Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
Comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd host a book club for the lonely outsider, discussing special and stimulating books each week with the help of their comedian and writer friends. The podcast aims to create a space where weirdos feel accepted and appreciated. Produced by Plosive.
Episodes
Land by Maggie O'Farrell with Maggie O'Farrell
This week's book guest is Land by Maggie O'FarrellSara and Cariad are joined by the multi-award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell.In this episode they discuss Ireland, inappropriate sitcoms, writing, desks, geography, and Moomins.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubProduced, recorded and edite
The Cut by Richard Armitage with Richard Armitage
This week's book guest is The Cut by Richard Armitage.Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning actor and author Richard Armitage himself.In this episode they discuss forensics, cello, bullying, Susan Pascoe and Gary Barlow.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubProduced, recorded and edi
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig
This week's book guest is The Midnight Train by Matt Haig.Sara and Cariad are joined by the internationally bestselling author himself, Matt Haig.In this episode they discuss steam trains, Sheffield, Ulysses, modernism and Def Leppard.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubProduced by Naomi Par
Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan
This week's book guest is Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita ManganSara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan.In this episode they discuss Treasure Island, Green Wing, Stephen Fry and farts.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcaria
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley with Vanessa Hammick
This week's book guest is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer, playwright and friend Vanessa Hammick.In this episode they discuss AI, dissertations, Kenneth Branagh, broad strokes, and Emma Stone.Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and child murder.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weird
Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest with Kae Tempest
This week's book guest is Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible spoken word performer, poet, recording artist, novelist and playwright Kae Tempest himself.In this episode they discuss addiction, school, access to reading, seaside towns and lager tops.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke with Caro Claire Burke
This week's book guest is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.Sara and Cariad are joined by international best selling author Caro Claire Burke herself.In this episode they discuss mirrors, Christians, botox, TikTok, feminism and dingos.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is available hereFollow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @sar
Middlemarch by George Eliot
This week's book guest is Middlemarch by George Eliot.In this episode we discuss soap operas, love stories, socialism, Nietzsche and Cariad getting angry.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubProduced by Naomi Parnell Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork b
Flesh by David Szalay with David Szalay
This week's book guest is Flesh by David Szalay.Sara and Cariad are joined by the two time nominee and current winner of the Booker Prize himself, David Szalay.In this episode they discuss and class, Vienna, masculinity, prizes, money and Soho.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Flesh by David Szalay. is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @
Welcome Back Weirdos!
Sara and Cariad are back with another series of truly excellent, weird and wonderful reads and a host of brilliant guests lined up this series!Welcome back to the book club where you don't even have to have read the book to join in! In this episodeSara and Cariad discuss books they've read in the break, the National Year of Reading, Odysseus and maggots.Thank you for reading with us. We look forwa
Series 5 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
Sara and Cariad are back for a fifth series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in!Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclubFollow Sara & Cariad’s We
Friends of Weirdos - Single Ladies In Your Area
Your favourite Weirdos will be back with a brand new series next week, but to tide you over until then, we're sharing an episode of our brilliant friends Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley's podcast, Single Ladies In Your Area which - all about dating and relationships in your 30s and beyond. For this episode they're joined by special guest... Jameela Jamil!Amy and Harriet joined us on the Weirdos B
The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd
This week's book guest is The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd.Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary director, producer and writer, John Lloyd. John is the BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy award-winning creator of such shows as Spitting Image, Not The Nine o'Clock News, Blackadder and QI. In this episode they discuss quizzes, friendship, toilet seats, Sweden and Judi Dench.Thank you for rea
David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read
In this week's episode Sara and Cariad peruse the list of David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade
Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson
This week's book guest is Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson.Sara and Cariad are joined by prize-winning Scottish poet and author, Michael Pederson. Michael is the current Edinburgh Makar and Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh, he also co-founded the prize-winning literary collective Neu! Reekie!In this episode they discuss Stephen Fry, rivers, vocabulary, Robert Louis Stevenson, wr
A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale
Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale.Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn and the current hit Paddington: The Musical.In this episode they discuss aliens, Paddington, snacks, childhood artistry, chai
Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris
This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris.Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of Mock the Week and The Mash Report - Rachel Parris herself.In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, Hunsford and sex with Mr Collins.Thank you for readi
Christmas Book Conundrums
This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode.We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations!Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you!Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara'
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh
This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh.Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time.In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve steps, Soho and the National Lottery.Thank you for read
Father Figure by Emma Forrest with Emma Forrest
This week's book guest is Father Figure by Emma Forrest.Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of Variety's 'Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch’.In this episode they discuss Watching people from busses, fantasies, ear-worms, obsession and George Michael.Thank you for reading with us. We lik
White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place)
This week's book guest is White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies.In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor Alan Davies. Best known for starring in the hit BBC series Jonathan Creek and for his regular appearances as a panellist on QI, they discuss his new memoir White Male Stan
Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson
This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. In this episode they discuss Elizabeth Gaskell, kids books, bully directors, José Saramago, acting and Geordie accents.The Speakies British Audio Awards take place on the 24th November at the Royal Opera House.We
By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart
This week's book guest is By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss people who have taken their own lives.By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart is available
A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews
This week's book guest is A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews.Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as A Complicated Kindness, Fight Night, All My Puny Sorrows and Women Talking on which the Oscar-winning film was based.In this episode they discuss writing conferences, death, comedy and a skunk.Thank you for reading wi
A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem
This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem.Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book.In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertili
Book-street's Back Alright!
Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads!In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions.Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in!Thank you for reading with us. We look forward to reading with
Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in!Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/c/weirdosbookclubFollow Sara & Cariad’s We
Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK
Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - Pod Save the UK.Nish joined us for the very first episode of Weirdos - you can also go back and listen to him chatting to us about I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel - but for
Swing Time by Zadie Smith with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
This week's book guest is Swing Time by Zadie Smith.Sara and Cariad are joined for the last episode of this series by the one and only Sophie Ellis-Bextor.In this episode they discuss motherhood, celebrity, white saviour complex and sexy dancing for your dad.Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in October with more Weird and wonderful reads!Swing T
Clown Town by Mick Herron with Mick Herron
This week's book guest is Clown Town by Mick Herron.Sara and Cariad are joined by the mystery and thriller novelist and author Mick Herron, author of the best selling Slough House series which has been adapted into the Slow Horses television series.In this episode they discuss Gary Oldman, gaffa tape, gag writing, MI5 and farts.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Clown Town by
Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna with Oisín McKenna
This week's book guest is Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna.Sara and Cariad are joined by our Weirdos listener recommended Oisín McKenna.In this episode they discuss whales, London being the best, feral summer evenings and day jobs.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange
The Readers Talk Writing Part 2
In part two of these special episodes on writing Sara and Cariad (the readers) continue to discuss their own paths to books, writing and writing processes.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we mention abortion, self harm, death and loss of a child.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukWhere
Human Rites by Juno Dawson with Juno Dawson
This week's book guest is Human Rites by Juno Dawson.Sara and Cariad are joined by best selling author, Juno Dawson.In this episode they discuss Dawson's Creek, Sex and the City, Buffy, Doctor Who and Howard's dreadlocks.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Human Rites and the other books in the HMRC trilogy are available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange G
Yardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham with Ivo Graham
This week's book guest isYardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham.Sara and Cariad are joined by critically acclaimed comedian and friend Ivo Graham.In this episode they discuss Taskmaster, neurodiversity, friendship grief, the Edinburgh Festival and Potters Bar.Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Yardsticks For Failure by
The Readers Talk Writing Part 1
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.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukWhere Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on
Men In Love by Irvine Welsh with Irvine Welsh
This week's book guest is Men In Love by Irvine Welsh.Sara and Cariad are joined by the multi-bestselling author of Trainspotting, and cultural icon - Irvine Welsh.In this episode they discuss success, capitalism, house music and DMT.Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss drug usage.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Men In Love by Irvine Welsh is available to buy here.Ti
Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd with Nadia Shireen
This week's book guest is Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd.Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning children's book illustrator and author Nadia Shireen.In this episode they discuss career changes, illustrators, child development and Daniel Bedingfield.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show
Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder
This week's book guest is Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder.In this episode they discuss Geoffrey Archer (again), war, domestic labour, jokes and geniuses. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukC
Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth with Liam Williams
This week's book guest is Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth.Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian, writer and 1/3 of sketch group Sheeps - Liam Williams.In this episode they discuss Kafka, addiction, wanking, wanking, wanking and Geoffrey Archer.Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, racist language and antisemitism.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with y
Summer Reads 2025
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.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.Sara’s debut no
Frankie by Graham Norton with Graham Norton
This week's book guest is Frankie by Graham Norton.Sara and Cariad are joined by author, comedian, presenter and National Treasure Graham Norton.In this episode they discuss cakes, art, London in the 50s, buses, restaurants and pen pals called David.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Frankie by Graham Norton is available to buy here.You can find Graham on Instagram @grahnortTi
The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates with Laura Bates
This week's book guest is The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates.Sara and Cariad are joined by activist, best-selling writer, speaker, journalist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates.In this episode they discuss sex dolls, masturbation, AI, Meta and Take That.Trigger warning: This book and discussion covers a range of non-consensual se
Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth with Emma Jane Unsworth
This week's book guest is Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth.Sara and Cariad are joined by the BAFTA-nominated and BIFA-winning screenwriter and bestselling, award-winning novelist Emma Jane Unsworth. In this episode they discuss teachers, diaries, nostalgia, otters and scaring Mark Owen.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth is available to buy here.You can f
What We've Been Reading
Sara and Cariad are back for series three with even more weird and wonderful books!They're kicking off the series with this special episode to discuss what they've been reading in the break.You can find out about all the books they're going to be discussing this series on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclubAnd remember! You don't even have to read the book to be in the book club!Thank you for
Series 3 Trailer - Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
New series starts Thursday 29th May 2025.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukSara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Cariad’s children's book The Chris
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The last book guest of this series is Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.Sara and Cariad discuss bad boyfriends, marijuana, the female body, motherhood, grief and Brecht.We'll be back soon! Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: This book covers an array of topics which might be upsetting and we discuss some themes including sexual assault, rape,
Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo
This week's book guest is Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss revolutions, little monks, ball breaking, girlfriends, poetry, translation and hidden ovaries.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss suicide.Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are a
Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis with Nussaibah Younis
This week's book guest is Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis.Sara and Cariad are joined by 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 Fundamentally is her debut novel.In this epi
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
This week's book guest is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss school, communism, slimy dads, scary dads, writing as freedom and when names are quite similar.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we mention sexual assault.My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour
Nuclear Family by Kate Davies with Kate Davies
This week's book guest is Nuclear Family by Kate Davies.Sara and Cariad are joined by novelist, screenwriter and children’s author Kate Davies. Her novel In at the Deep End won the Polari Prize and she was shortlisted for the Bollinger Wodehouse Everyman Prize for Comic Fiction.In this episode they discuss fiction and truth, brothers, sports analogies, improv and FrankensteinThank you for rea
Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little
This week's book guest is Rosewater by Liv Little.Sara and Cariad are joined by writer, journalist and founder of gal-dem - Liv Little.In this episode they discuss strap-ons, friendship, rollerblading, debt, friendship, camming and John Legend.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little is available to buy here.You can find Liv on Instagram
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin with Jessica Fostekew
This week's book guest is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning comedian, actor and writer Jessica Fostekew to discuss platonic friendships, collaboration, book clubs and nuggets!Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss coercive relationships.Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and
There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak with Elif Shafak
This week's book guest is There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.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 The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Her works have been translated into 57 language
She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter (Live at the London Literature Festival)
This week's book guest is She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter.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.Harriet is one of Britain's most
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding with Amy Gledhill & Harriet Kemsley
This week's book guest is Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding.Sara and Cariad are aptly joined by 30 somethings 'Single Ladies In Your Area' and award winning comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley.In this episode they discuss dating, ADHD, Harriet's foot in a bowl, red flags, Hugh Grant, Pride and Prejudice and Off Menu.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warni
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
This week's book guest is this year's Booker Prize winner - Orbital by Samantha Harvey.In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss prizes, Barnet, authenticity, and Rob Brydon.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Orbital is available to buy here.Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber a
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney with Aisling Bea
This week's book guest is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.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 This Way Up, Living With Yourself and Get Away - it's Aisling Bea!In this episode they discuss sex scenes, James Joyce, Dublin, Maeve Binchy and life's winners.Thank you for reading with us.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors with Taj Atwal
This week's book guest is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA nominee and Hullraisers star, actor Taj Atwal - to discuss Percy the Park Keeper, boxing, childbirth, addiction, posh English people and the Spice Girls.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief, death and addiction. Blue Sisters is available to
Christmas Round Up 2024
Welcome to the 2024 Weirdos Book Club round up and Christmas gift guide!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! Thank you for reading with us this year. We like reading with you!You
The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore with Nell Frizzell
This week's book guest is The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore.Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Nell Frizzell - author of The Panic Years, Holding the Baby and Cuckoo - to discuss public transport, fear of men, victimhood and swimming in the Thames.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss domestic abuse, war violence and colon
The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse with Kate Mosse
This week's book guest is The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse.Sara and Cariad are joined by the international bestselling author, Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction and CBE Kate Mosse herself.In this episode they discuss motherhood, the Women's Prize, whispering in the landscape, and overnight success.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episod
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart with Kadiff Kirwan
This week's book guest is Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart.Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible Kadiff Kirwan - star of Slow Horses and This Way Up - to discuss class, fishing, parents, vernacular and David Beckham's sarong.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence, sexual assault, neglect and childhood sexual abuse.Young Mung
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
This week's book guest is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.Sara and Cariad discuss acting, Sara's beautiful singing voice, being invisible, and their new book based musical - 'The Literary Libretto'.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Tom Lake is available to buy here.Cariad’s new children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is publishe
The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd with Cariad Lloyd and Susan Cahill
This week's book guest is The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd.Sara and Cariad are joined by fellow author Dr Susan Cahill with her own children's book The World Between The Rain to discuss magic, fairies, grief, nature, emotions and portals.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.The World Between the Rain is available t
Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink with Cathy Rentzenbrink
This week's book guest is Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink.Sara and Cariad are joined by the writer and Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Rentzenbrink. Her books include Everyone is Still Alive, Write It All Down and The Last Act of Love which was also shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize.In this episode they discuss Jane Austen, affairs, quiet people, Anna Karenina, grief and blue cashmere
The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper with Robert Popper
This week's book guest is The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper.Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary comedy writer, producer and actor Robert Popper who's worked on everything from Look Around You to Friday Night Dinner, Peep Show and Stath Lets Flats. In this episode they discuss bananas, the King, Potsy the hedgehog, stamps and the Pope.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with y
One's Company by Ashley Hutson
This week's book guest is One's Company by Ashley Hutson.Sara and Cariad discuss Red Dwarf, safe places, connection in novels, self care and Creed from The Office.Trigger warning: This episode contains references to death, suicide and assault.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!One's Company is available to buy here.Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special
Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter with Dawn O'Porter
This week's book guest is Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter.Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling author, presenter and co-founder of Choose Love, Dawn O'Porter to discuss a room of one's own, temping, reply all, ambition and periods.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Honeybee is available to buy here.You can find Dawn on Instagram @hotpatooties Tickets for the live show at t
Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney with Jessie Cave (Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival)
This week's book guest is Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney.In a special live recording at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, comedian, cartoonist and author Jessie Cave to discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, reviews, puppets, walk-outs, sex dolls and Nancy Dell'Olio.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discu
This Motherless Land by Nikki May with Nikki May
This week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May.Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism.This Motherless Land is available to buy here or on Apple Books her
Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott
This week's book guest is Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott.Sara and Cariad discuss Highballs, Carrie Bradshaw, hot dates, feminism, marriage, divorce and losing it all.Trigger warning: This episode contains references to baby loss, abortion, sexual assault, anti-Semitism and racism.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Ex-Wife is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Tickets for
The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom with Andrew White
This week's book guest is The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom.Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and actor Andrew White to discuss fish, fishing, dads, love, sex, queer writing and penises.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Andrew is on tour with his new stand-up show 'Young, Gay And A Third
Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny with Roisin Conaty
The first book guest of the new series of Weirdos Book Club is Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny.Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and friend, Roisin Conaty to discuss second wives, friendships with exes, infidelity, guilt, autism, silk shirts, origami and turkey. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny is available to buy here or on App
Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips
This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders.Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons.Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads!Lincoln In The Bardo is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Sally on
The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman
This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Andy on Instagram:
The Appeal by Janice Hallett with Isy Suttie
This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett.Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of Peep Show - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!The Appeal by Janice Hallett is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Jane Is Trying by Isy Suttie is available t
Summer Reads 2024
In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer!Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now here.You can find a list of all the books
I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait with Poorna Bell
This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait.Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.This is Fine by Poorna Bell is ava
Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen with Sofie Hagen
This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexual consent. Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sof
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki.Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating.Butter by Asako Yuzuki is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
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