Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library)

<p>This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key.</p><br><p>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,&nbsp;Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more!</p><br><p>Chapters is published by <a href="https://www.utterandpress.co.uk/collections/all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Utter" &amp; Press</a> and is available to <a href="https://www.utterandpress.co.uk/products/tim-key-chapters-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy now</a>. The audiobook is also available to listen to <a href="https://timkey.bandcamp.com/album/chapters-by-tim-key" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Tim Key on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timkeypoet/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @timkeypoet</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/weirdo/id6445464005?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 live as part of the Chortle Book Festival at the British Library 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>

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler with Andi Osho

<p>This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence.</em></strong></p><br><p>Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available to buy <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/tough-crowd-andi-osho/5752555?gclid=CjwKCAjwhdWkBhBZEiwA1ibLmGg0tz0QpBT0Y1Z4Qi1W9dHfi5Mhi0RCu0Q25VHEs2Eo7hcsUGdUfRoCYaQQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3wJD94Z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Andi's books Tough Crowd and Asking For A Friend are available to buy <a href="https://www.andiosho.co.uk/buy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Andi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandioshow/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @theandioshow</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Julia by Sandra Newman with Daniel Rigby

<p>This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman.</p><br><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also mention abortion.</em></strong></p><br><p>Julia by Sandra Newman is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/julia/sandra-newman/9781783789153" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/49vWS6C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Isaac Steele and the Forever Man by Daniel Rigby is available to buy <a href="https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Isaac-Steele-and-the-Forever-Man-Audiobook/B09FQ8NKJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Daniel on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielrigbyrigby/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @danielrigbyrigby and <a href="https://twitter.com/danielrigby?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @danielrigby</p><br><p>Tickets for the <strong>Live</strong> <strong>Weirdos</strong> event with <strong>Tim Key</strong> on <strong>Sun 3 March</strong> are available to buy <a href="https://thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/sara-pascoe-cariad-lloyd-s-weirdos-book-club/british-library/2942359" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or at <a href="https://thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/sara-pascoe-cariad-lloyd-s-weirdos-book-club/british-library/2942359" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plosive.co.uk</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Fight Night by Miriam Toews

<p>This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571370733-fight-night/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3SMwFtb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets for our live shows on the 3 March and 9 April are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events?tag=Sara+%26+Cariad%27s+Weirdos+Book+Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Coming Up in 2024

<p>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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We look forward to reading with you this year!</p><br><p>Tickets for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far <a href="https://linktr.ee/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64b80892afb02500113622a7/shows/64b69e3ec409730011da06ee/episodes/apple.co/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><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>

English Passengers by Matthew Kneale with Sathnam Sanghera

<p>This week's book guest is English Passengers by Matthew Kneale.</p><br><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em style="">Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss racism, racial genocide, sexual assault, rape and graphic imagery.</em></strong></p><br><p>English Passengers by Matthew Kneale is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/25403/english-passengers-by-matthew-kneale/9780140285215" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/english-passengers/id526514575?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Empireworld by Sathnam Sanghera is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/452038/empireworld-by-sanghera-sathnam/9780241600412" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/empireworld/id6468946654?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Sathnam on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sathnamsanghera/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @sathnamsanghera and <a href="https://twitter.com/Sathnam?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @sathnam</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin with Suzi Ruffell

<p>This week's book guest is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to discuss debonair dogs, sex chats, coconut oil, therapy and journeys.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assault and suicide.</em></strong></p><br><p>Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571378579-big-swiss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/48U0Llr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Suzi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suziruffellcomedy/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @suziruffellcomedy</p><p>Listen to Suzi's podcasts Like Minded Friends <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/like-minded-friends-with-tom-allen-suzi-ruffell/id1049741444" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and Big Kick Energy <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/big-kick-energy/id1698411462" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Ticket for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Bluets by Maggie Nelson with Katy Wix

<p>This week's book guest is Bluets by Maggie Nelson.</p><br><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss heartbreak and suicide.</em></strong></p><br><p>Bluets by Maggie Nelson is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/bluets/maggie-nelson/9781911214526" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/47Mgwta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Delicacy by Katy Wix is available to buy <a href="https://www.headline.co.uk/titles/katy-wix/delicacy/9781472261205/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Katy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/really_katywix/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @really_katywix and <a href="https://twitter.com/wixkaty?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @wixkaty</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer with Winnie M Li

<p>This week's book guest is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by acclaimed author and activist Winnie M Li, who's debut novel&nbsp;<em>Dark Chapter</em>&nbsp;won the<em> Guardian</em>’s book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss rape, abuse, antisemitism and racism.</em></strong></p><br><p>Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/monsters/claire-dederer/9781399715034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/monsters/id6444038184?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Complicit by Winnie M Li is available to buy <a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/winnie-m-li/complicit/9781398705081/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4aMYiut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Winnie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/winniemli/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: and <a href="https://twitter.com/winniemli?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @winniemli and her website: <a href="http://winniemli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">winniemli.com</a></p><br><p>Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

High Fidelity by Nick Hornby with Nikesh Shukla

<p>This week's book guest is High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by author, screenwriter and editor Dr Nikesh Shukla to discuss obsession, music, lads mags, red flags and toxic masculinity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and racism.</em></strong></p><br><p>High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/26197/high-fidelity-by-hornby-nick/9780241969816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Nikesh's book The Council of Good Friends is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-council-of-good-friends/nikesh-shukla/rochelle-falconer/9781913311445" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Nikesh on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikeshshuklawriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @nikeshshuklawriter</p><br><p>Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel with Mike Wozniak

<p>This week's book guest is Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by critically lauded comedian and actor Mike Wozniak to discuss touring, mediums, the occult, and Princess Diana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss murder, child abuse, eating disorders and abortion.</em></strong></p><br><p>Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/beyond-black/hilary-mantel/9780007157761" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/beyond-black/id375036897?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Listen to Mike's podcast Three Bean Salad <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/three-bean-salad/id1564066507" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Best of 2023

<p>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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you to everyone for reading with us this year. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far <a href="https://linktr.ee/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64b80892afb02500113622a7/shows/64b69e3ec409730011da06ee/episodes/apple.co/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><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>

Christmas Book Gift Guide

<p>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)!</p><br><p>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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Morocco Bound Bookshop on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morocco_bound_bookshop/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @morocco_bound_bookshop or at <a href="https://www.moroccobound.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">moroccobound.co.uk</a></p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far <a href="https://linktr.ee/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64b80892afb02500113622a7/shows/64b69e3ec409730011da06ee/episodes/apple.co/weirdosbookclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><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 at Morocco Bound Bookshop 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>

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

<p>This week's book guest is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant comedy double act Anna Leong Brophy &amp; Emily Lloyd-Saini aka Egg to discuss cultural appropriation, casting, ambition, panel shows and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism and bias.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yellowface by R.F. Kuang is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/yellowface-rebecca-f-kuang?variant=40134136332366" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/yellowface/id6443008844?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Egg on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eggcomedy/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @eggcomedy</p><br><p>Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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>

Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy with Katherine May

<p>This week's book guest is Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine May to discuss sentences, South Africa, greasy spoons, sheds, divorce and fridges.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/253221/things-i-dont-want-to-know-by-levy-deborah/9780241983089" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/things-i-dont-want-to-know/id701273432?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can buy Katherine's books including Enchantment and Wintering <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/author/katherine-may/id332133979" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @katherinemay_</p><br><p>Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls

<p>This week's book guest is Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss grief, trauma, love, friendship, infidelity and avocados.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss pregnancy loss, child loss, car accidents and domestic violence.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571367986-mrs-caliban-faber-editions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/mrs-caliban-faber-editions/id1537702032?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-foyles-jan-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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 Rise by Ian Rankin with Ian Rankin

<p>This week's book guest is The Rise by Ian Rankin.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling&nbsp;Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin to discuss London, Edinburgh, digital books, genre writing and inappropriate tattoos.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Rise by Ian Rankin is available to buy <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Short-Story-Ian-Rankin-ebook/dp/B0CBW58P3J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You Can follow Ian on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ianrankin2/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @ianrankin2</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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>

Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel with Emma Gannon

<p>This week's book guest is Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel.</p><br><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss child loss, fertility and sick babies.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel is available to buy <a href="https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/still-born" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/still-born/id6449882455?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can buy Emmas's books including Olive <a href="https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://tools.applemediaservices.com/apple-books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Follow Emma on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmagannonuk/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @emmagannonuk and <a href="https://twitter.com/emmagannon?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @emmagannon</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Y/N by Esther Yi

<p>This week's book guest is Y/N by Esther Yi.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss Robbie Williams, Chandler, the penis, Sophocles and boiled eggs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Y/N by Esther Yi is available to buy <a href="https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/y-n-a-novel-esther-yi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/y-n/id6449871738?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to pre-order <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Persuasion by Jane Austen with Andrew Hunter Murray

<p>This week's book guest is Persuasion by Jane Austen.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by incredible writer, podcaster and comedian Andrew Hunter Murray to discuss Lyme Regis, Prince George, morality and sailors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Persuasion by Jane Austen is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/55906/persuasion-by-jane-austen-intro-and-notes-gillian-beer/9780141439686" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/persuasion/id1518826010?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can buy Andrew's books The Sanctuary and The Last Day <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/240961/andrew-hunter-murray" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/author/andrew-hunter-murray/id1083182044?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes with London Hughes

<p>This week's book guest is Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes.</p><br><p>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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Living My Best Life, Hun by London Hughes is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/living-my-best-life-hun/london-hughes/9781529420692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/living-my-best-life-hun/id1597881511?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow London on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelondonhughes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TheLondonHughes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @thelondonhughes</p><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>

Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe with Rachel Parris

<p>This week's book guest is Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe with Rachel Parris.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer, improvisor and fellow <em>Austentatious</em> member Rachel Parris to discuss Camden, the London Review of Books, Alan Bennett and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/192265/love-nina-by-stibbe-nina/9780241965092" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/love-nina/id646997869?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow Rachel on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @rachelsvparris and <a href="https://twitter.com/rachelparris?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @rachelparris</p><p>You can book tickets to see Rachel's show Fool's Gold <a href="https://showandtellpresents.com/events/rachel-paris-london-live-taping" 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 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>

In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan with John Kearns

<p>This week's book guest is In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, <em>Taskmaster</em> star and double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Kearns to discuss hippies, Harry Styles (again), Beat poets and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This book contains reference to suicide.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/in-watermelon-sugar/the-estate-of-richard-brautigan/9780099437598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/in-watermelon-sugar/id6448982984" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Follow John on <a href="https://twitter.com/johnsfurcoat?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @johnsfurcoat</p><p>Tickets for John's tour show 'The Varnishing Days' are available <a href="https://www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/tour" 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 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>

Under the Net by Iris Murdoch

<p>This week's book guest is Under the Net by Iris Murdoch.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss London landmarks, swimming in the Thames, philosophy students, the Irish and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Under the Net by Iris Murdoch is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/356958/under-the-net-by-murdoch-iris/9780099429074" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/under-the-net/id403603966?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to pre-order <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater with Eliza Clark

<p>This week's book guest is Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by incredible author Eliza Clark to discuss true crime, bra fittings, male masturbation and tote bags.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of death, murder and Columbiners.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/death-of-a-bookseller/alice-slater/9781529385328" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/death-of-a-bookseller/id6443588373?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Penance by Eliza Clark is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571371761-penance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/penance/id6445233186?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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>

Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi with Sophie Duker

<p>This week's book guest is Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi.</p><br><p>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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This book contains reference to suicide, self harm, sexual abuse and rape.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571345403-freshwater/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/freshwater/id1342389536?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 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>

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

<p>In this special bonus episode, we share all the extra book chat from the Weirdos Book Club live show at 21Soho!</p><br><p>Hear a Q&amp;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!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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 Ben Williams 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>

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

<p>This week's book guest is Weirdo by Sara Pascoe.</p><br><p>In a special live recording of the podcast, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi&nbsp;and screenwriter and author Emma-Jane Unsworth to discuss haemorrhoids, mums, dating, accents, being a grown up and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This episode includes mention of sexual assault. </em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/weirdo/id6445464005?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Shaparak's latest book Scatter Brain is published by Vermilion and is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/452673/scatter-brain-by-khorsandi-shaparak/9781785044199" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Emma Jane's books are available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/author/emma-jane-unsworth/532656" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><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>Follow Shaparak Khorsandi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shappikhorsandi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShappiKhorsandi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @ShappiKhorsandi</p><p>Follow Emma Jane on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emjaneunsworth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@emjaneunsworth</a></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>Photo by Ed Moore.</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 Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer

<p>This week's book guest is The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss marriage, Just Seventeen, having a breakdown in Harrods and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode there are references to abortion, infertility, rape and paedophilia.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/really-good-actually-monica-heisey?variant=39914338484302" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-pumpkin-eater/id546124156?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to pre-order <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" 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>

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey with Monica Heisey

<p>This week's book guest is Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by Monica herself to discuss heartbreak, karaoke, Harry Styles and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This episode includes references to disordered eating.</em></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/really-good-actually-monica-heisey?variant=39914338484302" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/really-good-actually/id1619951987?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1010l3atb&amp;ct=Weirdos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber &amp; Faber and is available to pre-order <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571374526-weirdo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Ticket's for the live show on Wed 6 Sep at 21Soho are available to buy <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/weirdos-book-club-live-21-soho-sep-2023" 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>Follow Monica Heisey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monicaheisey/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/monicaheisey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @monicaheisey</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>