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Books Unbound

By Ariel Bissett & Raeleen Lemay

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!
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#43 - The Racing To Read Book Tag!

Books UnboundJul 23, 2020

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26:44
#237 - Ariel Controversially Joins a Book Club??

#237 - Ariel Controversially Joins a Book Club??

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!


Links mentioned:

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


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All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books

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A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Ashley, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jo, Jude, Katelyn, Laila, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar!


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

Mar 26, 202401:04:09
#236 - Why We're No Longer Buying Books!

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

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


Links mentioned:

Our new peach hat: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/books-beanie

Daisy cardigan pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaIPX20u7JA

Leftover Bookmarks: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/2023-leftover-bookmark-bundle


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Need Info or Some Books?

All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books

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Mar 18, 202401:05:05
#235 - WE DYED OUR HAIR PEACH FOR YOU 🍑

#235 - WE DYED OUR HAIR PEACH FOR YOU 🍑

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


Links mentioned:

Our new peach hat: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/books-beanie

Daisy cardigan pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaIPX20u7JA


Support The Podcast:

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Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound

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Need Info or Some Books?

All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books

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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Ashley, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jo, Jude, Katelyn, Laila, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar!


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


Mar 11, 202401:07:60
#234 - Ariel Went To NYC And Only Bought 5 Books?! (That's progress, people!)

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

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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Need Info or Some Books?

All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books

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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jess, Jessie, Jo, Jude, Katelyn, Laila, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Sherralle, Simon, and Tamar!


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

Mar 04, 202401:14:49
#233 - Reading Confessions: Is Joining A Book Club A Massive Mistake???

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

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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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emily, Emma, Hannah, Inbar, Jess, Jessie, Jude, Katelyn, Laila, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar!

Feb 26, 202459:59
#232 - Raeleen Gifted Ariel an Engagement Book

#232 - Raeleen Gifted Ariel an Engagement Book

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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Feb 19, 202455:34
#231 - Raeleen Finally Read A Great Book

#231 - Raeleen Finally Read A Great Book

Raeleen reads a new favourite, Ariel has a breakdown about a weird letter collection, and Ariel answers some engagement related questions!


Links mentioned:

Maddy Vian, our amazing designer: https://www.instagram.com/maddyology


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Need Info or Some Books?

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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emily, Emma, Hannah, Inbar, Jess, Jessie, Jude, Katelyn, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar!


Timestamps:

00:00 - Yola!

06:01 - Raeleen’s New Social Media

13:54 - Powerpoint Party

16:06 - Big Old Storm

21:05 - What Are We Reading?

22:31 - Review: Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century

39:50 - A Tree Grows In Brookyn

42:55 - The Mail Room

56:12 - Kindle Woes

Feb 12, 202458:39
#230 - Ariel Has An ENGAGING Story... (aka She Got ENGAGED 💍)

#230 - Ariel Has An ENGAGING Story... (aka She Got ENGAGED 💍)

Links mentioned:

Playlist Raeleen mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gIUkbs2ovmAarHk7LtgGG?si=mvJGhH23SM2GNrk0iNalIA&pi=u-Gs_QtJpmRpKI&nd=1&dlsi=02ebaec638ad48da

Bitter Melon Bindery Bookbinding YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bittermelonbindery


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Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound

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Need Info or Some Books?

All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books

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A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emily, Emma, Hannah, Inbar, Jess, Jessie, Jude, Katelyn, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar!


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - ARIEL IS ENGAGED

00:18:31 - Post Instagram Life

00:24:56 - Peach Hair Update

00:32:40 - Book Haul!

00:45:42 - Raeleen Reading Update

01:03:00 - Review: I Who Have Never Known Men

01:07:32 - Currently Reading

01:10:20 - The Mail Room!

Feb 05, 202401:20:25
#229 - Reading Confessions: I Regret Buying My Kindle!

#229 - Reading Confessions: I Regret Buying My Kindle!

Links mentioned:

Wine cellar analogy tweet: https://twitter.com/MumblinDeafRo/status/1476337023288057857

Parrots like eating books: https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/mfb4rs/comment/gsmix4v/?utm_source=share&utm[…]m=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Some facts about books and the environment: https://ciraig.org/index.php/blog/what-is-the-most-eco-friendly-option-for-reading-a-book/


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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emily, Emma, Hannah, Inbar, Jess, Jessie, Jude, Katelyn, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar! 


Timestamps:


00:00:00 - Back With Advice!

00:03:24 - Remembering Heely’s

00:05:02 - Bookmobile Update

00:22:07 - HUGE NEWS

00:28:43 - Daniella: The Huge TBR

00:35:50 - Daniella: The Huge TBR

00:41:57 - Brenna: New Book Homes

00:51:41 - Valentine: Making Bookish Friends

01:01:52 - Rachel: Favourite Books Bum Me Out

01:09:02 - Emily: Kindle Conundrum

Jan 29, 202401:22:12
#228 - Rereading Animal Farm Made Ariel Cry and Cry

#228 - Rereading Animal Farm Made Ariel Cry and Cry

Links mentioned:

Animal Farm Audiobook: https://www.patreon.com/booksunbound/shop/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-full-read-105174?source=storefront

Ali Abdaal's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal


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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Simon, Tamar!


Timestamps:

00:00 - Cozy Edition!!

04:22 - Mastering The Art of Winter

06:10 - The Bookmobile LIVES

19:48 - Animal Farm Audiobook

27:09 - Book Review: Stoner

34:57 - Letters To Eugene

39:41 - The Nakano Thrift Shop

42:13 - Does Raeleen miss working in a bookshop?

45:33 - Book Haul!!

52:28 - The Mail Room!

Jan 22, 202401:05:12
#227 - Have Our Reading Goals Already Flown Out The Window?

#227 - Have Our Reading Goals Already Flown Out The Window?

Links mentioned:

Crochet Bandana Tutorial: https://hayhaycrochet.com/crochet-patterns/accessories/beginner-crochet-bandana/


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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Simon, Tamar!


Timestamps:


00:00 - 2024 Edition!!!

01:00 - “CJ is shockingly good”

03:20 - Ariel’s Ordering Ordeal

07:06 - Raeleen Rollerskates!

10:23 - How 2024 Is Kicking Off

18:50 - Reading Updates

20:18 - Review: Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler

26:42 - Review: A Prayer For The Crown Shy by Becky Chambers

31:02 - Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

35:44 - Ariel Travels To Chapters!

41:24 - Currently Reading

49:18 - THE MAIL ROOM


Jan 15, 202401:02:60
#226 - OUR 2024 READING GOALS!

#226 - OUR 2024 READING GOALS!

It’s TIME! The New Year is here so we’re revealing how we did on our 2023 goals and sharing our 2024 plans!


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Our Patrons:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Productivity Unbound

03:31 - Thank you!!!

05:57 - 2023 TBR

09:47 - 2024 TBR

13:33 - Ariel’s Tiny Potatoes

14:40 - Studious Potatoes

19:17 - New Releases

31:52 - 2023 Resolution Review

49:29 - OUR 2024 RESOLUTIONS


Jan 02, 202401:33:13
#225 - CHRISTMAS BOOK HAUL + REACTING TO LISTENER READING STATISTICS!

#225 - CHRISTMAS BOOK HAUL + REACTING TO LISTENER READING STATISTICS!

Can you guess what our listeners most popular favourite book of the year was?? We had an absolute RIOT going over all of your reading statistics! Plus we had to share what books we got for Christmas! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? 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: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Christina, Claire, Emma, Haley, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Rebecca, Sarah, Simon, Tamar!

Dec 31, 202301:35:14
#224 - 2023 READING WRAP UP AND STATS!

#224 - 2023 READING WRAP UP AND STATS!

The end of the year is here and it's time to reveal our favourite books of the year, how many books we read, and a LOT more!! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? 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: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Christina, Claire, Emma, Haley, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Rebecca, Sarah, Simon, Tamar!

Dec 25, 202301:27:50
#223 - Reading Confessions: My Husband Keeps Buying Ugly Books

#223 - Reading Confessions: My Husband Keeps Buying Ugly Books

Links mentioned:

Fill out the Books Unbound 2023 Reading Survey!: https://forms.gle/9c8xkPG7R7SW15nJ6


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Need Info or Some Books?

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Our Patrons:

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Dec 18, 202301:00:52
#222 - Reading The Most Depraved Book We've Ever Read

#222 - Reading The Most Depraved Book We've Ever Read

Links mentioned:

Fill out the Books Unbound 2023 Reading Survey!: https://forms.gle/9c8xkPG7R7SW15nJ6

Books Unbound Stardew Valley Book Tag
   -Farmer: a book that doesn’t say much but is good anyway
   -Grandpa: a book you read a long time ago but still think about
   -Sebastian: A book that would wear a leather jacket and smoke cigarettes if it were a person
   -Harvey: a book about a niche interest
   -Shane: a book that’s a bit of a mess
   -Penny: a book that’s quietly beautiful
   -Sam: a book that grew on you
   -Abigail: a book with a purple cover
   -Elliott: a book about a writer/writing
   -Maru: a book that’s smarter than you
   -Haley: a book with a very pretty cover
   -Emily: a character who loves arts & crafts
   -Alex: a book about sports
   -Leah: a book set in the woods
   -Krobus: a book by a reclusive author

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Need Info or Some Books?

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Our Patrons:

A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Christina, Claire, Emma, Haley, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Rebecca, Sarah, Simon, Tamar!

Dec 11, 202301:08:54
#221 - Are We Going To Fail Our Goals??

#221 - Are We Going To Fail Our Goals??

Links mentioned:


Books Unbound 2023 Reading Survey: https://forms.gle/9c8xkPG7R7SW15nJ6


Booker Prize: https://www.cbc.ca/books/irish-author-paul-lynch-wins-2023-booker-prize-for-dystopian-novel-prophet-song-1.7040668

Giller Prize: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/scotiabank-giller-prize-can-be-a-life-changing-sum-c[…]s-sponsor-s/article_55d2d12e-cfb9-551f-8e91-6fd2f7244fb6.html

Anton Hur's Toward Eternity: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/93049-book-deals-week-of-august-28-2023.html

Governor General Awards: https://ggbooks.ca/#winners

Toronto Public Library: https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/tpl_maintenance/toronto-public-library-website-maintenance.html


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Dec 04, 202350:21
#220 - Last Big Book Haul of the Year??

#220 - Last Big Book Haul of the Year??

Links mentioned:

Max: https://www.instagram.com/welldonebooks/


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Need Info or Some Books?
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Nov 27, 202301:12:02
#219 - Reading Confessions: How Do I Avoid TikTok Books??

#219 - Reading Confessions: How Do I Avoid TikTok Books??

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Nov 20, 202350:47
#218 - Going To The Scariest Bookshop of My Life

#218 - Going To The Scariest Bookshop of My Life

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Nov 13, 202301:10:42
#217 - Rating Deckled Edges, Page Numbers, and Colourful Fonts Out Of 10?

#217 - Rating Deckled Edges, Page Numbers, and Colourful Fonts Out Of 10?

Links mentioned:
Sign up to the bookmark club!
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Spreadsheet with all of our ratings: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_JIxcF0xPfnP9LMRWYhoweiCgwYJTqoWjcpyPiIbcD0/edit#gid=0
Deckled edge debate episode: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksunbound/episodes/5---Deckled-Edges-vs-Normal-Pages-and-Underhyped-Books-e937qa

Bookshops:
Katie of Woodshed Press: www.instagram.com/woodshedpress/
Gaspereau Press: www.instagram.com/gaspereaupress/
Black Cat Books: www.instagram.com/blackcatbookstore/
The Odd Book: www.theoddbook.ca/
Reader's Haven: www.facebook.com/usedbooks03/
Bookshop masterlist (for photos and notes on each book shop that I visit): www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia

Other episodes in this series:
Ep #159: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksunbound/episodes/159---Rating-Bookish-Things-Out-of-Ten-e1obgs9
Ep #178: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksunbound/episodes/178---Rating-Bookish-Things-Out-of-10-e1ts9ba

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome back!
00:50 - Binding Update
11:44 - The NEATEST Bookshop in NS
13:38 - Bookmark Subscription is OPEN
15:07 - Rae’s Secret Party REVEALED
21:26 - RATING GAME!
Nov 06, 202357:07
#216 - Meeting Raeleen's OTHER Best Friend

#216 - Meeting Raeleen's OTHER Best Friend

Links Mentioned:

Find Julia here! https://www.instagram.com/kotkujelly


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Timestamps:

00:00 - Special Guest Julia!!!

03:49 - Favourite Book…

08:41 - Favourite Genre…

12:04 - Favourite Bookshop…

14:26 - What Makes A Good Bookshop?

17:35 - Currently Reading

28:05 - Reccomendation #1: Jacob

33:01 - Recommendation #2: Belinda

40:32 - Recommendation #3: Reyna

51:44 - Frog Hats! 🐸


Oct 30, 202352:47
#215 - We Had Reading and Crocheting Emergencies

#215 - We Had Reading and Crocheting Emergencies

Links mentioned:

Marbling and bookbinding teacher: https://www.instagram.com/myhandboundbooks/

Hardcover Anne editions: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/116232/anne-of-green-gables-by-lm-montgomery/9781770497306

Nevermore Press: https://www.nevermorepress.ca/

Oubliette Book: https://www.nevermorepress.ca/books/p/oubliette


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Timestamps:

00:00 - Action Packed Episode!

00:44 - Raeleen’s Report

03:16 - Paper Marbling

12:34 - Bad Cree

13:39 - Anne of Green Gables

17:29 - Anne Dares

18:30 - Slouching Towards Bethlehem

19:49 - On Audible Originals

22:13 - Ariel’s Hosting Story

24:38 - Oubliette

31:47 - Mother Thing

40:43 - We Were Dreamers

44:46 - Ariel Read By Ariel

51:49 - Serious Concerns

53:24 - Out

55:47 - The Between

57:17 - Scariest Book You’ve Ever Read?

58:40 - Our Bookmark Club!

Oct 23, 202301:00:51
#214 - How Many Of Our Book Goals Can We Still Accomplish This Year?

#214 - How Many Of Our Book Goals Can We Still Accomplish This Year?

The End of the Year Book Tag:

  • Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
  • Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
  • Is there a new release you're still waiting for?
  • What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?
  • Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?
  • Have you already started making reading plans for next year?


Links mentioned:

Olivia (who reads loads of screenplays): https://www.instagram.com/storiesforcoffee/


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Timestamps:

00:00 - Ready To Rumble

03:17 - What A Mug!

05:40 - Misery

08:49 - Fleabag: The Scriptures

13:14 - Mother Thing

15:16 - Rouge

16:50 - Buddy Read: Mamo

23:07 - Trick Mirror

29:07 - Rebecca

38:19 - Ariel!

42:26 - End of the Year Book Tag!!

51:18 - Reading Plans For 2024


Oct 16, 202356:06
#213 - Reading Confessions: Should I Get Rid of My HP Tattoos?

#213 - Reading Confessions: Should I Get Rid of My HP Tattoos?

Reading Confessions is a Books Unbound special edition show where listeners call in with their bookish woes! 

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Reading Confessions 02:43 - Question I: Claire! 06:27 - Ariel’s 3 Approaches To Big Books 15:52 - Question II: Ren 25:21 - Question III: Connie! 27:03 - Raeleen “Borrows” a Book 30:51 - Fix Or Delete

Oct 09, 202338:50
#212 - We're Both Reading Classics!

#212 - We're Both Reading Classics!

Links mentioned:

James's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelfworndrawn/

James's Journals: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShelfWornDrawn

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Feeling 29

00:01:10 - Autumn Mode!

00:04:11 - Knitted Bunting

00:05:06 - An Exciting Package!

00:08:39 - Mamo

00:13:02 - Please Look After Mom

00:14:18 - Tech Socks

00:21:06 - People We Meet On Vacation

00:21:48 - Yara

00:22:52 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

00:23:27 - Practical Magic

00:25:22 - Doughnuts and Doom

00:27:51 - Lunch Poems

00:30:33 - If It Bleeds

00:33:01 - The Trial

00:37:13 - Rebecca

00:39:17 - Interview with James

01:02:49 - Quarterly Update


Oct 02, 202301:16:41
#211 - Ariel Finishes A Book Live on the Podcast (sort of...)

#211 - Ariel Finishes A Book Live on the Podcast (sort of...)

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Hurricane Update

07:11 - Woohoo CJ!!

12:58 - Pumpkin Cheesecake

14:38 - Reading Talk!

19:19 - 84 Charing Cross Road

25:51 - Happiness Falls

29:56 - The Skull!!!

32:26 - If It Bleeds

36:18 - Oops…

37:08 - A Guest In The House

43:49 - Full Dark, No Stars

44:45 - Doctor Sleep

46:30 - SURPRISE Book Reveal

47:22 - Book Games!


Sep 25, 202354:54
#210 - Ariel Regrets Buying A 700 Page Book

#210 - Ariel Regrets Buying A 700 Page Book

Links mentioned: Jen Campbell's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenvcampbell/ Jon Klassen's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonklassen/ Elias’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliasreads/

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Sep 18, 202352:28
#209 - Forcing Our Friends To Read Our Favourite Books! (With Leena Norms!)

#209 - Forcing Our Friends To Read Our Favourite Books! (With Leena Norms!)

Check out Leena! Leena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenanorms Leena's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leenanorms Leena's book: https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/bargain-bin-rom-com-leena-norms

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Leena!!! 03:26 - Raeleen Update 06:48 - What’s Leena Reading? 13:35 - Ballad For Sophie 20:17 - What’s Raeleen Reading? 29:38 - Holly by Stephen King 33:42 - Sea of Tranquility

Sep 11, 202342:42
#208 - Buying Books Outdoors (With Terry Fallis!)

#208 - Buying Books Outdoors (With Terry Fallis!)

Check out Terry Fallis! Terry Fallis's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.fallis/ Terry Fallis's Substack: https://terryfallis.substack.com/ Terry Fallis's Website: https://terryfallis.com/ Check out the new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/636395/a-new-season-by-terry-fallis/9780771094743


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Timestamps:

00:00 - Ariel’s Trees

03:25 - AUTUMN TIME

09:23 - We Stan Albatross

10:31 - New bookmarks!!!

12:20 - Reading Update

16:50 - Catboy

20:26 - Diary of a Void

22:49 - Bookshelves Update

25:08 - Book Haul!

36:01 - The Goodbye Cat

37:03 - Interview with Terry Fallis!


Sep 04, 202301:03:01
#207 - We're All Book Collectors After All (With AS King!)

#207 - We're All Book Collectors After All (With AS King!)

Check out AS King!

AS King’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/as_king_/
Pre-order the book: https://www.aaronsbooks.com/collectors


Links Mentioned:

Elias’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliasreads/

Books gifted by Penguin Random House Canada:
Happy Place: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/704944/happy-place-by-emily-henry/9780593441275
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/203055/how-to-live-safely-in-a-science-fictional-universe-by-charles-yu/9780307739452
What My Bones Know: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/658389/what-my-bones-know-by-stephanie-foo/9780593238127


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Aug 28, 202301:06:00
#206 - Surprise Book Mail & Women in Translation

#206 - Surprise Book Mail & Women in Translation

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Start

05:42 - Margarita Señorita

10:01 - Summer Vacation!

11:36 - What We Read

12:49 - Oryx & Crake

18:18 - Concerning My Daughter

32:24 - Picking Ariel’s Next Read

37:27 - Presents!!!

40:38 - Book Games

54:26 - Favourite Song?

57:40 - Favourite Flower?

59:16 - Favourite Smell?

Aug 14, 202301:03:28
#205 - The Most Books We've Ever Reviewed Ever?

#205 - The Most Books We've Ever Reviewed Ever?

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Back In Technicolour!

01:15 - Raeleen Update

03:54 - Ariel Is Sick

05:59 - Raeleen The Machine

09:07 - Truth Telling

13:33 - Bonjour Tristesse

20:09 - A Third Read!

20:30 - The Laws of the Skies

24:35 - The Year of Magical Thinking

30:41 - Hauling Some Books!

36:33 - Book News


Aug 07, 202343:21
#204 - A Stressful Week But At Least We Have Books

#204 - A Stressful Week But At Least We Have Books

Boiler Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0-hvjV2A5Y
Conor's spooky album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6xZIB3G1D9t9LjH97MKUFU?si=uqoauKprSnKG2COvBD8RTg

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Reuben’s Origin!

04:43 - Nova Scotia Update

11:04 - What We Read!

12:21 - Raeleen Loves EDM

15:25 - Travels With Charlie

19:00 - My Own Two Feet

35:52 - Picking Rae’s Next Book!

41:02 - Book Games!


Jul 31, 202356:07
#203 - We're The Most Attractive Podcast on Venus

#203 - We're The Most Attractive Podcast on Venus

Maddy Vian (our amazing illustrator and designer): https://www.instagram.com/maddyology/
Hollie Arnett (our original logo designer): https://www.instagram.com/makerandmoxie/

THE HOT SPOTS BOOK TAG! (Use the hashtag #hotspotsbooktag and tag @Books Unbound so we can see your answers!)
1. Book to read by a swimming pool
2. Book to read in the desert
3. Book to read while camping
4. Book to read in a restaurant kitchen
5. Book to read on a tropical beach
6. Book to read on Venus
7. Book to read at a hot spring in Japan

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Rebrand!

04:53 - Schedule Change!

06:38 - Bookstore Adventure!

09:31 - Truth telling

13:31 - Understanding Jon Favreau

14:34 - Taste

16:17 - Ariel Hurt Her Foot

21:00 - Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

30:04 - A Rae Hot Take!

32:28 - TBR Challenge Update!

34:24 - More Like Read-Leen

36:55 - Boy Parts

45:48 - Book Games!



Jul 24, 202301:08:04
#202 - Ariel Went Crazy in Five New Bookstores!!

#202 - Ariel Went Crazy in Five New Bookstores!!

Every Bookshop in Nova Scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Swimming Is Back!

03:01 - Exercising Is Back

04:29 - MANY Books

10:01 - Girl Juice

11:08 - Honeybees And Distant Thunder

14:16 - Days At The Morisaki Bookshop

19:48 - Sherlock Holmes Bind-Up

22:37 - The Art of Fielding

24:36 - Letters From the Summer of 1926

26:56 - Bookshop Quest Update

30:59 - What’s Raeleen Reading

37:27 - What We Finished!

51:29 - The Year of Magical Thinking

52:15 - Quarterly Update!


Jul 17, 202301:03:00
#201 - We're In A Reading Frenzy: Raeleen Reads 6 Books!

#201 - We're In A Reading Frenzy: Raeleen Reads 6 Books!

Links:
Coach House Books: 
https://chbooks.com/
Cormac McCarthy: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/13/books/cormac-mccarthy-dead.html
Elizabeth Gilbert: https://twitter.com/GilbertLiz/status/1668226071949443073

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Jul 09, 202301:11:03
#200 - Big Reading Party and Extravaganza!
Jul 02, 202301:27:50
#199 - We're Finally in our Emo Phase 😈

#199 - We're Finally in our Emo Phase 😈

Links mentioned:
Orwell and Lorde video: 
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Late Night Energy

03:49 - Back Pain

04:48 - Painting Has BEGUN

08:19 - Ariel’s Book Haul!

09:10 - Mild Vertigo

13:03 - New Bookshop Alert!

17:36 - Giovanni’s Room

20:10 - Pod

22:22 - 2 More Books!

28:27 - Pageboy

32:16 - Kitchen Confidential

39:12 - Reading Update

41:23 - Book Games

Jun 25, 202301:02:50
#198 - Raeleen Read A Bunch of Boring Books

#198 - Raeleen Read A Bunch of Boring Books

Links mentioned:
Ottawa Public Library news: 
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/by-the-book-ottawa-public-library-takes-a-stand-on-intellectual-rights-book-bans-and-cancel-culture
Nimona news: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/netflix-nimona-powerful-little-chaotic-disruptor-character-exclusive/

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03:12 - Life Is Unrelenting

06:20 - Wrapping Up Mashed Potato May

13:54 - Down & Out In Paris and London… Is Dead

16:20 - How Did You All Do?

21:33 - What’s Raeleen Reading?

22:10 - Lexicon

26:29 - True Grit???

33:08 - Gender Queer

34:39 - Curious Cat Bookstore

43:40 - A Single Man

49:06 - Pageboy

52:15 - Raeleen’s Book Haul

56:50 - Book News

Jun 18, 202301:05:44
#197 - We've Never Mentioned This Many Classics with CLAIRE FENBY!

#197 - We've Never Mentioned This Many Classics with CLAIRE FENBY!

Links mentioned:
Claire's Instagram: 
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Claire's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Claire_Fenby/
Orwell's review of "We": https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/freedom-and-happiness-review-of-we-by-yevgeny-zamyatin/
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Timestamps:

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00:04:39 - Claire’s Favourite Book?

00:08:23 - Claire’s Favourite Author?

00:12:50 - Clarie’s Favourite Genre?

00:14:36 - Reading Trends in 2023

00:19:24 - Claire’s Favourite Book Shop

00:23:23 - Currently Reading!

00:26:52 - Claire’s Mashed Potatoes

00:33:54 - Reccomendations!

00:43:43 - Rec 2: Non-Fiction!

00:51:36 - Rec 3: Little Known Classics

01:03:13 - The End of All Things

Jun 11, 202301:04:38
#196 - Vacation vs Staycation: Who Bought More Books?

#196 - Vacation vs Staycation: Who Bought More Books?

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00:00 - Ariel’s Trip To Toronto 05:25 - Nova Scotia Wildfires 07:27 - A Bag of Garbage 10:25 - New Running Shoes 👟 13:31 - Rae’s Sleepover 17:45 - BMV Books 19:07 - Green Grass Running Water 21:23 - Fauna 22:03 - Soldiers, Hunters, Not Cowboys 24:10 - Cat + Gamer 24:35 - Revival 25:02 - The Queen of the Tearling 27:44 - The Way of Kings 30:08 - Lexicon 32:37 - We Have Merch! 34:10 - Willow is Crazy

Jun 04, 202338:02
#195 - Was This The Best Reading Week of the Year??

#195 - Was This The Best Reading Week of the Year??

Links mentioned:
Otis & Clementine bookshop: 
https://www.instagram.com/otisbooks/
Bookmark illustrator Niña Nill's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninanill/
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00:00:00 - Ariel’s Beautiful Flowers 00:01:54 - Raeleen’s Shrektacular 00:04:44 - CJ’s Concert Disaster 00:07:58 - Breaking Dawn Part II 00:09:32 - Everyone Loves Mean Girls 00:11:08 - Our New Bookmarks! 00:12:55 - Ariel’s Journey: Peggys Cove 00:19:44 - Otis & Clementine’s 00:23:25 - Lonesome Dove 00:24:09 - Watership Down 00:25:03 - Emily of New Moon Series 00:27:12 - The Eyes of the Dragon 00:27:38 - The Wall 00:29:20 - We Were Dreamers 00:29:43 - True Biz 00:31:34 - The Blue Castle 00:39:58 - Know My Name 00:47:45 - What Do We Read Next? 00:50:00 - Mashed Potato May Check-In 00:52:48 - Guess The Plot 01:07:30 - Some Fun News!

May 28, 202301:09:38
#194 - How Long Will It Take To Read A 1000 Page Book?

#194 - How Long Will It Take To Read A 1000 Page Book?

Links mentioned:
Banned books news: 
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-05-15/15-most-banned-books-2022-2023
Rupi Kaur news: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/04/26/canadian-writers-books-among-most-banned-in-us-schools-so-far-this-year.html
Taylor Swift news: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/opinion/2023/05/10/taylor-swift-a-secret-author-thats-an-old-rumour-we-heard-shes-coming-to-the-star-.html

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May 21, 202301:03:19
#193 - Raeleen's New Kitten Inspired A Book Tag!

#193 - Raeleen's New Kitten Inspired A Book Tag!

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May 15, 202301:07:27
#192 - How Many Times Has Ariel Met Cheryl Strayed??

#192 - How Many Times Has Ariel Met Cheryl Strayed??

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May 07, 202359:06
#191 - Raeleen Has Read 40 Stephen King Books?!

#191 - Raeleen Has Read 40 Stephen King Books?!

Links mentioned:
e-reader felt case: 
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/973497795/kobo-libra-h2o-libra-2-felt-sleeve-case?transaction_id=3512555385
Donna Tartt article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/09/books/charles-portis-true-grit-dog-of-the-south-gringos-masters-of-atlantis.html


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May 01, 202301:01:06
#190 - Have You Ever Experienced "Library Anxiety?"

#190 - Have You Ever Experienced "Library Anxiety?"

Links mentioned:
Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler news: 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_pnxoLGGk/
Halifax Book Sale: http://www.womenformusic.com/fund-raising-books-sales/
Poles Apart by Terry Fallis audiobook: https://terryfallis.com/poles-apart/pa-podcast/
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Apr 23, 202301:01:42
#189 - Ariel DNFs a Book While Recording the Podcast

#189 - Ariel DNFs a Book While Recording the Podcast

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Apr 16, 202301:07:46
#188 - Are We Sci-Fi Readers Now?!

#188 - Are We Sci-Fi Readers Now?!

Links mentioned:

Canada Reads news: https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/mattea-roach-championing-ducks-by-kate-beaton-wins-canada-reads-2023-1.6795030

Scott Pilgrim news: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/scott-pilgrim-netflix-series-michael-cera-mary-elizabeth-winstead-1235363578/

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Apr 09, 202301:02:46