Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Welcome to Weird Street </em>by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita Mangan</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss <em>Treasure Island, Green Wing</em>, Stephen Fry and farts.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley with Vanessa Hammick

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Frankenstein</em> by Mary Shelley.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer, playwright and friend Vanessa Hammick.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss AI, dissertations, Kenneth Branagh, broad strokes, and Emma Stone.</p><br><p><strong>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and child murder.</strong></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest with Kae Tempest

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Having Spent Life Seeking</em> by Kae Tempest&nbsp;</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible spoken word performer, poet, recording artist, novelist and playwright Kae Tempest himself.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss addiction, school, access to reading, seaside towns and lager tops.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Having Spent Life Seeking</em> by Kae Tempest is available <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/465343/having-spent-life-seeking-by-tempest-kae/9781787335370" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke with Caro Claire Burke

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Yesteryear </em>by Caro Claire Burke.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by international best selling author Caro Claire Burke herself.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss mirrors, Christians, botox, TikTok, feminism and dingos.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Yesteryear </em>by Caro Claire Burke is available <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/yesteryear-caro-claire-burke?variant=56162497429883" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced by Naomi Parnell&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Middlemarch by George Eliot

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Middlemarch </em>by George Eliot.</p><br><p>In this episode we discuss soap operas, love stories, socialism, Nietzsche and Cariad getting angry.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced by Naomi Parnell&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Flesh by David Szalay with David Szalay

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Flesh</em> by David Szalay.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the two time nominee and current winner of the Booker Prize himself, David Szalay.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss and class, Vienna, masculinity, prizes, money and Soho.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Flesh</em> by David Szalay. is available <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/420940/flesh-by-szalay-david/9781529932423" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced by Naomi Parnell&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Welcome Back Weirdos!

<p>Sara and Cariad are back with another series of truly excellent, weird and wonderful reads and a host of brilliant guests lined up this series!</p><br><p>Welcome back to the book club where you don't even have to have read the book to join in! In this episodeSara and Cariad discuss books they've read in the break, the National Year of Reading, Odysseus and maggots.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We look forward to reading with you (or not) this series!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Series 5 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

<p>Sara and Cariad are back for a fifth series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in!</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64b80892afb02500113622a7/shows/64b69e3ec409730011da06ee/episodes/patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclub</a></p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced by Plosive</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Friends of Weirdos - Single Ladies In Your Area

<p>Your favourite Weirdos will be back with a brand new series next week, but to tide you over until then, we're sharing an episode of our brilliant friends Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley's podcast, <em>Single Ladies In Your Area </em>which - all about dating and relationships in your 30s and beyond. For this episode they're joined by special guest... Jameela Jamil!</p><br><p>Amy and Harriet joined us on the Weirdos Book Club podcast to discuss Helen Fielding's iconic <em>Bridget Jones's Diary, </em>you can listen back to that episode <a href="https://pod.link/1699406650/episode/Njc3ODBlMTE1NjliZGI3NWQ2MDdjN2U3?view=apps&amp;sort=popularity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd

<p>This week's book guest is<em> The Meaning of Liff </em>by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary director, producer and writer, John Lloyd. John is the BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy award-winning creator of such shows as <em>Spitting Image, Not The Nine o'Clock News, Blackadder</em> and <em>QI. </em></p><br><p>In this episode they discuss quizzes, friendship, toilet seats, Sweden and Judi Dench.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>The Meaning of Liff is 42</em> by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd is available <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/douglas-adams/the-meaning-of-liff/9781035051458" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Where Did She Go? </em>is out <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/where-did-she-go/9781444970944/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read

<p>In this week's episode Sara and Cariad peruse the list of David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Muckle Flugga</em> by Michael Pederson.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by prize-winning Scottish poet and author, Michael Pederson. Michael is the current Edinburgh Makar and Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh, he also co-founded the prize-winning literary collective Neu! Reekie!</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Stephen Fry, rivers, vocabulary, Robert Louis Stevenson, writing retreats, Jack Lowden and Salman Rushdie. </p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Muckle Flugga</em> by Michael Pederson is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/muckle-flugga-michael-pedersen/7812104?ean=9780571387724&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale

<p>Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is<em> A Year of Creative Thinking</em> by Jessica Swale.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as <em>Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn </em>and the current hit <em>Paddington: The Musical</em>.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss aliens, Paddington, snacks, childhood artistry, chair parties and Gails.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>A Year of Creative Thinking</em> by Jessica Swale is available <a href="https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> - Save 25% when you buy direct from publisher Nick Hern Books - enter code WEIRDOSNHB at www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris

<p>This week's Christmas book guest is<em> Introducing Mrs Collins</em> by Rachel Parris.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of<em> Mock the Week</em> and <em>The Mash Report -</em> Rachel Parris herself.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, Hunsford and sex with Mr Collins.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Introducing Mrs Collins</em> by Rachel Parris is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/introducing-mrs-collins-a-pride-and-prejudice-sequel-telling-the-story-of-what-charlotte-lucas-did-next-rachel-parris/fbad3ec113f56eca?ean=9781399751612&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Christmas Book Conundrums

<p>This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums&nbsp;episode.</p><br><p>We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations!</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh

<p>This week's book guest is<em> My Year of Rest and Relaxation</em> by Ottessa Moshfegh.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, <em>You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time.</em></p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve steps, Soho and the National Lottery.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>My Year of Rest and Relaxation</em> by Ottessa Moshfegh is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-ottessa-moshfegh/978286?ean=9781784707422&amp;next=t&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><em>You Had To Be There</em> by Jodie Harsh is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/you-had-to-be-there-jodie-harsh/7688901?ean=9780571392414&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Father Figure by Emma Forrest with Emma Forrest

<p>This week's book guest is<em> Father Figure</em> by Emma Forrest.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of Variety's 'Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch’.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Watching people from busses, fantasies, ear-worms, obsession and George Michael.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Father Figure</em> by Emma Forrest is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/father-figure-natalie-portman-s-november-book-club-pick-emma-forrest/16f78c86a82a0733?ean=9781474620598&amp;next=t&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place)

<p>This week's book guest is<em> White Male Stand-Up</em> by Alan Davies.</p><br><p>In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor&nbsp;Alan Davies. Best known for starring in the hit BBC series&nbsp;<em>Jonathan Creek</em>&nbsp;and for his regular appearances as a panellist on&nbsp;<em>QI</em>, they discuss his new memoir&nbsp;<em>White Male Stand-Up.</em></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood abuse and death.</strong></p><br><p><em>White Male Stand-Up</em> by Alan Davies is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/white-male-stand-up-alan-davies/f759ce8e811e7b26?ean=9781800962576&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson

<p>This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. </p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Elizabeth Gaskell, kids books, bully directors, José Saramago, acting and Geordie accents.</p><br><p>The Speakies British Audio Awards take place on the 24th November at the Royal Opera House.</p><br><p>We’ve partnered with the Best Audiobook: Fiction category. There are some brilliant audiobooks nominated in that category including <em>Intermezzo</em> by Sally Rooney, read by Éanna Hardwicke. Why not go back and listen to our episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intermezzo-by-sally-rooney-with-aisling-bea/id1699406650?i=1000681706195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Intermezzo</em></a> where we talked to the brilliant Aisling Bea.</p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p>Juliet is also nominated for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction category for her brilliant narration of <em>Persian Pictures</em> by Gertrude Bell.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart

<p>This week's book guest is<em> By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept</em> by Elizabeth Smart.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss people who have taken their own lives.</strong></p><br><p><em>By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept</em> by Elizabeth Smart is available <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/by-grand-central-station-i-sat-down-and-wept-elizabeth-smart/142278?ean=9780586090398&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews

<p>This week's book guest is<em> A Truce That Is Not Peace </em>by Miriam Toews.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as <em>A Complicated Kindness</em>, <em>Fight Night, All My Puny Sorrows </em>and <em>Women Talking</em> on which the Oscar-winning film was based.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss writing conferences, death, comedy and a skunk.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death by suicide.</strong></p><br><p><em>A Truce That Is Not Peace</em> by Miriam Toews is available <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/a-truce-that-is-not-peace-miriam-toews?variant=53522977489275" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem

<p>This week's book guest is<em> A Complicated Woman</em> by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility.</strong></p><br><p>A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is available <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rebecca-lucy-taylor/a-complicated-woman/9781914240652/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Book-street's Back Alright!

<p>Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads!</p><br><p>In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions.</p><br><p>Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in!</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We look forward to reading with you (or not) this series!</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad's children's book <em>Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish</em> is out in paperback <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/lydia-marmalade-and-the-christmas-wish/9781444971491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

<p>Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in!</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at <a href="patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclub</a></p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Produced by Plosive</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK

<p>Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - <em>Pod Save the UK</em>.</p><br><p>Nish joined us for the very first episode of <em>Weirdos</em> - you can also go back and listen to him chatting to us about <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/im-a-fan-by-sheena-patel-with-nish-kumar/id1699406650?i=1000625500266" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>I’m a Fan</em> by Sheena Patel</a> - but for now, take a listen to this week’s episode where Nish and Coco discuss ... Why can’t the UK get over Thatcher? Plus - “Your Party” infighting is Definitely Maybe over…</p><br><p>Guests:</p><p>Rhun ap Iorwerth&nbsp;</p><br><p>Credits:</p><p>The World Transformed</p><p>Turn Left Media</p><p>CNBC</p><br><p>Useful Links:</p><p>Medical Aid for Palestinians</p><p><u>https://www.map.org.uk</u></p><p>Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.</p><p>Contact us via email: <u>PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk</u></p><p>BlueSky: <u>https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com</u></p><p>Insta: <u>https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk</u></p><p>Twitter: <u>https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk</u></p><p>TikTok: <u>https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk</u></p><p>Facebook: <u>https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk</u></p><p>Youtube: <u>https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK</u></p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Swing Time by Zadie Smith with Sophie Ellis-Bextor

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Swing Time</em> by Zadie Smith.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined for the last episode of this series by the one and only Sophie Ellis-Bextor.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss motherhood, celebrity, white saviour complex and sexy dancing for your dad.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in October with more Weird and wonderful reads!</p><br><p><em>Swing Time</em> by Zadie Smith is available <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/56513/swing-time-by-smith-zadie/9780141036601" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clown Town by Mick Herron with Mick Herron

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Clown Town </em>by Mick Herron.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the mystery and thriller novelist and author Mick Herron, author of the best selling Slough House series which has been adapted into the <em>Slow Horses</em> television series.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Gary Oldman, gaffa tape, gag writing, MI5 and farts.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Clown Town </em>by Mick Herron is available <a href="https://www.mickherron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>Where Did She Go? </em>is available to buy now.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna with Oisín McKenna

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Evenings and Weekends</em> by Oisín McKenna.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by our Weirdos listener recommended Oisín McKenna.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss whales, London being the best, feral summer evenings and day jobs.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Evenings and Weekends</em> by Oisín McKenna is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/evenings-and-weekends-oisin-mckenna?variant=41567538708558" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>Where Did She Go? </em>is available to buy now.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Readers Talk Writing Part 2

<p>In part two of these special episodes on writing Sara and Cariad (the readers) continue to discuss their own paths to books, writing and writing processes.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we mention abortion, self harm, death and loss of a child.</em></strong></p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p><em>Where Did She Go</em>? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/where-did-she-go/9781444970944/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Human Rites by Juno Dawson with Juno Dawson

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Human Rites</em> by Juno Dawson.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by best selling author, Juno Dawson.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Dawson's Creek, Sex and the City, Buffy, Doctor Who and Howard's dreadlocks.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Human Rites and the other books in the HMRC trilogy are available to buy <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/FHR/the-hmrc-trilogy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets for Sara's tour show<em> I Am A Strange Gloop </em>are available to buy from <a href="https://sarapascoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarapascoe.co.uk</a></p><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>Where Did She Go? </em>is available to buy now.</p><br><p>Follow Sara &amp; Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and <a href="https://twitter.com/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @weirdosbookclub</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>