Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Yardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham with Ivo Graham

<p>This week's book guest is<em>Yardsticks For Failure</em> by Ivo Graham.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by critically acclaimed comedian and friend Ivo Graham.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Taskmaster, neurodiversity, friendship grief, the Edinburgh Festival and Potters Bar.</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death.</em></strong></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Yardsticks For Failure</em> by Ivo Graham is available to buy <a href="https://www.headline.co.uk/titles/ivo-graham/yardsticks-for-failure/9781035411337/" 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>

The Readers Talk Writing Part 1

<p>In part one of these special episodes on writing Sara and Cariad (the readers) talk about 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>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 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>

Men In Love by Irvine Welsh with Irvine Welsh

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Men In Love</em> by Irvine Welsh.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the multi-bestselling author of <em>Trainspotting</em>, and cultural icon - Irvine Welsh.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss success, capitalism, house music and DMT.</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss drug usage.</em></strong></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Men In Love</em> by Irvine Welsh is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471554/men-in-love-by-welsh-irvine/9781787335752" 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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd with Nadia Shireen

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Where Did She Go?</em> by Cariad Lloyd.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning children's book illustrator and author Nadia Shireen.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss career changes, illustrators, child development and Daniel Bedingfield.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><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>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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder

<p>This week's book guest is Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Geoffrey Archer (again), war, domestic labour, jokes and geniuses. </p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/319722/wifedom-by-funder-anna/9780241482742" 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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth with Liam Williams

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Portnoy's Complaint</em> by Philip Roth.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian, writer and 1/3 of sketch group Sheeps - Liam Williams.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Kafka, addiction, wanking, wanking, wanking and Geoffrey Archer.</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, racist language and antisemitism.</em></strong></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Portnoy's Complaint</em> by Philip Roth is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/356205/portnoys-complaint-by-philip-roth/9780099399018" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Tickets to see Liam in <em>Sheeps: A Very Sheeps Christmas – Live in Concert! In the Summer!</em> are available to buy <a href="https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/sheeps-a-very-sheeps-christmas-live-in-concert-in-the-summer" 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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Summer Reads 2025

<p>We asked our Weirdos listeners for their summer read suggestions and they delivered! In this episode Sara and Cariad chat about some of the books they're excited to read.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Frankie by Graham Norton with Graham Norton

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Frankie</em> by Graham Norton.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by author, comedian, presenter and National Treasure Graham Norton.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss cakes, art, London in the 50s, buses, restaurants and pen pals called David.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Frankie</em> by Graham Norton is available to buy <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/graham-norton/frankie/9781529391480/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Graham on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grahnort/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @grahnort</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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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 New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates with Laura Bates

<p>This week's book guest is <em>The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny</em> by Laura Bates.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by activist, best-selling writer, speaker, journalist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss sex dolls, masturbation, AI, Meta and Take That.</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This book and discussion covers a range of non-consensual sex acts, abuse by deep fake technology and pornography.</em></strong></p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>The New Age of Sexism</em> by Laura Bates is available to buy <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-New-Age-of-Sexism/Laura-Bates/9781471190483" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Laura on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura_bates__/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @laura_bates__</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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth with Emma Jane Unsworth

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Slags</em> by Emma Jane Unsworth.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the BAFTA-nominated and BIFA-winning screenwriter and bestselling, award-winning novelist Emma Jane Unsworth. </p><br><p>In this episode they discuss teachers, diaries, nostalgia, otters and scaring Mark Owen.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Slags</em> by Emma Jane Unsworth is available to buy <a href="https://www.boroughpress.co.uk/products/slags-emma-jane-unsworth-9780008347239/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emjaneunsworth/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @emjaneunsworth</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>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>

What We've Been Reading

<p>Sara and Cariad are back for series three with even more weird and wonderful books!</p><br><p>They're kicking off the series with this special episode to discuss what they've been reading in the break.</p><br><p>You can find out about all the books they're going to be discussing this series on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub</p><br><p>And remember! You don't even have to <em>read </em>the book to be in the book club!</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</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 3 Trailer - Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

<p>New series starts Thursday 29th May 2025.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by Plosive.</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>

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

<p>The last book guest of this series is<em> Dream Count</em> by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss bad boyfriends, marijuana, the female body, motherhood, grief and Brecht.</p><br><p>We'll be back soon! Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: This book covers an array of topics which might be upsetting and we discuss some themes including sexual assault, rape, female genital mutilation, slavery and racism.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>Dream Count</em> by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is available to buy <a href="https://www.4thestate.co.uk/products/dream-count-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-9780008685737/" 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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Golden Age</em> by Wang Xiaobo.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss revolutions, little monks, ball breaking, girlfriends, poetry, translation and hidden ovaries.</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 discuss suicide.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>Golden Age</em> by Wang Xiaobo is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455502/golden-age-by-xiaobo-wang/9780241634226" 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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis with Nussaibah Younis

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Fundamentally</em> by Nussaibah Younis.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by&nbsp;Dr Nussaibah Younis is an expert on the politics, foreign policy and economy of contemporary Iraq. For several years she advised the Iraqi government on proposed programmes to de-radicalise women affiliated with ISIS, she has a PHD in International Affairs and <em>Fundamentally</em> is her debut novel.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss Baghdad, high literature, the UN, stand-up, teenage girls, Take That and Rory Stewart.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Fundamentally</em> by Nussaibah Younis is available to buy <a href="https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/nussaibah-younis/fundamentally/9781399623926/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Nussaibah on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nussaibahyounis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @nussaibahyounis</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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

<p>This week's book guest is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss school, communism, slimy dads, scary dads, writing as freedom and when names are quite similar.</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 sexual assault.</em></strong></p><br><p>My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante is available to buy <a href="https://shop.winstonebooks.co.uk/products/9781787702226?_pos=1&amp;_sid=0f548c6f1&amp;_ss=r" 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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

Nuclear Family by Kate Davies with Kate Davies

<p>This week's book guest is Nuclear Family by Kate Davies.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by&nbsp;novelist, screenwriter and children’s author Kate Davies. Her novel <em>In at the Deep End</em> won the Polari Prize and she was shortlisted for the Bollinger Wodehouse Everyman Prize for Comic Fiction.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss fiction and truth, brothers, sports analogies, improv and Frankenstein</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 discuss fertility, IVF, egg donation and coercion.</em></strong></p><br><p>Nuclear Family by Kate Davies is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/nuclear-family-kate-davies?variant=41462430433358" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Kate on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katyemdavies/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @kateyemdavies</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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little

<p>This week's book guest is Rosewater by Liv Little.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by writer, journalist and founder of&nbsp;gal-dem - Liv Little.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss strap-ons, friendship, rollerblading, debt, friendship, camming and John Legend.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little is available to buy <a href="https://www.dialoguebooks.co.uk/titles/liv-little/rosewater/9781408717066/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Liv on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livslittle/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @livslittle</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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin with Jessica Fostekew

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</em> by Gabrielle Zevin.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning comedian, actor and writer Jessica Fostekew to discuss platonic friendships, collaboration, book clubs and nuggets!</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 discuss coercive&nbsp;relationships.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</em> by Gabrielle Zevin is available to buy <a href="https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Jess on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @jessicafostekew</p><p>You can listen to her podcast <em>Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast</em> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/contender-ready-an-unofficial-gladiators-podcast/id1789604940" 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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak with Elif Shafak

<p>This week's book guest is <em>There are Rivers in the Sky</em> by Elif Shafak.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak. Elif has published 21 books and is best known for her novels, which include <em>The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve</em> and <em>10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World</em>. Her works have been translated into 57 languages&nbsp;and she has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, the Costa Book Awards, the British Book Awards and the Women's Prize For Fiction.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss the British Museum, archaeology, buried rivers, Samuel Beckett, literature festivals and Hemingway's writing schedule.</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 discuss genocide, sexual slavery and trafficking.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>There are Rivers in the Sky </em>is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316776/there-are-rivers-in-the-sky-by-shafak-elif/9780241435014" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Elif on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shafakelif/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @shafakelif</p><p>Her website is <a href="https://www.elifsafak.com.tr/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.elifsafak.com</a></p><p>Her Substack is called <a href="https://elifshafak.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unmapped Storylands</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><br><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> 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>

She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter (Live at the London Literature Festival)

<p>This week's book guest is <em>She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said </em>by Harriet Walter.</p><br><p>In a truly special episode live from Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Literature Festival 2024 Sara and Cariad are joined by the one and only Dame Harriet Walter to talk about her new collection of speeches for thirty of Shakespeare’s women.</p><br><p>Harriet is one of Britain's most esteemed Shakespearean actors, a stalwart of the RSC she has won an Olivier Award, been nominated for both Tony and Emmy Awards and has starred in the likes of <em>Killing Eve</em>, <em>Ted Lasso </em>and <em>Succession</em>.</p><br><p>Her new book re-imagines what some of Shakespeare's women might have been secretly thinking and lets them speak their minds. In this episode they discuss Shakespeare for Breakfast, acting, croissants, the Edinburgh Festival and Patrick Stewart's wig.</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 discuss suicide and death.</em></strong></p><br><p>Harriet's book <em>She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said</em> is available to buy <a href="https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/harriet-walter-2/she-speaks/9780349018911/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</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 live at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Literature Festival 2024 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>

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding with Amy Gledhill & Harriet Kemsley

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Bridget Jones's Diary</em> by Helen Fielding.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are aptly joined by 30 somethings 'Single Ladies In Your Area' and award winning comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss dating, ADHD, Harriet's foot in a bowl, red flags, Hugh Grant, Pride and Prejudice and Off Menu.</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 discuss disordered eating.</em></strong></p><br><p>Listen to Harriet and Amy's podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/single-ladies-in-your-area/id1769371068" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Single Ladies In Your Area</em></a> wherever you get your podcasts and find them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/singleladiespod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @singleladiespod </p><br><p>Get tickets to Amy's Edinburgh Comedy Award Winning show <a href="https://sohotheatre.com/events/amy-gledhill-make-me-look-fit-on-the-poster-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Make Me Look Fit On The Poster</em></a> at Soho Theatre from 27 Jan - 8 Feb 2025</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><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>

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

<p>This week's book guest is this year's Booker Prize winner - <em>Orbital </em>by Samantha Harvey.</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss prizes, Barnet, authenticity, and Rob Brydon.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Orbital</em> is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/454068/orbital-by-harvey-samantha/9781529922936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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>

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney with Aisling Bea

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Intermezzo </em>by Sally Rooney.</p><br><p>Sadly James Joyce and Michael Fassbender were not available to chat so Sara and Cariad are joined by Ireland's premier Bono impersonator, writer and star of <em>This Way Up</em>, <em>Living With Yourself</em> and <em>Get Away</em> - it's Aisling Bea!</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss sex scenes, James Joyce, Dublin, Maeve Binchy and life's winners.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><em>Intermezzo</em> is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571365463-intermezzo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Aisling on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weemissbea/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @weemissbea</p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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>

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors with Taj Atwal

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Blue Sisters </em>by Coco Mellors.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA nominee and <em>Hullraisers </em>star, actor Taj Atwal - to discuss Percy the Park Keeper, boxing, childbirth, addiction, posh English people and the Spice Girls.</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 discuss grief, death and addiction. </em></strong></p><br><p><em>Blue Sisters </em>is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/blue-sisters-coco-mellors?variant=41830415728718" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Taj on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tajatwal1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tajatwal1</a></p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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>

Christmas Round Up 2024

<p>Welcome to the 2024 Weirdos Book Club round up and Christmas gift guide!</p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books from this series that have stuck with them, easy Christmas gift wins, honourable book mentions from this year, to read piles, listener suggestions and what they're looking forward to coming out in 2025!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for reading with us this year. We like reading with you!</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>.</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we mention sexual abuse.</em></strong></p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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 Lost Wife by Susanna Moore with Nell Frizzell

<p>This week's book guest is <em>The Lost Wife </em>by Susanna Moore.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Nell Frizzell - author of <em>The Panic Years</em>, <em>Holding the Baby </em>and <em>Cuckoo</em> - to discuss public transport, fear of men, victimhood and swimming in the Thames.</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 discuss domestic abuse, war violence and colonial genocide.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>The Lost Wife</em> is available to buy <a href="https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/susanna-moore/the-lost-wife/9781399612531/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Nell on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nellfrizzell/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @nellfrizzell</p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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 Map of Bones by Kate Mosse with Kate Mosse

<p>This week's book guest is <em>The Map of Bones</em> by Kate Mosse.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the international bestselling author, Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction and CBE Kate Mosse herself.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss motherhood, the Women's Prize, whispering in the landscape, and overnight success.</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 discuss sexual assault and rape.</em></strong></p><br><p><em>The Map of Bones</em> is available to buy <a href="https://www.katemosse.co.uk/novels/the-map-of-bones/9781035042159/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Tickets for Kate's live show <em>Labyrinth Live: 20th Anniversary Theatre Tour</em> are available to buy <a href="https://www.katemosse.co.uk/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Kate on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katemossewriter/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @katemossewriter</p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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>

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart with Kadiff Kirwan

<p>This week's book guest is <em>Young Mungo</em> by Douglas Stuart.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible Kadiff Kirwan - star of <em>Slow Horses</em> and <em>This Way Up</em> - to discuss class, fishing, parents, vernacular and David Beckham's sarong.</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 discuss violence, sexual assault, neglect and childhood sexual abuse.</em></strong></p><br><p>Young Mungo is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/young-mungo/douglas-stuart/9781529068788" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Kadiff on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kadiffkirwan/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @kadiffkirwan </p><br><p>Cariad’s children's book <em>The Christmas Wish-tastrophe </em>is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel <em>Weirdo </em>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 <em>You Are Not Alone</em> 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>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><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>

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

<p>This week's book guest is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss acting, Sara's beautiful singing voice, being invisible, and their new book based musical - 'The Literary Libretto'.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Tom Lake is available to buy <a href="https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/books/ann-patchett/tom-lake/9781526664297/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Cariad’s new children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> now.</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 non-fiction 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>