Unbound Book Babes
by Kristin and Bobbi
Are you a fantastical bookworm who visits grand libraries on vacation? Yeah, us too. Join us on Sundays as we talk about book news, book reviews, great books made into terrible movies, and more. If you're struggling with the length of your TBR or interested in finding more books to add to it, this is the show for you! Oh, and did I mention we love chili peppers? ;)
Episodes
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#56 Unlocking the Secrets of Story Archetypes: Master Your Narrative Structure! 📚✨
Dive into the fascinating world of story archetypes and narrative structures with us! Discover how classic tales like Cinderella, Harry Potter, and The Year of the Reaper utilize timeless plot patterns that span cultures and eras. Explore over 50 archetypes from renowned literary minds such as…
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#55 Decoding BookTok & Bookstagram: Master Modern Book Lingo with Us!📚☕✨
Lost and confused by all these book abbreviations on BookTok and Bookstagram? 😰 Searching for that one acronym or term? Join us in this episode and expand your knowledge of all the most popular terms you need to know! TBR? OTP? PNR? What are the meanings behind all these acronyms? Join us in…
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#54 Join Unbound Book Club for Exclusive Reads and Perks - June Pick: "Year of the Reaper" by Makiia Lucier!📚
Dive into a world of captivating reads with Unbound Book Club! For just $2/month or $20/year, enjoy EXCLUSIVE weekly bonus chapter recaps, social media templates for your favorite quotes, and join our vibrant community using #unboundbookclub. Upcoming Picks: June: "Year of the Reaper" by Makiia...
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#53 The Block Party 2024 Fallout: Celebrities, IG Algorithm, and Amazon's Book Ban
Join us as we dive into the aftermath of the Block Party 2024 and its ripple effects on social media, including the controversial move to block celebrities and their affiliates from dominating platforms meant for everyday users. We discuss the impact on both influencers and indie authors, whose...
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#52 Bookworms' Coffee Chat: What We've Been Reading | Weekly Book Podcast
Bottoms up! 📚☕ We had a few adventures (literally) this month, and read some psychological thrillers – sometimes, we like to go deep into the mystery, and other times, into the trenches of epic fantasy. Here’s what we’ve been up to! Settle down in your most comfortable chair with your favorite...
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Lightlark Review and Author Controversy 2024
This week we reviewed the book Lightlark by Alex Aster the first book in The Lightlark Saga series. We begin with a synopsis of the story (no spoilers). Then we discussed the details of the book and why we liked or didn’t like it. Kristin asks some good questions and points out potential plot...
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#50 How Gen Z and Millennials are Reviving THIS Public Space
Millennials and Gen Z are reviving this public space and rapidly changing how we utilize our local libraries. Gen Z nd Millennials are often blamed for… well everything but there has been a resurgence in libraries due to these younger generations. Her at the Unbound Book Babes, we couldn’t be…
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#49 | Bobbi learns something about herself, and we have BIG feelings about what we read so far
This week we sit down to discuss our reading journey after being 1/4th of the way through the year (uh, wut?). Bobbi learns something pivotal to reading and had LOTS of issues getting books recently. Kristin has a change of heart about audiobooks and found a new favorite author. Check out our…
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#48 Lauren M. Leisure | Author Interview on The Benevolence and Blood Series
Author Lauren M. Leasure joins us today for an interview. We discover more about the process of writing her first series: Benevolence and Blood. Currently two books with a novella out in April and the third and final? Book in progress! Preorder the Unmasked Novella now: The Benevolence and Blood...
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#47 Improve your reading with these bookish things | Reading Gadgets and Accessories
We have been testing some Tiktok, and Instagram reading gadgets. We let you know which ones are the best and which ones not to spend your money on. Let us know if you have anything that makes your reading experience more enjoyable in the comments! Product Links:...
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#46 Free Books | Libraries real cost to provide free audio and e-books
Libraries face high licensing fees to hold some copies of leased digital content. This includes ebook and audiobook formats for us patrons to consume “for free”. Kristin and Bobbi discuss that very real cost and some of the impact it can have on financials and time for different library…
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#45 The Best Libraries in the World | Trinity College Dublin & Huntington Beach
In this episode, Kristin and Bobbi take you on a trip to visit two very different but stunning Libraries. We discuss our visit to see The Long Room at Trinity College in Dublin where we speak about historical Irish items related to the national emblem and the Easter Rising. A bloody, 6-day…
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#44 Unpopular Opinions: Negative Book Reviews and Other Topics
In this episode, the unbound book babes tackle the unpopular opinion about negative book reviews. Discussing the taboo topic of sending negative reviews directly to an author's inbox. Should you tag an author in your book review? Who is the audience of Goodreads book reviews and how helpful are...
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#43 Already Overwhelmed| 2024 Reading Goals and Strategy to Read More, No, it's NOT 300 books…
In this episode, the Unbound Book Babes chat about their 2024 reading goals, slumps, and how to attack their TBR. As well as the mediums they want to utilize to achieve their 2024 reading goals. Also, did Kristin not only listen to, but ENJOY an audiobook? See our website to see our 2024 TBR.…
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#42 Kindle, Onyx, Kobo, Nook - Which eReader is best
Today we explore the differences between some of the top eReader brands to determine which eReader is the right one for you. We dive into the specs of each one including the cost and charging type. Yes, charging type because one of these uses a micro USB to charge - yuck! Check out our page:...
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#41 Kindle Features You NEED to know for Better Reading
We give 16 different tips and tricks to best organize and use your Amazon Kindle eReader. Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Our website: https://sites.google.com/view/unboundbookbabes/home?authuser=0 Save money with Rakuten - and Kobo...
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#40 Sarah J. Mass Used Conspiracy Theory in Crescent City Plot | Crescent City Theories
This week the Unbound Book Babes dive into the conspiracy theories that SJM may be using in her series Crescent City: House of Sky and Breathe & House of Earth and Blood & House of Flame and Shadow. We dive into the themes in her books that lead us to connect the dots between her books and…
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#38 | Books we are excited to read in 2024!
The babes share with you their most anticipated reads for 2024 in this episode. Books that will be released in 2024 and books awaiting their turn on our TBRs. Be sure to let us know what's on your 2024 reading goals and list! Check out our page:...
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#37 | Book Recommendations for 2024 that aren’t Sarah J. Maas
In this episode, the babes discuss 6 different book recommendations for you to read in 2024. That is if you can handle them. Ranging from sweet small-town romances to dark adult romances with special gifts of warning these books will definitely make you feel something. No promises that it's a…
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#36 | Book Review of Psycho Gods A Highly Recommended Fantasy Read
This episode is all about the final book in the Cruel Shiftverse. We discuss the wrap-up of Aran's story and if the King's grovel enough to be accepted by her. We discuss our thoughts on how the author Jasmine Mas ties up loose ends and what we would have liked to see more of in the story. We end...
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4 Book Apps and the Best Way to Read Books Free | That Are Not Using Amazon
In this episode, we discuss the best ways to start reading in 2024. We cover using various free reading apps and even alternative subscriptions to Amazon Kindle. Many of these alternatives will save you money or have a rewards system that you can earn free books. We save the best reading app for...
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#34 We Review Madame, The End Of The Salacious Players Club
*SPOILERS FOR ALL SPC IN AUDIO/VIDEO* This week Kristin and Bobbi review Madame the sixth installment of The Salacious Players Club series by Sara Cate (@saracatebooks). We then rank the series by what our favorite twisted spicy storyline is. The cover photograph was captured by Wander Aguiar...
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#33 Powell's is a Problem: Boycotting the Worlds Largest Indie Bookstore
Powell’s Books, a destination used book store in Portland, OR, has been negotiating with their workers following a Labor Day strike. Learn where they are in their discussions with the ILWU Local #5....
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#32 Japanese Folklore and Fantasy Book Recommendation: Shadow of the Fox Trilogy
Japanese Folklore and Fantasy Book Recommendation: Shadow of the Fox Trilogy https://yokai.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitodama#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%2C%20hitodama%20(Japanese,where%20their%20name%20comes%20from....
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#31 LeVar Burton, Colleen Hoover, and Banned Book Conspiracy Theories
This week we discuss the host for the National Book Awards and Colleen Hoover's critics. Plus, did Kristin stumble on a bookish conspiracy theory?
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Unbound game of Boink, Marry, Dispatch
The unbound book babes play an unhinged game of Boink, Marry, Dispatch with the characters from Trilina Pucci’s, the More the Merrier Series and the King Brothers Series You can find all 5 books on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy. Characters from: Tangled in Tinsel Knot So Lucky Truth Worship Depraved
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#30 Finnish Folklore and Fantasy Book Recommendation: River of Shadows
In this episode, the Unbound Book Babes talk about Finnish folklore as seen in River of Shadows by Karina Halle. Join us to chat about the gods of the underworld in Finnish folklore and mythology. Sources: River of Shadow Trilogy: #1 Underworld Gods #2 Crown of Crimson #3 City of Darkness release...
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#29 How Much Can Authors Make Using a Publisher
This week the Unbound Book Babes react to the TikTok video by Sim Kern (@simkern) reviewing author payments and royalties from publishers. Upcoming release: Madame by Sarah Cate Oct 12, 2023 Hopeless Elise Silver Oct 13, 2023 Carnage by Shantel Tessier Oct 31, 2023 74th National Book Awards...
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# 28 How Folklore Inspired The Bear and the Nightingale
Kristin teaches us about Russian Folklore and how it inspired The Bear and the Nightingale. The Bear and the Nightingale is book #1 in The Winter Night Trilogy witch was nominated for Best Fantasy and Best Debut Good Reads Author in 2017. Outside of the published blurb below there are no…
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#27 The Unnamed ACOTAR5 and Mystery Fourth Wing/Iron Flame Release
We dive into details about Sarah J. Maas' writing habits and interview where she announces ACOTAR5. Some thoughts and theories pop up too. We also discuss the untitled, no-cover, mystery book that is currently a best seller for Red Tower Books and Rebecca Yarros. What else is being released with...
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#25 Drew Barrymore Blacklisted
The Unbound Book Babes give a quick and dirty Book News Round Up. Books Discussed: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Assistant to the Villain by Hanna Nicole Maehrer Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
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#24 Throne of Glass MADlibs
Using Chat GPT for the only thing it is good for - making us laugh or cry. We asked AI to give us a prompt for Madlibs loosely based on Throne of Glass. Kristin and Bobbi fill in the blanks and hilarity ensues. Tune in for the chaos. hear the chaos that was the end result. Alternative: We use…
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#23 September 2023 Book Releases for Spooky Season and Fantasy Lovers
In this episode, Kristin and Bobbi share books that will be released in September and debate reading an incomplete series. We cover some thrillers to get you into the mood for a spooky season. Bobbi shares several highly anticipated fantasy releases that are sure to shake up your TBR.…
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#22 A Why Choose, But You Have to Maasaverse Addition
Spoilers for TOG, ACOTAR, & CC In this episode Kristin and Bobbi play This or That and Would You Rather using characters and scenarios from the world of Sarah J. Maas! And oh boy! Are some of these choices hard…especially the last choice Kristin prompts Bobbi with! Books Series Mentioned: Throne…
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#21 Scholastic Book Fairs Cancelled? Plus, how to train like a warrior...on Booktok
We Rebranded to Unbound Book Babes! In this week's news chat, we discuss how to train like a Valkyrie on TikTok with creators @bodysamantix and @annapenbrooke. Learn how to fight and wield swords then march up 10,000 steps. A fun realistic way to bring our favorite A Court of Thorns and Roses and…
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#20 Amazon KDP at the lowest, AI "Authors", and Convincing You to Read: One Quote is All it Takes
This week's episode highlights the hot-button issue causing some authors to leave Kindle Unlimited. Is AI going too far or will it not take over? Based on information from an "author" using it, it seems far off still. Bobbi and Kristin read each other one quote from 3 books each to try and…
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#19 Casting Psycho Shifters and Psycho Devils - The Cruel Shift Verse By Jasmine Mas
In this episode Kristin and Bobbi fan-cast Psycho Shifters and Psycho Devils by Jasmine Mas (@jasminemasbooks). We excluded spoilers and focused on character names and descriptions, so you can still listen even if you have not read the books! Across the currently released 5 books Jasmine has over...
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#18 Bottom 5 Reads of the Year
In this week's episode, Kristin and Bobbi discuss their 5 least favorite reads of the year and why they fell flat. Is there such a thing as too much smut? Listen and find out Bobbi's hot take on it. Be sure to follow us on IG @getinourroom and on Tiktok @giormedia Timestamps: Kristin's Books…
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#17 Top 5 Reads of the Year, Plus Booktok Drama and Tea
This week's episode is spilling over with tea. We highlight Booktok drama, so please feel free to listen if you want to know why you should stay out of DMs. We also discuss the disturbing events and tea around Archie Hammer an actor (loose use of the word here) with alleged nefarious desires. We...
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#16 ACOSF Fan Theories and Reading Funny 1-Star Reviews
*This Episode Contains Spoilers for All of ACOTAR Series* *Spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* *Spoilers for Crescent City, but not really because Kristin hasn't even read them* This week Kristin and Bobbi dive deep into a discussion about the world of Sarah J. Maas. With the...
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#15 ACOFAS Fan Theories and Reading Funny 1-Star Reviews
*This Episode Contains Spoilers for All of ACOTAR Series* *Light spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* In this episode, we head back into the Maasaverse and discuss some of Kristin and Bobbi's fan theories about Elain, Azriel, and Mor. Afterward, we read funny 1-star reviews of A...
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#14 ACOWAR Fan Theories and Reading Funny 1-Star Reviews
*This Episode Contains Spoilers for All of ACOTAR Series* *Light spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* In this episode, we dive back into the Maasaverse and discuss some of Bobbi's fan theories about bat boy 'daddy' Azriel "Shadow Singer". After we dive into reading funny 1-star...
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#13 ACOMAF Fan Theories and Reading 1-Star Reviews
*This Episode Contains Spoilers for A Court of Mist and Fury* *Light spoilers Throne of Glass series, but they lack detail* Do you have fan theories for the Maasaverse? Well, we do too. In this episode, Bobbi shares some of her theories in this episode with Kristin. The topics range around the...
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# 12 - ACOTAR Fan Theories and reading funny 1-Star Reviews
In this episode, we dive into the Maasaverse and discuss fan theories and some of Bobbi's thoughts about what could be going on. The Maas-fae string theory is real and we need answers. After we dive into reading funny 1-star reviews of A Court of Thornes and Roses. Hearing people's take on…
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#11 - Interview with Trilina Pucci on Her New Book, Knot So Lucky, Available July 3rd.
Author of 11 prurient books, from the Sinful to the Holi-date "ish" series, each story leaves the crest of your thighs aching and your mind considering, “Would I like that?” She’s the master of comedy and pop culture references with a sultry twist and men that care for themselves while providing...
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#10 - Interview with Lucinda Dark on New Book Crown of Blood and Glass
Writer of over 40 contemporary and fantasy romances. Gifting the world with angsty, bold females drawn to dark corners of hearts. New worlds with forms of magic and blessed power that leave you doe-eyed for the Sun and Fire. Plots to beat the odds and come out on top. We interview Lucinda Dark on...
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#9 - Amplifying Voices of the LGBTQ+ Community, Discussing Red, White and Royal Blue and If You Could Be Mine
In this week's episode, the girls discuss LGBTQ+ ahead of Pride Month. The goal of this episode is to amplify the voices of the community and highlight books that have LGBTQ+ characters, or themes. Be sure to check out readsrainbow.com for releases in June along with following the two people…
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#8 - The Wicked Will Rise and The Kiss Quotient Reviews, 2 Fiction Winners for The Pulitzer Prize? First Time in 105 Year History!
The girls discuss the books they finished and what they purchased this week! Also, what's a Pulitzer and how did two books win the fiction category - for the first time in the prize's 105-year history...? Plus a deep dive review into The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang and The Wicked Will Rise by...
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#7 - I Rather Be Reading, Bobbi watches The Punisher, The Bones of Benevolence Release Date, Plus a Football Stars Debut Children's Book.
This week Bobbi discusses her experience watching "The Punisher" for the first time! But does she even like it? Lauren M. Leasure posted her cover reveal AND the release date for her next book, The Bones of Benevolence. Coming July 11th with an Ebook preorder on May 19th. Plus find out what 1970s...
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#6 - Good Book, Terrible Review? The Sin of Saints, Haunting Adeline, Mind F*ck. INDE BOOKSTORE DAY HAUL!
The girls discuss how Kristin definitely, totally, took a week off reading...NOT! What Bobbi read this week and Kristin, cough, cough... spicy. How you can support your local Independent bookstores without setting foot in them. Check out the Libro.fm app (not sponsored). Plus hear all about the...
About this show
Are you a fantastical bookworm who visits grand libraries on vacation? Yeah, us too. Join us on Sundays as we talk about book news, book reviews, great books made into terrible movies, and more. If you're struggling with the length of your TBR or interested in finding more books to add to it, this is the show for you! Oh, and did I mention we love chili peppers? ;)
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Kristin and Bobbi