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 forward to reading with you (or not) this series!

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Amy and Harriet joined us on the Weirdos Book Club podcast to discuss Helen Fielding's iconic Bridget Jones's Diary, you can listen back to that episode here.

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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.

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The Meaning of Liff is 42 by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Where Did She Go? is out here now.

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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, writing retreats, Jack Lowden and Salman Rushdie.

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Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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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, chair parties and Gails.

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A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale is available here - Save 25% when you buy direct from publisher Nick Hern Books - enter code WEIRDOSNHB at www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking

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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.

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Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris is available here.

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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!

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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.

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My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is available here.

You Had To Be There by Jodie Harsh is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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.

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Father Figure by Emma Forrest is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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 Stand-Up.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood abuse and death.

White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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’ve partnered with the Best Audiobook: Fiction category. There are some brilliant audiobooks nominated in that category including Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, read by Éanna Hardwicke. Why not go back and listen to our episode on Intermezzo where we talked to the brilliant Aisling Bea.

Juliet is also nominated for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction category for her brilliant narration of Persian Pictures by Gertrude Bell.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue.

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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 here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death by suicide.

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews is available here.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility.

A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is available here.

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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 you (or not) this series!

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

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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 now, take a listen to this week’s episode where Nish and Coco discuss ... Why can’t the UK get over Thatcher? Plus - “Your Party” infighting is Definitely Maybe over…

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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 Time by Zadie Smith is available here.

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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.

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Clown Town by Mick Herron is available here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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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.

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Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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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.uk

Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.

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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.

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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 Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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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.

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Yardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.

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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.

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Men In Love by Irvine Welsh is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

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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.

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Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

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In this episode they discuss Geoffrey Archer (again), war, domestic labour, jokes and geniuses.

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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.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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.

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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.

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Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth is available to buy here.

Tickets to see Liam in Sheeps: A Very Sheeps Christmas – Live in Concert! In the Summer! are available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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

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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.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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

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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.

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Frankie by Graham Norton is available to buy here.

You can find Graham on Instagram @grahnort

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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

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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 sex acts, abuse by deep fake technology and pornography.

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The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates is available to buy here.

You can find Laura on Instagram @laura_bates__

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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

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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.

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Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth is available to buy here.

You can find her on Instagram @emjaneunsworth

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Cariad’s children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.

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

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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 @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub

And remember! You don't even have to read the book to be in the book club!

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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.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub

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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, female genital mutilation, slavery and racism.

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 episode they discuss Baghdad, high literature, the UN, stand-up, teenage girls, Take That and Rory Stewart.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis is available to buy here.

You can find Nussaibah on Instagram @nussaibahyounis

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 Frankenstein

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility, IVF, egg donation and coercion.

Nuclear Family by Kate Davies is available to buy here.

You can find Kate on Instagram @kateyemdavies

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 @livslittle

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning comedian, actor and writer Jessica Fostekew to discuss platonic friendships, collaboration, book clubs and nuggets!

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss coercive relationships.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is available to buy here.

You can find Jess on Instagram @jessicafostekew

You can listen to her podcast Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 languages and she has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, the Costa Book Awards, the British Book Awards and the Women's Prize For Fiction.

In this episode they discuss the British Museum, archaeology, buried rivers, Samuel Beckett, literature festivals and Hemingway's writing schedule.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss genocide, sexual slavery and trafficking.

There are Rivers in the Sky is available to buy here.

You can find Elif on Instagram @shafakelif

Her website is www.elifsafak.com

Her Substack is called Unmapped Storylands

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 esteemed Shakespearean actors, a stalwart of the RSC she has won an Olivier Award, been nominated for both Tony and Emmy Awards and has starred in the likes of Killing Eve, Ted Lasso and Succession.

Her new book re-imagines what some of Shakespeare's women might have been secretly thinking and lets them speak their minds. In this episode they discuss Shakespeare for Breakfast, acting, croissants, the Edinburgh Festival and Patrick Stewart's wig.

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss suicide and death.

Harriet's book She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said is available to buy here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded live at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Literature Festival 2024 and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 warning: In this episode we discuss disordered eating.

Listen to Harriet and Amy's podcast Single Ladies In Your Area wherever you get your podcasts and find them on Instagram @singleladiespod

Get tickets to Amy's Edinburgh Comedy Award Winning show Make Me Look Fit On The Poster at Soho Theatre from 27 Jan - 8 Feb 2025

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss prizes, Barnet, authenticity, and Rob Brydon.

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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 and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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. We like reading with you!

Intermezzo is available to buy here.

You can find Aisling on Instagram @weemissbea

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 buy here.

You can find Taj on Instagram @tajatwal1

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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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 can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here.

Trigger warning: In this episode we mention sexual abuse.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 colonial genocide.

The Lost Wife is available to buy here.

You can find Nell on Instagram @nellfrizzell

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 episode we discuss sexual assault and rape.

The Map of Bones is available to buy here.

Tickets for Kate's live show Labyrinth Live: 20th Anniversary Theatre Tour are available to buy here.

You can find Kate on Instagram @katemossewriter

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 Mungo is available to buy here.

You can find Kadiff on Instagram @kadiffkirwan

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

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.

Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.

Cariad’s non-fiction 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

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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 to buy now.

You can find Susan on Instagram @susancahillwrites and Twitter @scahill

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

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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 jumpers

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief, early loss, traumatic events and suicide.

Ordinary Time is available to buy here.

You can find Cathy on Instagram @catrentzenbrink and Twitter @catrentzenbrink

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are 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 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.

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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 you!

The Elsie Drake Letters are available to buy here.

You can find Robert on Instagram @itsrobertpopper and Twitter @robertpopper

Tickets for the live Weirdos show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

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.

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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 guest Harriet Walter are available to buy 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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

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.

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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 discuss grief and death and some explicit sexual scenes.

Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney is available to buy here.

Jessie's novel Sunset is available to buy here.

You can find Jessie on Instagram and Twitter @jessiecave

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy 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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Edinburgh International Book Festival and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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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 here.

You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkimaywriter and Twitter @NikkiOMay

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy here!

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

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.

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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 live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy 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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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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 Thing' from 13 Oct - 20 Dec. For tickets and information head to standupandrew.com.

You can find Andrew on Instagram @standupandrew and Twitter @StandUpAndrew

Tickets for the live show at the Southbank Centre with special guest Harriet Walter are available to buy 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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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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 Apple Books here.

You can find Roisin on Instagram: @roisinconaty1

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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 Instagram: @sallysmack

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.

Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-order now.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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.

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The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Andy on Instagram: @andythediamond

You can get tickets to see Andy in Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium 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

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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.

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The Appeal by Janice Hallett is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Jane Is Trying by Isy Suttie is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

The Actual One by Isy Suttie is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Isy on Twitter: @Isysuttie

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

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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 we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools.

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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 available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Poorna on Instagram: @poornabell

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

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexual consent.

Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twitter @sofiehagen

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

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Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles.

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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.

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

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we briefly mention rape.

Doppelganger by Naomi Klein is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Naomi on Instagram and Twitter: @naomiaklein

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

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma.

Hear Annie speak with author Miranda July on her hit podcast Changes.

You can find Annie on Instagram and Twitter: @anniemacmanus

Annie's latest novel 'The Mess We're In' is available to buy here

All Fours by Miranda July 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

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Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs!

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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

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Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more!

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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

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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!

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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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more!

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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

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In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss.

Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for our live shows on 9 April are available to buy 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

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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!

Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also available to listen to here.

You can find Tim Key on Instagram: @timkeypoet

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 buy here or on Apple Books 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 live as part of the Chortle Book Festival at the British Library by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Andi's books Tough Crowd and Asking For A Friend are available to buy here.

You can find Andi on Instagram: @theandioshow

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

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also mention abortion.

Julia by Sandra Newman is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Isaac Steele and the Forever Man by Daniel Rigby is available to buy here.

You can find Daniel on Instagram: @danielrigbyrigby and Twitter: @danielrigby

Tickets for the Live Weirdos event with Tim Key on Sun 3 March are available to buy here or at plosive.co.uk.

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

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In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide.

Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Tickets for our live shows on the 3 March and 9 April are available to buy 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

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We look forward to reading with you this year!

Tickets for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy 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.

You can find a list of all the books we've discussed on the series so far here or on Apple Books here.

Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss racism, racial genocide, sexual assault, rape and graphic imagery.

English Passengers by Matthew Kneale is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Empireworld by Sathnam Sanghera is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sathnam on Instagram: @sathnamsanghera and Twitter: @sathnam

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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to discuss debonair dogs, sex chats, coconut oil, therapy and journeys.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assault and suicide.

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Suzi on Instagram: @suziruffellcomedy

Listen to Suzi's podcasts Like Minded Friends here and Big Kick Energy here.

Ticket for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy 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

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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.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss heartbreak and suicide.

Bluets by Maggie Nelson is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Delicacy by Katy Wix is available to buy here.

You can find Katy on Instagram: @really_katywix and Twitter: @wixkaty

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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by acclaimed author and activist Winnie M Li, who's debut novel Dark Chapter won the Guardian’s book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss rape, abuse, antisemitism and racism.

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Complicit by Winnie M Li is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Winnie on Instagram: and Twitter: @winniemli and her website: winniemli.com

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy 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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by author, screenwriter and editor Dr Nikesh Shukla to discuss obsession, music, lads mags, red flags and toxic masculinity.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and racism.

High Fidelity by Nick Hornby is available to buy here.

Nikesh's book The Council of Good Friends is available to buy here.

You can find Nikesh on Instagram: @nikeshshuklawriter

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy 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

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Sara and Cariad are joined by critically lauded comedian and actor Mike Wozniak to discuss touring, mediums, the occult, and Princess Diana.

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Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss murder, child abuse, eating disorders and abortion.

Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

Listen to Mike's podcast Three Bean Salad here

Ticket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy 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

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