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Book Reccos: Between the Pages

Book Reccos: Between the Pages

By Book Reccos

We're Jess and Lauren, the pals behind the Instagram account @bookreccos, this is the podcast where we chat all things books and everything in between, so tune in for spoiler free discussions!
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Mar 15, 202326:26
Galentines Day

Galentines Day

In celebration of Galentines Day Jess and Lauren share some wonderful reccos which explore female friendships including a brand new novel just published this year, a novel newly out in paperback and one brand new non fiction book hitting the shelves next month.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Feb 15, 202341:15
Finding Mr Perfectly Fine with Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

Finding Mr Perfectly Fine with Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

In this episode, Jess and Lauren interview author Tasneem Abdur-Rashid in a no spoiler discussion on her new book Finding Mr Perfectly Fine which is the perfect valentines romcom!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Feb 08, 202328:10
January Reading Wrap Up

January Reading Wrap Up

Tune in to hear Jess and Lauren discuss some of the fabulous books they enjoyed in January, including the non-fiction memoir everyone is talking about.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Feb 01, 202331:42
Oxfam Reading Challenge

Oxfam Reading Challenge

This episode has been brought to you by our sponsors at Oxfam who have created the #OxfamReadingChallenge - tune in to hear how the challenge works, and Jess and Lauren's reccos for each month of the challenge. And don't forget to head to their online shop with has over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Whilst you're there, use code BOOKRECCOS20 for 20% off! Just visit www.onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk - thank you Oxfam! 


This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club,  a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at www.rarebirdsbooks.com   

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Jan 25, 202334:39
In Conversation with Janice Hallet

In Conversation with Janice Hallet

January really is kicking off with a bang in this episode where Jess and Lauren interview Janice Hallet, best selling author of The Appeal, on her latest mystery novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Tune in to hear a no spoiler discussion on all three of her incredible books.


This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club,  a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at
www.rarebirdsbooks.com   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Jan 18, 202336:42
99 problems but a book ain't one

99 problems but a book ain't one

After the Christmas break, Jess and Lauren share in this episode some of the books they loved reading over the holidays, as well as what they watched on TV, and their New Years resolutions.

This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club,  a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at
www.rarebirdsbooks.com   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Jan 11, 202326:55
Really Good, Actually with Monica Heisey

Really Good, Actually with Monica Heisey

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Jess and Lauren are back with a bang interviewing Monica Heisey on her debut novel Really Good, Actually. It's a novel which will have you howling with comedy gold, and in this no spoiler interview, Jess and Lauren talk to Moncia about some of the behind the scenes goss on her book. 


This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club,  a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at
www.rarebirdsbooks.com   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Jan 04, 202331:25
Best Books of 2022

Best Books of 2022

Join Jess and Lauren for the FINAL episode of the podcast for 2022, where they share their top 10 books they've read this year. If you're looking for some reccos which will truly blow you away, then tuning in to this episode is a must.


This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Oxfam are offering TWO free delivery promotions between the 2nd and 5th December and then again between 12th and 15th december and whilst you're there, use code BOOKRECCOS20 for a further 20% off! Just visit
www.onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk - thank you Oxfam!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Dec 13, 202201:01:35
Festive reccos of 2022

Festive reccos of 2022

Back by popular demand is the Book Reccos festive reads of 2022! In this episode, Jess and Lauren share their top festive reads for the Holidays, from a steamy love affair, to a winter meet cute. Pour yourself a cup of coco because it's about to get festive! 

This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Oxfam are offering TWO free delivery promotions between the 2nd and 5th December and then again between 12th and 15th december and whilst you're there, use code BOOKRECCOS20 for a further 20% off! Just visit www.onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk - thank you Oxfam!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Dec 07, 202240:19
November Reading Wrap Up

November Reading Wrap Up

November has sped by, so as is the monthly tradition, Jess and Lauren close off the month by wrapping up some of their favourite reads from November!  

This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Oxfam are offering TWO free delivery promotions between the 2nd and 5th December and then again between 12th and 15th December and whilst you're there, use code BOOKRECCOS20 for a further 20% off! Just visit www.onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk - thank you Oxfam!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

  • The Most of Nora Ephron
  • The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
  • Taste by Stanley Tucci 
  • These Precious Days by Ann Patchett  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Nov 30, 202235:44
Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter

Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter

This week Jess and Lauren are chatting about Dawn O'Porter's brilliant, hilarious and at times moving new novel Cat Lady.    

This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains one or two bottles of exceptional wine and approximately 600g mouth-watering cheese and accompaniments. Visit www.mouseandgrape.com to find out more.   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Nov 23, 202226:49
Non Fiction November

Non Fiction November

This week, after inadvertently inadvertently doing Non-Fiction November, Jess and Lauren are sharing a round up of some of the non-fiction reads they've enjoyed this month.  

This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains one or two bottles of exceptional wine and approximately 600g mouth-watering cheese and accompaniments. Visit www.mouseandgrape.com to find out more.   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com 

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Nov 16, 202236:51
What Writers Read

What Writers Read

This week, Jess and Lauren are chatting about Pandora Sykes' new book, What Writers Read. A beautiful collection of mini essays from 35 writers about their favourite books, including Dolly Alderton, Marian Keyes, Monica Ali, Elif Shafak, Paris Lees, Caleb Azumah Nelson.  

This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains one or two bottles of exceptional wine and approximately 600g mouth-watering cheese and accompaniments. Visit www.mouseandgrape.com to find out more.  

Thank you to the team at STYLIST LIVE for sponsoring today's episode and sharing a 15% off general admission tickets for our listeners. Stylist Live is running from Nov 11-13th, so if you want to hear from some incredible authors simply use code BOOKRECCOS at checkout here.

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Nov 09, 202238:36
Dear Dolly

Dear Dolly

After attending Dolly Alderton's live event with Fane, this week Jess and Lauren catch up on her wonderful new book Dear Dolly, and some of their favourite parts of the show.  

This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains one or two bottles of exceptional wine and approximately 600g mouth-watering cheese and accompaniments. Visit www.mouseandgrape.com to find out more. 

Thank you to the team at STYLIST LIVE for sponsoring today's episode and sharing a 15% off general admission tickets for our listeners. Stylist Live is running from Nov 11-13th, so if you want to hear from some incredible authors simply use code BOOKRECCOS at checkout here.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Nov 02, 202229:25
October Reading Wrap Up

October Reading Wrap Up

Listen in to hear Jess and Lauren recapping some of their favourite reads in October, including the latest books from Colleen Hoover and Adam Kay.  

This episode is brought to you by Choose Joy, a monthly membership designed to help you reconnect with your inner joy and find more of it in your everyday life. Visit here to sign up and start your journey back to yourself.   

Thank you to the team at STYLIST LIVE for sponsoring today's episode and sharing a 15% off general admission tickets for our listeners. Stylist Live is running from Nov 11-13th, so if you want to hear from some incredible authors simply use code BOOKRECCOS at checkout here

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com      

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Oct 26, 202234:36
Reccos Galore

Reccos Galore

Last week Jess and Lauren asked you guys to share your 'give me a recco for' questions, so today's episode is dedicated to sharing reccos for all of your requests. From, "a book similar to Evelyn Hugo" to "a book that will make me feel good", there are PLENTY to be adding to your TBR!  

This episode is brought to you by Choose Joy, a monthly membership designed to help you reconnect with your inner joy and find more of it in your everyday life. Visit her website here to sign up  and start your journey back to yourself.   

Thank you to the team at STYLIST LIVE for sponsoring today's episode and sharing a 15% off general admission tickets for our listeners. Stylist Live is running from Nov 11-13th, so if you want to hear from some incredible authors simply use code BOOKRECCOS at checkout here 

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com 

Get in Touch:  

  • Instagram: @bookreccos
  • Email: hello@bookreccos.com
  • Website: www.bookreccos.com  

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Oct 19, 202230:17
The Ick

The Ick

This week, off the back of receiving copies of The Little Book of Ick, Jess and Lauren discuss what gives them the ick, and what their least favourite icky bookish tropes and reading habits are! 

This episode is brought to you by Choose Joy, a monthly membership designed to help you reconnect with your inner joy and find more of it in your everyday life. Visit www.sophiecliff.com/the-choose-joy-club to sign up  and start your journey back to yourself.   

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Oct 12, 202235:40
Our Missing Hearts by Celese Ng

Our Missing Hearts by Celese Ng

This week Jess and Lauren are diving in to Celeste Ng's new book Our Missing Hearts. After loving Little Fires Everywhere, tune in to find out their thoughts on her highly anticipated new release.  

This episode is brought to you by Choose Joy, a monthly membership designed to help you reconnect with your inner joy and find more of it in your everyday life. Visit www.sophiecliff.com/the-choose-joy-club to sign up and start your journey back to yourself.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Oct 05, 202227:26
September wrap up

September wrap up

In the last episode of September, Jess and Lauren share a reading recap of the books they loved this month as well as an exciting announcement of the Book Reccos Reading Journal! Head to www.bookreccos.com/shop to purchase yours now!  

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge - formerly known as BLU Blox - the original science backed brand, providing fashionable, Australian made blue light management and red light therapy products, from glasses to reading lights, as seen in Vogue, GQ and Elle. Head to www.boncharge.com to find out more and use code BOOKRECCOS15 for 15% off any purchase.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:

Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Sep 28, 202240:57
Girl Friends with Holly Bourne

Girl Friends with Holly Bourne

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren interview the wonderful Holly Bourne on her new book Girl Friends which is a fabulous book exploring female friendships and the male gaze. If you liked today's episode, then don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, it costs you nothing but it genuinely means the world to us.   

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge - formerly known as BLU Blox - the original science backed brand, providing fashionable, Australian made blue light management and red light therapy products, from glasses to reading lights, as seen in Vogue, GQ and Elle. Head to www.boncharge.com to find out more and use code BOOKRECCOS15 for 15% off any purchase.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com 

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Sep 21, 202239:43
Books for the Ber Months

Books for the Ber Months

Summer is over, and so in this episode Jess and Lauren share some reccos of a few books which are just perfect to read during Autumn for those cosy vibes. If you liked today's episode, then don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, it costs you nothing but it genuinely means the world to us.   

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge - formerly known as BLU Blox - the original science backed brand, providing fashionable, Australian made blue light management and red light therapy products, from glasses to reading lights, as seen in Vogue, GQ and Elle. Head to www.boncharge.com to find out more and use code BOOKRECCOS15 for 15% off any purchase. 

 Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Sep 14, 202233:19
Did we catch up on our TBR this summer?

Did we catch up on our TBR this summer?

In the first official episode after their summer break, Jess and Lauren ask each other whether or not they did indeed (as promised) catch up on their TBR's over the break. Tune in to hear some of the books they read! If you liked today's episode, then don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, it costs you nothing but it genuinely means the world to us.   

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge - formerly known as BLU Blox - the original science backed brand, providing fashionable, Australian made blue light management and red light therapy products, from glasses to reading lights, as seen in Vogue, GQ and Elle. Head to www.boncharge.com to find out more and use code BOOKRECCOS15 for 15% off any purchase.  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com    

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Sep 07, 202228:07
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Aug 30, 202226:11
July Reading Wrap

July Reading Wrap

In this last episode of the month, Jess and Lauren share some of the books they've enjoyed the most in July including two powerful memoirs, a beautiful buddy read and some juicy chick-lit! And don't forget, the podcast will be taking a break in August, but the girls will be back in September with some brand new reccos!  If you liked today's episode, then don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, it costs you nothing but it genuinely means the world to us. 

This episode is brought to you by DAME, the award winning sustainable period products. If you're someone who wants to have a more positive period, whilst also helping the planet, just heads to www.wearedame.co and use code RECCOS25 for 25% off at checkout!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com    

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Jul 27, 202240:39
Books of Summer 2022

Books of Summer 2022

Timed perfectly for the London heatwave, in this episode Jess and Lauren share some of their top reccos perfect for Summer 2022. Full of travel, romance and everything you could possibly want in a summer read.

This episode is brought to you by DAME, the award winning sustainable period products. If you're someone who wants to have a more positive period, whilst also helping the planet, just heads to www.wearedame.co and use code RECCOS25 for 25% off at checkout!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com

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Jul 20, 202238:05
In conversation with Kirsty Capes

In conversation with Kirsty Capes

In this episode Jess and Lauren interview Kirsty Capes on the release of her new book Love Me, Love Me Not - a stunning novel about the roles we fall in to playing and the masks we hide behind. Not only that, Kirsty shares what went through her mind after finding out she was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for her debut novel, Careless.  

This episode is brought to you by DAME, the award winning sustainable period products. If you're someone who wants to have a more positive period, whilst also helping the planet, just heads to www.wearedame.co and use code RECCOS25 for 25% off at checkout!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com    

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Jul 13, 202236:06
New Paperback Releases

New Paperback Releases

July marks the release of some amazing books which have either just come out in paperback or will be soon, so in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss some of the paperbacks to have on your radar including The Love Songs of WEB Du Bois, We Are Not Like Them and Wish You Were Here.  

This episode is brought to you by DAME, the award winning sustainable period products. If you're someone who wants to have a more positive period, whilst also helping the planet, just heads to www.wearedame.co and use code RECCOS25 for 25% off at checkout!  

Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

Check out our Website and Subscribe to our newsletter:  

To celebrate Book Reccos being 2 years old, we've launched a website! This will be a place where we'll share more in-depth reccos of the books and brands we are loving - as well as a place for us to share with you our discount codes! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter on the website to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com    

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Jul 06, 202233:10
June Reading Wrap

June Reading Wrap

Welcome to the last episode for June! In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss some of their favourite reccos of the month, including the book of the month for Pandora's Books. If you're keen to subscribe, visit pandorasbooks.co.uk and use RECCOS10 for 10% off at checkout! 

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Jun 29, 202238:39
Love Island but make it books

Love Island but make it books

Jess and Lauren are back with another slightly rogue but hopefully entertaining episode: Love Island but make it books! In this episode, all of those classic Love Island one liners are becoming book categories such as the book that's turned their head, the book they want to pull for a chat, and the book they're coupling up with at the fire-pit  - and of course the book they'd shack up with in Casa Amor! 

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Jun 22, 202230:35
Women's Prize 2022

Women's Prize 2022

Ahead of the Women's Prize For Fiction shortlist being announced later on today, Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on the books which made it to the shortlist, and place their bets on the winner.   

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Jun 15, 202239:29
Reese's Book Club Revisited

Reese's Book Club Revisited

Back by popular demand, Jess and Lauren are revisiting some of the Reese's Book Club picks they've loved in the past year (and not spoken about already!). If you're new to the pod and want to listen to the first Reese's Book Club chat then just search for the episode titled 'Reese's Book Club & interview with Flynn Berry' wherever you get your podcasts.  

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Jun 08, 202238:45
Sunny with Sukh Ojla

Sunny with Sukh Ojla

The first episode of June is kicking off with a bang as Jess and Lauren are joined by actor and writer Sukh Ojla, on her debut novel, Sunny. Sunny is a wonderful book which explores family, love and mental health and it's one everyone should be adding to their reading lists!  

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Jun 01, 202245:57
May Reading Wrap Up

May Reading Wrap Up

How on earth are we at the end of May?! This episode is Jess and Lauren's monthly recap of some of their fav reads in May.  

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May 25, 202239:10
Welcome to Your Life with Bethany Rutter

Welcome to Your Life with Bethany Rutter

In today's episode Jess and Lauren chat to Bethany Rutter on her first adult fiction novel, Welcome to Your Life, a heart-warming and hilarious book that should be on everyone's summer reading list. And be sure to follow @whatpagepod to checkout Bethany and Alice's podcast for even more book recommendations!   

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May 18, 202240:04
Hush with Kate Maxwell & more on motherhood

Hush with Kate Maxwell & more on motherhood

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren chat to Kate Maxwell, author of a brand new book coming out this week called Hush which is a beautifully written taboo-busting novel about motherhood and identity. This also felt like the perfect opportunity to explore motherhood further with a few more reads from over the last few months, there are lots of 5 star reccos coming your way today!

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May 11, 202248:26
Ask Us Anything

Ask Us Anything

Happy First Birthday to the Book Reccos pod! To celebrate, Jess and Lauren challenged listeners to send in their questions for an 'ask us anything' episode. The questions are hilarious and vary from from 'what's your favourite book' to 'what's the most annoying thing about one another'. Tune in to find out! 

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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  

  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781785652509 
  • Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9780241448786 
  • Songbirds by Christy Lefteri https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781786580856 
  • The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9780008516451   

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May 04, 202241:59
The No Show by Beth O'Leary

The No Show by Beth O'Leary

As April comes to a close Jess and Lauren recap some of the books they've loved this month, including Beth O'Leary's latest novel: The No Show, and some great launch events they've been too. Check out Ink@84's website for tickets to their upcoming events.

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Apr 27, 202234:10
Korean Lit

Korean Lit

By complete coincidence, Jess and Lauren have both read a number of books written by Korean authors recently, so today's episode is dedicated to those recent reads!  

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha, The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo, Concerning My Daughter by Kim Hye-jin   

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Apr 20, 202238:29
Single Bald Female with Laura Price

Single Bald Female with Laura Price

To celebrate the launch of Laura Price's debut novel, Single Bald Female, Jess and Lauren interview Laura today in a spoiler free discussion about her life-affirming and extraordinary new novel. Oh and did we mention the main character's are called Jess and Lauren?!

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Single Bald Female by Laura Price and Glittering a Turd: The Sunday by Kristin Hallenga

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Apr 14, 202235:28
Lessons in Chemistry with Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry with Bonnie Garmus

Jess and Lauren are kicking April off with a bang with an interview with Bonnie Garmus on her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry which is out today! It's a feminist story set in the 1960s with an amazing protagonist, Elizabeth Zott, it's SO good in fact, it's already been picked up by Apple TV and will be on our screens next year!   

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, and The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley by Sean Lusk.   

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Apr 05, 202230:13
March Reading Wrap Up
Mar 30, 202235:00
Stronger with Poorna Bell

Stronger with Poorna Bell

To celebrate Women's History Month, Jess and Lauren are reading books written exclusively by women. And in today's episode they are joined by Poorna Bell. Jess and Lauren read Poorna's book Stronger for IWD last year and have not stopped raving about it since, so tune in for an empowering discussion on the topic of women's strength.   

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Stronger and In Case of Emergency by Poorna Bell and Luster by Raven Leilani.  

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Mar 23, 202247:20
Brown Girls with Daphne Palasi Andreades

Brown Girls with Daphne Palasi Andreades

To celebrate International Women's day and Women's History Month Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long. In this week's episode they interview Daphne Palasi Andreades on her debut novel, Brown Girls.  

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades and Assembly by Natasha Brown

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Daphne's Reccos: Bluets by Maggie Nelson, Citizen by Claudia Rankine, Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion, A Room of One's Own" essay by Virginia Woolf, Feel Free and NW by Zadie Smith, Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka Milkman by Anna Burns.

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Mar 16, 202239:27
Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton

Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton

To celebrate International Women's day and Women's History Month Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long. In this week's episode they discuss Dolly Parton's new novel Run Rose Run, as well as their thoughts on the Women's Prize for Fiction longlist.  

This episode is brought to you by Wild, the UK's number one natural deodorant company that focuses on performance, sustainability and style! Their long lasting deodorants are free of aluminium and parabens, whilst also be cruelty free and vegan. For 15% off your order head to Wearewild.com and use code BOOKS at checkout.  

Books Mentioned in this Episode: Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson, Final Revivial of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton, The Sentence by Louise French, Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith, Flamingo by Rachel Elliot, Careless by Kirsty Capes, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie.  

Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram.  

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Mar 09, 202233:52
Femlandia and other Feminist Dystopians

Femlandia and other Feminist Dystopians

Happy Women's History Month everyone! To celebrate, Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long, and to kick things off, they are starting with some of their favourite Feminist Dystopian reads!  

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: Femlandia by Christina Dalcher, Vox by Christina Dalcher, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, The Farm by Joanne Ramos and The Power by Naomi Alderman. 

Competition Time:  We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. 

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Mar 02, 202233:33
Cleopatra & Frankenstein with Coco Mellors

Cleopatra & Frankenstein with Coco Mellors

In this episode, Jess and Lauren interview the wonderful Coco Mellors on her beautiful new debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein!   This episode is brought to by Pagesmith, a wonderful new service which allows you to create and gift your own fully personalised poetry collections! To find out more, visit: www.pagesmithbooks.com   

Books Mentioned in this Episode: Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors and Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters  

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Feb 23, 202242:00
Two Sequels and a Buddy Read
Feb 16, 202235:50
If My Life was a Book...

If My Life was a Book...

So you may have seen that Booksta challenge circulating IG 'My Life As a Book', well today Jess and Lauren are jumping on that bandwagon and answering this question for one another. So tune in if you want to find out what Jess' life would be like as a thriller, or if you want to hear some hilarious anecdotes of what Lauren's life would be like as a romcom.  This episode is brought to by Pagesmith, a wonderful new service which allows you to create and gift your own fully personalised poetry collections! To find out more, visit: www.pagesmithbooks.com  

Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Hunting Party and The Guest List by Lisa Foley, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, Vox by Christina Dalcher, The Power by Naomi Alderman, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley  

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Feb 09, 202232:45
Underrated Love Stories

Underrated Love Stories

Seeing as February is the month of love, in this episode Jess and Lauren chat through some of their favourite underrated love stories. You may not classify all of these books as romances, yet they have complex relationships and emotions that every romance reader would love. 

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Books Mentioned in this Episode: We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan, Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa, Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin and Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters  

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Feb 02, 202231:24