Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
by 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
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Episodes
Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
34m · PublishedThis week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan.
Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laundries.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman
42m · PublishedThis week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman.
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.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss coercive control, sexual assault and abortion.
The Chain by Chimene Suleyman is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find Chimene on Instagram and Twitter: @chimenesuleyman
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls
43m · PublishedThis week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls.
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.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find David on Instagram: @davidnichollswriter
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
43m · PublishedThis week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.
Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)
44m · PublishedThis week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd.
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.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death.
Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is now available to buy in paperback here or on Apple Books here.
Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
Rhik's book I Never said I Loved You is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find Rhik on Instagram: @whatsamadder
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded live at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The List by Yomi Adegoke with Yomi Adegoke
42m · PublishedThis week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke.
Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant Sunday Times bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip.
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and mention paedophilia.
The List by Yomi Adegoke is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find Yomi on Instagram: @yomi.adegoke and Twitter: @yomiadegoke
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes
45m · PublishedThis week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes.
Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs!
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find Marian on Instagram: @marian_keyes and Twitter: @mariankeyes
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux
37m · PublishedThis week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux.
Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more!
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded bt Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet
39m · PublishedThis week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet.
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!
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send Nudes by Saba Sams with Olga Koch
45m · PublishedThis week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams.
Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more!
Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!
Trigger warning: In this episode we mention paedophilia.
Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.
You can find Olga on Instagram: @kolga300 and Twitter: @rocknrolga
You can get tickets to Olga's tour show Prawn Cocktail here
Listen to Olga's podcast Family Jewels here
Sara’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.
Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club has 43 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 29:51:26. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 20th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 04:10.
