Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Plosive
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Jul 4, 2024 • 34min

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 available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Poorna on Instagram: @poornabellSara’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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Jun 27, 2024 • 46min

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 Sofie Hagen is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twitter @sofiehagenSara’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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Jun 20, 2024 • 44min

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. 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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Jun 13, 2024 • 48min

Doppelganger by Naomi Klein with Naomi Klein

This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein.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.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!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: @naomiakleinSara’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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Jun 6, 2024 • 47min

All Fours by Miranda July with Annie Macmanus

This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July.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.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!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: @anniemacmanusAnnie's latest novel 'The Mess We're In' is available to buy hereAll 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 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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May 30, 2024 • 35min

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

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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May 23, 2024 • 43min

The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman

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: @chimenesuleymanSara’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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May 16, 2024 • 44min

You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls

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: @davidnichollswriterSara’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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May 9, 2024 • 44min

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

This 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.
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May 2, 2024 • 44min

You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)

This 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.

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