Book Reccos: Between the Pages
By Book Reccos
Book Reccos: Between the Pages Jun 08, 2022
Catching Up
We're back after a break to discuss Lauren's travels, Jess' Invisalign journey, the new Daisy Jones & The Six series on Prime and a few books.
Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher
- No Life for a Lady by Hannah Dolby
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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:
- Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie
- We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
- Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day
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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:
- Finding Mr Perfectly Fine by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid
- Good Intentions by Kasim Ali
- Would I lie to you - Aliya Ali-Afzal
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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:
- Tell Me An Ending by Jo Harkin
- Fear and Lovely by Anjana Appachana
- Spare by Prince Harry
- Someone Elses Shoes by Jojo Moyes
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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
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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:
- The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallet
- The Appeal by Janice Hallet
- The Twyforde Code by Janice Hallet
- The Maiden by Kate Foster
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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:
- Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
- Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
- These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
- Have I Told You This Already? by Lauren Graham
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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:
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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:
- Cleopatra & Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
- Open Water by Caleb Asumah Nelson
- Songbirds by Christy Lefteri
- The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
- The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
- These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
- Hush by Kate Maxwell
- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
- Finding Me by Viola Davis
- Why Did You Stay? By Rebecca Humphries
- That Green Eyed Girl by Julie Owen Moylan
- The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
- The Most of Nora Ephron
- 30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani
- Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn
- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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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:
- The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk
- A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
- Snowfall by the Sea by Isla Gordon
- Whiteout
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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
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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.
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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:
- Why Did You Stay by Rebecca Humphries
- Glittering a Turd by Kris Hallenga
- Single Bald Female by Laura Price
- The 5am Club by Robin Sharma
- What It Feels Like for a Girl by Paris Lees
- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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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:
- What Writers Read by Pandora Sykes
- Brick Lane by Monica Ali
- Heartburn by Nora Ephron
- Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
- NW by Zadie Smith
- Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
- Gone by Michael Grant
- A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
- Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman
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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.
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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:
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
- Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
- The White Rock by Anna Hope
- Undoctored by Adam Kay
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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:
- Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris
- Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson
- The Chain by Adrian McKinty
- Gillian McAllister - Wrong Place Wrong Time
- Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella
- We Need to Talk About Money by Otegha Uwagba
- An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon
- The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson
- Love Untold by Ruth Jones
- The Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
- The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
- So Lucky by Dawn O'Porter
- Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter
- Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
- The Split by Laura Kay
- Finding Me by Viola Davis
- A Season in the Snow by Isla Gordon
- A Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk
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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!
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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.
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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:
- On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
- I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
- Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
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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.
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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:
- The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
- Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
- Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden
- My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
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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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.
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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han
- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- That Green Eyed Girl by Julie Owen Moylan
- Love and Virtue by Diana Reid
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Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Jess and Lauren are resuming the pod from its summer break one week early to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated latest book from Taylor Jenkins Reid: Carrie Soto Is Back! Tune in for a non-spoiler review of this superb new release.
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- Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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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.
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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Why Did You Stay? by Rebecca Humphries
- Some Body to Love by Alexandra Heminsley
- Confess by Colleen Hoover
- Saltwater by Jessica Andrews
- Milkteeth by Jessica Andrews
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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.
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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry
- The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
- It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
- We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
- Every Summer After by Carly Fortune
- In Case Of Emergency by Poorna Bell
- You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
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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.
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- Love Me, Love Me Not by Kirsty Capes
- Careless by Kirsty Capes
- Snowflake by Louise Nealon
- A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
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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.
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- The Love Songs of WEB Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza
- Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
- We Need to Talk About Money by Otegha Uwagba
- Underbelly by Anna Whitehouse
- The Troubles with Us by Alix O'Neill
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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!
Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
- The Year of Miracles by Ella Risbridger
- Taste by Stanley Tucci
- Heartburn by Norah Ephron
- Blood Sugar by Sacsha Rothchild
- How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
- Not Quite White by Laila Woozeer
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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!
Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- The Green eyed girl by Julie Owen Moylan
- You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
- Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay
- Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
- The Flames by Sophie Haydock
- The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
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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.
Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozek
- Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
- The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini
- Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
- The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
- The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
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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.
Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- True Biz by Sara Novic
- The Club by Ellery Lloyd
- Lucky by Marissa Stapley
- His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
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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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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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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Finding Me by Viola Davis
- Everything I know about love by Dolly Alderton
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
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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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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Welcome to your Life by Bethany Rutter
- A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris
- Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
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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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Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- Hushy by Kate Maxwell - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9780349015095
- The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781912408993
- The Wedding Night by Harriet Walker- https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781529304091
- The School for Good Mother's - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781529151329
- The Push by Ashley Audrain - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781405945042
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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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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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Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:
- The No Show by Beth O'Leary, https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781409180913
- Bad Choices by Lucy Vine https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781529409109
- At the Table by Clare Powell Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2307/9781529031515
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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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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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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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March Reading Wrap Up
Jess and Lauren spent March reading books written by women in celebration of Women's History Month, so in this month the pair close out the month by recapping some final reccos they loved, including a Buddy Read they both enjoyed, and two solo reads.
Books Mentioned in this Episode: Single Carefree Mellow by Katherine Heiney, Thirty Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani, Careering by Daisy Buchanan, Love Marriage by Monica Ali and School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Two Sequels and a Buddy Read
For this episode, seeing as Jess and Lauren have both independently read a sequel this month, as well as a page-turning thriller which is keeping them on their toes, this episode is appropriately called Two Sequels and a Buddy Read. 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: Tall Bones by Anna Bailey, This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay, Postscript by Cecelia Ahern, Finlay Donovan is Killing it and Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
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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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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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