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Unbinding books to get to their hearts! Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay discuss the books they've read, the books they've bought, and recommend books to listeners every week!

Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay

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_mUqBkBi9rsa3p9G0BPwYgQvP87cSeKhA0Nichola McNulty, the Legal Scholar: https://lnkd.in/p/dsQ_eSb5Support 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 - Q4???00:05:28 - The Jane Austen Festival00:14:54 - The Foyles Tag00:18:43 - Rae’s New Job!00:24:50 - What We’re Reading!00:32:16 - Book Haul!01:00:27 - Currently Reading01:03:13 - Quarterly Update!01:15:03 - Upcoming Schemes

#331 - Ariel Read Hollywood, Ending and Promised To Not Spoil It!

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 - Autumn Is Here!!!08:41 - Rae Went To Spirit Halloween13:39 - What We Read38:23 - The Mail Room

#330 - A Farewell To Summer!

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.Links mentioned:Patrick Allaby: https://www.patrickallaby.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 - Rae is Back in BC!18:26 - Book Review: Albatross28:00 - Currently Reading41:51 - Haul!59:52 - The Mail Room

#329 - Coast to Coast Reading is BACK, baby!

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/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 - Dog Days of Summer00:04:54 - Meteor Shower00:09:40 - The Newfoundland Trip00:19:39 - Wolf Sanctuary00:22:56 - Book Haul!01:06:07 - Currently Reading

#328 - The Dog Days of Summer Are Over

Raeleen has read one of her favourite books of the year and Ariel is reporting in about how Summer Monday Mornings is going!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!

#327 - The Summer Heat is Boiling Our Reading!

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/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!

#326 - In The Field: Book Shopping Adventures Together in Calgary!

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

#325 - This Is Going To Be The Greatest Reading Summer of Our Lives

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

#324 - Ariel Finally Finished Her Book and She Didn't Like It!

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

#323 - When Do We Start Calling This a Reading Slump???

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

#322 - Are Blind Dates with Books A TRAP?!

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

#321 - Ariel Had a Terrible Bookshop Experience

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

#320 - We're Ridin' The Readin' Wave 🌊

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

#319 - Our Reading Is Leading to Opportuni-TEA! 🍵

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!

#318 - Will We Ever Stop Setting TBRs??? (We probably should..)

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

#317 - Ariel Read A Book By a Fave Author and... Didn't Like It?! 💔

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!

#316 - Was Les Mis Too Challenging To Finish?

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!

#315 - Ariel is SOUPer Excited about Wuthering Heights

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!

#314 - Annotating Books is Completely Changing Raeleen's Reading!?

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!

#313 - New Year, New Reading Problems

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!

#312 - OUR 2026 READING GOALS!

... 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!

#311 - Christmas Book Haul MADNESS + Reacting LIVE to YOUR 2025 Reading Stats!

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

#310 - 2025 READING WRAP UP & STATS

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

#309 - AI Stole Ariel’s Book Truck!

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!

#308 - Raeleen's 30 Book Haul-Tacular

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!

#307 - Raeleen Reads The Scariest Book She's Ever Read

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!

#306 - Celebrating Six Years With a Pathetic Book Update

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!

#305 - Books on the cob?? 🌽

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!

#304 - How Many Books Can We Fit In Our New Backpacks? 🎒

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!

#303 - Ariel Got Married in a BOOKSTORE!!

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!

#302 - We Chose Our Absolute Favourite Books Of All Time

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!

#301 - Book Stampede! 📚

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!

#300 - 300 Episode Celebration! FINALLY Righting a Serious Wrong 🥲

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!

#299 - The Reading Year is HALF WAY DONE?! 😱

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!

#298 - Confessing our Reading HOT TAKES, SINS, and TRANSGRESSIONS 🔥

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!

#297 - Raeleen DNF's THREE Heavy Hitters in a Row

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!

#296 - Why Ariel Isn't Buying Books Anymore

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!

#295 - Rant Week: Gilmore Girls, Mice, and MORE!

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

#294 - We Are In The Middle of SEVEN Books

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!

#293 - No Need To Worry, We're Still Reading Queens

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!

#292 - What if we never finish a book again?

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!

#291 - Raeleen Read 1000 Pages but Purchased 5000 Pages Worth Of NEW Books

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!

#290 - Raeleen's Slump is OVER, Baby!

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!

#289 - A Booker's Dozen Book Haul!!!

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!

#288 - Ariel Visited the ACTUAL Animal Farm In England!!!

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!

#287 - Reading Confessions: My Friends Give Awful Book Recommendations 🙈

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

#286 - We're A Quarter Done 2025 And Our Reading Is Falling Apart

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!

#285 - We're Reading The Biggest Books of the Year!

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!

#284 - Ariel Abandons Everything To Read Orwell (hehe)

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

#283 - Raeleen Literally Screeches with Book Fury

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!

#282 - Would You Use a Smartphone Sized Ereader? | Reviewing The Boox Palma

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

#281 - What The Hell Is a Silent Reading Club?!

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

#280 - Reading Confessions: Special Editions A Money Grab! 🦀

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

#279 - How Many Books Can Ariel Read At Once??

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/

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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

#278 - We Bough a BOATload of Books 🚢🥲

We've both read books about women who are bullied at work this week!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Rae is SWAMPED
01:34 - New Mug!!
09:38 - #WhereImReading
40:28 - What We’re Reading
44:55 - The Mail Room

#277 - Raeleen Actually Cried in H-Mart

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/

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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

#276 - Raeleen Went Ogre The Top With Book Buying

We're reacting to our 2024 goals and creating our 2025 goals! HERE! WE! GO!

Shrek Quest Bingo Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2RQwlryXtmtb4Ul7eO2bhK1e160gO-V/view?usp=drive_link
Ariel's log of visiting every bookshop in Nova Scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - #275!
00:09:05 - 24 A24 Movies In 2024 Part 24
00:40:32 - Raeleen’s 2025 Goals
00:57:31 - Ariel’s 2025 Goals
01:06:35 - LIVE BOOK BREAKING
01:10:28 - 2025 TBR’s

#275 - OUR 2025 READING GOALS!

Ariel visited SEVENTEEN bookstores so she has a LOT of books! And we react to your stats! Nearly 3000 of you filled out the reading survey and left SO MUCH great information for us to look through!

Ariel's log of visiting every bookshop in nova scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia
The spreadsheet of community statistics for you to read through: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C74Hp9tXw6hFNlwjQN-Q9jg5nNKwjrN6SyNtHiZOSTI/edit?usp=sharing

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Chapters:
00:00 - Christmas Book Haul!
04:21 - Every Book Shop In Nova Scotia
46:12 - Community Statistics 2024

#274 - Our Biggest Christmas Book Haul EVER! + Reacting to YOUR Reading Stats!

OUR BIGGEST EPISODE OF THE YEAR IS HERE!! WE ARE SO EXCITED!! Our favourite books, authors, covers, sub genres, and more! All of our reading statistics! It’s huge!

Links mentioned:
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Raegreen
00:02:38 - Table of Contents
00:03:48 - Raeleen’s Top Books of 2024
00:13:03 - Ariel’s Top Books of 2024
00:23:30 - STATISTICS
00:34:17 - Spreadsheets
01:03:58 - QUESTIONS
01:12:12 - Sub-Genre of the Year
01:16:25 - 2025 Reading Trend Predictions
01:19:07 - Favourite Authors of 2024
01:21:22 - Cat Books: Final Edition
01:27:32 - DNF’s of 2024
01:30:02 - Book Memories

#273 - 2024 READING WRAP UP & STATS!!

Links mentioned:
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#272 - The Countdown Is On!

Fill out our yearly reading survey! https://forms.gle/c5dsrrnC37U37M1UA Links mentioned:Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscriptionBooks and Brews market organizer: https://www.instagram.com/kydraslittlelibrary/Kings Co-op Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/kingscoopbookstore/Cahier Stationary: https://www.instagram.com/shop.cahier/Wildcard Candles: https://www.instagram.com/wildcardcandlecompany/Support The Podcast:Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unboundAriel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirtJoin our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksSubmit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.comUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe!Chapters:00:00 - #271!15:12 - Unbelievable Shawl22:12 - Life in the big winter city25:25 - Updates27:29 - Bookmark Subscription40:20 - Rae’s Book Haul

#271 - We Are Desperately Trying To Finish Our Reading Goals 🥵

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#270 - Apparently We're Psychic Because We're Accidentally Reading The Same Book! 🔮

It's Ariel's first ever solo episode! Raeleen is moving so Ariel is doing a variety show!

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#269 - Ariel Is Running The Podcast Alone!!

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#268 - Reading Confessions: Rainbow Bookshelves are OUT!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Raeleen’s Massive News…
10:39 - Rollerskating
16:27 - Book Haul!
27:12 - Reviews
29:50 - Ariel’s Vest
53:11 - Debate: Potato Vs. Kettle

#267 - JUICY GOSSIP! RAELEEN IS LEAVING BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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#266 - Ariel Commits To An Insane TBR Challenge

#265 - Raeleen Cried in an Airport About Ham

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#264 - 5th Year Anniversary!!!

#263 - Quarterly Update & Jane Austen Festival Stories!!

The minitruck: https://www.bissettbooks.com/

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#262 - Our Mini Truck Meetup! 🚚

#261 - Big Nova Scotia Book Haul REUNION EPISODE!

EVENT DETAILS: Books Unbound Meet Up, September 22nd, 10:30am-2:30pm!

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Chapters:
00:00 - BOOKS UNBOUND MEETUP
07:03 - No Episode Next Week!
09:36 - Rae Went To A Concert
21:26 - Ariel Got Sick
25:37 - The Stranger Beside Me
30:37 - Jasper Jones DNF
33:42 - Snotgirl
39:34 - It’s Lonely At The Centre of the Earth
44:09 - Ye
46:49 - The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist
59:32 - The Mail Room

#260 - Did Ariel Read Zero Books or MANY Books While Sick??

Links mentioned:
Bissett Books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bissettbooks

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?

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Chapters:
00:00 - Summerween
13:50 - Bissett Books Lounge
25:36 - Our Event
29:22 - The End of the Year Book Tag!
50:29 - Reading Update


#259 - We're FALLING Into The End of the Year 🍂

New hair, big weather update, Raeleen goes to a book sale, we both finish some reads, and we're both in the middle of two new things!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Hair Dyes
06:09 - The End of the Summer
12:40 - Book Sale
14:44 - Book Haul!
18:54 - A Mini Truck Event!
22:38 - What we read this week
39:29 - What we’re reading
53:47 - Goals Check-In
55:48 - Mail Room

#258 - Revisiting Our Awkward Highschool Years 😳

We bought a bunch... but we've also read a bunch!!

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - An Incredible Dubstep Save
00:00:50 - 257?
00:09:37 - The Quarry
00:16:45 - The Path
00:17:57 - Ariel’s Gripe
00:21:21 - Book Haul!
00:35:54 - What We Read This Week
01:02:54 - The Mail Room

#257 - We're Actually Reading The Books We're Buying, Who Would Have Thought It!

We've both had a very admin and sports filled week!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Admin Days
00:50 - Cat Checkup
02:10 - Passport Renewal
16:00 - Rae’s Sabbath!
18:25 - Rae’s Anniversary!
21:30 - Mini Truck Disaster
32:21 - What We’re Reading
49:51 - The Mail Room

#256 - Reading is a Full Contact Sport!

New releases, more friendship books, Raeleen doesn't know what ot read next... it's a good one!

Links mentioned:
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Leena's Book: https://www.instagram.com/p/C76iU8ON7c_/?hl=en
Jen's Book: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxdZynoNDAU

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Chapters:
00:00 - Peak Peach
03:01 - Weather Report
04:21 - Ariel’s Eye Appointment
12:14 - What is Orthokeratology?
17:06 - Rae’s Glasses Story
26:26 - Mini Truck Updates!
29:29 - Reading Updates
35:00 - What We Finished
52:10 - Currently Reading
59:40 - The Mail Room

#255 - Can We Even See What We're Reading?!

Big yikes! We're reading some weird stuff this week (but also lots of non-weird books) and enjoying the olympics!

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Chapters:
00:00 - Rae’s Amazing Sweater
02:32 - Our New AUDIOBOOK
12:26 - The Olympics
18:53 - Book Haul!
28:41 - Cards Anyone???
40:10 - Two-Week Wait
46:31 - Felicity by Mary Oliver

#254 - Raeleen Wears Her New Sweater (Is It Made Of Human Hair?)

This is a meaty one! Ariel reads four books and Raeleen finishes two (including one MASSIVE accomplishment and one big failure) and lots more reading updates too!

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - #253
00:07:16 - Terry Fox
00:07:49 - Raeleen’s Road Trip!
00:22:05 - Book Haul
00:29:47 - What We Read This Week
01:07:39 - Currently Reading
01:13:13 - The Mail Room
01:21:58 - Solid Quote
01:23:59 - HUGE announcement


#253 - Raeleen Reads Her Worst Book of the Year

We're doing another Reading Confessions episode! In this one we have three Amy's who are all worried about very different bookish problems and Kelly who feels that her books are "so 2015"!

Links mentioned:
Leena Norms: https://www.instagram.com/leenanorms/
Article about books and the environment: https://www.dw.com/en/paper-book-or-e-reader-which-is-better-for-the-planet/
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#252 - Reading Confessions: I'm Reading 10 Books At Once And It's Stressing Me The Hell Out!

Links mentioned:
Kayley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleyhyde?igsh=MWNhbHVoYm5ncjJweQ==
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Chapters:
00:00 - KAYLEY HYDE!!!
06:28 - Raeleen’s Summer Days
10:37 - Kayley’s Trip Highlights
15:28 - Gravol Saved Ariel
17:37 - Book Truck Update
18:56 - The Chickens
23:55 - Guest Questionnaire
35:53 - Rae’s Garden
48:11 - Triple Book Haul!


#251 - We Saw Whales and Bought Lots of Books! With Kayley Hyde!

The minitruck has hit the road! Here are the stories from the first event!

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Chapters:
00:00 - ARIEL DID IT
15:50 - More Book Truck Stats
50:30 - Reading Updates
58:57 - The Mail Room

#250 - Ariel Did Her First Minitruck Bookmobile Event!

We're looking at our goals and facing the facts: can we still get any of these done?

Links mentioned:
Raeleen's Crochet Sunflower Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8GtC0U15mY
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Q2 Review!
00:02:02 - Mini-Truck Update
00:12:27 - Raeleen & The Solstice
00:16:02 - Reading Update 📚
00:29:04 - Q2 Check-In
00:49:15 - How are we feeling about our goals?
01:00:43 - Stats!

#249 - Quarterly Reading Goals Check In: Have We Fallen Too Far Behind?

Raeleen got new carpets, Ariel painted the truck (live on the podcast), Raeleen reads a super popular book and isn't quite sure what the hype is about, and Ariel recaps her adventures to Green Gables!

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Overalls Mode
00:11:53 - The Pins Are Here!
00:15:07 - Rae’s House Update
00:21:59 - Ariel’s Anne of Green Gables Adventure
00:48:39 - Book Haul!
01:11:09 - The Mail Room

#248 - Ariel Actually Went To Green Gables!!!

Raeleen has to read in the dark, Ariel goes to bookshops in Toronto, and both of us finish some more mashed potato reads!

Links mentioned:

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George RR Martin article: https://theweek.com/feature/briefing/1022767/a-complete-timeline-of-george-rr-martins-progress-on-the-winds-of-winter


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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Redleen 2.0
00:04:04 - 10,000 Subscribers!
00:08:07 - Rae’s House Updates
00:15:26 - Trip To Rontis’
00:19:14 - On Waffles
00:22:59 - Ariel’s Tooth Kerfuffle
00:27:10 - Book Haul!
00:36:20 - What We Read This Week
01:11:18 - The Mail Room

#247 - Raeleen Has To Read in the Dark From Now On

Raeleen reads a book she LOVES, Ariel has lots of minitruck updates, and we both do a peach hair check in.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Redleen
01:26 - Peach Hair Journey Recap
10:53 - BIG Mini Truck Update
17:40 - The STAMP
20:33 - Ordering The Books
36:14 - What We Read This Week
54:07 - Book Haul


#246 - Ariel Has Huge Minitruck News! 🚛

Raeleen is loving her #currentlyreading, Ariel is battling a door, and we both read a very similar book.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Billie Eilish: New Album Thoughts
13:00 - British Shop Expedition
25:05 - Ariel’s Door Repair
28:55 - What We Finished
43:37 - The Mail Room


#245 - Raeleen’s Dreams are Kafkaesque 🪲

It's nighttime and Ariel has a lot of squirrel stories.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Ariel’s Squirrel
10:09 - Raeleen’s Spider
12:11 - Raeleen’s DJ Debut
16:29 - More Squirrel Stories
20:20 - What We Read This Week
33:44 - Book Haul!
38:47 - Mashed Potato May Check In
43:10 - The Mail Room
49:30 - New BALLCAPS


#244 - A Squirrel Stole Ariel's Book

We’re forest girls! Raeleen has just returned from camping and Ariel is buying forest books in the big city.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Forest Episode?
05:11 - Breakfast In London
07:38 - Rae’s Camping Adventure
21:43 - Book Haul!
37:24 - What We Finished!
51:03 - The Mail Room

#242 - We’re “Lichen” Our Forest Reads 🍄🌲

Ariel is back from England! She has more books to haul and Raeleen has more books to DNF!

Links mentioned:

The Mashed Potato Pin: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/mashed-potato-enamel-pin
Raeleen's list of books for the truck: https://bookshop.org/lists/raeleen-s-picks-for-the-book-truck
Ariel's list of mermaid books: https://bookshop.org/lists/mermaid-books-books-unbound-podcast?


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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Thrilled To Be Home
00:02:36 - Ariel’s Flight Rule
00:08:17 - Another Party!
00:18:31 - Antique Update
00:22:51 - Book Haul!
00:34:15 - Mashed Potato May Update
00:49:30 - Who’s That Frog?
00:50:50 - Lists Are The Bist
00:52:39 - Book Truck Update
01:02:51 - The Mail Room

#243 - This Is Becoming Raeleen's Year of DNFs

Raeleen found a gem at the thrift store and Ariel is in jolly England buying books again!

Links mentioned:

The Mashed Potato Pin: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/mashed-potato-enamel-pin
The George Orwell Essay on Tea: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/a-nice-cup-of-tea/
Designer of the pin: https://www.instagram.com/shelfworndrawn/


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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Start
00:01:30 - Mashed Potato May!
00:11:53 - Camping
00:19:26 - Mini Truck Update!
00:22:08 - Book Haul
00:37:53 - What We Read
00:50:52 - The Mail Room
01:05:24 - TBR CHALLENGE


#241 - Forget Eating Them, We're READING Our Fish & Chips!!

Ariel sees the eclipse, does more tea reviews and reads a classic, Raeleen hosts a Twin Peaks party, and reads a new favourite book!

Links mentioned:

		Our new peach beanie: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/books-beanie
		Free patreon mini pod where we made "Dream Bookshop Table Displays": https://www.patreon.com/posts/58273044
		Westminster Bookshop in Fredericton: https://westminster.bookmarkreads.ca/
		Sally Rooney’s new novel Intermezzo to be published in September: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/29/sally-rooney-new-novel-intermezzo-to-be-published-in-september
		Brenna Thummler’s Sheets will be released as a beautiful box set on September 10th: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2fS_JWLwUa/?hl=en&img_index=3
		Turtles All the Way Down has a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XBFNmV0Bzc
		50th anniversary edition of Carrie: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/hodder-to-publish-50th-anniversary-of-carrie-with-introduction-by-margaret-atwood
		The letters of Emily Dickerson: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4N2WGWtQXA/
		Amy Adams and Jenna Ortega will star in Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/amy-adams-joining-jenna-ortega-taika-waititis-klara-and-the-sun-1235778914/
		Lily Gladstone to star in The Memory Police by Yoko Ozawa: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lily-gladstone-to-star-in-memory-police-movie-1235807134/


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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Peach Hats!
00:01:38 - The Tea
00:05:58 - Party Queens
00:14:01 - The Eclipse
00:22:22 - Book Hauls
00:29:51 - Slow Days, Fast Company
00:34:45 - Of Mice and Men
00:41:49 - The Island of Doctor Moreau
00:44:41 - Don’t Go Without Me
00:50:09 - Snow Crash
01:03:22 - Book News
01:10:51 - The Mail Room


#240 - Falling into Darkness: Seeing the Eclipse and Vampire Books!!

We're a quarter of the way into the year so it's time for a big reading goal check in! We also review tea, talk about sourdough bread, read some listener comments, and more!

Links mentioned:
Ariel's Sourdough Reading Vlog: https://youtu.be/bMh6w-O6u-Q
Raeleen's Sourdough Recipe: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/beginners-sourdough-bread-recipe
Raeleen's current favourite yoga video: https://youtu.be/mBoFPfqehDE?si=jYFCRS7wi7YoD50g

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - A tea update
00:08:37 - Bookshelf Shakeup!
00:13:52 - Rae’s new cross-stitch
00:15:27 - Rae’s new hobbie…
00:22:11 - Q1 UPDATE
00:30:07 - Goals
00:37:19 - Statistics
00:43:26 - What we’ve read in 2024
01:04:21 - Tiny Haul
01:05:58 - The Mail Room
01:14:07 - NOTE: Next Week’s Episode


#239 - From Sourdough to Shrek, We're SWAMPIN Our Quarterly Reading Goals

We buddy read a book for the most fun reason ever and we recommend cozy Japanese books!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Rae’s Cardigan!
03:20 - Life Updates
12:59 - Book Haul!
19:23 - Something Really Fun Happened…
38:04 - Recommendations For Kat Dennings
44:59 - Cozy Recommendations


#238 - Our Most Important Buddy Read Of All Time

Raeleen has a wild birthday party, Ariel joins a book club even after everything we've said, new books are hauled, some books are reviews, and a new website is launched!

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Every Bookshop in Nova Scotia: https://www.everybookshopinnovascotia.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00 - We’re Just Peachy
06:00 - How was your week?
13:25 - everybookshopinnovascotia.com
16:08 - Book Haul
25:24 - Minitruck Update
32:52 - Ariel Joined A Book Club
55:26 - Mail Room

#237 - Ariel Controversially Joins a Book Club??

Raeleen is on a crochet mission, Ariel read some books she didn't quite love, and we both have (ironically) a book haul, hehe.

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#236 - Why We're No Longer Buying Books!

A promise is a promise! Peach hair is here! Plus some peach reads and a book haul from Raeleen.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - PEACH EDITION
04:35 - Our Peach Stuff
07:13 - Peach Hats Available Now!
14:55 - What is Peach?
22:32 - Peach Book Reviews
35:08 - Ariel’s Momofuku Experience
38:24 - What We Read
45:11 - DNF Spree
52:09 - A Little Book Haul
53:52 - The Mail Room


#235 - WE DYED OUR HAIR PEACH FOR YOU 🍑

After a week in NYC Ariel is back some stories and Raeleen has sort of spent sometime in Brooklyn too...

Links mentioned:
Leftover bookmarks available now: https://store.dftba.com/collections/all/products/2023-leftover-bookmark-bundle
Leftover stickers available now: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/2023-leftover-sticker-pack
Ariel's appearance on The End of the World Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3iO5qFtutl/
The bookmark artist, Sophie Edell: https://www.instagram.com/dittoecho/
Manacled (the fan fiction Raeleen is reading): https://senlinyuwrites.wixsite.com/fanfic/manacled

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Here We Are
00:01:41 - Ariel Went To New York
00:19:47 - Raeleen & Yogalates
00:23:17 - New Bookmarks!
00:25:29 - Ariel Was On Another Podcast???
00:26:47 - Rae Got A PS5
00:28:38 - Book Hauls!
00:42:03 - Book Reviews
00:50:55 - A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith
00:54:23 - On Writing by Stephen King
00:58:37 - Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
01:03:46 - The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan
01:08:00 - Currently Reading

#234 - Ariel Went To NYC And Only Bought 5 Books?! (That's progress, people!)

This month in reading confessions we hear from TWO people suffering with their book clubs, a book annotating disaster, a librarian losing love for books, and someone who hates epigraphs!

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#233 - Reading Confessions: Is Joining A Book Club A Massive Mistake???

Raeleen sent Ariel a few books, Ariel finished a letter collection, and Raeleen is still chugging away at a big classic!

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