May 22, 2026

Sparkle Pod Book Club Ep 2

55 minutes

In our second episode of the Sparkle Pod Book Club, we settle into the rhythm of our reading lives with a relaxed, smut-reference-filled catch-up on all things books and more. We do our best today to follow some structure - just look at us go! We kick things off by sharing what we’ve just finished reading - the stories that stayed with us - or didn't - and surprised us. From there, we move into what we’re currently reading, unpacking where we’re at alongside current musings, how these books are making us feel, and whether we’re loving them enough to stay committed or already eyeballing what's next (*it's me, hi). As per standard sparkle pod programming, the conversation naturally drifts into the kind of mindless waffle you expect - the bits that make these chats feel like a catch-up with your gal pals. From being extroverted in the shower to burying ourselves in smut - why we might be drawn to it, what it gives us as readers, and whether it has any impact on our real-life relationships and expectations. We wrap up the episode by answering some Qs from our community, covering everything from best book of all time (a hard one) to living vicariously through the characters. Hope you enjoy! PS: look out for the content we put on our social media that will allow us to have a bit more 1:1 chat about this conversation with you!

Here are our books -

Sarah -

Just finished - Strangers: A memoir of marriage, by Belle Burdon

What she's currently reading - Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke

TBR (to be read) - either, A deaf in the family, by Pete Majendie

Lisa -

Just finished - Mr Masters and Mr Spencer, both by TL Swann

Currently reading - The Garcia (third in series), TL Swann

TBR - Broken Country, by Claire Leslie Hall (or more TL Swann hehe)

Jess -

Just finished - Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke

Currently reading - The Names, by Frances Knapp