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!... more

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How many episodes does Books Unbound have?

The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.

Books Unbound episodes:

July 28, 2025 #301 - Book Stampede! 📚
Happy summer vacation everyone! Enjoy a double book haul!
Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/
Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw
Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, 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!
...more
1h 4min
July 21, 2025 #300 - 300 Episode Celebration! FINALLY Righting a Serious Wrong 🥲
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-133625846

Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/

Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw

Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, 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!
...more
1h 5min
July 14, 2025 #299 - The Reading Year is HALF WAY DONE?! 😱
Quarterly update, book haul, book reviews, zoo stories, concerts... this episode has it all!

Links mentioned:
Merch sale: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Patreon update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-patreon-133625846

Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa!
...more
1h 25min
July 07, 2025 #298 - Confessing our Reading HOT TAKES, SINS, and TRANSGRESSIONS 🔥
Things get real but now we are atoned!

Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!
...more
59min
July 01, 2025 #297 - Raeleen DNF's THREE Heavy Hitters in a Row
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/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Livi, Luna, Megan, Michelene, Myriam, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Tina, Vanessa, Zoe!
...more
1h 3min
June 23, 2025 #296 - Why Ariel Isn't Buying Books Anymore
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/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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, 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!
...more
1h 3min
June 16, 2025 #295 - Rant Week: Gilmore Girls, Mice, and MORE!
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=bissettbooks

Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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: 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!
...more
59min
June 09, 2025 #294 - We Are In The Middle of SEVEN Books
A very different reading week!

Support The Podcast:
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
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: 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 Updates
02:05 - CAT
16:00 - The Books Of It All
38:08 - Is Annie Bot Sci-Fi?
43:27 - The Mail Room
...more
52min
June 02, 2025 #293 - No Need To Worry, We're Still Reading Queens
Last week we challenged ourselves... did we accomplish our goals??

Links mentioned:
Raeleen's Favourite Neck Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vTJHUDB5ak
Ariel's Favourite Neck Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FyHoo4Vfxg

Support The Podcast:
Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/

Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw

Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, 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!
...more
1h 15min
May 26, 2025 #292 - What if we never finish a book again?
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-unbound

Book Club Schedule:
First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm EST
Second live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm EST
Details here: patreon.com/booksunbound

Links mentioned:
Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqG
Instagram 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-subscription
Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound
Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt
Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound
Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/

Need Info or Some Books?
Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound
All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books
Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com
Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw

Our Patrons:
A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, 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!
...more
1h 11min

FAQs about Books Unbound:

How many episodes does Books Unbound have?

The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.

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