Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

126 episodes

My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley
18/06/2026 | 36 mins.
This week's book guest is My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley.

In this episode we discuss Ferrante fever, Albert Camus in hot pants, mothers and Jackie Weaver.

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

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

Produced by Naomi Parnell
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
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Land by Maggie O'Farrell with Maggie O'Farrell
11/06/2026 | 44 mins.
This week's book guest is Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Sara and Cariad are joined by the multi-award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell.

In this episode they discuss Ireland, inappropriate sitcoms, writing, desks, geography, and Moomins.

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

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

Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cut by Richard Armitage with Richard Armitage
04/06/2026 | 49 mins.
This week's book guest is The Cut by Richard Armitage.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning actor and author Richard Armitage himself.

In this episode they discuss forensics, cello, bullying, Susan Pascoe and Gary Barlow.

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

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

Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig
28/05/2026 | 54 mins.
This week's book guest is The Midnight Train by Matt Haig.

Sara and Cariad are joined by the internationally bestselling author himself, Matt Haig.

In this episode they discuss steam trains, Sheffield, Ulysses, modernism and Def Leppard.

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

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

Produced by Naomi Parnell.
Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan
21/05/2026 | 51 mins.
This week's book guest is Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita Mangan

Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan.

In this episode they discuss Treasure Island, Green Wing, Stephen Fry and farts.

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

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

Produced, 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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About Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

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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