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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. You don't even have to read the book to join in!

Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club!

Thank you for reading with us. We l... more

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Latest Episodes

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, longing, Italy, passion, East 17 an... more

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 episode they discuss women in comedy... more

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 discuss teenagers, language, idiom... more

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 discuss Ulysses, Death in Paradis... more

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Recent Guests

André Aciman
New York Times bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name and Find Me; editor of The Proust Project; teaches at the Graduate Center in New York
Author
Episode: Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman with André Aciman
Jenny Eclair
Legendary comedian and novelist, guest on the live show
Jenny Eclair
Episode: Jokes Jokes Jokes by Jenny Eclair with Jenny Eclair (Live at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival)
Rebecca F. Kuang
Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author; author of Babel, The Poppy War, Catabasis, Yellowface; pursuing a PhD at Yale
Author
Episode: Taipei Story by Rebecca F. Kuang with Rebecca F. Kuang
Ardal O'Hanlon
Comedian, actor and writer; author of A Plot to Die For
Author of A Plot to Die For
Episode: A Plot to Die For by Ardal O'Hanlon with Ardal O'Hanlon
Katie Clapham
A bookseller who runs a bookshop with her mum and author of Receipts from the Bookshop
Storytellers, Inc.
Episode: Summer Reads 2026 and Receipts from the Bookshop by Katie Clapham with Katie Clapham
Bryony Gordon
Bestselling author, journalist and social media presence
Author of People Pleaser
Episode: People Pleaser by Bryony Gordon with Bryony Gordon
Candice Carty-Williams
Novelist, showrunner, culture writer
Candice Carty-Williams
Episode: Queenie Is Working On It by Candice Carty-Williams with Candice Carty-Williams
Lily King
Author of Heart the Lover
Faber & Faber
Episode: Heart the Lover by Lily King with Lily King
Sheena Kalayil
Author
Fly on the Wall Press
Episode: The Others by Sheena Kalayil

Hosts

Sara Pascoe
Host of the Weirdos Book Club with deep involvement in literature and comedy.
Cariad Lloyd
Co-host of the book club, known for witty, insightful discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 822 ratings
  • Less author guests please

    Still 5 stars from me as I love Sara & Cariad, but wish every episode wasn’t authors talking about their new book - the occasional episode like this was fine but the last two series it’s been nearly every week.

    Would love to see more episodes similar to before!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WeirdSyster89
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Nice hosts but…

    I think the same fate falls most good book podcast - eventually just become an avenue for authors to flog their books and the whole episode is essentially an entire advert

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mumbles3000
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • Better before

    I used to LOVE this podcast and the more honest reviews. It’s now nearly always authors plugging their latest book and it’s much less authentic. Still enjoy the reading list ones with no guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aisb06
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A bit crackers

    I’m all for a bit of crackers no sense and like Sarah and Cariad, but they often talk over each other, as do their guests, and the conversation ends up being a warbling mess of giggling and inaudible nonsense. A bit of discipline is needed or that therapist trick where they can only speak if they are holding a pen. Consequently, I only listen when I’m feeling chilled

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Meh4965
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Let each other speak

    Enjoying the topic but found it hard to follow along with three people talking over eachother. I am from Australia so maybe the accents are throwing me off but I cannot continue listening like this

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thduvd23654
    Australia2 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many fans enjoy a balance of bookish critique and personal storytelling.
Several reviews note frustration when guests dominate or when conversations ramble.
Listeners praise the warmth and camaraderie of the hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#115
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#29
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#16
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Apple Podcasts
#109
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#213
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig
Q: What is your book about, please?
Matt Haig explains that The Midnight Train centers on a man who, after death, experiences key moments of his life through a moving train, confronting regrets and relationships, especially around his wife Maggie.
Flesh by David Szalay with David Szalay
Q: What drew you to the Hungarian-English duality in István's story?
The duality allowed me to explore a character pulled between two cultures and to reflect on how belonging (or not) shapes power dynamics and identity across classes.
Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson
Q: Are you allowed to talk about possible adaptations for Muckle Flugga?
Michael mentions early conversations happening about theatrical adaptations and some Hollywood interest but nothing official yet.
Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson
Q: Was that something that was sort of part of your grieving process, imagining what might be going through someone's mind?
Michael Pederson reflects on writing a character facing the brink of life, seeking to portray the complexities of survival and emotional struggles through them.
Clown Town by Mick Herron with Mick Herron
Q: As a writer, do you enjoy the process of crafting jokes for your characters?
Mick Herron enjoys editing for punchiness, but feels that the initial drafting of jokes can be difficult; calling it more of a craft than an art form.

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2. Jenny Eclair
3. Rebecca F. Kuang
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5. Katie Clapham
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7. Candice Carty-Williams
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