifebooks.ca/ Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! | |||
| #325 - This Is Going To Be The Greatest Reading Summer of Our Lives | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:13:18 | |
It's our quarterly update! Raeleen is doing a bookish ATTACK and Ariel is totally changing up her Monday mornings. Check out the Book History of Nova Scotia website: https://www.bookhistoryofnovascotia.com/ Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - Summer Is Here 09:45 - Book News 20:03 - End of the Quarter 33:21 - Our Q3 Goals…. 46:14 - Reading Update | |||
| #324 - Ariel Finally Finished Her Book and She Didn't Like It! | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:14:53 | |
Ariel reads her first big disappointment of the year and Raeleen has discovered a whole new reading philosophy! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Quest For Waffle Fries 00:06:38 - Camping! 00:15:20 - F1 Update 00:17:35 - Rae’s New Bookshelf System 00:22:43 - Trip to the Museum! 00:24:47 - A New Book 00:28:34 - Review: The Mechanic 00:37:05 - Review: Eggshell Skull 00:58:19 - A Tangled Web… 01:05:13 - Total Mail Room | |||
| #323 - When Do We Start Calling This a Reading Slump??? | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:13:08 | |
Ariel returns from a big trip! We both review the potatoes we ate this month and Raeleen reviews three books! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:53 - Book Haul! 00:13:41 - Summer Has STARTED 00:18:45 - Ariel’s Ferris Bueller Story 00:19:42 - Potatoes in Margate 00:22:21 - Rae’s Potato Catalogue 00:42:11 - E-Reader Review 00:52:57 - #currentlyreading 01:00:16 - The Mail Room | |||
| #322 - Are Blind Dates with Books A TRAP?! | 25 May 2026 | 01:34:41 | |
This may be shocking but Raeleen has another book haul, hehehe. Also ARiel went to a conference, is struggling with her currently reading, and Raeleen went to a sing-along! Links mentioned: Ariel's PEI Trip: https://www.chasinganne.com/ Quilt show: https://www.instagram.com/hangamaamiri/?hl=en Chasing Anne PEI Trips: https://www.chasinganne.com Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - #322 00:01:11 - Mashed Potato…Movies! 00:09:19 - Currently Reading 00:24:01 - Jeep Mods 00:29:56 - Tri-Con! 00:50:42 - Haul City 01:22:55 - The Mail Room | |||
| #321 - Ariel Had a Terrible Bookshop Experience | 11 May 2026 | 01:23:26 | |
Raeleen is back with a juicy book haul, Ariel is in full Anne mode, and both of us visit family and have adventures! Links mentioned: Ariel's PEI Trip: https://www.chasinganne.com/ Our upcoming Mashed Potato May liveshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnJmZDLgYXo Mashed Potato May Bingo Card: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ The Island of Doctor Moreau Audiobook read by Raeleen: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/island-of-doctor-moreau-full-audiobook-278323 Animal Farm Audiobook read by Ariel: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-full-read-105174 Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - #321 00:01:43 - In The Swing of Mashed Potato May 00:03:56 - We Have Audiobooks! 00:07:03 - Chasing Anne: Spots Still Available! 00:09:35 - A Spring Vacation 00:20:18 - Book Haul 00:25:32 - Rae’s Journey to BC 00:51:38 - Re-Review: The Blue Castle 01:18:28 - The Mail Room | |||
| #320 - We're Ridin' The Readin' Wave 🌊 | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:08:36 | |
Raeleen has a big thrifted book haul, Ariel has somehow gotten into the middle of four books, Raeleen has finished another Stephen King, and Ariel is testing a new mini e-reader... it's a juicy one! Check out Ariel's Anne Trip! https://www.chasinganne.com/ Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - Should Ariel Become A Surfer? 02:08 - Some News! 04:21 - Bingo Card!!! 07:35 - Our Mashed Potatoes 2026 09:47 - Book Haul 19:57 - Soup of the Day! 37:32 - “Chasing Anne” 40:18 - A New E-Reader 45:32 - Review: Doctor Sleep 53:06 - Book News | |||
| #319 - Our Reading Is Leading to Opportuni-TEA! 🍵 | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:08:55 | |
We have a huge breakthrough on the tea front, people. Also books and f1 and snow but mainly the tea thing. Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Welcome! 01:30 - Tea 09:28 - SHREKSBACK 18:28 - Tapping Maple Trees 20:09 - JURY DUTY 27:52 - Book News 49:31 - #currentlyreading 57:21 - A Little Haul 59:38 - The Mail Room | |||
| #318 - Will We Ever Stop Setting TBRs??? (We probably should..) | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:42:29 | |
It's the quarterly update! How are our goals going? What are our new reading dreams? Why does Raeleen have so many piles of books to share? All is revealed! Links mentioned: Ariel's Book Website Link: bookhistoryofnovascotia.com Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! | |||
| #317 - Ariel Read A Book By a Fave Author and... Didn't Like It?! 💔 | 16 Mar 2026 | 01:11:38 | |
This episode is packed with updates! Raeleen saw Les Mis on the stage, Ariel is deep into F1, Raeleen went to an exclusive zoo event, and Ariel eats peanuts by the sea... another classic! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! Chapters: 00:00:00 - CJ’s 29th??? 00:01:22 - Ariel’s Quest for a Mouse 00:09:43 - The Pride & Prejudice Trailer 00:11:48 - Jane Eyre Announcement 00:13:59 - Drive To SURVIVE 00:15:47 - Rae Update! 00:29:22 - Chattin’ Books 00:43:41 - #currentlyreading 00:54:25 - Book Hauls! 01:02:15 - Mail Room | |||
| #316 - Was Les Mis Too Challenging To Finish? | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:09:47 | |
Raeleen finishes three books, Ariel has an update about her TBR Challenge, and both of us haul new (sort of) books! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! | |||
| #315 - Ariel is SOUPer Excited about Wuthering Heights | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:23:21 | |
Ariel is back from her trip with a haul and both Raeleen and Ariel undergo some serious tbr challenges... plus a very important backpack update. Links mentioned: When we originally hauled our backpacks: https://youtu.be/1YzCFurCH8E?si=-28js8gxUbZPzIxi&t=468 Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany! | |||
| #314 - Annotating Books is Completely Changing Raeleen's Reading!? | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:18:08 | |
In which Ariel has a haul from a big trip and Raeleen has finished FOUR books and is feeling invigorated by her newly discovered world of annotating! Links mentioned: Ariel's 10 year old video "Annotating Your Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lymm1OpFgaA Ariel's 5 year old video "How I Annotate My Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDtcQ8SON_Q The Book Leo's video on annotating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3fWRQqrUE Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa! | |||
| #313 - New Year, New Reading Problems | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:11:40 | |
It's our first reading update of the new year! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound 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, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa! | |||
| #312 - OUR 2026 READING GOALS! | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:23:06 | |
We’re reacting to our 2025 goals and sharing our 2026 dreams!!! Links mentioned: Ariel’s New Website: www.bookhistoryofnovascotia.com Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, 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! | |||
| #311 - Christmas Book Haul MADNESS + Reacting LIVE to YOUR 2025 Reading Stats! | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:49:51 | |
... oops, we instantly bought SO MANY BOOKS! Links mentioned: The version of the answers you can read through: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vxZ_K4V0w92Gk8e4y2NqsvClOCEGYL3HvcMxy3hcZjQ/edit Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, 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! | |||
| #310 - 2025 READING WRAP UP & STATS | 22 Dec 2025 | 02:03:00 | |
THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! TOP BOOKS! BOOK DATA! STATISTICS! READING TRENDS! Links mentioned: Reading Spreadsheet Template: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/stuff Fill out our 2025 Reading Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOaqDlWh7z2bDMsq5m2lc2xugveJtr3jpMxF_JJG9p22g5cA/viewform Article about niche bookstores: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/one-genre-bookstores-calgary-9.6989662Article about bookshops opening: https://globalnews.ca/news/10935412/a-new-chapter-bookworms-canada-independent-bookstores/) Article about AI book winning a big prize: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/18/author-rie-qudan-why-i-used-chatgpt-to-write-my-prize-winning-novel Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, 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: 00:00:00 - 2025 WRAP UP 00:03:29 - Milestones of 2025 00:05:13 - Raeleen’s Top Books of 2025 00:16:39 - Ariel’s To Books of 2025 00:30:17 - Spreadsheet Time! 01:15:36 - Mashed Potatoes 2025 01:30:58 - Subgenre of the Year 01:40:14 - Reading Predictions for 2026 01:51:22 - Favourite Authors of 2025 01:53:37 - Book Memories 2025 | |||
| #309 - AI Stole Ariel’s Book Truck! | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:10:08 | |
Ai is coming for us all! No little truck is safe! Links mentioned: 2025 Reader Survey: https://forms.gle/gHVtRXybD1w2Nz2u6 Larissa’s adventures: https://www.polarsteps.com/LarissaAC/16978275-were-going-on-an-adventure?s=b0fdb71c-fb97-4161-bfaf-ee89cf1a0b74 Chelle 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/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, 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 OPEN 04:30 - Life Updates! 07:08 - Ariel’s Advent Calendar 22:17 - Book Haul! 39:00 - Currently Reading 57:54 - The Mail Room | |||
| #308 - Raeleen's 30 Book Haul-Tacular | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:14:38 | |
Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound 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, 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! | |||
| #307 - Raeleen Reads The Scariest Book She's Ever Read | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:05:06 | |
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/booksunbound Follow 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/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books 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, 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! | |||
| #306 - Celebrating Six Years With a Pathetic Book Update | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:08:35 | |
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/booksunbound Follow 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/books Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound Use 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 mishap 20:32 Ariel went to the orchestra 31:13 Raeleen Reviews a Fear Street book 35:16 Raeleen's currently reading 36:46 Ariel's currently reading 43:03 Ariel's classics book haul 47:28 Six Years in Six Books! 1:02:20 Mail Room 1:07:23 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! | |||
| #305 - Books on the cob?? 🌽 | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:08:12 | |
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/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, 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! | |||
| #304 - How Many Books Can We Fit In Our New Backpacks? 🎒 | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:47:37 | |
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 Tag 1. 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? Support The Podcast: Need Info or Some Books? Our Patrons: | |||
| #303 - Ariel Got Married in a BOOKSTORE!! | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:43:35 | |
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/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Links mentioned: Ariel's Wedding Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/ArielBissett Claire's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6aJZodZz9k 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, 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! | |||
| #302 - We Chose Our Absolute Favourite Books Of All Time | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:06:24 | |
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/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, 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! | |||
| #301 - Book Stampede! 📚 | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:03:57 | |
Happy summer vacation everyone! Enjoy a double book haul! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound 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! | |||
| #300 - 300 Episode Celebration! FINALLY Righting a Serious Wrong 🥲 | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:05:00 | |
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/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, 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! | |||
| #299 - The Reading Year is HALF WAY DONE?! 😱 | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:24:18 | |
Quarterly update, book haul, book reviews, zoo stories, concerts... this episode has it all! Links mentioned: Merch sale: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Patreon update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-patreon-133625846 Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound 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 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, 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! | |||
| #298 - Confessing our Reading HOT TAKES, SINS, and TRANSGRESSIONS 🔥 | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:58:27 | |
Things get real but now we are atoned! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound 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 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, 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! | |||
| #297 - Raeleen DNF's THREE Heavy Hitters in a Row | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:02:45 | |
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/booksunbound 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 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, 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! | |||
| #296 - Why Ariel Isn't Buying Books Anymore | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:02:51 | |
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/booksunbound 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 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, 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! | |||
| #295 - Rant Week: Gilmore Girls, Mice, and MORE! | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:58:33 | |
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/booksunbound 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 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: 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! | |||
| #294 - We Are In The Middle of SEVEN Books | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:51:41 | |
A very different reading week! Support The Podcast: Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound 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 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: 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 Updates 02:05 - CAT 16:00 - The Books Of It All 38:08 - Is Annie Bot Sci-Fi? 43:27 - The Mail Room | |||
| #293 - No Need To Worry, We're Still Reading Queens | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:14:57 | |
Last week we challenged ourselves... did we accomplish our goals?? Links mentioned: Raeleen's Favourite Neck Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vTJHUDB5ak Ariel'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-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, 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! | |||
| #292 - What if we never finish a book again? | 26 May 2025 | 01:10:09 | |
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 EST Second live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm EST Details here: patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned: Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqG Instagram 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-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, 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! | |||
| #291 - Raeleen Read 1000 Pages but Purchased 5000 Pages Worth Of NEW Books | 19 May 2025 | 01:07:44 | |
Raeleen finishes A MASSIVE books and Ariel sits in AWE. Book Club Schedule: First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm EST Second live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm EST Details here: patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned: Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqG Instagram 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-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, 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! | |||
| #290 - Raeleen's Slump is OVER, Baby! | 12 May 2025 | 00:43:40 | |
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/XWmfnXaGqG Mashed 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-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, 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! | |||
| #289 - A Booker's Dozen Book Haul!!! | 05 May 2025 | 01:10:38 | |
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-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, 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! | |||
| #288 - Ariel Visited the ACTUAL Animal Farm In England!!! | 28 Apr 2025 | 01:19:40 | |
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=4OwlRjoSaDA Swimming 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-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, 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! | |||
| #287 - Reading Confessions: My Friends Give Awful Book Recommendations 🙈 | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:03:18 | |
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-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, 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! | |||
| #286 - We're A Quarter Done 2025 And Our Reading Is Falling Apart | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:07:01 | |
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=en Sunrise on the Reaping Reading Vlog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125340870 Book Binding Video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125398193 Raeleen'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-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, 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 - #286 01:39 - “Music To Read To” EP 04:22 - New Designs! 05:55 - Spring Cleaning 10:47 - Rain In Calgary 16:05 - Currently Reading 31:02 - Quarterly Report 55:28 - The Mail Room | |||
| #285 - We're Reading The Biggest Books of the Year! | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:03:17 | |
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-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, 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! | |||