This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.

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

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad trawl through their reading piles and shopping baskets to discuss books they're excited to read this year. Some new, some old, some that might feature on the Weirdos book Club, some that might not!

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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This week's book guest is English Passengers by Matthew Kneale.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Bluets by Maggie Nelson.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.

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

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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This week's book guest is Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel.

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

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.