Books Unbound
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About the podcast
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!
Episodes 333
#334 - One Ticket For the Reading Express, Please!
Raeleen went to a book sale! Ariel has completed her reading of all of Patrick Allaby's graphic novels! Plus bit life updates about Halloween activities!Links mentioned:Patrick Allaby …
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Raeleen went to a book sale! Ariel has completed her reading of all of Patrick Allaby's graphic novels! Plus bit life updates about Halloween activities!
Links mentioned:
Patrick Allaby: https://www.instagram.com/patrickallaby/
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Chapters:
00:00 - #334!
09:02 - Frenchy’s: The Musical
14:57 - Halloween 2026
21:48 - Book Sale Haul!
32:44 - What We’ve Read
38:58 - Rae’s Memoirs
53:24 - What We’re Reading
#333 - Raeleen is Literally Forcing Ariel To Donate Books?!
What books will we finish by the end of the year? Can you believe it's our 7 year anniversary of the podcast?! Raeleen issues a crazy challenge and Ariel has been secretly buying books all year long?! It's a …
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What books will we finish by the end of the year? Can you believe it's our 7 year anniversary of the podcast?! Raeleen issues a crazy challenge and Ariel has been secretly buying books all year long?! It's a big episode!
The End of the Year Book Tag:
1/ Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
2/ Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
3/ Is there a new release you're still waiting for?
4/ What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?
5/ Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?
6/ Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
Links mentioned:
Max's Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/welldonebooks/
Libby's AI Filter news: https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/libby-rolls-out-ai-filter-as-digital-libraries-brace-for-bot-books
Goodreads Half Stars news: https://goodereader.com/blog/amazon-news/goodreads-finally-supports-both-half-star-ratings
Support The Podcast:
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All the books we mentioned in this episode: booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jan-Willem, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00 - 7 Years!!!
01:45 - Music To Read To: Volume II!
02:36 - New Merch!
05:45 - Thank YOU!
07:31 - Book News
13:13 - Libby’s AI Sorting
18:53 - The End of the Year Book Tag
45:41 - A Rabbit Hole…
50:04 - A Little Haul
#332 - Ariel Had The Best Time EVER on the Anne of Green Gables Trip!
Ariel is back from her Anne of Green Gables trip and is telling Raeleen all about it! Plus it was Ariel’s birthday so we have a book haul and Raeleen has some autumnal reading updates!Support The Podcast:Join …
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Ariel is back from her Anne of Green Gables trip and is telling Raeleen all about it! Plus it was Ariel’s birthday so we have a book haul and Raeleen has some autumnal reading updates!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
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Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
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All the books we mentioned in this episode: booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jan-Willem, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Chasing Anne in PEI
00:14:33 - Book Haul!
00:28:09 - Book News
00:40:58 - More Chasing Anne Trip Details!!
00:54:24 - What Rae’s Been Reading!
01:13:54 - Acorn Woman’s Patreon Ad!
#331 - Ariel Read Hollywood, Ending and Promised To Not Spoil It!
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 …
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We're doing our quarterly check in, Raeleen reads a disappointing read, Ariel reads a hot new title, and both of us scheme about our plans for the final few reading months of the year!
Links mentioned:
CJ's new song, Painted Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMoWePmuXBE&list=OLAK5uy_mUqBkBi9rsa3p9G0BPwYgQvP87cSeKhA0
Nichola McNulty, the Legal Scholar: https://lnkd.in/p/dsQ_eSb5
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
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Need Info or Some Books?
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All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Q4???
00:05:28 - The Jane Austen Festival
00:14:54 - The Foyles Tag
00:18:43 - Rae’s New Job!
00:24:50 - What We’re Reading!
00:32:16 - Book Haul!
01:00:27 - Currently Reading
01:03:13 - Quarterly Update!
01:15:03 - Upcoming Schemes
#330 - A Farewell To Summer!
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 …
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Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00 - Autumn Is Here!!!
08:41 - Rae Went To Spirit Halloween
13:39 - What We Read
38:23 - The Mail Room
#329 - Coast to Coast Reading is BACK, baby!
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 …
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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/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!Chapters:
00:00 - Rae is Back in BC!
18:26 - Book Review: Albatross
28:00 - Currently Reading
41:51 - Haul!
59:52 - The Mail Room
#328 - The Dog Days of Summer Are Over
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 …
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We're in the middle of it all this summer! Raeleen hated a book, Ariel read the hottest book she's ever read, and both of us accidentally read the same book!
Links mentioned:
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary: https://www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Dog Days of Summer
00:04:54 - Meteor Shower
00:09:40 - The Newfoundland Trip
00:19:39 - Wolf Sanctuary
00:22:56 - Book Haul!
01:06:07 - Currently Reading
#327 - The Summer Heat is Boiling Our Reading!
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! …
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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/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!#326 - In The Field: Book Shopping Adventures Together in Calgary!
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 …
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Bookshops visited:
Fair’s Fair:
https://fairsfair.com/
Nekoto Books: https://nekotobooks.com/
Pages (Kensington): https://www.pageskensington.com/
Shelf Life Books:
https://www.shelflifebooks.ca/
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
#325 - This Is Going To Be The Greatest Reading Summer of Our Lives
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 …
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It's our quarterly update! Raeleen is doing a bookish ATTACK and Ariel is totally changing up her Monday mornings.
Check out the Book History of Nova Scotia website: https://www.bookhistoryofnovascotia.com/
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00 - Summer Is Here
09:45 - Book News
20:03 - End of the Quarter
33:21 - Our Q3 Goals….
46:14 - Reading Update
#324 - Ariel Finally Finished Her Book and She Didn't Like It!
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 …
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Ariel reads her first big disappointment of the year and Raeleen has discovered a whole new reading philosophy!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, The Gene Queens, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Quest For Waffle Fries
00:06:38 - Camping!
00:15:20 - F1 Update
00:17:35 - Rae’s New Bookshelf System
00:22:43 - Trip to the Museum!
00:24:47 - A New Book
00:28:34 - Review: The Mechanic
00:37:05 - Review: Eggshell Skull
00:58:19 - A Tangled Web…
01:05:13 - Total Mail Room
#323 - When Do We Start Calling This a Reading Slump???
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 …
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Ariel returns from a big trip! We both review the potatoes we ate this month and Raeleen reviews three books!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Start
00:03:53 - Book Haul!
00:13:41 - Summer Has STARTED
00:18:45 - Ariel’s Ferris Bueller Story
00:19:42 - Potatoes in Margate
00:22:21 - Rae’s Potato Catalogue
00:42:11 - E-Reader Review
00:52:57 - #currentlyreading
01:00:16 - The Mail Room
#322 - Are Blind Dates with Books A TRAP?!
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 …
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This may be shocking but Raeleen has another book haul, hehehe. Also ARiel went to a conference, is struggling with her currently reading, and Raeleen went to a sing-along!
Links mentioned:
Ariel's PEI Trip: https://www.chasinganne.com/
Quilt show: https://www.instagram.com/hangamaamiri/?hl=en
Chasing Anne PEI Trips: https://www.chasinganne.com
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - #322
00:01:11 - Mashed Potato…Movies!
00:09:19 - Currently Reading
00:24:01 - Jeep Mods
00:29:56 - Tri-Con!
00:50:42 - Haul City
01:22:55 - The Mail Room
#321 - Ariel Had a Terrible Bookshop Experience
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 …
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Raeleen is back with a juicy book haul, Ariel is in full Anne mode, and both of us visit family and have adventures!
Links mentioned:
Ariel's PEI Trip: https://www.chasinganne.com/
Our upcoming Mashed Potato May liveshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnJmZDLgYXo
Mashed Potato May Bingo Card: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
The Island of Doctor Moreau Audiobook read by Raeleen: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/island-of-doctor-moreau-full-audiobook-278323
Animal Farm Audiobook read by Ariel: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-full-read-105174
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - #321
00:01:43 - In The Swing of Mashed Potato May
00:03:56 - We Have Audiobooks!
00:07:03 - Chasing Anne: Spots Still Available!
00:09:35 - A Spring Vacation
00:20:18 - Book Haul
00:25:32 - Rae’s Journey to BC
00:51:38 - Re-Review: The Blue Castle
01:18:28 - The Mail Room
#320 - We're Ridin' The Readin' Wave 🌊
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 …
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Raeleen has a big thrifted book haul, Ariel has somehow gotten into the middle of four books, Raeleen has finished another Stephen King, and Ariel is testing a new mini e-reader... it's a juicy one!
Check out Ariel's Anne Trip! https://www.chasinganne.com/
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00 - Should Ariel Become A Surfer?
02:08 - Some News!
04:21 - Bingo Card!!!
07:35 - Our Mashed Potatoes 2026
09:47 - Book Haul
19:57 - Soup of the Day!
37:32 - “Chasing Anne”
40:18 - A New E-Reader
45:32 - Review: Doctor Sleep
53:06 - Book News
#319 - Our Reading Is Leading to Opportuni-TEA! 🍵
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 …
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We have a huge breakthrough on the tea front, people. Also books and f1 and snow but mainly the tea thing.
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome Welcome!
01:30 - Tea
09:28 - SHREKSBACK
18:28 - Tapping Maple Trees
20:09 - JURY DUTY
27:52 - Book News
49:31 - #currentlyreading
57:21 - A Little Haul
59:38 - The Mail Room
#318 - Will We Ever Stop Setting TBRs??? (We probably should..)
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 …
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It's the quarterly update! How are our goals going? What are our new reading dreams? Why does Raeleen have so many piles of books to share? All is revealed!
Links mentioned:
Ariel's Book Website Link: bookhistoryofnovascotia.com
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
#317 - Ariel Read A Book By a Fave Author and... Didn't Like It?! 💔
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 …
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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!
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - CJ’s 29th???
00:01:22 - Ariel’s Quest for a Mouse
00:09:43 - The Pride & Prejudice Trailer
00:11:48 - Jane Eyre Announcement
00:13:59 - Drive To SURVIVE
00:15:47 - Rae Update!
00:29:22 - Chattin’ Books
00:43:41 - #currentlyreading
00:54:25 - Book Hauls!
01:02:15 - Mail Room
#316 - Was Les Mis Too Challenging To Finish?
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 …
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Raeleen finishes three books, Ariel has an update about her TBR Challenge, and both of us haul new (sort of) books!
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#315 - Ariel is SOUPer Excited about Wuthering Heights
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 …
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Ariel is back from her trip with a haul and both Raeleen and Ariel undergo some serious tbr challenges... plus a very important backpack update.
Links mentioned:
When we originally hauled our backpacks: https://youtu.be/1YzCFurCH8E?si=-28js8gxUbZPzIxi&t=468
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Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!
#314 - Annotating Books is Completely Changing Raeleen's Reading!?
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 …
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In which Ariel has a haul from a big trip and Raeleen has finished FOUR books and is feeling invigorated by her newly discovered world of annotating!
Links mentioned:
Ariel's 10 year old video "Annotating Your Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lymm1OpFgaA
Ariel's 5 year old video "How I Annotate My Books": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDtcQ8SON_Q
The Book Leo's video on annotating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3fWRQqrUE
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
#313 - New Year, New Reading Problems
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 …
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It's our first reading update of the new year!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/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!
#312 - OUR 2026 READING GOALS!
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! …
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We’re reacting to our 2025 goals and sharing our 2026 dreams!!!
Links mentioned:
Ariel’s New Website: www.bookhistoryofnovascotia.com
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
#311 - Christmas Book Haul MADNESS + Reacting LIVE to YOUR 2025 Reading Stats!
... 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 …
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... oops, we instantly bought SO MANY BOOKS!
Links mentioned:
The version of the answers you can read through: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vxZ_K4V0w92Gk8e4y2NqsvClOCEGYL3HvcMxy3hcZjQ/edit
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
#310 - 2025 READING WRAP UP & STATS
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 …
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THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! TOP BOOKS! BOOK DATA! STATISTICS! READING TRENDS!
Links mentioned:
Reading Spreadsheet Template: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/stuff
Fill out our 2025 Reading Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOaqDlWh7z2bDMsq5m2lc2xugveJtr3jpMxF_JJG9p22g5cA/viewform
Article about niche bookstores: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/one-genre-bookstores-calgary-9.6989662Article about bookshops opening: https://globalnews.ca/news/10935412/a-new-chapter-bookworms-canada-independent-bookstores/)
Article about AI book winning a big prize: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/18/author-rie-qudan-why-i-used-chatgpt-to-write-my-prize-winning-novel
Support The Podcast:
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Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 2025 WRAP UP
00:03:29 - Milestones of 2025
00:05:13 - Raeleen’s Top Books of 2025
00:16:39 - Ariel’s To Books of 2025
00:30:17 - Spreadsheet Time!
01:15:36 - Mashed Potatoes 2025
01:30:58 - Subgenre of the Year
01:40:14 - Reading Predictions for 2026
01:51:22 - Favourite Authors of 2025
01:53:37 - Book Memories 2025
#309 - AI Stole Ariel’s Book Truck!
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-advent …
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Ai is coming for us all! No little truck is safe!
Links mentioned:
2025 Reader Survey: https://forms.gle/gHVtRXybD1w2Nz2u6
Larissa’s adventures: https://www.polarsteps.com/LarissaAC/16978275-were-going-on-an-adventure?s=b0fdb71c-fb97-4161-bfaf-ee89cf1a0b74
Chelle and Poppy’s Anne video: https://youtu.be/ag9xciyz_UE?si=ifJqcTLNZjsZJoPJ
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Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
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Need Info or Some Books?
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All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
Chapters:
00:00 - Community Reading Survey … is OPEN
04:30 - Life Updates!
07:08 - Ariel’s Advent Calendar
22:17 - Book Haul!
39:00 - Currently Reading
57:54 - The Mail Room
#308 - Raeleen's 30 Book Haul-Tacular
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 …
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Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, and Vanessa!
#307 - Raeleen Reads The Scariest Book She's Ever Read
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 …
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We read some spooky books, share our halloween weekends, and Raeleen gives a plumbing update!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, and Vanessa!
#306 - Celebrating Six Years With a Pathetic Book Update
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 …
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If our podcast was a child, he would be in Grade 1, he'd be reading, and he'd wear great outfits! To celebrate six years of Books Unbound we go on a walk down memory lane by sharing our favourite books from the past six years. Plus our usual life and reading updates!
Support The Podcast:
Join our and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Our website: booksunboundpodcast.com
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All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Chapters:
0:00 Thank you for six years!
8:09 Raeleen's move and plumbing mishap
20:32 Ariel went to the orchestra
31:13 Raeleen Reviews a Fear Street book
35:16 Raeleen's currently reading
36:46 Ariel's currently reading
43:03 Ariel's classics book haul
47:28 Six Years in Six Books!
1:02:20 Mail Room
1:07:23 Outro
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa!
#305 - Books on the cob?? 🌽
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 …
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Ariel turns 31! Raeleen goes to a NEW ZOO! We review books, haul them, and have a good bookish time!
Support The Podcast:
Join our and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire F, Claire M, Debra, Diana, Emily, Flower, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Judith, Karina, Kathleen, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Nicole H, Nicole S, Roisin, Sherralle, Sierra, Tiffany, Vanessa!
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