Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club – Details, episodes & analysis

This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders.

Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons.

Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads!

Lincoln In The Bardo is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.

You can find Sally on 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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.

Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London.

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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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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.

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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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.

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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

Recorded live at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This 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.

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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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This 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!

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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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This 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 by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This 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.

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