Unbound Book Babes

Dive into the fascinating world of story archetypes and narrative structures with us! Discover how classic tales like Cinderella, Harry Potter, and The Year of the Reaper utilize timeless plot patterns that span cultures and eras. Explore over 50 archetypes from renowned literary minds such as Kurt Vonnegut, Christopher Booker, Ronald Tobias, and Georges Polti. Learn about narrative structures inc...

Lost and confused by all these book abbreviations on BookTok and Bookstagram? 😰 Searching for that one acronym or term? Join us in this episode and expand your knowledge of all the most popular terms you need to know! TBR? OTP? PNR? What are the meanings behind all these acronyms?  Join us in this fun episode as we quiz eachother in order to demystify the online bookworld language together, and g...

Dive into a world of captivating reads with Unbound Book Club! For just $2/month or $20/year, enjoy EXCLUSIVE weekly bonus chapter recaps, social media templates for your favorite quotes, and join our vibrant community using #unboundbookclub. Upcoming Picks: June: "Year of the Reaper" by Makiia Lucier - 4.04 stars on Goodreads! A tale of survival, mystery, and unexpected alliances. July:...

Join us as we dive into the aftermath of the Block Party 2024 and its ripple effects on social media, including the controversial move to block celebrities and their affiliates from dominating platforms meant for everyday users. We discuss the impact on both influencers and indie authors, whose livelihoods are intricately tied to these platforms. Discover the latest changes in Instagram's algo...

Bottoms up! 📚☕ We had a few adventures (literally) this month, and read some psychological thrillers – sometimes, we like to go deep into the mystery, and other times, into the trenches of epic fantasy. Here’s what we’ve been up to! Settle down in your most comfortable chair with your favorite beverage and get ready to talk about the worlds we have visited between the pages.   Tell us what you a...

This week we reviewed the book Lightlark by Alex Aster the first book in The Lightlark Saga series. We begin with a synopsis of the story (no spoilers). Then we discussed the details of the book and why we liked or didn’t like it. Kristin asks some good questions and points out potential plot holes, while Bobbi shares her favorite scenes and characters from the book.  Nightbane the second book in...

Millennials and Gen Z are reviving this public space and rapidly changing how we utilize our local libraries. Gen Z nd Millennials are often blamed for… well everything but there has been a resurgence in libraries due to these younger generations. Her at the Unbound Book Babes, we couldn’t be more excited!  On today's episode, we’ll talk about all the different things you can do at your local...

This week we sit down to discuss our reading journey after being 1/4th of the way through the year (uh, wut?). Bobbi learns something pivotal to reading and had LOTS of issues getting books recently. Kristin has a change of heart about audiobooks and found a new favorite author.  Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Buy us a Coffee: https:...

Author Lauren M. Leasure joins us today for an interview. We discover more about the process of writing her first series: Benevolence and Blood. Currently two books with a novella out in April and the third and final? Book in progress! Preorder the Unmasked Novella now: The Benevolence and Blood Series The Sin of Saints The Bones of Benevolence Unmasked The War of Wings Series guide: https://www.l...

We have been testing some Tiktok, and Instagram reading gadgets. We let you know which ones are the best and which ones not to spend your money on. Let us know if you have anything that makes your reading experience more enjoyable in the comments! Product Links: https://kit.co/Unbound_book_babes/reading-gadgets Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unboundbookbabes Lazy Readers: https://am...

Libraries face high licensing fees to hold some copies of leased digital content. This includes ebook and audiobook formats for us patrons to consume “for free”. Kristin and Bobbi discuss that very real cost and some of the impact it can have on financials and time for different library districts. We also want to understand if we truly own our digital copies and if we can donate them when we die....

In this episode, Kristin and Bobbi take you on a trip to visit two very different but stunning Libraries. We discuss our visit to see The Long Room at Trinity College in Dublin where we speak about historical Irish items related to the national emblem and the Easter Rising. A bloody, 6-day battle, in the streets of Dublin. Then Kristin takes us back to America for her visit to Huntington Beach Lib...

In this episode, the unbound book babes tackle the unpopular opinion about negative book reviews. Discussing the taboo topic of sending negative reviews directly to an author's inbox. Should you tag an author in your book review? Who is the audience of Goodreads book reviews and how helpful are one-star reviews? Do you really read the book reviews left on Amazon? Check out our website and link...

In this episode, the Unbound Book Babes chat about their 2024 reading goals, slumps, and how to attack their TBR. As well as the mediums they want to utilize to achieve their 2024 reading goals.  Also, did Kristin not only listen to, but ENJOY an audiobook?  See our website to see our 2024 TBR. Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Our webs...

Today we explore the differences between some of the top eReader brands to determine which eReader is the right one for you. We dive into the specs of each one including the cost and charging type. Yes, charging type because one of these uses a micro USB to charge - yuck! Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Our website:  https://sites.goo...

We give 16 different tips and tricks to best organize and use your Amazon Kindle eReader.  Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Our website:  https://sites.google.com/view/unboundbookbabes/home?authuser=0 Save money with Rakuten - and Kobo Books: www.rakuten.com/r/GETINO8?eeid=28187

This week the Unbound Book Babes dive into the conspiracy theories that SJM may be using in her series Crescent City: House of Sky and Breathe & House of Earth and Blood & House of Flame and Shadow. We dive into the themes in her books that lead us to connect the dots between her books and current conspiracy theories. Did SJM draw inspiration from the Anunnaki to create the Asteri? Our Roman Empir...

The babes share with you their most anticipated reads for 2024 in this episode. Books that will be released in 2024 and books awaiting their turn on our TBRs. Be sure to let us know what's on your 2024 reading goals and list! Check out our page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Q3k0GAy-77exXZ0XNRnA?sub_confirmation=1 Our website:  https://sites.google.com/view/unboundbookbabes/home?authuser...

In this episode, the babes discuss 6 different book recommendations for you to read in 2024. That is if you can handle them. Ranging from sweet small-town romances to dark adult romances with special gifts of warning these books will definitely make you feel something. No promises that it's a good something, but we enjoyed them. Be sure to check out the show notes and more recommendations on o...

This episode is all about the final book in the Cruel Shiftverse. We discuss the wrap-up of Aran's story and if the King's grovel enough to be accepted by her. We discuss our thoughts on how the author Jasmine Mas ties up loose ends and what we would have liked to see more of in the story. We end on a positive note highlighting our favorite thing about the book. Be sure to leave a comment...

In this episode, we discuss the best ways to start reading in 2024. We cover using various free reading apps and even alternative subscriptions to Amazon Kindle. Many of these alternatives will save you money or have a rewards system that you can earn free books. We save the best reading app for last and cover many of its bonus features. Plus we chat about a hidden feature of your Amazon Prime Acc...

*SPOILERS FOR ALL SPC IN AUDIO/VIDEO* This week Kristin and Bobbi review Madame the sixth installment of The Salacious Players Club series by Sara Cate (@saracatebooks). We then rank the series by what our favorite twisted spicy storyline is. The cover photograph was captured by Wander Aguiar (@wander_gray_wolf) pop over to his IG to see his work. Praise : Emerson and Charlie sub/dom Eyes on me: G...

Powell’s Books, a destination used book store in Portland, OR, has been negotiating with their workers following a Labor Day strike. Learn where they are in their discussions with the ILWU Local #5. https://www.wweek.com/news/business/2023/09/04/powells-workers-shut-down-city-of-books-with-one-day-strike/ https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2023/09/powells-bookstore-strike-labor-union ht...

Japanese Folklore and Fantasy Book Recommendation: Shadow of the Fox Trilogy https://yokai.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitodama#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%2C%20hitodama%20(Japanese,where%20their%20name%20comes%20from. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Japanese_folklore_and_mythology https://www.britannica.com/topic/kitsune https://library.osu.edu/site/japanese/2019/09/09/japa...

This week we discuss the host for the National Book Awards and Colleen Hoover's critics. Plus, did Kristin stumble on a bookish conspiracy theory?