Books Unbound, hosted by Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay, is a book discussion podcast covering the books they have read, bought and recommend. The show has 330 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 74 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged book lovers hearing two hosts discuss reading every two weeks
- Over 330 episodes of consistent book discussion with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Long-form episodes of about 74 minutes give sponsor messages room to be heard
- Books and reading audiences suit publishers, bookshops and literary gift brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, book discussion, recommendations
- Tone
- conversational, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles focus on reading and bookshops with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | booksunboundpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1484378635 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/f88016c/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #332 - Ariel Had The Best Time EVER on the Anne of Green Gables Trip! | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 17 min |
| #331 - Ariel Read Hollywood, Ending and Promised To Not Spoil It! | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 25 min |
| #330 - A Farewell To Summer! | 2026-09-14 | 46 min |
| #329 - Coast to Coast Reading is BACK, baby! | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 10 min |
| #328 - The Dog Days of Summer Are Over | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 17 min |
| #327 - The Summer Heat is Boiling Our Reading! | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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!
About Books Unbound
Books Unbound is a book discussion podcast hosted by Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay, who talk about the books they have read, bought and recommend. The show's website and feed present the hosts as a duo who share their reading lives with listeners every week, and the feed lists 330 episodes released roughly every two weeks.
Episodes typically run about 74 minutes, with recent titles covering reading slumps, book shopping trips and new releases. Apple Podcasts shows 504 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener figures here are estimates based on those ratings and the show's age, not published download counts.
The show has no sponsors in its feed or description. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits book publishers and independent bookshops. Source: the show's RSS feed, website and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Books Unbound can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Books Unbound
How much does Books Unbound charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625. The rate is a derived estimate, not a published price.
What is Books Unbound about?
Books Unbound is a book discussion podcast hosted by Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay. They talk about the books they have read, bought and recommend, releasing episodes about every two weeks.
How do I contact Books Unbound about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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