Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart with Kadiff Kirwan Nov 21, 2024

This week's book guest is Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible Kadiff Kirwan - star of Slow Horses and This Way Up - to discuss class, fishing, parents, vernacular and David Beckham's sarong.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence, sexual assault, neglect and childhood sexual abuse.

Young Mungo is available to buy here.

You can find Kadiff on Instagram @kadiffkirwan

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Nov 14, 2024

This week's book guest is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

Sara and Cariad discuss acting, Sara's beautiful singing voice, being invisible, and their new book based musical - 'The Literary Libretto'.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Tom Lake is available to buy here.

Cariad’s new children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s non-fiction book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd with Cariad Lloyd and Susan Cahill Nov 07, 2024

This week's book guest is The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd.

Sara and Cariad are joined by fellow author Dr Susan Cahill with her own children's book The World Between The Rain to discuss magic, fairies, grief, nature, emotions and portals.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

The World Between the Rain is available to buy now.

You can find Susan on Instagram @susancahillwrites and Twitter @scahill

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink with Cathy Rentzenbrink Oct 31, 2024

This week's book guest is Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the writer and Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Rentzenbrink. Her books include Everyone is Still Alive, Write It All Down and The Last Act of Love which was also shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize.

In this episode they discuss Jane Austen, affairs, quiet people, Anna Karenina, grief and blue cashmere jumpers

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief, early loss, traumatic events and suicide.

Ordinary Time is available to buy here.

You can find Cathy on Instagram @catrentzenbrink and Twitter @catrentzenbrink

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper with Robert Popper Oct 24, 2024

This week's book guest is The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper.

Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary comedy writer, producer and actor Robert Popper who's worked on everything from Look Around You to Friday Night Dinner, Peep Show and Stath Lets Flats. In this episode they discuss bananas, the King, Potsy the hedgehog, stamps and the Pope.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Elsie Drake Letters are available to buy here.

You can find Robert on Instagram @itsrobertpopper and Twitter @robertpopper

Tickets for the live Weirdos show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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One's Company by Ashley Hutson Oct 17, 2024

This week's book guest is One's Company by Ashley Hutson.

Sara and Cariad discuss Red Dwarf, safe places, connection in novels, self care and Creed from The Office.

Trigger warning: This episode contains references to death, suicide and assault.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

One's Company is available to buy here.

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter with Dawn O'Porter Oct 10, 2024

This week's book guest is Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling author, presenter and co-founder of Choose Love, Dawn O'Porter to discuss a room of one's own, temping, reply all, ambition and periods.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Honeybee is available to buy here.

You can find Dawn on Instagram @hotpatooties

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney with Jessie Cave (Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival) Oct 03, 2024

This week's book guest is Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney.

In a special live recording at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, comedian, cartoonist and author Jessie Cave to discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, reviews, puppets, walk-outs, sex dolls and Nancy Dell'Olio.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death and some explicit sexual scenes.

Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney is available to buy here.

Jessie's novel Sunset is available to buy here.

You can find Jessie on Instagram and Twitter @jessiecave

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Edinburgh International Book Festival and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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This Motherless Land by Nikki May with Nikki May Sep 26, 2024

This week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism.

This Motherless Land is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkimaywriter and Twitter @NikkiOMay

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott Sep 19, 2024

This week's book guest is Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott.

Sara and Cariad discuss Highballs, Carrie Bradshaw, hot dates, feminism, marriage, divorce and losing it all.

Trigger warning: This episode contains references to baby loss, abortion, sexual assault, anti-Semitism and racism.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Ex-Wife is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom with Andrew White Sep 12, 2024

This week's book guest is The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and actor Andrew White to discuss fish, fishing, dads, love, sex, queer writing and penises.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Andrew is on tour with his new stand-up show 'Young, Gay And A Third Thing' from 13 Oct - 20 Dec. For tickets and information head to standupandrew.com.

You can find Andrew on Instagram @standupandrew and Twitter @StandUpAndrew

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny with Roisin Conaty Sep 05, 2024

The first book guest of the new series of Weirdos Book Club is Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny.

Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and friend, Roisin Conaty to discuss second wives, friendships with exes, infidelity, guilt, autism, silk shirts, origami and turkey.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Roisin on Instagram: @roisinconaty1

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips Aug 01, 2024

This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons.

Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads!

Lincoln In The Bardo is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sally on Instagram: @sallysmack

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman Jul 25, 2024

This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.

Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Andy on Instagram: @andythediamond

You can get tickets to see Andy in Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Appeal by Janice Hallett with Isy Suttie Jul 18, 2024

This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of Peep Show - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Appeal by Janice Hallettis available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Jane Is Trying by Isy Suttie is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

The Actual One by Isy Suttie is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Isy on Twitter: @Isysuttie

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Summer Reads 2024 Jul 11, 2024

In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer!

Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now here.

You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait with Poorna Bell Jul 04, 2024

This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait.

Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Waitis available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

This is Fine by Poorna Bell is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Poorna on Instagram: @poornabell

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen with Sofie Hagen Jun 27, 2024

This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen

Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexual consent.

Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twitter @sofiehagen

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Butter by Asako Yuzuki Jun 20, 2024

This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki.

Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating.

Butter by Asako Yuzuki is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Doppelganger by Naomi Klein with Naomi Klein Jun 13, 2024

This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning and internationally bestselling author Naomi Klein herself, to discuss the Left, the Right and everything in between.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we briefly mention rape.

Doppelganger by Naomi Klein is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Naomi on Instagram and Twitter: @naomiaklein

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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All Fours by Miranda July with Annie Macmanus Jun 06, 2024

This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July.

Sara and Cariad are joined by renowned podcaster, DJ and best-selling author Annie Macmanus to discuss hotel rooms, dancing, window cleaners, menopause, parking and Davina McCall.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma.

Hear Annie speak with author Miranda July on her hit podcast Changes.

You can find Annie on Instagram and Twitter: @anniemacmanus

Annie's latest novel 'The Mess We're In' is available to buy here

All Fours by Miranda July is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan May 30, 2024

This week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan.

Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laundries.

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman May 23, 2024

This week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman.

Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and co-editor of the critically acclaimed collection of essays 'The Good Immigrant USA' Chimene Suleyman to discuss romance, trust, Fleetwood Mac, writing through pain, comedy and the power of women.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss coercive control, sexual assault and abortion.

The Chain by Chimene Suleyman is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Chimene on Instagram and Twitter: @chimenesuleyman

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls May 16, 2024

This week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenally successful author and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter David Nicholls to discuss Formula 1, Formula 2, sketchbooks, sports bras and the Moomins.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find David on Instagram: @davidnichollswriter

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Come and Get It by Kiley Reid May 09, 2024

This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.

Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles) May 02, 2024

This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd.

In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfies in graveyards and Joni Mitchell.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is now available to buy in paperback here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Rhik's book I Never said I Loved You is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Rhik on Instagram: @whatsamadder

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded live at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The List by Yomi Adegoke with Yomi Adegoke Apr 25, 2024

This week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke.

Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant Sunday Times bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and mention paedophilia.

The List by Yomi Adegoke is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Yomi on Instagram: @yomi.adegoke and Twitter: @yomiadegoke

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes Apr 18, 2024

This week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Marian on Instagram: @marian_keyes and Twitter: @mariankeyes

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux Apr 11, 2024

This week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux.

Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet with Jonny Sweet Apr 04, 2024

This week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer and actor Jonny Sweet himself to discuss murder, class, acknowledgements, P.G. Wodehouse and Boris Johnson!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Send Nudes by Saba Sams with Olga Koch Mar 28, 2024

This week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams.

Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we mention paedophilia.

Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Olga on Instagram: @kolga300 and Twitter: @rocknrolga

You can get tickets to Olga's tour show Prawn Cocktail here

Listen to Olga's podcast Family Jewels here

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens Mar 21, 2024

This week's book guest is Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss.

Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for our live shows on 9 April are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library) Mar 14, 2024

This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key.

In a special live recording of the podcast from the British Library, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss Fat Face, Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more!

Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also available to listen to here.

You can find Tim Key on Instagram: @timkeypoet

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded live as part of the Chortle Book Festival at the British Library by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler with Andi Osho Mar 07, 2024

This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.

Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Andi's books Tough Crowd and Asking For A Friend are available to buy here.

You can find Andi on Instagram: @theandioshow

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Julia by Sandra Newman with Daniel Rigby Feb 29, 2024

This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman.

Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA winning actor and writer Daniel Rigby to discuss moustaches, artificial insemination, institutions, rats, fear and Big Brother's real name.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also mention abortion.

Julia by Sandra Newman is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Isaac Steele and the Forever Man by Daniel Rigby is available to buy here.

You can find Daniel on Instagram: @danielrigbyrigby and Twitter: @danielrigby

Tickets for the Live Weirdos event with Tim Key on Sun 3 March are available to buy here or at plosive.co.uk.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Fight Night by Miriam Toews Feb 22, 2024

This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide.

Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for our live shows on the 3 March and 9 April are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Coming Up in 2024 Feb 15, 2024

In this week's episode Sara and Cariad trawl through their reading piles and shopping baskets to discuss books they're excited to read this year. Some new, some old, some that might feature on the Weirdos book Club, some that might not!

We look forward to reading with you this year!

Tickets for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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English Passengers by Matthew Kneale with Sathnam Sanghera Feb 08, 2024

This week's book guest is English Passengers by Matthew Kneale.

Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera to discuss the Garden of Eden, rum, tea, charities, imperial decisions and straight lines.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss racism, racial genocide, sexual assault, rape and graphic imagery.

English Passengers by Matthew Kneale is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Empireworld by Sathnam Sanghera is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sathnam on Instagram: @sathnamsanghera and Twitter: @sathnam

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Big Swiss by Jen Beagin with Suzi Ruffell Feb 01, 2024

This week's book guest is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin.

Sara and Cariad are joined by brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to discuss debonair dogs, sex chats, coconut oil, therapy and journeys.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assault and suicide.

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Suzi on Instagram: @suziruffellcomedy

Listen to Suzi's podcasts Like Minded Friends here and Big Kick Energy here.

Ticket for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Bluets by Maggie Nelson with Katy Wix Jan 25, 2024

This week's book guest is Bluets by Maggie Nelson.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor and writer Katy Wix to discuss poetry, lapis lazuli, Joni Mitchell, Goethe, pain, love letters and Ricky Gervais.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss heartbreak and suicide.

Bluets by Maggie Nelson is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Delicacy by Katy Wix is available to buy here.

You can find Katy on Instagram: @really_katywix and Twitter: @wixkaty

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer with Winnie M Li Jan 18, 2024

This week's book guest is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer.

Sara and Cariad are joined by acclaimed author and activist Winnie M Li, who's debut novel Dark Chapter won the Guardian’s book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss rape, abuse, antisemitism and racism.

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Complicit by Winnie M Li is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Winnie on Instagram: and Twitter: @winniemli and her website: winniemli.com

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby with Nikesh Shukla Jan 11, 2024

This week's book guest is High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.

Sara and Cariad are joined by author, screenwriter and editor Dr Nikesh Shukla to discuss obsession, music, lads mags, red flags and toxic masculinity.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and racism.

High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is available to buy here.

Nikesh's book The Council of Good Friends is available to buy here.

You can find Nikesh on Instagram: @nikeshshuklawriter

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel with Mike Wozniak Jan 04, 2024

This week's book guest is Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel.

Sara and Cariad are joined by critically lauded comedian and actor Mike Wozniak to discuss touring, mediums, the occult, and Princess Diana.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss murder, child abuse, eating disorders and abortion.

Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Listen to Mike's podcast Three Bean Salad here

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Best of 2023 Dec 28, 2023

In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss highlights from their year of books in 2023 - from their top picks, to books they didn't get round to reading and some old favourites that are so good they got a re-read!

Thank you to everyone for reading with us this year. We like reading with you!

Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Christmas Book Gift Guide Dec 21, 2023

In this week's episode Sara and Cariad are out and about at the brilliant Morocco Bound Bookshop to bring you a Christmas gift guide for all those last minute Christmas presents (and some generally excellent book recommendations for all year round)!

Buying books as Christmas presents is a great idea, but it can be tricky to get the right one! We asked our listeners to tell us who on their list is difficult to buy for and Sara and Cariad have some suggestions for finding the perfect book!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

You can find Morocco Bound Bookshop on Instagram @morocco_bound_bookshop or at moroccobound.co.uk

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded at Morocco Bound Bookshop and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang with Anna Leong Brophy & Emily Lloyd-Saini aka Egg Dec 14, 2023

This week's book guest is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant comedy double act Anna Leong Brophy & Emily Lloyd-Saini aka Egg to discuss cultural appropriation, casting, ambition, panel shows and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism and bias.

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Egg on Instagram: @eggcomedy

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy with Katherine May Dec 07, 2023

This week's book guest is Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy.

Sara and Cariad are joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine May to discuss sentences, South Africa, greasy spoons, sheds, divorce and fridges.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can buy Katherine's books including Enchantment and Wintering here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Katherine on Instagram: @katherinemay_

Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls Nov 30, 2023

This week's book guest is Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss grief, trauma, love, friendship, infidelity and avocados.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss pregnancy loss, child loss, car accidents and domestic violence.

Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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The Rise by Ian Rankin with Ian Rankin Nov 23, 2023

This week's book guest is The Rise by Ian Rankin.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin to discuss London, Edinburgh, digital books, genre writing and inappropriate tattoos.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

The Rise by Ian Rankin is available to buy here.

You Can follow Ian on Instagram: @ianrankin2

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel with Emma Gannon Nov 16, 2023

This week's book guest is Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel.

Sara and Cariad are joined by Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction author, award-winning novelist, podcaster and journalist Emma Gannon to discuss fertility, age, choice, pigeons, loud neighbours and clichés.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss child loss, fertility and sick babies.

Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can buy Emmas's books including Olive here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmagannonuk and Twitter: @emmagannon

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Y/N by Esther Yi Nov 09, 2023

This week's book guest is Y/N by Esther Yi.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss Robbie Williams, Chandler, the penis, Sophocles and boiled eggs.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Y/N by Esther Yi is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Persuasion by Jane Austen with Andrew Hunter Murray Nov 02, 2023

This week's book guest is Persuasion by Jane Austen.

Sara and Cariad are joined by incredible writer, podcaster and comedian Andrew Hunter Murray to discuss Lyme Regis, Prince George, morality and sailors.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Persuasion by Jane Austen is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can buy Andrew's books The Sanctuary and The Last Day here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes with London Hughes Oct 26, 2023

This week's book guest is Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the comedian London Hughes to discuss her career, from growing up in Thornton Heath to getting a Netflix special produced by Kevin Hart, plus Babestation, bullying, Tony Blair, L.A. library gangs and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow London on Instagram and Twitter @thelondonhughes

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe with Rachel Parris Oct 19, 2023

This week's book guest is Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe with Rachel Parris.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer, improvisor and fellow Austentatious member Rachel Parris to discuss Camden, the London Review of Books, Alan Bennett and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelsvparris and Twitter @rachelparris

You can book tickets to see Rachel's show Fool's Gold here

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan with John Kearns Oct 12, 2023

This week's book guest is In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, Taskmaster star and double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Kearns to discuss hippies, Harry Styles (again), Beat poets and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: This book contains reference to suicide.

In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow John on Twitter @johnsfurcoat

Tickets for John's tour show 'The Varnishing Days' are available here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Under the Net by Iris Murdoch Oct 05, 2023

This week's book guest is Under the Net by Iris Murdoch.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss London landmarks, swimming in the Thames, philosophy students, the Irish and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Under the Net by Iris Murdoch is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater with Eliza Clark Sep 28, 2023

This week's book guest is Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater.

Sara and Cariad are joined by incredible author Eliza Clark to discuss true crime, bra fittings, male masturbation and tote bags.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of death, murder and Columbiners.

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Penance by Eliza Clark is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi with Sophie Duker Sep 21, 2023

This week's book guest is Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and high priestess of a sexy cult - Sophie Duker - to discuss spirits, Jesus, death of the author, Dua Lipa and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: This book contains reference to suicide, self harm, sexual abuse and rape.

Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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BONUS: Weirdo by Sara Pascoe - Q&A, Reading and Character Quiz (Live at 21Soho) Sep 18, 2023

In this special bonus episode, we share all the extra book chat from the Weirdos Book Club live show at 21Soho!

Hear a Q&A with Sara on writing her debut novel, readings from the book by friend of the podcast Vanessa Hammick, and a quiz to find out which character from Weirdo you are!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Weirdo by Sara Pascoe with Shaparak Khorsandi and Emma Jane Unsworth (Live at 21Soho) Sep 14, 2023

This week's book guest is Weirdo by Sara Pascoe.

In a special live recording of the podcast, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi and screenwriter and author Emma-Jane Unsworth to discuss haemorrhoids, mums, dating, accents, being a grown up and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: This episode includes mention of sexual assault.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Shaparak's latest book Scatter Brain is published by Vermilion and is available to buy here.

Emma Jane's books are available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Follow Shaparak Khorsandi on Instagram and Twitter @ShappiKhorsandi

Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emjaneunsworth

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Photo by Ed Moore.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer Sep 07, 2023

This week's book guest is The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer.

In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss marriage, Just Seventeen, having a breakdown in Harrods and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode there are references to abortion, infertility, rape and paedophilia.

The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey with Monica Heisey Aug 31, 2023

This week's book guest is Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey.

Sara and Cariad are joined by Monica herself to discuss heartbreak, karaoke, Harry Styles and more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: This episode includes references to disordered eating.

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Ticket's for the live show on Wed 6 Sep at 21Soho are available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Follow Monica Heisey on Instagram and Twitter @monicaheisey

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel with Nish Kumar Aug 24, 2023

Welcome to the very first episode of the Weirdos Book Club!

This week's book guest is I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel.

Sara and Cariad are joined by all-round-good-guy-of-comedy Nish Kumar to discuss the internet, vegetables, wet boyfriends and so much more!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Ticket's for the live show on Wed 6 Sep at 21Soho are available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Follow Nish Kumar on Instagram and Twitter @MrNishKumar

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club - Trailer Jul 26, 2023

Coming Thursday 24th August…

Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated.

Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Produced by Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.