Unsolicited Book Reviews

Unsolicited Book Reviews

Weekly podcast where two friends, Scott E. Garrison, an author and librarian, and KP, an avid bookworm, share their unsolicited opinions on the latest books they've read. From bestsellers to hidden gems, the duo's banter-filled discussions cover a range of genres and offer insights and critiques you won't find anywhere else. Join Scott and KP as they dive into the world of literature, share their reading experiences, and have a super fun time doing it!

Episodes

June 11, 2024 61 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Katie Siegel, the author of Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective and the upcoming, Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher, which releases on July 23, 2024! Our co-hosts put Katie Siegel in the hot seat, asking her questions about her book, reading habits, and her personal life. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of ...

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In this episode, Scott becomes a little oat eater as Scott and KP discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or boot, so ...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Instagram book reviewer, Nia Hazel. Our co-hosts put Nia in the hot seat, asking her questions and making her play her very own game of Buy, Borrow, Boot. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of literary passion!

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  • Enemies of the State by Tal Bauer

  • The First to Die at the End by Adam Silv...

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May 21, 2024 51 mins

In this episode, Scott and KP talk about the books that made them go WTF recently as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy...

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In this episode, Scott and KP celebrate UBR’s one year anniversary as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or bo...

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In this episode, Scott and KP talk about books about books as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or boot, so y...

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In this episode, Scott and KP provide their unsolicited Beyonce reviews as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, ...

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In this episode, Scott and KP talk about everything hot and spicy as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or boo...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Racquel Marie, the author of Ophelia After All, You Don’t Have a Shot, and This Is Me Trying, which releases today!! Our co-hosts put Racquel Marie in the hot seat, asking her questions about her book, reading habits, and her personal life. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of literary passion!

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In this episode, KP can no longer hear what Scott is saying as our cohosts discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or bo...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts get a little freaky as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or boot, s...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts aren’t sure if they can talk about books anymore as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which boo...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Derek Milman, the author of Scream All Night, Swipe Right for Murder, and the upcoming A Darker Mischief, releasing on July 2, 2024. Our co-hosts put Derek Milman in the hot seat, asking him questions about his book, reading habits, and his personal life. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of literary passio...

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March 12, 2024 53 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts have entered a whole new level of silliness as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to...

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March 5, 2024 56 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Richard Mirabella, the author of the Brother & Sister Enter the Forest. Our co-hosts put Richard Mirabella in the hot seat, asking him questions about his book, reading habits, and making him play his very own game of Buy, Borrow, Boot. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of literary passion!

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February 27, 2024 48 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Joshua Moehling, the author of the Ben Packard series, which includes the books And There He Kept Her and Where the Dead Sleep. Our co-hosts put Joshua Moehling in the hot seat, asking him questions about his books, reading habits, and making him play his very own game of Buy, Borrow, Boot. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are fo...

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February 20, 2024 56 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts talk about why Scott needs more therapy as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy...

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February 13, 2024 54 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are yearning for information as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, o...

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In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by Gina Femia, the award-winning playwright and author of the debut young adult novel Alondra. Our co-hosts put Gina Femia in the hot seat, asking them questions about their books and plays, reading habits, and making them play their very own game of Buy, Borrow, Boot. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships are forged in the fires of lite...

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January 30, 2024 65 mins

In this episode, our book-loving co-hosts are joined by M.A. Wardell, the author of Teacher of the Year, Mistletoe & Mishigas, and the upcoming Napkins & Other Distractions (6/4/24). Our co-hosts put M.A. Wardell in the hot seat, asking him questions about his books, reading habits, and making him play his very own game of Buy, Borrow, Boot. Unsolicited Book Reviews is the podcast where books come to life and friendships ar...

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