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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
Plosive
Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Twitter @weirdosbookclub and Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips
Aug 1, 202443 min<p>This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Lincoln In The Bardo is available to buy <a href="https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/books/george-saunders/lincoln-in-the-bardo/9781408871775/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4cPO4u4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Sally on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sallysmack/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @sallysmack</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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><p>Cariad’s 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">pre-order</a> now.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow Sara & 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> </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. </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 Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman
Jul 25, 202441 min<p>This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><br></p><p>The Warlock Effect is available to buy <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/jeremy-dyson-2/the-warlock-effect/9781529364774/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4f8d3dq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Andy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andythediamond/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @andythediamond</p><p>You can get tickets to see Andy in Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium <a href="https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/hello-dolly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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 Appeal by Janice Hallett with Isy Suttie
Jul 18, 202434 min<p>This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of <em>Peep Show</em> - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><br></p><p>The Appeal by Janice Hallett<strong> </strong>is available to buy <a href="https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/the-appeal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-actual-one/isy-suttie/9781474600880" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Jane Is Trying by Isy Suttie is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/jane-is-trying/isy-suttie/9781474601078" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3W2L4TX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>The Actual One by Isy Suttie is available to buy <a href="https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-actual-one/isy-suttie/9781474600880" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3W4jeqd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Isy on <a href="https://x.com/Isysuttie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @Isysuttie</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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 2024
Jul 11, 202427 min<p>In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer!</p><br><p>Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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><p>Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/cariad-lloyd/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/9781444971484/" 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 & 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> </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. </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>

I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait with Poorna Bell
Jul 4, 202434 min<p>This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools.</p><br><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><br></p><p>I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait<strong> </strong>is available to buy <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rebecca-wait/im-sorry-you-feel-that-way/9781529420463/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3VuECEU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>This is Fine by Poorna Bell is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/452840/this-is-fine-by-bell-poorna/9781529901214" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4bfW8mb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Poorna on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/poornabell/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @poornabell</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen with Sofie Hagen
Jun 27, 202446 min<p>This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen </p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender.</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 issues of sexual consent. </em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen is available to buy <a href="https://www.sofiehagen.com/sexagain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/will-i-ever-have-sex-again/id6472250355?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Sofie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sofiehagendk</a> and Twitter <a href="https://x.com/sofiehagen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sofiehagen</a></p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </p><p>Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio. </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>

Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Jun 20, 202444 min<p>This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating.</p><br><p>Butter by Asako Yuzuki is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/butter-asako-yuzuki?variant=40277730000974" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/gb/book/butter/id6457063491?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </p><p>Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio. </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>

Doppelganger by Naomi Klein with Naomi Klein
Jun 13, 202448 min<p>This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning and internationally bestselling author Naomi Klein herself, to discuss the Left, the Right and everything in between.</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 briefly mention rape.</em></strong></p><br><p>Doppelganger by Naomi Klein is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453962/doppelganger-by-klein-naomi/9781802061956" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3z0lpDx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Naomi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomiaklein/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/NaomiAKlein?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @naomiaklein</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

All Fours by Miranda July with Annie Macmanus
Jun 6, 202447 min<p>This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by renowned podcaster, DJ and best-selling author Annie Macmanus to discuss hotel rooms, dancing, window cleaners, menopause, parking and Davina McCall.</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 birth trauma.</em></strong></p><br><p>Hear Annie speak with author Miranda July on her hit podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/changes-with-annie-macmanus/id1465937091?i=1000657606790" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Changes</a>.</p><p>You can find Annie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniemacmanus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/anniemacmanus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @anniemacmanus</p><p>Annie's latest novel 'The Mess We're In' is available to buy <a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/writing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>All Fours by Miranda July is available to buy <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-fours/miranda-july/9781838853440" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4571OgW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
May 30, 202435 min<p>This week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laundries.</p><br><p>Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.</p><br><p>So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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 Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman
May 23, 202443 min<p>This week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and co-editor of the critically acclaimed collection of essays 'The Good Immigrant USA' Chimene Suleyman to discuss romance, trust, Fleetwood Mac, writing through pain, comedy and the power of women.</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 control, sexual assault and abortion.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>The Chain by Chimene Suleyman is available to buy <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-chain-chimene-suleyman/7578953?ean=9781399606462" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3QWcCbX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Chimene on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chimenesuleyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/chimenesuleyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @chimenesuleyman</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </p><p>Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plosive</a>.</p><p>Artwork by Welcome Studio. </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>

You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls
May 16, 202444 min<p>This week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenally successful author and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter David Nicholls to discuss Formula 1, Formula 2, sketchbooks, sports bras and the Moomins.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to buy <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/you-are-here-nicholls-david-9781444715446/2754344?ean=9781444715446" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/44FmM6m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find David on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidnichollswriter/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @davidnichollswriter</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
May 9, 202444 min<p>This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/come-and-get-it-9781526632579/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/4bLNjBp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)
May 2, 202444 min<p>This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd.</p><br><p>In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfies in graveyards and Joni Mitchell.</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 and death.</em></strong></p><br><p>Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is now available to buy in paperback <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-are-not-alone-9781526621870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3JyYQI4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Rhik's book I Never said I Loved You is available to buy <a href="https://www.headline.co.uk/titles/rhik-samadder/i-never-said-i-loved-you/9781472250698/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="I Never said I Loved You " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Rhik on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsamadder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @whatsamadder</p><p> </p><p>Follow Sara & 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> </p><p>Recorded live at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road 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. </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 List by Yomi Adegoke with Yomi Adegoke
Apr 25, 202442 min<p>This week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant <em>Sunday Times</em> bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip.</p><p> </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 mention paedophilia.</em></strong></p><br><p>The List by Yomi Adegoke is available to buy <a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-list-yomi-adegoke?variant=40311041884238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Yomi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yomi.adegoke/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @yomi.adegoke and <a href="https://twitter.com/yomiadegoke?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @yomiadegoke</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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 Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes
Apr 18, 202445 min<p>This week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs!</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316031/my-favourite-mistake-by-keyes-marian/9780241441145" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3Jklh3o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>You can find Marian on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marian_keyes/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @marian_keyes and <a href="https://twitter.com/MarianKeyes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @mariankeyes</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux
Apr 11, 202438 min<p>This week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more!</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy <a href="https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/a-mans-place" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3VQS5sz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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 Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet with Jonny Sweet
Apr 4, 202440 min<p>This week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer and actor Jonny Sweet himself to discuss murder, class, acknowledgements, P.G. Wodehouse and Boris Johnson!</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p>The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571379873-the-kellerby-code/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3VDrPSl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Send Nudes by Saba Sams with Olga Koch
Mar 28, 202446 min<p>This week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams.</p><br><p>Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more!</p><p> </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 paedophilia.</em></strong></p><br><p>Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to buy <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/send-nudes-9781526621795/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://apple.co/3IZyXki" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Olga on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kolga300/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @kolga300 and <a href="https://twitter.com/rocknrolga?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @rocknrolga</p><p>You can get tickets to Olga's tour show Prawn Cocktail <a href="https://www.rocknrolga.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Listen to Olga's podcast Family Jewels <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/family-jewels/id1721155997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens
Mar 21, 202437 min<p>This week's book guest is Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens. </p><br><p>In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains. </p><p> </p><p>Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!</p><br><p><strong><em>Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss. </em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens is available to buy <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/nell-stevens/briefly-a-delicious-life/9781529083446" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on Apple Books <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/briefly-a-delicious-life/id1590875706?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l3atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>Tickets for our live shows on 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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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>

Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library)
Mar 14, 202447 min<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, 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" & 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> </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 & 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&itscg=30200&ls=1&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 & 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> </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. </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
Mar 7, 202441 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Feb 29, 202443 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Feb 22, 202434 min<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> </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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Feb 15, 202427 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Feb 8, 202442 min<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> </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&itscg=30200&ls=1&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&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l3atb&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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Feb 1, 202446 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Jan 25, 202447 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Jan 18, 202451 min<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 <em>Dark Chapter</em> won the<em> Guardian</em>’s book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'.</p><p> </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&itscg=30200&ls=1&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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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
Jan 11, 202445 min<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> </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 & 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 & 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> </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. </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>


