Books Unbound

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 Here09:45 - Book News20:03 - End of the Quarter33:21 - Our Q3 Goals….46:14 - Reading Update

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 Fries00:06:38 - Camping!00:15:20 - F1 Update00:17:35 - Rae’s New Bookshelf System00:22:43 - Trip to the Museum!00:24:47 - A New Book00:28:34 - Review: The Mechanic00:37:05 - Review: Eggshell Skull00:58:19 - A Tangled Web…01:05:13 - Total Mail Room

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 - Start00:03:53 - Book Haul!00:13:41 - Summer Has STARTED00:18:45 - Ariel’s Ferris Bueller Story00:19:42 - Potatoes in Margate00:22:21 - Rae’s Potato Catalogue00:42:11 - E-Reader Review00:52:57 - #currentlyreading01:00:16 - The Mail Room

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=enChasing Anne PEI Trips: https://www.chasinganne.comSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 - #32200:01:11 - Mashed Potato…Movies!00:09:19 - Currently Reading00:24:01 - Jeep Mods00:29:56 - Tri-Con!00:50:42 - Haul City01:22:55 - The Mail Room

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=nnJmZDLgYXoMashed 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-278323Animal Farm Audiobook read by Ariel: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-full-read-105174Support 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 - #32100:01:43 - In The Swing of Mashed Potato May00:03:56 - We Have Audiobooks!00:07:03 - Chasing Anne: Spots Still Available!00:09:35 - A Spring Vacation00:20:18 - Book Haul00:25:32 - Rae’s Journey to BC00:51:38 - Re-Review: The Blue Castle01:18:28 - The Mail Room

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 202609:47 - Book Haul19:57 - Soup of the Day!37:32 - “Chasing Anne”40:18 - A New E-Reader45:32 - Review: Doctor Sleep53:06 - Book News

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 - Tea09:28 - SHREKSBACK18:28 - Tapping Maple Trees20:09 - JURY DUTY27:52 - Book News49:31 - #currentlyreading57:21 - A Little Haul59:38 - The Mail Room

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.comSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 Mouse00:09:43 - The Pride & Prejudice Trailer00:11:48 - Jane Eyre Announcement00:13:59 - Drive To SURVIVE00:15:47 - Rae Update!00:29:22 - Chattin’ Books00:43:41 - #currentlyreading00:54:25 - Book Hauls!01:02:15 - Mail Room

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/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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=468Support 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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=lymm1OpFgaAAriel's 5 year old video "How I Annotate My Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDtcQ8SON_QThe Book Leo's video on annotating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3fWRQqrUESupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

It's our first reading update of the new year!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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

We’re reacting to our 2025 goals and sharing our 2026 dreams!!!Links mentioned:Ariel’s New Website: www.bookhistoryofnovascotia.comSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

... 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/editSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! TOP BOOKS! BOOK DATA! STATISTICS! READING TRENDS! Links mentioned:Reading Spreadsheet Template: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/stuffFill out our 2025 Reading Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOaqDlWh7z2bDMsq5m2lc2xugveJtr3jpMxF_JJG9p22g5cA/viewformArticle 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-novelSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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 UP00:03:29 - Milestones of 202500:05:13 - Raeleen’s Top Books of 202500:16:39 - Ariel’s To Books of 202500:30:17 - Spreadsheet Time!01:15:36 - Mashed Potatoes 202501:30:58 - Subgenre of the Year01:40:14 - Reading Predictions for 202601:51:22 - Favourite Authors of 202501:53:37 - Book Memories 2025

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=ifJqcTLNZjsZJoPJSupport 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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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.comNeed 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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.com⁠⁠Need 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/3dyW1XwChapters: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 OutroOur 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!

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/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!

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/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/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!

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=-6aJZodZz9kNeed 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/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!

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/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!

Happy summer vacation everyone! Enjoy a double book haul!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/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!

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-133625846Support 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/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!

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-133625846Support 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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=bissettbooksSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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=6FyHoo4VfxgSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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-unboundBook Club Schedule:First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm ESTSecond live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm ESTDetails here:  patreon.com/booksunboundLinks 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/booksunboundLinks 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/729817457262460938/1367635539947421766/1368669569673199696Support 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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-126903107Support 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/booksunboundSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/viewSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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_cSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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=ErsieSon5BMSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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/3dyW1XwOur 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!

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-stampSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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-stampSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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-stampSupport 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/3dyW1XwOur 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

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

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

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