Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

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1. Switzy by Emma Cline

   22 Oct 2026 · 35 min · Episode 132 · Explicit

   This week Sara and Cariad discuss the Booker Prize 2026 shortlisted Switzy by Emma Cline. In this episode we discuss sickness, mortality and Keanu Reeves. Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assisted dying…

2. The Booker Prize Shortlist 2026

   15 Oct 2026 · 21 min · Episode 131 · Explicit

   This week Sara and Cariad discuss the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening and more weird and wonderful bonus content by…

3. Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman with André Aciman

   8 Oct 2026 · 34 min · Episode 130 · Explicit

   This week's book guest is Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman. Sara and Cariad are joined by New York Times bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name André Aciman. In this episode they discuss film adaptations,…

4. Jokes Jokes Jokes by Jenny Eclair with Jenny Eclair (Live at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival)

   1 Oct 2026 · 43 min · Episode 129 · Explicit

   This week's book guest is Jokes Jokes Jokes by Jenny Eclair In this very special live episode from Crossed Wires Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary comedian and author Jenny Eclair. In this…

5. Taipei Story by Rebecca F. Kuang with Rebecca F. Kuang

   24 Sep 2026 · 41 min · Episode 128 · Explicit

   This week's book guest is Taipei Story by Rebecca F. Kuang. Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award-winning author and number one New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Rebecca F. Kuang. In this episode they…

6. A Plot to Die For by Ardal O'Hanlon with Ardal O'Hanlon

   17 Sep 2026 · 48 min · Episode 127 · Explicit

   This week's book guest is A Plot to Die For by Ardal O'Hanlon. Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian, actor, writer and star of Father Ted and Death in Paradise - Ardal O'Hanlon. In this episode they…

7. Book Club's Back to School!

   10 Sep 2026 · 41 min · Episode 126 · Explicit

   The book club is back to school with a satchel of new books to discuss and some fabulous guests coming up on this series. Welcome back to the book club where you don't even have to have read the book to join in! In…

8. Series 6 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

   7 Sep 2026 · 0:57 · Trailer

   The Weirdos return for a sixth series! And remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening and more weird and wonderful bonus content by signing up to our…

9. Summer Reads 2026 and Receipts from the Bookshop by Katie Clapham with Katie Clapham

   30 Jul 2026 · 46 min · Episode 125 · Explicit

   It's the last episode of the series and we're sending you off in style once again with some brilliant summer read recommendations. Sara and Cariad are joined by bookseller and author Katie Clapham and her wonderful…

10. People Pleaser by Bryony Gordon with Bryony Gordon

    23 Jul 2026 · 49 min · Episode 124 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is People Pleaser by Bryony Gordon. Sara and Cariad are joined by the wonderful journalist, author, broadcaster and podcaster Bryony Gordon. In this episode they discuss therapy, family,…

11. Queenie Is Working On It by Candice Carty-Williams with Candice Carty-Williams

    16 Jul 2026 · 54 min · Episode 123 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Queenie is Working on It by Candice Carty-Williams. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning author and showrunner, Candice Carty-Williams. In this episode they discuss fertility,…

12. Heart the Lover by Lily King with Lily King

    9 Jul 2026 · 56 min · Episode 122 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Heart the Lover by Lily King. Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible, award-winning author Lily King. In this episode they discuss writing by hand, notebooks, The Great Gatsby, first…

13. The Others by Sheena Kalayil

    2 Jul 2026 · 30 min · Episode 121 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is The Others by Sheena Kalayil. In this episode we discuss communism, sex scenes, Mozambique, and the Stasi. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s…

14. My Cantopop Nights: A Memoir by Emma-Lee Moss aka Emmy the Great with Emma-Lee Moss

    25 Jun 2026 · 47 min · Episode 120 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is My Cantopop Nights: A Memoir by Emma-Lee Moss aka Emmy the Great. Sara and Cariad are joined by the multi-award-winning author and musician Emma-Lee Moss aka Emmy the Great. In this episode…

15. My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley

    18 Jun 2026 · 36 min · Episode 119 · Explicit

    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!…

16. Land by Maggie O'Farrell with Maggie O'Farrell

    11 Jun 2026 · 45 min · Episode 118 · Explicit

    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,…

17. The Cut by Richard Armitage with Richard Armitage

    4 Jun 2026 · 50 min · Episode 117 · Explicit

    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…

18. The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig

    28 May 2026 · 54 min · Episode 116 · Explicit

    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,…

19. Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan

    21 May 2026 · 51 min · Episode 115 · Explicit

    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…

20. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley with Vanessa Hammick

    14 May 2026 · 55 min · Episode 114 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer, playwright and friend Vanessa Hammick. In this episode they discuss AI, dissertations, Kenneth Branagh, broad…

21. Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest with Kae Tempest

    7 May 2026 · 52 min · Episode 113 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible spoken word performer, poet, recording artist, novelist and playwright Kae Tempest himself. In this…

22. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke with Caro Claire Burke

    30 Apr 2026 · 56 min · Episode 112 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Sara and Cariad are joined by international best selling author Caro Claire Burke herself. In this episode they discuss mirrors, Christians, botox, TikTok,…

23. Middlemarch by George Eliot

    23 Apr 2026 · 48 min · Episode 111 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Middlemarch by George Eliot. In this episode we discuss soap operas, love stories, socialism, Nietzsche and Cariad getting angry. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!…

24. Flesh by David Szalay with David Szalay

    16 Apr 2026 · 43 min · Episode 110 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Flesh by David Szalay. Sara and Cariad are joined by the two time nominee and current winner of the Booker Prize himself, David Szalay. In this episode they discuss and class, Vienna,…

25. Welcome Back Weirdos!

    9 Apr 2026 · 39 min · Explicit

    Sara and Cariad are back with another series of truly excellent, weird and wonderful reads and a host of brilliant guests lined up this series! Welcome back to the book club where you don't even have to have read the…

26. Series 5 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

    7 Apr 2026 · 1:04

    Sara and Cariad are back for a fifth series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like…

27. Friends of Weirdos - Single Ladies In Your Area

    2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 08 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Your favourite Weirdos will be back with a brand new series next week, but to tide you over until then, we're sharing an episode of our brilliant friends Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley's podcast, Single Ladies In…

28. The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd

    22 Jan 2026 · 39 min · Episode 108 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary director, producer and writer, John Lloyd. John is the BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy award-winning…

29. David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read

    15 Jan 2026 · 38 min · Episode 107 · Explicit

    In this week's episode Sara and Cariad peruse the list of David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram…

30. Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson

    8 Jan 2026 · 56 min · Episode 106 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson. Sara and Cariad are joined by prize-winning Scottish poet and author, Michael Pederson. Michael is the current Edinburgh Makar and Writer in Residence at…

31. A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale

    1 Jan 2026 · 43 min · Episode 105 · Explicit

    Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale. Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and…

32. Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris

    25 Dec 2025 · 45 min · Episode 104 · Explicit

    This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris. Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star…

33. Christmas Book Conundrums

    18 Dec 2025 · 35 min · Episode 103 · Explicit

    This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode. We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations! Thank you for reading…

34. My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh

    11 Dec 2025 · 55 min · Episode 102 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An…

35. Father Figure by Emma Forrest with Emma Forrest

    4 Dec 2025 · 53 min · Episode 101 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Father Figure by Emma Forrest. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of…

36. White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place)

    27 Nov 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 100 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies. In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor Alan Davies.…

37. Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson

    20 Nov 2025 · 56 min · Episode 99 · Explicit

    This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. In this episode they discuss…

38. By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart

    13 Nov 2025 · 43 min · Episode 98 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue. Thank you for reading with…

39. A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews

    6 Nov 2025 · 55 min · Episode 97 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews. Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as A Complicated Kindness, Fight…

40. A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem

    30 Oct 2025 · 59 min · Episode 96 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book. In this episode…

41. Book-street's Back Alright!

    23 Oct 2025 · 22 min · Episode 95 · Explicit

    Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads! In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some…

42. Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

    21 Oct 2025 · 0:58

    Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like…

43. Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK

    17 Oct 2025 · 50 min · Explicit

    Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted…

44. Swing Time by Zadie Smith with Sophie Ellis-Bextor

    11 Sep 2025 · 46 min · Episode 94 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Swing Time by Zadie Smith. Sara and Cariad are joined for the last episode of this series by the one and only Sophie Ellis-Bextor. In this episode they discuss motherhood, celebrity, white…

45. Clown Town by Mick Herron with Mick Herron

    4 Sep 2025 · 44 min · Episode 93 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Clown Town by Mick Herron. Sara and Cariad are joined by the mystery and thriller novelist and author Mick Herron, author of the best selling Slough House series which has been adapted into…

46. Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna with Oisín McKenna

    28 Aug 2025 · 47 min · Episode 92 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna. Sara and Cariad are joined by our Weirdos listener recommended Oisín McKenna. In this episode they discuss whales, London being the best, feral summer…

47. The Readers Talk Writing Part 2

    21 Aug 2025 · 43 min · Episode 91 · Explicit

    In part two of these special episodes on writing Sara and Cariad (the readers) continue to discuss their own paths to books, writing and writing processes. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!…

48. Human Rites by Juno Dawson with Juno Dawson

    14 Aug 2025 · 42 min · Episode 90 · Explicit

    This week's book guest is Human Rites by Juno Dawson. Sara and Cariad are joined by best selling author, Juno Dawson. In this episode they discuss Dawson's Creek, Sex and the City, Buffy, Doctor Who and Howard's…

49. Yardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham with Ivo Graham

    7 Aug 2025 · 42 min · Episode 89 · Explicit

    This week's book guest isYardsticks For Failure by Ivo Graham. Sara and Cariad are joined by critically acclaimed comedian and friend Ivo Graham. In this episode they discuss Taskmaster, neurodiversity, friendship…

50. The Readers Talk Writing Part 1

    31 Jul 2025 · 33 min · Episode 88 · Explicit

    In part one of these special episodes on writing Sara and Cariad (the readers) talk about their own paths to books, writing and writing processes. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Tickets for…