• Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Written by: Plosive
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  • Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated.

    Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club!

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

    Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

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


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

    Produced by Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

    Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
    May 30 2024

    This 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.
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    35 mins
  • The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman

    The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman
    May 23 2024

    This 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.
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    43 mins
  • You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls

    You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls
    May 16 2024

    This 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.
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    44 mins
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A book club for everyone

A funny and insightful podcast about books I probably wouldn't have read on my own but now am catching up after hearing the discussions. Very enjoyable

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